Test/Review of Charger Xtar VP2

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’ken oath

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Great review, thanks!

Can't wait to receive mine. :)

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Daggum…look how flat those discharge volts are…wow!

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:santa: “VP4 sample is still being tested now, we still need a couple of months for the development.” :santa:

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Oh yes, I have one of this hot charger coming up at no cost at all. Thanks Xtar!

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I imagine the VP4 will be the long anticipated replacement for my i4

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But will it be good enough to replace the Opus?

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We can’t compare the 2 chargers since the Opus is an analyzing charger/discharger, including facility for Nimh, while the other one (VP2) is a pure Li-ion charger only, (full list of functions not yet known) for the ‘VP4’.

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I agree :slight_smile:

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I can’t wait months, anybody have a Canadian source for the VP2? The shipping, Customs/Duty is killing me!!!

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Coming soon

Coupon code(if still valid) GIMME5 or 5LIGHT
Free shipping over $50

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If there is a VP4 it will probably replace the Opus in every day use just because its silent.

Even my SP2, VP1 and various Nitecore chargers gets used before the noisy "dreamcharger".

The Opus is nice due to certain features. But for normal "everyday charging", not so nice due to fan noise.

Looking forward to get a VP2 too. :)

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Thanks for the pics & very detail reviews. I like this charger with a switch to change different voltage.

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Thanks for the link!
Already emailed them, contrary to the website they don’t carry them and won’t be for a long time if at all…

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HKJ, I don’t think I’ve ever said this before, but I’ve come to greatly appreciate what you do over my past year on BLF: reviews, discussions, and otherwise. Thank you for yet another excellent post!

31

Thanks for the review. Currently considering my first LION charger….Is this the best lion charger from xtar as at date?

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Yes, but it is also fairly expensive and and requires a little knowledge from the user (You must select the correct voltage and current).

The VC2 is also a fairly interesting charge because it has capacity display, but except for that it is fairly limited in functions (Review in about 2 weeks).

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Thanks HKJ. I’m seeing it for about $33 on gearbest atm and I have some points to use….I will wait for your other review :slight_smile:

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HKJ at the price point the VP2 is selling, would you say it is currently the best lion charger at this price point or there are other xtar (vc2, mc0 etc) that perform equally well and priced lower? Thanks.

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It will always depend on what features you are looking at.

  • The 3 voltages is not very common.
  • Not all chargers can do 1A charge current.
  • Not all chargers can do 0.25A charge current.
  • Very few chargers has a precise voltage display

If you want all these features there is only the VP2, runners up are:

  • WP2h, it is missing the display (I am working on a review).
  • VP4, it is missing the 3 voltages (I am working on a review).
  • VP1, it is missing the 3 voltages.
  • VC2, it is missing the 3 voltage, the precise voltmeter and only has one current, but adds a charged capacity display.
  • Nitecore D4/D2, it has two voltage and two currents (D4: Extra low current possible with two batteries).