Bench Test Results: Sinowatt 34MP - 10A 3350mAh 18650…costs less, average performance

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    These tests below only note my personal 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, 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 property damage, personal injury, or even death. They are not supposed to be used outside of a fully protected battery pack and you use them at your own risk. Never exceed the battery’s true continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.

    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.

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    Test Results
    This is an average performing cell that should be available at a lower price.
    At 5A this cell performs almost as well as the EVE 33V, Molicel M35A, and Panasonic NCR18650GA. At 10A however I think you would notice the longer run time of those other cells. The Sinowatt 34MP could be a good choice though for applications where a more expensive high performance cell isn’t needed.

    The two cells I tested delivered 3254mAh and 3289mAh. This isn’t great consistency for a China-manufactured cell but isn’t a problem. The two cells I tested barely met the 3250mAh minimum capacity rating for these cells (3350mAh typical capacity rating) so I am rating them at 3250mAh.

    Two cells were purchased for testing by me from Liion Wholesale (Liion Wholesale Batteries | Li-ion battery/cell distributor).


    Continuous Current Discharge Graphs
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    Ratings and Performance Specs Graphic
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