Test / Review: AW 16340 ICR123 750mAh (Black)

AW 16340 ICR123 750mAh (Black)

Note: AW calls this battery R123A.



Official specifications:

  • 750mAH
  • 3.7V nominal
  • 16.62mm ( diameter ) X 34.29mm ( length ) - +/- 0.1mm
  • Overcharge protection at 4.35V
  • Overdischarge protection at 2.45V
  • short / over-current protection
  • max. recommended continuous discharge rate @1.5A ( 2C )




This battery is same length as CR123 batteries.










The capacity of the battery is about 550mAh and drops when the battery is discharged at to high a rate.















Conclusion

The battery matches CR123 in size and has an acceptable performance.
This battery gets a good rating.



Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries

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