Faced with a variety of
charger types and your own different needs, how to find a charger that you are
satisfied with? This article can help you.
First, confirm which kinds of chargers you need.
1. simple Li-ion battery chargers
2. LCD screen chargers
3. fast chargers
4. super fast chargers
5. budget tester/analyzer
6. premium tester/analyzer7. Ni-MH or Ni-CD battery chargers
8. protected 21700 battery chargers
9. LiFePO4 battery chargers
10. control the charging speed easily
11. charger with power bank function
Then check the charger that matches your need.
1.
Simple Li-ion Battery Chargers - XTAR MC2
The MC series is really
cost-effective. It has different slots from a single slot to six slots. Here highly recommend the hot MC2. It has an ultra-compact size, with dual bays.
The input is DC 5V 1A and the constant current is 0.25A or 0.5A for 2 bays. This current can be intelligently and automatically adjusted by MC2. the input port is 5V USB-powered. That means you can use your USB wall adaptor, mobile phone chargers, solar panel, PC USB and power bank, etc. So you can charge it everywhere.
The wide compatibility makes it can charge battery 10440, 14500, 16340, 18650, etc. Its max space supports one 26650 or one 21700.
Although it is small and simple, it has enough functions to ensure charging safety. The TC-CC-CV charging method prolongs the battery life, and the reviving function awakes your over-discharged battery from sleeping. Temperature monitoring, reverse polarity and short circuit protection make the charger and battery safe and durable.
The input is DC 5V 1A and the constant current is 0.25A or 0.5A for 2 bays. This current can be intelligently and automatically adjusted by MC2. the input port is 5V USB-powered. That means you can use your USB wall adaptor, mobile phone chargers, solar panel, PC USB and power bank, etc. So you can charge it everywhere.
The wide compatibility makes it can charge battery 10440, 14500, 16340, 18650, etc. Its max space supports one 26650 or one 21700.
Although it is small and simple, it has enough functions to ensure charging safety. The TC-CC-CV charging method prolongs the battery life, and the reviving function awakes your over-discharged battery from sleeping. Temperature monitoring, reverse polarity and short circuit protection make the charger and battery safe and durable.
2.
LCD Screen Chargers - VC Series &
VP Series
These two kinds of
series all have the LCD screen, which can show the instant charging voltage,
charging current level and charged power. As many people want the four-bay universal LCD chargers with
USB input, the VC4 & VP4 will be the best choice.
3.
Fast Chargers - VC4S, SC1, SC2, ROCKET
SV2 & AC Series
The VC4S supports QC3.0
fast charging protocol, max 3A for single bay. This charger automatically
detects the battery’s internal resistance, and automatically starts 3A charging
when the resistance is low.
The SC1 is a single slot charger with 2A charge current, the SC2 charger support 2A for its dual bays or 3A for single bay, and the ROCKET SV2 offers optional current with 0.25A, 0.5A, 1A and 2A for dual bays.
All of the AC series (D2, D4, X2 & X4) can support 2A charging current. The D2 has 2 bays and AC powered. The D4 has 4 bays. The X2 and X4 both have the LCD display.
The SC1 is a single slot charger with 2A charge current, the SC2 charger support 2A for its dual bays or 3A for single bay, and the ROCKET SV2 offers optional current with 0.25A, 0.5A, 1A and 2A for dual bays.
All of the AC series (D2, D4, X2 & X4) can support 2A charging current. The D2 has 2 bays and AC powered. The D4 has 4 bays. The X2 and X4 both have the LCD display.
4.
Super Fast Chargers - ST2 & OVER 4
SLIM
The OVER 4 SLIM has the same 4.1A current for 2 bays, but it offers the DC input port, not USB port. It is also a good choice for vapers. If you just charge your vape battery at home, then consider it.
5.
Budget Tester/Analyser - VC2S &
VC4S
The VC2S has an “Err” display on its LCD screen. When reverse polarity happens, the screen will show “Err” to remind you to insert the battery correctly. It can also test the internal resistance. Insert batteries, the charger will test internal resistance automatically, to help you to check the authenticity and usage of the battery. It has the battery type auto-identification function. Insert battery, the charger will automatically identify the battery type within 4 minutes, with “Ni-MH” flickering on the screen. After identified, the screen will show the battery type.
The VC2S has an “Err” display on its LCD screen. When reverse polarity happens, the screen will show “Err” to remind you to insert the battery correctly. It can also test the internal resistance. Insert batteries, the charger will test internal resistance automatically, to help you to check the authenticity and usage of the battery. It has the battery type auto-identification function. Insert battery, the charger will automatically identify the battery type within 4 minutes, with “Ni-MH” flickering on the screen. After identified, the screen will show the battery type.
The VC4S can test batteries’
real capacity. In grade mode, the charger tests the real capacity by “charging-
discharging- fully charging” the batteries, so that users can know whether the
battery capacity is over-stated. Its left button can switch the display of
capacity, current and internal resistance.
6.
Premium Tester/Analyser - DRAGON VP4
PLUS
The DRAGON VP4 PLUS is the charger with plenty of functions and super-wide battery compatibility.
The DRAGON VP4 PLUS is the charger with plenty of functions and super-wide battery compatibility.
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Test Mode - accurately test the
real capacity (largest discharge capacity) of your battery as a battery
cabinet. Comparing the real and nominal capacity, you can know if it is
overstated and the usage of your battery. The battery cabinet is a professional
instrument that can accurately test battery real capacity by the process as charge-discharge-charge.
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Intelligent Detection - DRAGON
VP4 PLUS can precisely measure the voltage and internal resistance of your
battery as a multimeter.
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Record Function - Its built-in
micro memory card will automatically save the test records of discharging and charging
capacity when it finishes the process of TEST mode. The last 64 times records
will be stored for your checking them at any time.
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REFRESH Mode - eliminate the memory
effect of Ni-MH batteries. When you long-press the left button to REFRESH mode,
the charger can maximize the capacity of Ni-MH batteries by discharging to
eliminate the memory effect. It can also test the general capacity of li-ion
batteries quickly.
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Alert Tone Function - it
reminds you when the battery is reverse polarity or when the operation is
finished. Double click can turn on or turn off the voice as you wish.
The more details can be
found at the VP4 plus page of the XTAR official website.
7.
Ni-MH or Ni-CD Battery Chargers -
VC2S, VC4, VC4S, X2, X4, DRAGON VP4 PLUS, ROCKET SV2
The detailed specification is as follows:
VC2S
Upgraded LCD 2 slots max 2A charger:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging Current level
* Charged power
* Battery Internal resistance tester
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, Micro USB port
Constant current: 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
VC4
Cost-effective
LCD 4 slots max 1A charger:
*Instant charging voltage
*Charging current level
*Charged power
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, DC3.5 port
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
VC4S
Upgraded LCD 4 slots max 3A charger:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Battery Internal resistance tester
* Battery discharge
* Grade/Store Mode
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, Micro USB port (QC3.0)
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2, 3A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
X2
LCD dual powered 2 slots charger max 2A:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Power percentage display
Input power: 100-240v 50-60Hz 0.4A & DC 5V 2.1A (Micro USB port)
Constant current: 0.5A X 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
X4
LCD dual powered 4 slots charger max 2A
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Power percentage display
Input power: 100-240v 50-60Hz 0.8A/DC 5V 2.1A (Micro USB port)
Constant current: 0.5A X 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
DRAGON VP4 PLUS
Multi-functional max 2A charger with LCD:
*battery power percentage
*Instant charge voltage
*Charging current level
*Battery Internal resistance tester
*TEST function
*Refresh function
*Battery discharge
Input power: DC 12V 3A, DC3.5 charging cord
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
ROCKET SV2
two slots charger with LCD display and optional current:
* Battery power percentage
* Charging current level
Input power: DC 12V 2A, DC3.5 port
Constant current: 0.25A x 2, 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
VC2S
Upgraded LCD 2 slots max 2A charger:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging Current level
* Charged power
* Battery Internal resistance tester
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, Micro USB port
Constant current: 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
VC4
Cost-effective
LCD 4 slots max 1A charger:
*Instant charging voltage
*Charging current level
*Charged power
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, DC3.5 port
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
VC4S
Upgraded LCD 4 slots max 3A charger:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Battery Internal resistance tester
* Battery discharge
* Grade/Store Mode
Input power: DC 5V 2.1A, Micro USB port (QC3.0)
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2, 3A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
X2
LCD dual powered 2 slots charger max 2A:
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Power percentage display
Input power: 100-240v 50-60Hz 0.4A & DC 5V 2.1A (Micro USB port)
Constant current: 0.5A X 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 1
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
X4
LCD dual powered 4 slots charger max 2A
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charged power
* Power percentage display
Input power: 100-240v 50-60Hz 0.8A/DC 5V 2.1A (Micro USB port)
Constant current: 0.5A X 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
DRAGON VP4 PLUS
Multi-functional max 2A charger with LCD:
*battery power percentage
*Instant charge voltage
*Charging current level
*Battery Internal resistance tester
*TEST function
*Refresh function
*Battery discharge
Input power: DC 12V 3A, DC3.5 charging cord
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
ROCKET SV2
two slots charger with LCD display and optional current:
* Battery power percentage
* Charging current level
Input power: DC 12V 2A, DC3.5 port
Constant current: 0.25A x 2, 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.20±0.05V /1.45±0.10V
8.
Protected 21700 Battery Chargers -
SC1, SC2, OVER 4 SLIM, ST2
These four chargers can
support charging the protected 20700 and 21700 batteries. Their specifications
are as follows:
9.
LiFePO4 Battery Chargers - VP2
The dual-bay VP2
charger can charge all kinds of Li-ion batteries include 3.0V/3.2V, 3.6V/3.7V,
3.8V Li-ion/IMR/INR/ICR/LiFePO4, from 10440, 14500 to 18650, 21700 and 26650
battery. You can choose a charge current (0.25A/0.5A/1.0A) best suited for your
battery.
10.
Control The Charging Speed Easily -
VP2, VP4, DRAGON VP4 PLUS, ROCKET SV2, OVER 4 SLIM, ST2
These chargers can
support optional charging current with a press button. No matter you need
trickle charging or fast charging, you can control the charging speed easily.
The following is their
specification sheet
VP2
VP2
3.2/3.6/3.8V voltage optional and optional current
Max 1A charger :
Max 1A charger :
* Instant charging voltage
* Charging current level
* Charging current level
Compatible battery: 10440/14500/14650/16340/17335/17500/17670/18350/
18490/18500/18650/18700/22650/25500/26650/20700/21700
18490/18500/18650/18700/22650/25500/26650/20700/21700
Input power: DC 12V 1A, DC3.5 charging cord
Constant current: 0.25A x 2, 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 3.60±0.05V / 4.20±0.05V / 4.35±0.05V
VP4
Optional current 0.25/0.5/1A High precision charger :
* Instant voltage
* Charging current level
Compatible battery: Four pcs 10440/14500/14650/16340/17335/17670/
18350/18500/18650 or two pcs 22650/ 25500/26650/20700/21700
Input power: DC 12V 1A, DC3.5 charging cord
Constant current: 0.25A x 4, 0.5A x 4, 1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.2±0.05V
DRAGON VP4 PLUS
Multi-functional max 2A charger with LCD:
*battery power percentage
*Instant charge voltage
*Charging current level
*Battery Internal resistance tester
*TEST function
*Refresh function
*Battery discharge
Compatible battery:
10440/14500/14650/16340/17335/17500/
17670/18350/18490/18500/18650/18700/
22650/25500/26650/20700/21700/32650/
AAAA/AAA/AA/A/SC/C/D
11.1V/3S battery pack
Input power: DC 12V 3A, DC3.5 charging cord
Constant current: 0.5A x 4, 1A x 4, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.2±0.05V / 1.45±0.1V
ROCKET SV2
Max 2A LCD two slots charger with optional current:
* Battery power percentage
* Charging current level
Compatible battery:
10440/14500/14650/16340/17335/17500/17670/18350/18490/
18500/18650/18700/22650/25500/26650/20700/21700/32650/
AAAA/AAA/AA/A/SC/C/D
Input power: DC 12V 2A, DC3.5 port
Constant current: 0.25A x 2, 0.5A x 2, 1A x 2, 2A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.2±0.05V/1.45±0.1V
OVER 4 SLIM
Fastest 4.1A two slots charger with patented temperature control technology: * Optional 4.1A/2A/1A charging current
* Battery temperature
* Instant voltage
* Charging current level
Compatible battery:
17670/18650/18700/22650/22700/26650
Can charge protected 20700/21700!
Input power: 12.0V DC/4.0A, DC3.5 Port
Constant current: 1A/2A/4.1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.2±0.05V
ST2
Fastest 4.1A two slots charger with patented temperature control technology: * Optional 4.1A/2A/1A charging current
* Battery temperature
* Instant voltage
* Charging current level
Compatible battery:
17670/18650/18700/22650/22700/26650
Can charge protected 20700/21700!
Input power: PD2.0(15V-3A), QC3.0(5V-3A/9V-2A), Type-C port
Constant current: 1A/2A/4.1A x 2
Cut-off voltage: 4.2±0.05V
11. Charger with Power
Bank Function – PB2 & PB2S
These two chargers are
the revolution of the traditional charger. You can use them to charge your
18650 battery and also use them as a power bank to charge your mobile phone
directly. The comparison of the PB2 and PB2S are as follows:
You can visit the XTAR official website to see the description and more specifications of these chargers. Interested in some chargers and want to know the reviews? Just let me know on the following comment part.
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