The New iCharger DX8 - Unboxing & Review

Here is a my review, unboxing, and comparison of one of the more powerful chargers in the newly released iCharger line up. While the software is mostly this same, I go over the new hardware of the DX8 and compare it to my older 406 Duo iCharger. I also briefly go over some of the specifications as well. While the DX8 can be used to charge all kinds of RC batteries. I feel that it physically is geared toward FPV drone, helicopter, and airplane batteries which usually have XT style connectors.

[@uther10]

Great vid! Nice unboxing and overview of the charger. Interesting that it was just the charger, and nothing else compared to the previous version.

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

Yea, I had seen a negative review on this charger before I got it. The person was mad because he could not even use it until getting the power source cable. So I figured I would stress that. Usually unboxing videos are pretty useless, but people need to know about this before buying.

[@redondobeachrc3112]

I wish I had seen your video before purchasing. Like you said, essential useless out of the box. I purchased mine from Buddy RC and wish they would list the type of connectors the charger uses and needs for use. Then I could’ve added that to my cart

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

Yea it’s very frustrating. It’s a great charger, to bad they decided to cut corners. So I figured I would warn people.

[@RW-ur7ym]

If you are over 40, Another thing you will need will need to use this charger is reading glasses to see the tiny display.

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

I think they used the same screen for all the new chargers to save money. Like the X6 and X8 which are much smaller overall. So now we have a screen sized for a mini charger in a larger charger with plenty of room for a larger screen. Even the screen in my old 406 DUO is larger. 😠

[@blacksheeprcmodelers959]

so this does not have a built in power supply?

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

Nope, it is a DC changer. You also need to get a power supply to run it.

[@NineGPull]

Is there a good “how to” video or website? I don’t find the interface all that intuitive, programming these memory selections isn’t intuitive 😮

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

Not that I have found. I ended up reading the manual like 4 times when I got my first iCharger. I may find time to make a video about that in the next couple of days. You think that would be helpful?

[@NineGPull]

@@InfiniteEscapeRC absolutely! But only if you want to… is the manual on that little CD? I will sheepishly admit I don’t have any computer that plays CDs anymore, perhaps it’s online as a posted PDF. Many thanks in advance, keep up the great work you just got another sub 🙏🏻

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

@@NineGPull If you go to this link and scroll down there is a like to the manual in pdf form. www.progressiverc.com/products/icharger-dx8

[@InfiniteEscapeRC]

@@NineGPull thanks for the sub! Yea I did not use the cd either. It’s still sealed in its envelope. Maybe I can use it as a drink coaster.

[@NineGPull]

@@InfiniteEscapeRC you’re the best!