This is an accurately rated cell that performed slightly better than the Sony/Murata VTC5A and about the same as the VTC5D in my testing. The Molicel P26A still performs better than the Hohm Work 2 though. I am rating the Hohm Work 2 at 25.3A.
The four cells I tested delivered 2625mAh to 2667mAh. This is decent consistency for a cell not manufactured by one of the big OEM’s (Samsung, Murata, etc.). I am rating them at 2547mAh.
In my opinion the ratings set by Hohm Tech are confusing. Especially considering that normal cell-to-cell differences are greater than the 0.1A precision Hohm Tech uses for their current ratings and the one mAh precision they use for the capacity ratings. Any cell could easily have a current rating difference greater than 0.1A and a capacity difference greater than two or three dozen mAh from another cell in the same batch.
The tiny print used for some of the ratings on the wrap is hard to read too and is made even more so due to the patterned background they’re printed on. I also don’t like the large “max” current rating on the wrap.
These are minor complaints though and Hohm Tech is already redoing all their wraps to focus on wattage-based ratings and without the “max” rating being so prominent. This is great to see happening.
These cells were were sent to me by Hohm Tech for the purposes of testing (www.hohmtech.com). Thank you!
Ratings graphic: https://imgur.com/a/DskXyT6
Test report: https://bit.ly/2CptuB5
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These tests 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” batteries 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 continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.
Any rating in my ratings tables can change at any time as different grade cells appear on the market, we get swamped with fakes, or new information becomes available to me. Please, never assume that the ratings in the tables are permanent and will never change! Always download the latest version before considering any cell purchase.
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