These tests below only note the ESTIMATED ratings for these batteries at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.
Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a protected battery pack. Never exceed the battery’s current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved, understands the risks, has the proper equipment, and takes all appropriate safety precautions.
If the battery has only one current rating number, or if it only says "max", then I have to assume the battery is rated at that current level for any type of discharge, including continuous.
Bottom Line
This is ridiculous. This cell’s true rating appears to be under 10A but AWT has rated it at 40A on the wrap. I recommend not buying it or using it at any level. At just 20A, one half of the 40A rating given to this cell by AWT, it reached a temperature of 113°C!
PLEASE REMEMBER: There are no 18650’s we can buy with a capacity over 3000mAh that can have a rating over 10A and many are rated down near 3A.
Several cells were purchased directly from AWT and donated for the purposes of testing by someone who prefers to remain anonymous. Thank you!
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings Graphic
Performance Specs
- DC Internal Resistance = 30.8mOhms (milliohms) average for four cells.
- Total energy delivered down to 3.2V at 5A continuous = Not measured
- Total energy delivered down to 3.2V at 10A continuous = Not measured
I want to work for the vaping community full time! If you feel what I do is worth a couple dollars a month and you would like early access to battery availability and testing news and a say in what I test then please consider becoming a patron and supporting my testing efforts: Battery Mooch is creating battery tests and educating vapers | Patreon.
To see how other cells have tested check out this link: List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a protected battery pack. Never exceed the battery’s current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved, understands the risks, has the proper equipment, and takes all appropriate safety precautions.
If the battery has only one current rating number, or if it only says "max", then I have to assume the battery is rated at that current level for any type of discharge, including continuous.
Bottom Line
This is ridiculous. This cell’s true rating appears to be under 10A but AWT has rated it at 40A on the wrap. I recommend not buying it or using it at any level. At just 20A, one half of the 40A rating given to this cell by AWT, it reached a temperature of 113°C!
PLEASE REMEMBER: There are no 18650’s we can buy with a capacity over 3000mAh that can have a rating over 10A and many are rated down near 3A.
Several cells were purchased directly from AWT and donated for the purposes of testing by someone who prefers to remain anonymous. Thank you!
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings Graphic
Performance Specs
- DC Internal Resistance = 30.8mOhms (milliohms) average for four cells.
- Total energy delivered down to 3.2V at 5A continuous = Not measured
- Total energy delivered down to 3.2V at 10A continuous = Not measured
I want to work for the vaping community full time! If you feel what I do is worth a couple dollars a month and you would like early access to battery availability and testing news and a say in what I test then please consider becoming a patron and supporting my testing efforts: Battery Mooch is creating battery tests and educating vapers | Patreon.
To see how other cells have tested check out this link: List of Battery Tests | E-Cigarette Forum
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