I can't really find a clear answer to this: What are the actual specs for MNKE and SONY 26650s?

[DeadbeatJeff]

There seems to be a lot of conflicting info on this, in terms of continuous max discharge and pulse ratings, although the consensus seems to be the SONY does better under low-load.


Any help is appreciated.

 

[Baditude]

Doing an admittedly quick seach for specs for these two batteries, I came up with conflicting specs, too. Both models have been listed as either 3500 or 4000 mah. The consensus for the MNKE batteries seem to point to a 20/60 continuous/pulse rate. The Sony specs are all over the board with continuous rated 26 - 50 amp.

(Note that the industry standard in rating battery amps has been to use the continuous discharge rate.)



MNKE 26650 IMR

MNKE IMR 26650, 3500mAh, Flat Top
20 continuous discharge rate
60 amp pulse discharge rate

MNKE 26650 Battery
20 amp continuous discharge rate
60 amp pulse discharge rate

MNKE IMR26650 3.7v High Drain Li-MN Battery - Avid Vaper
20 amp continuous discharge rate
60 amp pulse discharge rate

26650 MNKE IMR 3500mAh High Discharge Flat Top
20 amp continuous discharge rate
60 amp pulse discharge rate


Sony 26650 IMR

Presenting The Sony 26650 50A IMR Battery $9.00 | Vineyard Vapes
15 amp continuous discharge rate
50 amp pulse discharge rate

Sony 26650 2600mah 26A/52A IMR - Triangle Vape LLC
26 amp continuous discharge rate
52 amp pulse discharge rate

https://cravingvapor.com/product/sony-26650/
26 amp continuous discharge rate

Sony 26650 - 3500mAh 50 Amps – uBlaze Vapor
50 amp continuous discharge rate

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

Well, The SONYs are for sure 2600mah, but I'm curious about the continuous discharge.

I mean, if it's 50a continuous, that's impressive, if its 50a pulse they are weaker than the 18650 VTCs

 

[edyle]

Well, The SONYs are for sure 2600mah, but I'm curious about the continuous discharge.

I mean, if it's 50a continuous, that's impressive, if its 50a pulse they are weaker than the VTCs

Did you miss the battery size? 26650, not 18650.

 

[DeadbeatJeff]

Did you miss the battery size? 26650, not 18650.

I know, which is why if they have a lower pulse than the 18650s it would be lame.

the SONY 26650s are 2600mah. From my research the 3500mah was a mislabeling that got parroted by several vapesites.

BUT there is no clear consensus on what the discharge is.

I am obviously aware of the topic of my own thread.
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[DeadbeatJeff]

A FB acquaintance who sells them at his shop says:

"2600 mah, 50a continuous and pretty sure around 80A burst..nominal voltage 3.7 with peak voltage 4.2...

...There is always so much false info online lol everyone has an opinion but on the sony it blows mnke out of the water with my experience with box mods and mech mods for sure"

 

[treehead]

Well, The SONYs are for sure 2600mah, but I'm curious about the continuous discharge.

I mean, if it's 50a continuous, that's impressive, if its 50a pulse they are weaker than the 18650 VTCs

Yes some vendors get a little confused about this because they just want to sell them and not have anyone go above the continuous. The Sony 26650VT's are 50A continuous, and the pulse discharge rate is always done by math (depending on the type; IMR, high discharge, Li, protected etc.), and it's usually never stated anywhere except in the bowels of the wholesale manual.

BUT given that the Sony's continuous is without a doubt 50 amps continuous, and it's 2300mAh, you'll figure out that it should handle 115 amp bursts. (Don't take this for absolute truth, because there are alot of factors involved in the batteries chemistry that can change that number, I'm basically positive this is right because this is how most Lithium Ions are calculated, but I don't want anyone reading this and thinking they should go and build a 115amp coil, however the heck you'd do that anyway.

Hope this helps , it sounds more complicated than it actually is, but with a little math you can figure out any batteries limits.