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22.2V 1550mAh 6S LiPo Battery, 160C, XT60
PCEONAMP 22.2V 1550mAh 6S LiPo 160C Battery for 5" FPV Racing & Freestyle – XT60 Anti-Spark, 248A Continuous / 496A Peak
Built for aggressive 5-inch 6S racing and freestyle where sustained high-current delivery and minimal voltage sag are non-negotiable. At 248A continuous and 496A peak, this 6S pack keeps all four 2270-class motors at full power through punch-outs, flips, and hard turns without browning out.
Key Specifications:
• Cell Configuration: 6S (6 cells), 22.2V nominal (3.7V/cell), 25.2V full charge (4.2V/cell)
• Capacity: 1550mAh / 34.41Wh
• Continuous Discharge: 160C (248A) | Peak: 320C (496A)
• Dimensions: 82 × 39 × 41 mm / 3.22 × 1.53 × 1.61 in
• Weight: 260 g / 9.17 oz
• Main Connector: XT60 Anti-Spark, pre-soldered to 12AWG silicone leads
• Outer Wrap: Hard PVC shrink wrap, vibration-resistant, holds up to repeated hard landings and high battery-swap rates
• Chemistry: LiPo (standard 6S 3.7V/cell)
Recommended Build (Betaflight):
• Frame: 5" 6S freestyle or racing quad
• Motor: 2270E 1960KV (or equivalent 22xx–23xx class, 6S-tuned)
• ESC: 60A 4-in-1, 6S rated
• FC: STM32F722 or better (e.g., STM32H7)
• Prop: 5" 3-blade (51460 / 51465 or equivalent)
• Receiver: ELRS 2.4GHz
Compatibility & Safety:
⚠️ This is a STANDARD 6S (3.7V/cell) LiPo. Do NOT use in 4S, 8S, or HV 6S (3.8V/cell) systems. Compatible with any standard 6S LiPo charger and 6S ESC — no HV mode or adapter needed.
What's in the Box:
• 2 × PCEONAMP 22.2V 1550mAh 6S LiPo battery (XT60 plug)
• 1 × User manual
• 1 × Wrapped box
Note: Some product images are AI-rendered for illustration. The actual product may vary slightly in appearance. Please refer to the specifications above for exact dimensions and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drone platforms is this 22.2V 1550mAh 160C battery designed for?
This is a 5" FPV racing and freestyle battery. At 82 × 39 × 41mm and 265g, it fits the battery bays of standard 5" quads — from entry-level freestyle builds to dedicated racing rigs.
The XT60 plug connects directly to any standard 6S ESC. No adapter needed.
Before ordering, verify:
- Battery bay clearance: at least 82 × 39 × 41mm (check your frame spec)
- Connector: XT60 on your ESC
- Voltage: ESC rated for 6S 22.2V (25.2V max input)
- Your frame’s CG tolerates 265g at the battery position (most 5" frames handle this without issue)
This pack is not designed for 3" toothpicks (too heavy), 7"+ long-range builds (insufficient capacity), or 10"+ industrial platforms (insufficient size and capacity).
What does 160C mean in real-world amperage for a 5" quad?
160C continuous means a sustained 248A (1.55Ah × 160), with a peak burst up to 496A (1.55Ah × 320C).
For a typical 5" 6S freestyle or racing quad with 2270E 1960KV motors:
- Cruise at 60–70% throttle: ~60–100A
- Sustained full throttle (punch-out, flip): ~150–220A
- Momentary peak (0–50ms spike): ~250–350A
248A continuous sits comfortably above the sustained full-throttle draw, meaning the cells stay cool and voltage stays stable even during aggressive sequences. A 100C pack (155A) would hit its thermal limit during sustained 200A+ draws and sag noticeably — you’d feel it as a loss of punch in your flips and rolls.
160C is the correct rating for a 5" 6S build that’s flown hard.
Why 160C instead of 100C or 80C? Does the higher C-rate waste capacity?
No. The C-rate does not reduce your usable capacity. A 1550mAh 160C pack and a 1550mAh 100C pack deliver the same total energy (34.4Wh). The difference is how fast they can deliver it without overheating or sagging.
In practice:
- 80C (124A): Fine for gentle cruise, but sags under sustained full-throttle. You’ll notice the quad feeling “dead” during flips and hard turns.
- 100C (155A): Workable, but at the edge for aggressive freestyle. Thermal limits approached during repeated full-throttle sequences.
- 160C (248A): Comfortable margin. Cells run cooler, voltage stays flat, and you get consistent motor response from the first punch-out to the last.
If you fly 5" 6S freestyle or racing at full send, 160C is the correct spec. If you’re a gentle cruiser who mostly flies at 50–60% throttle, 100C would save you a few dollars per pack.
What are the recommended charge settings?
- Charger mode: 6S LiPo (4.20V/cell max, 25.2V total)
- Charge rate: 1C (1.55A) for storage and overnight charging; 2C (3.1A) for race-day turnaround; 3C (4.65A) maximum
- Balance voltage: 4.20V/cell
- Discharge cutoff: 3.50V/cell minimum (21.0V total) — do not fly below this
- Storage voltage: 3.80V/cell (22.8V) if not flying for more than 48 hours
At 1C (1.55A), a full charge takes approximately 50–60 minutes. At 3C (4.65A), approximately 20–25 minutes.
For racing sessions where you’re swapping 6–10 packs per session, 2C is the sweet spot — fast enough turnaround, gentle enough for cell longevity. Avoid sustained 4C+ (6.2A+) charging; it noticeably shortens cycle life.
How long will it last in flight on a 5" quad?
With 34.4Wh of energy, typical endurance on a 5" 6S freestyle/racing quad (450–600g AUW):
- Aggressive freestyle (full-throttle flips, hard rolls, punch-outs): 3–5 minutes per pack
- Moderate freestyle (mixed throttle, occasional full-send): 4–6 minutes
- Racing (sustained 80–100% throttle around a course): 2.5–4 minutes per lap set
- Gentle cruise / hover (50–60% throttle): 6–8 minutes
This is normal for 5" FPV — the sport is built around short, high-intensity flights with frequent battery swaps. You’re not flying an endurance platform; you’re flying a race car. 1550mAh is the standard 5" 6S capacity.
Practical tip: log your pack count per session. If you’re going through 8+ packs per session and your flights are under 3 min, check your motor KV and prop choice — you may be drawing more current than necessary.
What’s in the box? Can I use a different connector?
- 1× PCEONAMP 22.2V 1550mAh 6S 160C LiPo battery, XT60 plug pre-soldered
- 1× JST-XH 7-pin balance lead
The XT60 plug is factory-soldered to 12AWG silicone power leads. 12AWG is rated for ~100A sustained, which is sufficient for the typical 5" 6S build (150–220A at full throttle is handled by the motor/ESC side; the battery lead handles the peak draw fine for the short bursts typical in FPV).
If your ESC uses a different connector (XT30, Deans, IC5, etc.):
- Use an XT60-to-X adapter (no soldering, 10-second install)
- Cut the XT60 and re-solder your preferred connector
For most 5" 6S builds, XT60 is the standard — your ESC almost certainly accepts it directly.