Review request for HKJ [Chargers]

[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

[HKJ]

I definitely want to review that charger, but it will first be next year, I have a lot of chargers in queue.

[d_t_a]

@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

That looks a bit similar to the Nitecore SC4 (SC for “Superb Charger”), except it uses USB Quick Charge voltage to power that charger.

If it’s sort of a modification from the SC4 to adapt for USB QC input voltage, hopefully it won’t have the bugs/”features/annoyances” that are present in the SC4 (the SC4 time-sharing of charging certain slots seems to be also present in other Nitecore chargers; but also in some SC4, the capacity charged display can display grossly incorrect charged capacity results, as mentioned by several user reports when the SC4 is charging all 4 slots, maybe related to the “charging time-sharing”?)

[NWoodsman]

Hi HKJ, hopefully you can fit the Zanflare C2 into your queue.

https://www.amazon.com/Display-Universal-Zanflare-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B07F3KMVTM

[HKJ]

@NWoodsman

Hi HKJ, hopefully you can fit the Zanflare C2 into your queue.

Amazon.com

Probably not this year, I have a lot of chargers in queue at the moment.

[hank]

How about flashlights with built-in chargers?
Here’s a comment on the charging behavior of the Sofirn SP32A V2.0
that’s currently being offered at a discount (read the first post, email them for a code):

Review Sofirn SP32A V2.0

Thank you for the hint with AliExpress. Concerning the voltage: I’m not saying the charger is dangerous nor safety would be at risk for the battery. Instead, the battery will be worn down quickly for pushing it to/beyond its specifications. It’s not only the 4.21V but also the extreme long CV phase that is applied to the battery. Usually, voltage drops from 4.20V to 4.14-4.16V when charging is finished as the termination phase is rather short.

where Lux-perpetua said

Concerning the voltage:
I’m not saying the charger is dangerous nor safety would be at risk for the battery. Instead, the battery will be worn down quickly for pushing it to/beyond its specifications. It’s not only the 4.21V but also the extreme long CV phase that is applied to the battery. Usually, voltage drops from 4.20V to 4.14-4.16V when charging is finished as the termination phase is rather short.

[HKJ]

@hank

How about flashlights with built-in chargers?

I like to measure the battery voltage while testing chargers, that is rater difficult on a flashlight without drilling holes!