Nitecore SC4 Superb Charger: Review & Test

[@DivyangM]

I really like your DETAILED reviews man. Awesome work.

[@MrBazReviews]

I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting

[@ferongr]

Note that when it comes to NiMH, you need at least 0.5C (half of nominal cell capacity) charging current in order to terminate with -dV (or dT though the SC4 doesn't seem to have temperature sensors for the cells). With slow currents the microprocessor won't detect a voltage dip (or temperate increase if a sensor exists) and will not terminate the charge properly.

[@MrBazReviews]

I might try some more tests when I get the chance. Sometimes they increase the charger current at the later stages to detect the delta V termination seen a few chargers do that when using lower current charging. I think this is aimed more at Li-ion users with the fast charging, maybe the i8 more at mixed battery users.

[@MPU777]

Compared to D4, it's faster and it measures capacity, that I like. But I found it being reliable in measuring the capacity it puts into a battery when only one slot is occupied. Otherwise it shows nonsense for some slots and you really can't tell whether it's accurate on any slots or not. I tried all four, three and two slots, but in all cases the readings would only make sense in one slot, not the others. So now I only measure one battery, that works fine. Also it does not like when I remove charged cells. Sometimes it stops charging the others, claiming aaa batteries are full at 1,4 volts. And mine shows 2 amps charging for every battery even if I put four 18650s, which it can't, because it only outputs 6 A in total. So there are flaws, and upsides as well, so I'm not giving away my D4s anytime soon.

[@-djs]

Many thanks for this review, I bought mine beginning October 2017 based on this review and I am not disappointed. it is a fantastic charger. In my opinion much better than the d2 and d4, the ONLY con and I mean only con is the same as what you said the slight whine when no batteries are in but as its normally switched off soon after removing batteries I can overlook it. I did actually send the first one back to my supplies thinking it was a fault but they checked theirs in stock and spoke to Nitecore and apparently it is ok and normal. Best price I found in UK was ecig1 at around 39 quid. Again many thanks for the indepth review.

[@MrBazReviews]

No problem djs glad it was of use to you. Yes there is coil whine (a bit) as noted in the review when not under load, not uncommon but I would like it to be addressed. The charged is good for a Li-ion charger if you need quicker charging, I'd change a few things though as mentioned but it's far quicker than the D4 which was just too slow and it's also better for smaller Li-ion cells no need to adjust the charging current it does it automatically

[@-djs]

Mr Baz Reviews Yeah I agree a few little changes here and there but overall I think probably the best available that I know. Many thanks again.

[@-djs]

Mr Baz Reviews Hi there Mr Baz again, Had my charger working overtime this last week and I am still of the opinion that I think its incredible, that whine we talked about goes away when there's batteries in. I have one other related question if its ok, I used to only buy Thrunite 18650 protected cells for all my torches but for months Amazon keep saying 'unavailable' and even the Thrunite website says similar. Do you know of a genuine brand and trusted supplier I can buy protected 3400mah 18650's from? I'm willing to pay up to £20 a pair similar to what I was saying for the Thrunite. I hope you don't mind me asking. Many thanks.

[@MrBazReviews]

The Thrunite cells are re-badge Panasonic ones all the top makers use them just put their own label on them. So really any 3400mAh from any larger maker is going to be the same cell eg Olight, Lumintop, Klarus etc etc. Doesn't really matter which one you buy. Hope that helps a bit

[@-djs]

Mr Baz Reviews Hi there, that helps an awful lot mate, I was thinking of purchasing the Panasonic ones off GearBest, I've had a lot of vaping hardware off them and its all been genuine gear but I've always stopped myself from buying 18650's from there, have you had cells from them and would you recommend? As before many thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. It is very good of you. DJS.

[@ForeverMods]

Love your honest, detailed and unbiased reviews bro !!!!

[@MrBazReviews]

I appreciate that! I do try some makers don't send things in though, but hey who cares!

[@КольоМайсторов]

Precision charger with a very clever charging algorithm. The voltages are correct until the third digit after the decimal point of a laboratory voltmeter! Something very rare in Chinese chargers. I recommend it to everyone. In my version of 2019, there are no errors in the calculation of the capacity received by the battery when charging. The only downside to me is that I have 16 pieces NiМh AA size and they do not contact well, I have to put magnets for better contact.

[@MrBazReviews]

Thanks for sharing that useful

[@highlanderes]

Great review, thanks. I prefer mains powered as this one. I think this is my favourite of the ones you have reviewed.

[@MrBazReviews]

It's decent but I miss the capacity test

[@enesb.114]

Which of these two products should I choose? What is the difference? sc 4 -D4?

[@MrBazReviews]

SC4 faster charging and larger cells, D4 up to 18650 and AA/AAA etc.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

How is this the first I've ever heard of this particular Nitecore charger? I bought an I4 way back in 2011, and it was my only charger for 6 years, til i damaged it and bought an Xtar VC-4 as a replacement. Although the VC4 has more comprehensive charging info than the I4, ive had some frustrations with it that i didnt have with the i4. But ^this new Nitecore charger looks like a great step up.

[@MrBazReviews]

It's more expensive where as the i4 range was more affordable (and the D4) so it's probably less popular. There are some niggles here, but it is quite a useful charger to have if you need more control over charging speed

[@alphaveuliah5771]

Hi Mr. Baz. I Have a question for you. I bought this charger about 4 months ago. Worked always well. But recently I put two LG 18650 3000 batteries and one told that is poor, I left them charging and then an error on display and some sparks on the battery that was with the poor status. I disconnect the charger from power removed the batteries and after a minute connected again and was not working. Now it is on warranty service. Well if we see a Poor indication on a battery should we remove it fast ? And never use it ? Other question is how the Recovery mode works ? We enter this mode only after the batteries are in right ? pressing the two buttons for a while. Then what we should see on display and what to do ? Thanks for the good review that made me bought this charger device. All the Best.

[@MrBazReviews]

IR test isn't that accurate on the sample I used so I would ignore it mostly Not sure about the other issue see if warranty covers it

[@alphaveuliah5771]

@@MrBazReviews Thank you. And if we see the charger reporting that battery is "poor" should we remove it immediately ?

[@barrygreengrass3379]

I just tried to order this Nitecore SC4 Superb charger from GearBest but will NOT ship to the UK, what a shame.

[@MrBazReviews]

Hmm I'll find out about that for you and ask Gearbest about it

[@barrygreengrass3379]

Thanks Mr Baz

[@MrBazReviews]

Hi Barry I spoke to Gearbest they say they are not allowed to sell Nitecore products to the UK as they have their own official outlet. I don't agree with that (it's a Nitecore policy), but just letting you know

[@ZeitdiebX]

Barry Greengrass www.amazon.co.uk/Nitecore-SC4-Battery-Charger/dp/B073YFBS9V/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nitecore+sc4+superb+charger&qid=1596187725&sprefix=nitecore+sc&sr=8-1

[@DanieleCalecaDATASERVICE]

hello this charger can test the batteries, I have a liitokale lii-500 that does it. I need to understand how many mA can still deliver 18650, thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

It's not a tester for capacity it tells you what is charged into the cell, and internal resistance that's it. Charging speeds are shown in the video

[@Shaxigaming]

Did I understand that correct - you could theoretically charge two Li-Ion cells at 3A simultaneously? That's really neat. My Xtar MC6C has started acting up, refusing to go above 0.5A per channel with two 21700 cells charging, so looking for an option for a new charger that can charge those two cells at 1A or 1.5A at the same time (they're married cells).

[@MrBazReviews]

2 x 3.0amp max output or each bay up to 1.5A using all 4 bays

[@Shaxigaming]

@@MrBazReviews Right on. Sounds like this would be the charger for me then

[@chriss881000]

I chsrging my 18650's on this charger. And one of the batteries it says poor, other is good. What does poor means? Hope to get some answers.

[@MrBazReviews]

It's measuring the internal resistance of the cell, but it's not always 100% accurate - so re-insert it a few times to see what it shows. If the capacity is fine, don't worry about it

[@chriss881000]

@@MrBazReviews okey. Did that. One is showing 60/good and the other is at 500/poor. Can u explain to me in a easy way what this means?;) tnx alot for u answer

[@MrBazReviews]

@@chriss881000 I already did it's internal resistance, it's not always that accurate ignore it

[@chriss881000]

@@MrBazReviews i see. Just swapped them out 2-3 times and They went back to 60/good. So i think that indicator can't be trusted.

[@bernardtan1]

It would be nice if we knew how much Amps are use per slot in relation to the number of 18650 battery are inserted.

[@MrBazReviews]

There are some improvements that could be made to this, but not much sign of updated chargers yet from the company

[@christianbusch3884]

When I want to lower the charging speed from 2 to 1 amp for my 18650 - do i have to lower that every time i insert the cells or just once?

[@MrBazReviews]

If the power is left on it will remember the last setting, if powered off it will default to the 2amp for larger Li-ion cells

[@Mike_DB_9]

@@MrBazReviews That's not correct. I've had mine for 2 years+ and it always goes back to 2amp default charge rate, regardless of whether I leave it powered on or not.

[@dr.einstein.]

How long takes charging a 4 battery’s 18650 in same time? And it’s stops automaticly if he is full charging? Or i need to watch out always to look when he is 100% ?

[@MrBazReviews]

Every charger stops on it's own, how long depends on capacity and charge speed I show this in great detail

[@wolfenstein6676]

You reckon that a solar panel could be used to power the battery charger, mate? It would be ideal if that was the case, especially for outdoor use.

[@MrBazReviews]

You might want a USB powered one for smaller panels, the bigger decent ones can do the job with this though

[@wolfenstein6676]

@@MrBazReviews Thanks for your reply, Mr. B.

[@MrDaunting1]

Trying to decide between this charger or the xtar dragon. Mainly looking for quick efficient charging & knowing battery health.

[@MrBazReviews]

Well the Nitecore is pretty decent but..it doesn't show capacity discharged (which is the most accurate way to check battery condition), only shows charge put into the cell and resistance. Both are fast for testing the Dragon is likely to be more useful. I'm surprised Nitecore didn't add this feature to the charger it's something some users will want. Saying that it's decent enough for Li-ion charging. The Dragon is a bit better for Ni-MH (more accurate) and tends to charge Li-ion cells a little higher 4.19-4.20 to the ideal. Dragon downsides can't do individual charge rates per slot, can't do other Li-ion voltages, and it's either charging or testing can't do both at the same time (ie capacity test). Hope that helps in short no ultimate charger around right now, though for testing the dragon has some advantages

[@ty-liang]

Could you please recommend a good battery charger with a discharge function? Do you think those chargers with the so-called "repair mode" are truly useful?

[@MrBazReviews]

Try the Opus

[@MrBazReviews]

Try the Opus

[@150FXR]

Wich better betwen Nitecore SC4 & Nitecore UMS4 ?? And please tell the reason in ur opinion ... Thnx

[@MrBazReviews]

The reason I make videos is you can decide which is best I would watch both and see what works for you

[@pollyaloy]

Can this charge at 1amp in all 4 bays ? What is the maximum charge rate for each bay charging 4 18650 simultaneously? Thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

4:42 as shown in video text

[@gordonstevenson535]

Just learning here, so this unit doesn't discharge. Which unit should I buy for 26650 that will allow me to discharge and recharge at a fast rate.

[@MrBazReviews]

No this doesn't discharge/capacity check only what you charge into a cell. Opus is probably the fastest at discharging at a sensible price (1.0amp discharge/2.0 amp charging)

[@7sonero7]

I wonder if something wrong with mine. I charged 2 brand new nitecore 3500mAh NL1835HP and at the end one was at around 3000mAh and the other like 500mAh ? I charged them in the 1 and 4 slots at the default charge rate.

[@MrBazReviews]

The SC4 measures what it's put into the batteries so it depends on how low they were when charged. Was the end one part full?

[@7sonero7]

Mr Baz Reviews Both batteries where brand new and just opened for first charge.

[@MrBazReviews]

Did you see what the voltage for both was when you put then in? They can vary some come part charged sometimes not much others a bit more. I'd drain both down then charge them again and see what happens. It doesn't have a test/discharge it just counts the charge it puts into the batteries which is of some use if they are empty

[@7sonero7]

Mr Baz Reviews Thanks ! I thought they both started at around the same voltage. And the initial charge current was the same. I will try what you suggested.

[@BorislavLakicevic]

Does the charger buzz strangely while charging the batteries?

[@MrBazReviews]

It does have a slight buzz under load

[@louienicolet2810]

I'm thinking about getting this charger will it fit 2X700 type batteries

[@MrBazReviews]

It will fit the unprotected ones

[@ColdWarWarriors]

This is certainly an improvement over the D4, but IMO the XTAR Dragon VP4 is the pick out of all of them. Thanks for the review.

[@MrBazReviews]

I'd like to try that one not used it. The Xtar chargers I have tried have all been decent. Thanks for the comment

[@MrBazReviews]

The Dragon is pricey I have not used it with testers like the Opus around I think it's overkill for most users. Opus is a solid charger/tester at a very reasonable price so the VP4 isn't something I've found the need to investigate

[@toscacute_official]

Support bat.21700 or not???

[@MrBazReviews]

Unprotected cells yes

[@gregorythomas333]

Do you still have the full 3000mA charging current when using 12VDC source voltage?

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes when it's main the transformer is built in to the charger so you get the same results with the 12V DC

[@christianmalvar4443]

When i charge 4 battery it says 500mah instead of 1.5A each

[@MrBazReviews]

Go in and manually change the charging speeds I'm not sure what cells you have in there? 18650's?

[@Transcendence87]

Hello Mr. Baz hope you are doing great and safe from covid 19. I have few doubts to be clarified. 1. Should batteries (rechargeable)be removed from flashlight when not in use. For example if I use my flashlight once or twice a month only. 2. Do batteries drain out in flashlights when not in use? 3. When are the chances of a rechargeable battery to get leaked?

[@MrBazReviews]

I don't take cells out of lights unless they are not used for months Lights can drain cells slightly (depends on light/unscrew cap to stop this) Li-ion doesn't leak, Ni-MH can leak only bad quality cells not good cells (Eneloop never seen a leak)

[@Transcendence87]

@@MrBazReviews thanks for the info. Appreciate it👍

[@elcaddor]

My SC4 just crashed after 8 months. I wonder what is Nitecore quality reputation compare to other brands. I find this charger very noisy. Do you have 1 or 2 good alternatives to this SC4 ? Thanks !

[@MrBazReviews]

Depends what you want a charger or tester at this price I find the Opus is worth considering

[@elcaddor]

@@MrBazReviews Thank you sir !

[@elcaddor]

@@MrBazReviews What about the MiBoxer C4 Smart Charger vs Opus or Nitecore SC4 ? Thx again.

[@nibhrant007]

Hello, Mr.Baz I just got into understanding about rechargeable batteries it's all confusing. can you suggest good and in the budget charger which will have functions like la Crosse Technology BC-700/Bc-1000. Would've bought la crosse but it's hard to find where I live. Thank you.

[@MrBazReviews]

I don't know where you live, but there are plenty of clones/rebadged versions of the BC700/1000 chargers. Depends if you need the testing functions

[@nibhrant007]

@@MrBazReviews I live in India there is only one option in amazon nothing on other sites, not even clones (nitecore chargers are easily available on Chinese sites but lack the discharging fun.) what I am looking for is, discharge and refresh functions as La Crosse have. If it's not trouble can you suggest some other brands which I can search here? Thank you. Edit: Mainly I'm looking for AA/AAA NiMH

[@MrBazReviews]

@@nibhrant007 Have you tried gearbest and banggood they have a lot of chargers like that. I assume they ship to India pretty big population/market

[@nibhrant007]

@@MrBazReviews yes they do ship in India that's why I said nitecore chargers are easily available but I was focused on a particular known good brand for future-proofing. Thank you very much.

[@kirkstevens3223]

looking for a decent charger for my vaping batteries what would you say to go for thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

I did a recommended charger video it's here so pick the one that works best for you ie type of battery you charge/speed etc kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7SoGCVnt-Yrqc

[@ramamurdock]

hi, i just watch this video, and i need an advice, if i just use the Ni-MH battery, which one is the best, this SC4 or D4 ?

[@MrBazReviews]

D4 is good for AA SC4 is faster but D4 is fine

[@ArimaKihe1]

Hey Mr Baz, so what is the best Nicad battery charger you've ever tested? I'm running AA & AAA batteries. The SC4 looks pretty good though!

[@MrBazReviews]

The SC4 is really aimed at Li-ion users I'd look at the Opus myself for Ni-CD you can discharge (important for that type of battery) and it has some useful testing features/excellent value too. Hope that helps

[@ArimaKihe1]

Extremely! The OPUS BT-C3100 v2.2 right?

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes use it a lot for that price hands down best charger in terms of functionality and bang per buck kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqtcnV3pZqEobM It's not perfect but I use it a lot for testing and charging 0 problems to date

[@wall-e576]

Найдкор.новая линейка ниочём, тоже что и старая тока 3 ампера зделали.Давайте посмотрим что мы имеем.Красивый экран Да, красивый дизайн Да.И на на этом всё.А из за свиста совсем стоит отказатся она ночью с ума сведёт.А что она ещё умеет делать? В отличии от старых версий.Цыклов разряд заряд для никель металлгидридных Нет...Проверить ёмкость аккумуляторов сколько принял или отдал НЕТ. Сопротивление милиОМ НЕТ....таже ЛИТОКАЛА больше умеет.

[@MRX-jz5cr]

Sergey Pataman26rus и какой зарядник лучше приобрести?

[@johnJohn-oo6in]

I liked ur thoroygh review. Im looking for a similar charger that also has a discharge/Nor test. Can u suggest any in similar price range

[@MrBazReviews]

Try the Opus hard to beat for testing at that price

[@7sonero7]

Great review ! Does anyone know of a good tester to check 18650 mah capacity ?

[@MrBazReviews]

Few choices out there this one only shows the charge capacity (can be useful if the cells are flat, not so much for partial charges). Discharge test is much more useful I have used a few Opus being the budget choice good overall, Xtar Dragon VP4 also has this feature and a few others out there.

[@7sonero7]

Mr Baz Reviews Thanks ! I may have to pick up one of those dedicated circuit board capacity testers.

[@MrBazReviews]

You could do that. It would have made sense for Nitecore to include a discharge capacity test on this model I'm not sure why they didn't

[@7sonero7]

Their saving it for the next version .... $$... ;)

[@MrBazReviews]

Maybe but Nitecore don't have a tester/analyser model in their entire range which is strange because other makers do. Unless they are planning another higher end charger something like the Dragon VP4 maybe who knows

[@aarondear1235]

I have been watching a lot of your reviews and are somewhat confused on what to buy! I want to charge AA,AAA and some C size batteries. This seems pretty good and then I watched Xtar dragon review. I tend to buy things once and just want your thoughts on best charger for ease of use and features

[@MrBazReviews]

Dragon is a tester this is a charger so depends what you do if it's just charging this might be a better bet

[@aarondear1235]

Mr Baz Reviews what is your charger you use the most from your experiences

[@MrBazReviews]

@@aarondear1235 I use a few best thing to do is pick what works for you this one is fine overall

[@sudheerumbayi8997]

Nice video.. Can I recharge my 21700 batteries? Tia

[@MrBazReviews]

Unprotected only

[@VUO4E]

Excellent review. Thx

[@jesussaves3981]

Wish someone would show what the sensor lights look like when a battery has a short circuit. No one on KZbin in North America has. Apparently it is when all lights are on above the battery including the red light on top of the green lights.

[@MrBazReviews]

Rare to find a battery with a short circuit in fact I've never found one out of hundreds. It's a bad idea to do that on unprotected Li-ion cells. I did test the reverse polarity protection you just get EE come up.

[@jesussaves3981]

Mr Baz Reviews if my i4 is correct, I just had one tonight in a NiMH Tangsfire brand AA3300mAh 1.2v battery. I tried to Reset them by simultaneously pressing C and V but I think this only works for Lithium Ion batteries

[@MrBazReviews]

You must mean the i4 charger all lights flash if there is an error. That can mean not just a short but also it cannot charge the cell. No the activation feature (C and V at the same time) works for Ni-MH and Li-ion cells. You are much more likely to find it on Ni-MH. If voltage is very low it won't charge. If the C and V activation isn't working after a few minutes the cell is toast RIP. Had a few not that many but it happens

[@jesussaves3981]

Mr Baz Reviews the other batteries of the same type don’t display all four lights flashing with the red on top. I think the manual that came with my i4 says that indicates a short circuit but something is wrong either way and I guess it isn’t charging. Red lights always seem bad to me off the get go. We’ll see if the reset fixed it. Either way I guess it’s a bad battery.

[@mellowcrow]

Does it have an audible alarm on termination?

[@MrBazReviews]

No there is no alarm or speaker on this one. The only one I've used charger wise that did is the Foxnovo 4s

[@mellowcrow]

Thanks very much for the reply (and review)! It looks like the Xtar Dragon Vp4 Plus also has an alarm.

[@MrBazReviews]

I've not used that one but evidently yes it does have a built in buzzer if that's important. Also has some advanced testing features

[@alikboyd]

Can you make a video charging a 21700 into nitecore sc4? Thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

Not sure what you mean but it takes unprotected 21700 cells, protected very few take that bar UM4/UM2 new chargers

[@ShahbazAhmed]

Will it work with ICR 22650 3000MAH 3.7v

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes it will work with those cells

[@musmustafa7900]

Hi Baz, another detailed video which leaves no questions at all. I want to ask you if you are thinking of doing a video on the Liitokala lil 500 charger and it seems like it is a bang for the buck at around £17.00 from Banggood. Not much it can't do? Peace!

[@MrBazReviews]

I've not used it looks pretty good some say the springs are strong and can propel cells out if you're not careful, but I can't say as I've not had it in. I might at some point cover it just tons of stuff coming in very soon and hard to find time at the moment

[@musmustafa7900]

Iv'e had it for about four days and it's brilliant but you are right about the springs, I've launched a couple of batteries across the table. Interesting how my old laptop batteries i hadn't used for ten years had an mr of 125 then after the Nor discharge the mr on them went down to between 60 and 80mr. Maybe they all do this but its my first real charger.

[@empeemp]

Can i charge 4 x 18650 @1 amp simultaneously on this charger?

[@MrBazReviews]

You have 6 amps in total output so yes it can do that

[@empeemp]

Mr Baz Reviews Thank you for your response. Very helpful indeed. During your testing, did you find output of 4 amps overheating the charger?

[@MrBazReviews]

Not had any heat issues on this charger (unlike i4 which does heat the cells least smaller ones Ni-MH) so there are no concerns in that area

[@empeemp]

Mr Baz Reviews thank you sir. Appreciate your time. Any advice where I could buy one from? I live in London and have only seen sellers from Hong Kong on ebay, cant find a UK seller anywhere online. Im worried about authenticity of the device..

[@peterlopez6831]

Can i charge unprotected 21700 on this?

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes

[@JimmyWayne7]

does anybody actually sell chargers that charge protected 21700 battery? or proprietary battery like olight ? they have a plastic ring at the tip and won't make contact with a charger metal, also olight battery say do not charge externally? only within the the flashlight that it comes with? also, SC4 is a lot more expensive than UMS4 don't know which one to choose

[@MrBazReviews]

You can charge the Olight cells if you use a spacer on top of the contact point. The UM series does protected 21700 cells and they are OK (IR is miles off but they charge alright). If you charge AAA or AA they're not great as the cells can slip around. You can get this single or dual slot for a cheaper charger, 1.0amp speed so fine for larger cells. They also do protected 21700 batteries and don't cost too much charger.nitecore.com/product/ui2 I keep the single slot one around for solar charging too. They're OK simple but do the job. Most chargers still don't work with protected cells in the 21700 size a few but majority don't for some odd reason.

[@JimmyWayne7]

1.0amp speed for larger cell been the power storage or type? i imagine 21700 would be ok either way with 4000 or 5000 amp but what about the 18650 battery types? i got 3400 and 3500 types, would would be considered as larger cells just wondering, i believe UM could do 3.0 speed ?im thinking even 2.0 speed might reduce the life span of a battery, also u know any good spacer brand and seller for on top of the contact point?

[@dujavufear]

Anyone recommend a charger where I can discharge, recharge and test my batteries. I’ve been looking for a good one. Thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7SoGCVnt-Yrqc Head to around 6 minutes and I recommend 2 testers for batteries

[@charleswoltman3894]

Zanflare c4

[@booyaah82]

No 21700 compatibility?

[@MrBazReviews]

Unprotected yes, protected no

[@salmosi151]

Can this charger be used in a car also ?

[@MrBazReviews]

If you get the 12V car adapter yes

[@BaronJinn]

I wish Nitecore would have discharge and refresh functionality!!

[@MrBazReviews]

You are right it needs more functionality shame maybe they will do a newer one sometime

[@Pch100]

Nice review thank you

[@MrBazReviews]

Glad you found it useful thanks for the comment

[@petrosbeleniotis1082]

It has discharge mode?

[@MrBazReviews]

Nope

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

I have the D4.. It is slower but it works and I am not in a hurry loading my batteries.. 🙂

[@MrBazReviews]

D4 is OK solid performer all round

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

@@MrBazReviews Yeah, however I dont use it often. The cheap IKEA charger is just as fast (4*350maH) for AA batteries and i can just slap it into any power outlet 🙂

[@Transcendence87]

Hi bro. I am a new visitor to your channel. I really like the way you review and to the point which led me subscribe your channel without a second thought. Indeed you are doing a great job and you deserve millions of subscribers. I would like to ask that I usually use 18650 batteries only from thrunite as I have few of the thrunite flashlights. Need your advice as to which is the best charger in your knowledge for 18650 li ion batteries. I really like the nitecore sc4. But do u have anything better than this in your mind? Or this is the best one.

[@MrBazReviews]

This one is fine, Li-ion is simple to charge so really any of the better makers (ie not unbraned eBay stuff) will do the job. It's Ni-MH which is harder to terminate accurately. Depends if you want the nice display and other things. There are cheaper ones that also will do the job

[@Transcendence87]

@@MrBazReviews ok bro thanks got it.

[@bgd68]

You can make a comparison D4 vs SC4. Many thanks

[@MrBazReviews]

Comparison with D4 is in the video 4:10

[@dlagmleo]

can it charge 1.5v AA size?

[@MrBazReviews]

Only Ni-MH and Ni-CD not Alkaline cells

[@MrBazReviews]

Amazon USA - amzn.to/2TVzidT UK - amzn.to/2NyJYMH Chargers - amzn.to/3Q02DRy

[@fabiogrilo8501]

the value in mah present on the screen near the end of the battery being charged is the value that was entered into the battery during charging or the total value present inside the battery?

[@pawsitivelypawesome8569]

Rip Gearbest and FastTech which where I bought the D4 in 2016.

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes I heard about that with Gearbest I gave up a good while ago before they closed, it was obvious they were in trouble. But I read they briefly re-opened for a bit. They did supply quite a few review items which was useful. I've been removing the links when I see them so will update this one too. I'm not sure Banggood is doing great either, I get 0 sales off that for a long time.

[@josephdan8410]

nice review helpful thanks

[@Ni5ei]

I bought this at work so luckily not my money but the UI is terrible and the time sharing makes it very awkward because you don't know what's going on. You can also prioritise slots which makes it even more confusing and this makes it a charger for which you should keep the manual within reach. I have a Liitokala 500S at home and the display and UI are so much better. Only downside to that is it charges Li-Ion to 4.25V which is above what I like.

[@MrBazReviews]

I was hoping they would update it and the D4, but so far nothing. There are some areas to iron out as such!

[@abbasawan4414]

How much in sudia Arabia??

[@terryterry1655]

mine unable usd output to charge smartphone ?

[@MrBazReviews]

I don't know which phone you have, some of them are more picky with USB charging

[@ridhwankee7580]

Can it charge 20700 battery?

[@MrBazReviews]

Yes the slots are long enough to fit 20700 cells (they are 70mm in length)

[@ridhwankee7580]

Mr Baz Reviews thanks for the info!

[@DarkSim77]

WTH? No discharge option?? I'll stick with my bt-c3100.

[@MrBazReviews]

Agree lack of discharge/capacity test is a downer I'm a bit disappointed it doesn't have that

[@ArndroidInc]

No power bank function? That’s disappointing.

[@MrBazReviews]

Would have been useful to have it

[@macker33]

12:22 is useful for someone.

[@MrBazReviews]

It could be, not many Li-ion cells I've used have 0 or low volts, more likely Ni-MH ones not used for a long time

[@macker33]

@@MrBazReviews Well i have a lot of dead 18650s, I was looking for this information, so thanks.

[@MrBazReviews]

@@macker33 See if they charge some might some may not if it doesn't do anything after the manual activation -the cells are faulty

[@MarcoLopesPT]

Coil whine? No way!!! I returned the last one (for NiMH cells only) because of that...

[@MrBazReviews]

Yup I just report what I find it's not too bad on this, but some might be annoying

[@MarcoLopesPT]

@@MrBazReviews Thank you for that! I keep electronics connected all the time... and not amused by "bad electronics design" noise!

[@MrBazReviews]

@@MarcoLopesPT No it's not great is it, the D4 never saw a problem with that.

[@Northisbest]

Whoa found out today....must must have too 😀

[@Cre8ionz.]

No discharge capacity test.. So the Opus BT-3100 V2.2 wins...

[@MrBazReviews]

I think a mistake from Nitecore to miss that out, Opus has it yes

[@antoniuscaesardscandia]

Very noisy, but good quality product.

[@MrBazReviews]

There is a bit of coil whine something I noticed on other Nitecore chargers (not all but many)

[@nicolajpank8837]

anyone who knows how to facotry reset the SC4?

[@MrBazReviews]

It doesn't remember settings powered off so unplug it for a while

[@gaylecheung3087]

Mine is 10 years old

[@MrBazReviews]

Unless you have a time machine, that's a tough one to believe!

[@australianjames1114]

Anything over 1amp charging In absolutely punishing your batteries and they won't last 1/4 as long the internal resistance will climb really fast over a really short period. Do not charge your vape batteries over 1amp

[@MrBazReviews]

That's not entirely correct. Charge speed is directly related to cell capacity so larger 26650 cells can happily take a 2.0 amp charge without degrading performance. 18650 cells quality ones can take a 1.5 amp charge no problems, some high drain cells can take higher. I would suggest 1.0 amps max for 18650's 2600mAh, higher capacity 3000mAh and over 1.5amp max to ensure longer cycle times. High discharge and charging on cells can shorten life so if you vape you will be high draining cells unless you use lower power settings.

[@lilmanny528]

No 21700 battery what a damn shame

[@MrBazReviews]

Unprotected 21700's will fit but not protected ones

[@vBDKv]

lol so if I only need the 2 slot version, I have to give up the digital display ... What the fuck are you doing Nitecore ..

[@MrBazReviews]

Fair point aka the SC2 charger. Solution is simple don't buy a Nitecore charger Xtar and Miboxer make some very good 2 bay chargers C2 6000 capable of 3.0 amps per slot, LCD display, USB port for charging and measures internal resistance. I'd take that every day over the overpriced SC2. The SC4 is decent for the price overall, your choices extend far beyond Nitecore for chargers.

[@vBDKv]

I've been using a Nitecore D2 for the last couple of years and it has performed fantastic, but it is getting rather slow (only charging at 500mA), so naturally I want to keep using an awesome brand that I trust. I have also come to realize that I absolutely must have a digital display as I take battery safety very seriously, so the ability to check charge time and voltage is a must-have for me. I will take a look at the chargers you just mentioned, thanks :)

[@MrBazReviews]

The D2 is slow by modern standards as you say 500mA. I'm not sure if the company will update the D2 and D4 chargers or if the SC range is now the replacement. Part of me suspects that there is a place for lower cost ones D2/D4 with an LCD display. Even the VC2 Plus master can charge 2 bays at 1.0 amp and that came out a while ago. Look around though there are alternatives the C2-6000 is a good one very accurate termination and fast charging capable to date probably the best choice out there In some ways Nitecore are falling behind rivals, this one is good but the SC2 is overpriced yes it can charge fast but LED's no LCD? At that price and a peel off sticker didn't even engrave the markings...nah not even on my test list let alone buy list! Perhaps they will come out with an upgraded LCD version ie a 2 bay one like this with a proper display

[@nousername21]

No love for 21700? Bummer...

[@MrBazReviews]

21700 unprotected cells are a tight fit, most go in but it's not as good as I would like. Shame I am hoping Nitecore update this and other models

[@ciptaning.channel]

Video bagus tonton juga di CIPTANING Chanel

[@MrBazReviews]

Not much use if you only speak English ;-D

[@mihai-mcw]

I just got this charger and it's having the same coil whine, but all the time. It's louder when not charging though.

[@MrBazReviews]

It can vary, quite a bit. It is also fairly common, and often when it's not under load it will be louder. I've seen it on power supplies/adapters. If it's really bad I'd consider exchanging it

[@barrygreengrass3379]

I just tried to order this Nitecore SC4 Superb charger from GearBest but will NOT ship to the UK, what a shame.

[@ldsffddanae9507]

Look what I just found. It's for 33.99 USD with coupon code： NSC4,www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_661986.html?lkid=11271747 , I bought one！

[@skimng1823]

Some of these online sellers still live in "stone age". I have once tried to order something online - Item cost USD 19.99, shipment by UPS USD 40.00. What a shame.

[@gippys1]

£27.20 & free post to the uk

[@fadihindi7236]

Hi, how many type c batteries can you fit in this ?

[@MrBazReviews]

2 on this one