This work shows that cycling experiments need to be carried out with realistic loads to capture the degradation trends. The present dataset can be used to develop models to map from degradation induced by constant current to degradation induced by dynamic cycling. There is a need to systematically adopt realistic cycling protocols when developing new battery materials and cell designs, not only in terms of optimization but also in terms of mechanistic understanding. Beyond battery research, this work illustrates the opportunities to utilize realistic testing to deepen our understanding of materials and devices aging in physical sciences.