Best 3S Li-Pol Batteries

5 of the Best 3S LiPo Batteries in the Market:

Zeee 3S 5200mAh

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Zeee is the lightest battery of the bunch at 12.1oz and has a capacity of 5200mAh. It comes with a Dean connector already soldered and an extra XT-60 in case your ESC uses that. The balancer plug is a JST-XH. This battery comes in a soft shell and will be able to move big 1/8 buggies and trucks with no problem. As for the price, it’s just right, making the Zeee 5200mAh one of the most competitive batteries out there.

• Dimensions: 5.2”x1.69”x0.98”
• Weight: 12.1oz
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Capacity: 5200mAh
• Discharge Rating: 50C
• Charge Rating: 1C

Yowoo 3S 8000mAh

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A real beast from Yowoo with an enormous capacity of 8000mAh which will give you almost double the battery life than most LiPo batteries on the market. Yes, naturally at 21oz it is heavier than most batteries out there, but it’s not prohibitive. It comes with a Dean plug and a JST-XH balancer. It’s a great solution for long-range applications.

• Dimensions: 6.49”x2.32”x1.18”
• Weight: 21.12
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Capacity: 8000mAh
• Discharge Rating: 50C
• Charge Rating: 1C

Ovonic 3S 5500mAh Double Pack

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This is a pack with two 3S LiPo batteries for double playtime. Under the smooth grey and lime softshell, there are 3 cells yielding 5500mAh of capacity and a discharge rate of 50C. The power plug is Dean type and at the edge of the balance cord, you’ll find a JST-XH. Overall it’s a great pack for someone who wants two batteries. An extra, different type power plug would be welcome though.

Technical Features

• Dimensions: 6.10”x1.77”x0.91”
• Weight: 13.26
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Capacity: 5500mAh
• Discharge Rating: 50C
• Charge Rating: 1C

HRB 3S 5000mAh

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This is HRBs solution for Traxxas owners who don’t want to shell out double the money for a Traxxas battery. It’s a 5000mAh LiPo unit with a TRX plug, suitable for most of Traxxas RC models. You can also convert it to the new ID type single connector with an adapter, which is not included, unfortunately. The power wires are made from flexible 10AWG wire and the balancer connector is a classic JST-XH. If you’re a Traxxas owner this is a no brainer; If not, you can still use it for other brands as long as you can solder the appropriate connector or find an adapter.

Technical Features

• Dimensions: 6.10”x1.89”x0.95”
• Weight: 13.26
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Capacity: 5000mAh
• Discharge Rating: 50C
• Charge Rating: 1C

GOLDBAT 3S 5200mAh

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A very good LiPo battery with 5200mAh capacity and a 60C discharge rating, suitable for more demanding applications. It comes with both Dean and XT-60 discharge plugs and a JST-XH on the balancer. It’s pretty light and at this price, you can say it’s a bargain. The charging rating is up to 3C with the manufacturing proposing 1C for longer life though.

Technical Features

• Dimensions: 5.35”x1.65”x1.18”
• Weight: 13.1oz
• Voltage: 11.1V
• Capacity: 5200mAh
• Discharge Rating: 60C
• Charge Rating: 1-3C

Conclusion

Beyond any doubt, there is a plethora of different manufacturers and various models that will suit every buyer and application. As a user, you have to find the sweet spot between weight and capacity for your radio-controlled model.

Heavier RCs will probably benefit from bigger capacities since weight won’t affect them as drastically as a smaller vehicle. Depending on the application, the discharge rates are also very important, especially when the use of the throttle is heavy and constant demanding a high number of amps for long periods.

All these manufacturers seem to be true to their numbers, delivering exactly what they promise while the reliability of the cells is getting better and better. Naturally, there are always going to be burned cells from time to time but that’s why the one-year manufacturer guarantee is there.

For the vast majority, this is not going to be an issue as long as they charge and balance their batteries properly.