XCell Li-Ion Battery 18650H-3400 3.7V / 3400mAh suitable for HIKMICRO

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Protected 18650 cell with 3400 mAh – but only for explicitly compatible devices. The XCell 18650H-3400 is a 3.7 V Li-Ion battery with 3400 mAh and protection circuit. The HIKMICRO suitability in the shop does not mean a blanket approval for every device of the brand: format, length, and manufacturer approval must match the specific model.

Our honest assessment
As a spare battery, the cell makes sense if your device accepts protected 18650 cells of these dimensions. In thermal imaging technology, besides 18650, there are also proprietary packs and differing cell lengths – so never buy just by brand name alone.
Fits well / rather doesn’t fit


Fits well if …
your device approves protected 18650 cells,
3.7 V and the cell length of approx. 69 mm fit,
you want clearly marked reserve power for longer missions.



Rather doesn’t fit if …
your device uses a proprietary battery,
only unprotected or shorter 18650 cells are intended,
charger or device approval is unclear.



Practical effect


3400 mAh / 12.58 Wh High capacity within this cell class – useful as a replacement battery without promising a specific device runtime.


Protection circuit PCM/IC protection against short circuit, overcharge, and deep discharge according to product data. It supplements but does not replace safe charging and device approval.


Limits, disadvantages & avoiding bad purchases

Protected 18650 cells are longer than some unprotected cells.
The designation “suitable for HIKMICRO” is not a universal fit for all models.
Do not use Li-Ion cells if damaged, deformed, or overheated.
Only charge with a suitable charger and according to device/charger instructions.

Technical data with practical interpretation


Cell type 18650 Li-Ion
Standard format, but protection circuit changes the overall length.

Nominal voltage 3.7 V
Must fit device approval.

Capacity 3400 mAh / 12.58 Wh
Reserve capacity without blanket runtime specification.

Dimensions approx. 69 × 18 mm
Check against the specific battery compartment before purchase.

Weight approx. 49 g
Relevant when carrying multiple spare batteries.

Discharge current max. 6 A continuous according to product data
Device requirement must be within cell approval.

Scope of delivery
1 × XCell Li-Ion battery 18650H-3400 with protection circuit.
Safe use
Transport cell dry, protected, and secured against short circuit. Do not store loose batteries together with metal parts. Do not continue use if the casing is damaged, deformed, noticeably warm, or has an odor.
FAQ
Is this an original H
IKMICRO battery? No. It’s an XCell cell listed in the shop as suitable for HIKMICRO. Does it fit every HIKMICRO device? No. Device approval, cell type, and dimensions must be checked for the specific model. Why is the length important? Protected 18650 cells can be longer than unprotected versions. The battery compartment must be designed for this. Can I use any 18650 charger? No. Only use chargers suitable for protected 18650 Li-Ion cells and the cell parameters.
Black-Raptor conclusion: a useful backup power source if device approval, cell length, and charger clearly match. With lithium cells, compatibility is more important than the highest capacity number.