These tests below only note my personal opinion for the ESTIMATED ratings for the batteries I tested at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, EVE, Lishen, BAK, or Sanyo can change at any time! This can be 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 property damage, personal injury, or even death. Never use them outside of a fully protected battery pack and you use them at your own risk. Never exceed the battery’s true continuous discharge rating (CDR), never let it get colder than 0°C or hotter than 60°C to help lower the risks and extend cell life, and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition. Never use a battery that is physically damaged in any way.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never 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.
Test Results
This is a conventional cell that is a very good performer at moderate power levels. It is not a high-performance “tabless” cell!
It seems to be meant to compete with the Murata VTC6 and Samsung 30Q6 as it performed essentially the same as those two cells at up to 10A and a bit better at higher power levels.
The 30P performs as well as the Molicel P28A at up to about 10A and almost as good as the Molicel P30B at up to about 10A. You would not notice a difference in actual use.
The 30P fills in EVE’s 18650 lineup between the high-capacity (but low power handling) EVE 35V and the hopefully-available-soon EVE 30PL. It’s often available at a lower price than the VTC6 and 30Q6 and is definitely worth considering for use at up to about 20A/60W.
Some other specs and observations…
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
18650 Ratings & Performance Table:
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20700/21700 Ratings & Performance Table:
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Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of property damage, personal injury, or even death. Never use them outside of a fully protected battery pack and you use them at your own risk. Never exceed the battery’s true continuous discharge rating (CDR), never let it get colder than 0°C or hotter than 60°C to help lower the risks and extend cell life, and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition. Never use a battery that is physically damaged in any way.
Testing batteries at their limits is dangerous and should never 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.
Test Results
This is a conventional cell that is a very good performer at moderate power levels. It is not a high-performance “tabless” cell!
It seems to be meant to compete with the Murata VTC6 and Samsung 30Q6 as it performed essentially the same as those two cells at up to 10A and a bit better at higher power levels.
The 30P performs as well as the Molicel P28A at up to about 10A and almost as good as the Molicel P30B at up to about 10A. You would not notice a difference in actual use.
The 30P fills in EVE’s 18650 lineup between the high-capacity (but low power handling) EVE 35V and the hopefully-available-soon EVE 30PL. It’s often available at a lower price than the VTC6 and 30Q6 and is definitely worth considering for use at up to about 20A/60W.
Some other specs and observations…
- Standard capacity = 3000mAh typical/2900mAh minimum.
- I estimate its continuous rating to be 20A continuous with a 30A temp-limited non-continuous rating (to 75°C).
- If you run it in bursts at up to 30A be sure to never let the cell reach 75°C! To keep the cell from aging quickly I recommend staying under 60°C max.
- Standard charge rate is 1.5A, max is 4A but I am sure that will shorten cycle life.
Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
18650 Ratings & Performance Table:
18650 Battery Ratings and Performance Table
You are responsible for your own safety! These batteries are designed, manufactured, and sold only for use in a battery pack with the proper protection circuitry and battery management system. They were not designed for vaping (electronic...
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20700/21700 Ratings & Performance Table:
21700 Battery Ratings and Performance Table
You are responsible for your own safety! These batteries are designed, manufactured, and sold only for use in a battery pack with the proper protection circuitry and battery management system. They were not designed for vaping (electronic...
www.e-cigarette-forum.com
I want to work for the 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, battery testing and news, and a say in what I test, then please consider becoming a patron and supporting my testing efforts: Get more from Battery Mooch on Patreon.
