Xtar VP1 - dual-slot Li-Ion charger with LCD display

Why not 26650 ???

Do you know when/where we can buy one? :D

Hmmmm….I like the look of this charger. The 250mA setting is the clincher.

No 2A charging either. Maybe they don’t want to kill all their SP2 sales?

I expected them to release one with capacity display, while this looks more like rich-mans volt meter :D!
There are cheapo DIY variations of lithium chargers with volt meters installed.

I dont know why, but I expected that this also might come with 26650 and NiMh support :D!

Oh well, Ill keep on dreaming until Soshine release theirs…

Not that I need 26650 support or any other except for 18650 and NiMh.

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Voltmeter is lame. Tru.

My DMM can measure stuff like 1.2345V and 4.199V, which is more accurate than a b*stard 4.20V reading.

i like the functionality of my C9000. measures discharge capacity!!!

I’d have preferred it to measure capacity, as said, I don’t really need a volt meter, but since I am looking for a decent 18650 charger, I may bare this one in mind, price depending…

Blinky lights!!! 8)

Really depends on price tho. Voltmeter is only going to be worth a slight premium for convenience to savvy users.

Nice.
If the price on the other hand meets or exceeds SP2, will it sell?

Now if they'd make a version that fits 26650's as well as this charger fits 18650's, and has a charge mode with 1.5A or more.

I only have 14500's and 26650's, and the only reason I'd get a 18650 is if I got a ZL H600.

seriously. missed a home run by that much…

Please post a link to the supplier/seller of this…

More infos at German taschenlampen-forum:

There is also more info at Xtars website.

Charge amps and cell voltage. Lets hope this one performs as well as it looks. Now wouldnt that be something? Somehow, I have serious doubts.

HKJ are you going to review it in detail? ;)

Xtar has not asked me, but I will probably buy one and test.

With a 250mA charge current this charger is may be perfect for 10440.

Bump. They sell for 50usd. Anyone have one yet or know if they are cheaper anywhere else?

50$? Totally not worth it, IMO!
We dont know how good or bad it is at charging, but still, too expensive for Chinese charget which cant charge NiMh and cant take 26650 batteries and doesnt have battery capacity display function, Id say its a fail!

Im not in a rush for new charger, yet Im waiting for Soshine SC-L2 that will support NiMh cells up to D size, will accept 26650 and shows approximate capacity of battery in mAh’s!

I will buy one, but not for $50. I can always charge 26650 on my SP2. The SP2 was highly priced when it first arrived also. I’m betting that it will accept 26650, but only one bay at a time. I’m hoping the VP1 will outperform the SP2, which I believe to be one of the best. The VP1s 250/500/1000mA charging rate is a fabulous combo for the widest range of Li-ion. I really don’t like chargers that try to be too smart. Do one thing, and do it well. Li-ion charger for Li-ions, NiMh chargers for NiMhs.
I don’t want a tool that’s a fishing rod, gun, flashlight and potato peeler all in one.