Talentcell YB1203000-USB s/n 201830829642

Posted by Richard Newstead on 20th Feb 2019

Purchased via Amazon. Described as "12 V 3000mAh".

Weight 195 grams. Form factor would tend to indicate 3 x 18650 cells.

Power pack was fully charged before each test.

Capacity test

Measured capacity 2389 mAH. 80% of rated capacity. Discharge curve shows that the "12 V" output is unregulated.

Ramp test

Ramp test shows that the output Voltage falls as the current rises. When the current reaches 3 Amps the terminal Voltage is 11 Volts.

The powerpack does not meet its specification.

Item will be returned.