Review request for HKJ [Chargers]

HKJ · 2018-05-23T08:45:38.000Z

FlashTom:

Can you already estimate if and when the Xtar PB2 will be reviewed, HKJ?

Review is written and will probably be published next week.

adam7027 · 2018-06-05T15:57:40.000Z

Hello HKJ,

This might be ‘just another’ budget one cell charger, but it might worth to take a look at it, because this thing is compatible with lengthier cells as well (21700):

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Ok, this is available in some ridiculous colors as well, but one could hope, it can perform better, than the single Basen branded charger you reviewed back in 2014

Some other note: currently your charger index page contains the exact same content two times.

HKJ · 2018-06-05T16:59:54.000Z

I have a couple of Basen charger reviews on the way.

fedcas · 2018-06-26T01:45:01.000Z

Hi Henrik,
did you know this one? I find it very interesting: it’s both a charger and a powerbank, it should reach 2A and it’s even tinier than the Folomov A1… one could just carry it as EDC and forget about it until it’s needed.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5V-portable-charger-for-18650-li-ion-battery/32818128008.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-2V-Li-ion-18650-battery-charger-USB-Portable-Charger-for-smart-phone-Small-Power-Bank/32820203708.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/XC01-Mini-Magnetic-Outdoor-Portable-Light-Camping-Emergency-2A-Fast-USB-Charger-Power-Torch-for-Mobile/32861564360.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Portable-emergency-2A-fast-charger-for-iphone-Lightning-18650-battery-magnetic-mini-usb-charger-power-for/32824546341.html

BlueSwordM · 2018-06-26T01:46:02.000Z

It does reach the rated 2A, as I have had it run at 1.94A with my USB meter.

The problem? The temperature. It gets quite hot under load, and makes the cell quite a bit warmer than ambient temp.

HKJ · 2018-06-26T07:36:08.000Z

fedcas:

Hi Henrik,
did you know this one? I find it very interesting: it’s both a charger and a powerbank, it should reach 2A and it’s even tinier than the Folomov A1… one could just carry it as EDC and forget about it until it’s needed.

I have ordered one, but it will be some time. I have just received a very interesting and advanced charger and I also need to do some other first.

Lux-Perpetua · 2018-06-26T07:38:37.000Z

Would you like to tell us what advanced charger it is…just for anticipation?

HKJ · 2018-06-26T08:02:47.000Z

FlashTom:

Would you like to tell us what advanced charger it is…just for anticipation?

Not yet, I am not sure the charger is official yet (I have just received it and not even opened the box).

fedcas · 2018-06-26T15:39:01.000Z

HKJ:

fedcas:

Hi Henrik,
did you know this one? I find it very interesting: it’s both a charger and a powerbank, it should reach 2A and it’s even tinier than the Folomov A1… one could just carry it as EDC and forget about it until it’s needed.

I have ordered one, but it will be some time. I have just received a very interesting and advanced charger and I also need to do some other first.

awesome, thanks!

DoubleA · 2018-07-04T05:17:05.000Z

TP5100 module. Can charge both single cell and 2 cells in series.

ebay

klrman · 2018-07-04T05:56:35.000Z

HKJ:

FlashTom:

Would you like to tell us what advanced charger it is…just for anticipation?

Not yet, I am not sure the charger is official yet (I have just received it and not even opened the box).

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

HKJ · 2018-07-04T06:21:14.000Z

DoubleA:

TP5100 module. Can charge both single cell and 2 cells in series.

Interesting module, I have ordered one and hope to get time for reviewing it.

HKJ · 2018-07-04T06:25:09.000Z

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.

klrman · 2018-07-04T07:22:33.000Z

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 · 2018-07-07T16:17:04.000Z

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 · 2018-07-22T16:51:29.000Z

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 · 2018-07-22T17:08:43.000Z

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 · 2018-08-07T16:54:15.000Z

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 · 2018-08-07T17:02:47.000Z

Interesting, I have ordered them.

d_t_a · 2018-08-07T17:47:36.000Z

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