Do you own any 26650 batteries?

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I had zero interest in getting another type of rechargeable Li-ons, but I'm wondering if it is the wave of the future in terms of power capacity. That and it makes those ugly toilet-plunger torches look a bit more balanced.

So I thought I would start this poll to see how many folks currently have them, if they are happy with them, and what recommendations they would make regarding battery and charger brand names.

So what do you think?

I don't plan to, I like single cell torches so single 18650 is fine for me. Although 26650 may give a little more run time or/and amps, I don't like owning multiple battery types.

If I had have started with 26650s it would be a different story, I think they are great for people that want them though.

There are four IMR 26650s in my Ingersoll Rand IQv battery pack. Does that count?

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I have one and one on the way for 6-year-old grandson. :hat:

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3 on the way

I'll probably buy many more, especially if they improve, ie panasonic makes a CGR26650CH

I have 7 or 8. I need to go count. I'm sure I will also buy more in the future.

I love these batteries and the lights we can use with them, all be it not exactly EDC.

Have 19 batteries and 6 lights from single P60 XMLs to 5 x XMLs. Plenty of run time, plenty of power!!

I have two Keygos 26650s, and two Trustfire 26650s on the way. That will give me a four count. I have one 26650 flashlight, and three on the way, making me have a four count of 26650 flashlights. And I am a newbie, thank you!! Wink

Hi,

This is all in my own humble opinion and I do not suggest or infer I am knowledgable on these things- this is just based on my experience.

I've got Trustfires, Keygos and MNKEs. I have found the MNKEs the best performers. I have been disappointed

in the Keys as they get such a mention here.

Chargers- I used a WF-188 for quite some time until it recently broke. I've now got an i4 Nitecore charger. I found with the WF-188 I was always having to "top up" a battery after charging. They very rarely came out at 4.2amps. The i4 hits the money every time, plus does all my other batteries (except 32650s and D cells) ta-boot. I will be sticking with the i4 for a while. Probably rest my WF-139 for a while which also is a little unreliable at topping off at 4.2.

But to each their own....

I've currently no plans to buy into 26650 format, but if they ever make a 26650 only torch that I can't resist buying I might change my mind.

One 26650 light, One King Kong ICR and one on the way.

not till 18650 tech reaches 26650 in terms of equivalent capacities respective to size. thoough i may consider 26650 sleeved hosts till then.. and glad to see new poll ..

I own 7 King Kongs.

I must say; Foy has drank the 26650 Kool-Aid. What's not to like? They're everything an 18650 is with better run time. Spend some time with something like a JM07 and I guarantee you'll be singing these fat battery's praises.

bottomsupFoy

A nice L2/L2P 26650 would be excellent.

http://liionbms.com/pdf/a123/charging.pdf

60amp discharge? Useful in flashlight modding?

Batteries are a bit tight.Diameter about 26,6mm.

2x ICR and 2X INR King Kongs

Amen to that brother. These things are perfect for my use in cycling. I'll probably never buy another cycling-specific bar light again (that's probably a lie too). I can't wait for more options in 26650 lights to come out. BTW, it's been said before but I think the biggest changes coming in the next few years will be in battery technology, not more lumens. While it's fun having brighter lights, they really are bright enough now for the most part. challenges are improved run times, size and beam patterns.

Probably voting No is unfair, because I only use NiMHs, but I voted anyhow, because I can.Tongue Out

If I were to do any Li batts, I would favor the 26650 or larger batts, due to longer runtimes....... maybe.

Ordered a couple Keygos 26650s to use in my JM07, overall though at this point in time it seems the best batteries are only 4000mAh and many are in the 3500mAh range giving only 400mah more than the 3100mAh Panny 18650s, so at this point they still seem somewhat pointless to me.