Mooch’s Bench Test Results: Epoch 15A 3000mAh 18650…double wrapped Samsung 30Q

Test Report Summary: This cell appears to be a double-wrapped version of the great performing Samsung 30Q.

The two cells I tested delivered 3112mAh and 3115mAh. This is fantastic consistency, typical of cells from the major manufacturers, and easily meets this cell’s 3000mAh rating.

Its 15A rating is the same as the Samsung 30Q. These cells actually performed a little bit better than most of the 30Q’s I have tested.

The double wrapping makes this cell a little wider, about 18.5mm in diameter, but it provides better protection than the thin wrap on the Samsung 30Q.

Two cells were donated for testing by 18650BatteryStore (http://www.18650batterystore.com). Thank you!

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Full Test report: https://bit.ly/3bPicYP

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