Review request for HKJ [Chargers]

[klrman]

@HKJ

@klrman

If it's even better than the mc3000, it could be my next buy.

I have not seen anything that can match MC3000 in precision (I like the user calibration) and flexibility, but it is not the easiest charger to use.

OK, then my initial plan to get a second MC3000 is going forward, thanks.

[angerdan]

Now the Fenix ARE-X11 is available
I have to deal with an all-russian language aliexpress-interface all the time - impossible to switch to english for more than one page switch/reload.

[nquinn]

Hi HKJ!

I’ve been looking for the lightest weight travel charger that (a) is high current so it can charge my phone+power bank at the same time and (b) is lightweight since I am an ultralight hiker.

This one looks to be only 2.5oz and would love for you to test it:

iClever BoostCube 4.8A/24W

[HKJ]

@nquinn

Hi HKJ!

I’ve been looking for the lightest weight travel charger that (a) is high current so it can charge my phone+power bank at the same time and (b) is lightweight since I am an ultralight hiker.

This one looks to be only 2.5oz and would love for you to test it:

iClever BoostCube 4.8A/24W

It cost about $20 in shipping, I am not going to do that.

[d_t_a]

Liitokala seems to have silently released a few new chargers, to complement the Lii-S1 (any polarity), which are:

1) Lii-S2 charger (dual-slot version of the Lii-S1, now supports 2A charging for one slot; any polarity insertion)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Liitokala-Lii-S2-LCD-3-7V-18650-18350-18500-16340-21700-20700B-20700-10440-14500-26650/133859_32905971697.html

2) Lii-PD4 charger only (4-slot, with digital display)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Liitokala-Lii-PD4-LCD-3-7V-18650-18350-18500-16340-21700-20700B-20700-10440-14500-26650/133859_32892890436.html

• also supports 2A charging in one slot

[HKJ]

Interesting, I have ordered them.

[d_t_a]

Thanks Henrik! Will wait for your reviews to see if those chargers are any good.

[BlueSwordM]

@nquinn, I am currently using this charger.

I have the QC 3.0 24W+12W USB-A 36W iClever charger.

Other than getting hot at full power, it does exceed its specifications by a bit.

[angerdan]

[quote=nquinn]
I’ve been looking for the lightest weight travel charger that (a) is high current so it can charge my phone+power bank at the same time and (b) is lightweight since I am an ultralight hiker.
This one looks to be only 2.5oz and would love for you to test it:
iClever BoostCube 4.8A/24W]
It does weight about 70g.
HKJ did test USB power supplies with less than 60g.
https://lygte-info.dk/info/ChargerIndex%20UK.html

40g - Test/review of LDNIO Dual usb charger A2202
43g - Test/review of 2USB easyCharge Plugin 12W
49g - Test/review of E-Strong ES-10 Dual usb charger
50g - Test/Review of LDNIO DL-AC52 Dual usb 2.4A
58g - Test/review of Ansmann 2.4A High Speed USB charger ANB0114
60g - Test/review of USAMS Led display travel charger

[mrheosuper]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/12V-400mA-AC-DC-Isolated-Power-Buck-Converter-220V-to-12V-Step-Down-Module/32689144361.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.92.a4bf3e8fPacbu6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10547_10342_10343_10340_10548_10341_10696_5013115_10084_10083_10618_10307_10059_5013415_100031_5013215_10103_5013315_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_2,ppcSwitch_7&algo_expid=8b2ca8ea-b926-4a84-911a-9c40b94d6d44-13&algo_pvid=8b2ca8ea-b926-4a84-911a-9c40b94d6d44&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0
This is a power supply, not a charger, but if you can, i want to know about how safe and good it is
this PS would be very convenient for small project

[HKJ]

@mrheosuper

This is a power supply, not a charger, but if you can, i want to know about how safe and good it is
this PS would be very convenient for small project

A $1 power supply, I have ordered on.

[HKJ]

@Wimpy Water

To date, of all the AA AA battery chargers with power-banks you’ve tested, which one available on the market would you choose as the best.

I do generally not like AA based power banks. 4xAA is about the same energy as one 18650 cell.

[angerdan]

@Wimpy Water

AA AA battery chargers with power-banks

http://mgb.maxell.eu/de/products/aa-battery-powerbank-936.aspx
https://www.ebay.co.uk/dsc/i.html?\_from=R40&\_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&\_nkw=790415+maxell&LH_PrefLoc=2

[ChibiM]

HKJ will do you a roundup of chargers for 2018? Or do you think this page is good enough: https://lygte-info.dk/info/roundCellChargerIndex%20UK.html ?

thanks for all the hard work!!

[HKJ]

@ChibiM

HKJ will do you a roundup of chargers for 2018? Or do you think this page is good enough: https://lygte-info.dk/info/roundCellChargerIndex%20UK.html ?

thanks for all the hard work!!

I have never done a roundup of chargers, in late December I do a status where I list some noteworthy products from my testing during the year.

[ChibiM]

@HKJ

@ChibiM

HKJ will do you a roundup of chargers for 2018? Or do you think this page is good enough: https://lygte-info.dk/info/roundCellChargerIndex%20UK.html ?

thanks for all the hard work!!

I have never done a roundup of chargers, in late December I do a status where I list some noteworthy products from my testing during the year.

That's what I probably meant.. I thought you sometimes showed a list of recommended chargers...

[angerdan]

@Wimpy Water

I’m not looking for a power-bank but a portable/small form factor LSD Rechargeable battery charger, able to use it as a power-bank will be useful/bonus but not a criteria.
Question is….has anyone come across a USB portable AAA AA charger which also acts as a power-bank and charges individual cells. Something like a Xtar PB2 but for MiNh

Charger & Powerbank:
https://www.amazon.de/reVolt-Powerbank-Batterie-USB-Powerbank-Batteriebetrieb-Weiß/dp/B00ENG4GXE
https://www.amazon.de/equinux-tizi-PowerSnack-universelles-konventionellen/dp/B00QWZ02L4
https://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Power-Bank-Charger-97928/dp/B007MLHS2S
https://www.amazon.com/SANYO-eneloop-charger-output-KBC-E1AS/dp/B002S0N8X6
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOBILE-BOOSTER-AA-ENELOOP-CHARGER-CON-PRESA-USB-SANYO-KBC-E1S-NUOVO-lrx/302799612441

Charger only:

Products

https://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20Ikea%20Vinninge%20403.036.32%20UK.html
https://lygte-info.dk/info/roundCellChargerIndex%20UK.html

[chokobo]

How do you think about XTAR VC2S?

https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_009649709878.html?lkid=15540141

[HKJ]

@chokobo

How do you think about XTAR VC2S?

https://www.gearbest.com/chargers/pp_009649709878.html?lkid=15540141

I do not have anything to say about it yet, but Xtar has promised me a review copy.

[angerdan]

Nitecore UMS4

UMS4 is a QC input available intelligent USB four-slot superb charger with a total max output of 4,000 mA and a single slot max output of 3,000 mA.
With LCD display for real-time charging information, it is equipped with a USB charging port for outdoor charging

UMS4