Battery Testing Disappointment

[fliteadmin]

The last time we tested a battery it was a Turnigy 1.3 11.1v. Afterwards there were many criticisms regarding it's published rating, weight, and how it would compare to a higher priced name brand. So we thought this time let's compare the Turnigy Nano-tech to one of the most popular brands on the market… Thunder Power.

Pictured above:

Thunder Power 2650-3SP45 2650mAh 3-Cell/3S 11.1V G4 Pro Power 45C LiPo (~$80)

Turnigy nano-tech 2650mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack (~$21)

Unfortunately, right out of the gate the Thunder Power had a dead cell. Now to be fair, I know that it's impossible to have 100% perfect product exit the factory every time. But I've purchased about 30 Turnigy batteries and 4 Thunder Power in the past year. So far none of my Turnigy batteries have had a dead cell. Although I have had two Zippy (from Hobby King) batteries get puffy after only a couple of conservative flights.

I still believe that Thunder Power makes great products. I just think it's interesting that so many people criticize Hobby King for their batteries, yet we have had very good experiences with the Turnigy line. At these prices I can buy 3 Turnigy batteries, and pay for shipping, for the price of one Thunder Power.

Just my thoughts.

-Chad Kapper

 

[colorex]

I never saw this thread!

Turnigy rules!

 

[jetpackninja]

I did. I don't think The TP are worth the extra cost. I've only had one and it puffed. I don't think it really saw any really hard use because the only plane it was ever used in was a slow stick.

Chad. How about a head to head test against the Gensace batteries.
Similar Hi tech battery technology and a much closer price point than the TP review.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Thunder Power are probably rebranded Zippy batteries anyway

I'll never pay Thunder Power's prices, they're almost to the point of price gouging. The crazy thing is that most people at my club that do electric think that the product isn't good unless it's the most expensive. These morons only use Thunder Power batteries, Axi motors, castle creations ESC's, Hitec digital metal gear servos etc...

...I think I'll stick with my Turnigy stuff thank you very much.

 

[ananas1301]

Thunder Power are probably rebranded Zippy batteries anyway

I'll never pay Thunder Power's prices, they're almost to the point of price gouging. The crazy thing is that most people at my club that do electric think that the product isn't good unless it's the most expensive. These morons only use Thunder Power batteries, Axi motors, castle creations ESC's, Hitec digital metal gear servos etc...

...I think I'll stick with my Turnigy stuff thank you very much.

Ohh yeah I know those kindsa people.

The always keep telling you that if you buy something cheap you´ll need to buy it twice.
And therefore for them to save money they keep buying the most expensive stuff saying:"that is the right way to go. It is expensive so it must be good"

Same thing with me. Turnigy´s are much cheaper (I bought 5 Turnigys last week) and are comparable to highly priced articles and if not they are better most of the times.

 

[Bigshow4u]

i would rather spend $20 on a so called "cheapy" battery before i would spend $80 on a "Brand" name battery. Even if you get one that is bad or even destroy one, it beat's being out $20 than $80. Just picked up 8 3-cell lipos (misc sizes) at a swap meet for $10 and they are all HK Brand and are new and every one of them have perfect cell readings.

 

[ananas1301]

i would rather spend $20 on a so called "cheapy" battery before i would spend $80 on a "Brand" name battery. Even if you get one that is bad or even destroy one, it beat's being out $20 than $80. Just picked up 8 3-cell lipos (misc sizes) at a swap meet for $10 and they are all HK Brand and are new and every one of them have perfect cell readings.

Exactly so even if one of the cheap ones has a dead cell, you can get 3 more of the same kind and you´re much more likely not to get another one with a dead cell.

 

[foamwingnut]

Hey all, just a heads up, I have been using batteries from value hobby out of illinois. Prices are good and the batteries seem to perform on par with th turning, Blue lipo, and the one rhino I own. Not out sell for them by any means just another place to look when the world runs out of the one size I need.