Battery Chargers Top Picks: Updated

[@MrBazReviews]

Amazon Links - (thank you for your support/help!) Small/Simple Li-ion charger (Nitecore UI1/UI2) - amzn.to/3UmGfpe Multi Format Li-ion/Ni-MH (Zanflare C2) - amzn.to/3UojiSr Fast Charger USB/Multi Format (Nitecore UM4 or UM2) - amzn.to/482Er7V Fast Charger Mains Power/Multi Format (Nitecore SC4) - amzn.to/3HLAp9u 8 Bay Charger/Mains Power (Nitecore i8) - amzn.to/3SMpy5v 8 Bay Charger/USB (Xtar VC 8 or VC8S the S offers testing on all 8 slots) - amzn.to/3OtTTDi Budget Tester/Analyser (Opus BT-C3100 V2) - amzn.to/3vZYU02 Premium Tester/Analyser (SkyRC MC3000) - amzn.to/3StXaDw Alternative Tester/Analyser (Xtar Dragon/VP4L ) - amzn.to/3OS2PTh (L is newer model) 9V Charger (Tenergy TN141) - amzn.to/3StbBrP Or you can support content creation via Patreon - www.patreon.com/mrbazreviews

[@DarkStormPhoenix]

Baz so good to see you upload more charger reviews. Grabbed a few of them last video. Happy using vapecel s4 v3, xtar dragon, ISDT c4 evo and isdt n16 for all my aa batteries

[@MrBazReviews]

Thanks, people were asking for a while about an updated video, so I changed quite a bit. I've been waiting for Nitecore to update some models, and other makers but I'll just run with this for the time being. Vapcell looks OK but they didn't send a unit in (going back some years now), so I have not included it. Just wanted to stick to ones I've used.

[@DaKrEm2.6]

nice video, I was wondering in your opinion, what charger would be best for charging 21700 batteries, specifically with the option of discharge capacity tests? I currently have Klarus flashlights that use the 5000 mAh 21700 cells.

[@ruifilgo]

I have the mc3000 and im very happy with it. Very complete charger.

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes the Sky is pretty much fully loaded as they say! Not much it can't do

[@extendedp1]

Thanks for the video. Did you consider the Tenergy TN456? I have had an Opus 3100 for several years, and it finally started to die on me, giving me weird errors. I did some research and chose the Tenergy TN456, because it had most of the features I wanted, and the price was reasonable. I was interested in a charger with a capacity test feature, variable current selections for each slot, a low enough current for AAA, and detailed information for each slot without having to scroll through the slots. I also considered the Xtar Dragon, and the SkyRC, but cost was a factor.

[@MrBazReviews]

I used the 9V tenergy so included it in the video. I just felt as I hadn't used any others I couldn't know how I felt about them. Some other brands I'm not gone on... MiBoxer both chargers failed, and the company stopped sending review items after a critical review (red flag big time!). Vapcell were due to send one years ago, but didn't. So I don't put up items I've not used personally, but they might be perfectly fine

[@extendedp1]

@@MrBazReviews thanks. Helpful to know that the MiBoxers failed.

[@MrBazReviews]

@@extendedp1 Might have been unlucky, still it was a bit disappointing

[@sanfransimo]

Thanks!

[@MrBazReviews]

Thank you very much that is greatly appreciated

[@sanfransimo]

@@MrBazReviews Well, your amazon affiliate link isn't going to work when I buy a new opus, so figured I should tip you something😉

[@MrBazReviews]

Nice of you to do that. You can use the links for any items you get in the future even unrelated ones. Some bookmark it and shop off the link, it helps a bit overall.

[@sanfransimo]

Great updated summary. After seven years, my Opus BT-C3100 has become unreliable across 3/4 slots. Unfortunately price has ballooned. I will likely replace with an Xtar VC4SL since it now allows charge currents to be manually set. With that in mind, can you think of any disadvantages of the VC4SL compared to the Opus (other than no individual slot controls)? For single bay chargers, I’d want something that can also double as a battery bank. I’m curious if you’ve had any experience with either the Xtar SC1 Plus or the Fenix ARE-X1 V2.0. The ARE-D1 had been very good to me but was recently misplaced.

[@MrBazReviews]

Xtar have their quirks, that one isn't bad, you have auto current charging, not always ideal but you can set it yourself. I'm not a fan of the display dials, hard to see (bit small v VC4 but shows each channel) I prefer to be able to charge each channel and set the individual charging current - I find this quite annoying on Xtar chargers (many have this same speed for every slot, not all though). I included the Dragon and VC8 (both got small updates), because they might work for some users with the battery sizes. Not used the SC1 or Fenix so can't comment there. I had a look around the Opus isn't a bad price on Aliexpress

[@sanfransimo]

@@MrBazReviews Thanks. I'll likely pick up a new Opus away from Amazon.

[@pwrmx24]

What do you think of the XTAR VC4SL? It seems to give a good middle ground by showing internal resistance and other features.

[@MrBazReviews]

It's alright, it has faster charging if you need that, not a fan of the small dials but it's not a bad choice overall. I have links in description and comment section

[@alanjhornung7077]

Great List I have the NITECORE Intellicharger I2 & Digicharger D2 . Update to the Opus BT-C3100 it is doing a great job. Check out the new XTAR VC8S it is better than the old one and the XTAR MX4 .

[@MrBazReviews]

The Opus is a good buy for the price, yes the VC8S is improved I will add a link for that. Xtar don't send samples these days!

[@pwrmx24]

I don't see your sponsored links in the description area.

[@MrBazReviews]

I added them earlier

[@jamesswain100]

Howdy from SE Texas! Question do you have any recommendations for a charger that’s can be powered by a solar panel? I have access to all other power sources but travel in the back country and need to be able to charge without electrical power. Thanks and great video!

[@MrBazReviews]

I don't know what cells you are charging but if it's Li-ion the UI1/2 work just great with a solar panel. In my experience it's not much point using more than a 2 slot charger, unless it's a big solar panel.

[@cuckooclockebay6828]

Hi what would you suggest for charging x4 batteries at a time AA and AAA mostly Eneloop & Duracell I had the youshiko YC4000 years ago but it broke. Thank you

[@MrBazReviews]

Few options the SC4 is good, but perhaps more expensive or the VC4 is still decent as is the D4, both are a bit dated in some ways but if you're just charging AA/AAA then they are still decent. The Opus can also be a good choice if you want to test too.

[@cuckooclockebay6828]

Thank you so much for your reply. I will probably go for the SC4. Thanks again for your help and knowledge and keep up the good work 👍

[@MrBazReviews]

@@cuckooclockebay6828 Not a problem glad it helped a bit

[@sp1es]

If all you need is a good charger for Ni-mh, should I look for something that is single channel and has both - delta v and 0 delta v detection?

[@MrBazReviews]

Delta v is typically better

[@vladzo123]

What is 0 ∆V ?

[@KorrakotK]

Why can't Liitokala make into the lists?

[@MrBazReviews]

Same reason Vapcell isn't, if I don't get a product to try or test, I can't know if it's any good. I did have one in the first video, but they discontinued it for no obvious reason 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmy_Ross]

NITECORE SUCKS FOR THE MONEY

[@MrBazReviews]

Not really but they do need to update some of the chargers.

[@mcintosh479]

I got the nitecore d4,does not charge 100 percent only 80 for safety,so i now use the older dummy charges that charge my batteries 100 percent,so dont buy these cool looking junk chargers that will not charge 100 percent..that why it says full and not 100 percent,,it would be false advertising,its near full...so go check it yourself,put them in a roku controller and hold mic and say battery level and find out

[@MrBazReviews]

If you mean Li-ion all chargers tend to charge just under 4.20V, for safety reasons. This is very common, but it should only be a bit under. For Ni-MH it's quite accurate on termination based on my use of the charger. If you have a problem/issue then get in touch with Nitecore or the seller. BTW the D4 isn't on the recommended list either, it's just shown as an example ;-D