Test / Review: BattEnergy 18650 2600mAh (Black)

Batteries and Chargers Rechargeable Batteries
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BattEnergy 18650 2600mAh (Black)



Official specifications:

  • Cell type Cylindrical, sealed lithium-ion battery
  • Manufacturer Samsung
  • Model ICR18650-26
  • UL file number MH48285
  • Recommended voltage 3.7 V
  • Typical capacity 2600mAh (9.62 Wh)
  • Minimum Capacity 2500mAh (9.25 Wh)
  • Normal charging 500mA x 5.5 hours to 4.2 V
  • Fast charge 1250mA x hr 2.5 to 4.2 V
  • Maximum charge current 2000mA
  • Maximum continuous discharge current 2500mA
  • Discharge voltage 3.0 V
  • Operating temperature 0 - 45 ° C (load) -20 - 60 ° C (discharging)
  • Storage Temperature -20 - 50 ° C (1week) -20 - 35 ° C (6months)













The Samsung cell works very nice with nearly same capacity at all currents.















Conclusion

There is not much to say about this battery, it uses a quality cell and works as expected, i.e. it is a very good battery.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Taschenlampen-Papst.de for review.

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Thanks for the review!!

Samsuuuuunnngg!

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Thanks very much for the review! Frontpage’d and Sticky’d.