So from lurking around I've come to the conclusion that xtar and nitecore chargers are the best in the business, however which one should I get if money isn't an issue?
Charger Showdown. (Vape newbie needs help)
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Also, The LUC v4 is downright cheap right now.
$26 currently here:
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I have a LUC V2. It is a good dependable charger. I would expect the V4 is a good performer also.
My Nitecore I4 is slow to charge, does not have adjustable charge rates, no voltage readout and is very cheaply built compared to my LUC.
$26 currently here:
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I have a LUC V2. It is a good dependable charger. I would expect the V4 is a good performer also.
My Nitecore I4 is slow to charge, does not have adjustable charge rates, no voltage readout and is very cheaply built compared to my LUC.
Efest LUC is a good choice, and I neverh ad issues out of my nitecore.
Infact I thought nitecores were highly recommended <_<
Infact I thought nitecores were highly recommended <_<
I bought my Nitecore I4 based on the positive feedback on these forums. I don't regret the purchase, It charges OK. But,
If I were going to buy another 4 bay charger I wouldn't buy the nitecore again. For the money it really isnt that great compared to MY LUC, or Xtar chargers.
same here.
i have the vp2, vp4, luc 4 bay, i4 and i2.
my i4 now only charges AAA and AA batteries.
my i2 is my car charger.
the other three are staples at home or at work. they're much more accurate, faster when needed and the sliders actually work. not to mention the other fancy doo dad features... and you rarely, if ever hear of one of them failing... especially catastrophically.
i have the vp2, vp4, luc 4 bay, i4 and i2.
my i4 now only charges AAA and AA batteries.
my i2 is my car charger.
the other three are staples at home or at work. they're much more accurate, faster when needed and the sliders actually work. not to mention the other fancy doo dad features... and you rarely, if ever hear of one of them failing... especially catastrophically.
Another vote for the Xtar VP2.
Had the display fail on my first one within the first week of ownership, but was replaced at no cost by RTDVapor where I purchased it. Even with the screen not working it still charged my batteries just fine. Love the adjust-ability, the fact it comes with a car adapter and that the charger feels physically solid (not flimsy or plasticky).
Current one has been working great for several months.
Had the display fail on my first one within the first week of ownership, but was replaced at no cost by RTDVapor where I purchased it. Even with the screen not working it still charged my batteries just fine. Love the adjust-ability, the fact it comes with a car adapter and that the charger feels physically solid (not flimsy or plasticky).
Current one has been working great for several months.
If money is an issue the Nitecore I4 for about 16 bucks is a good choice.
Can't remember what brand it was but one I was looking at had a meter that showed the volts current charge level which of course would be nice but it was like three time the price. maybe next time.
Can't remember what brand it was but one I was looking at had a meter that showed the volts current charge level which of course would be nice but it was like three time the price. maybe next time.
i did a good amount of research and came to the conclusion that the xtar vp2 is hands down the best charger, why?
+its like the pila but you dont need spacers
+algorithm charging like the pila, it will never charge past 4.20 volts
+you get a digital reading of your volts, very handy to check your battery too
+you get three modes of charging, .25a/.5a/1amp, i recommend .25amps for best battery life, but it will take longer to charge
+option to charge 26650 batterys if in the future you get a 26650 mod
++price dropped from $50 to 35, it is a steal really
+in the event you have more than 2 batterys you need to charge, just get another one, dont get the 4 bay chargers, they are not as good as two bay chargers
get it, you'll be glad you did, dont cheap out on a charger, buy the best
+its like the pila but you dont need spacers
+algorithm charging like the pila, it will never charge past 4.20 volts
+you get a digital reading of your volts, very handy to check your battery too
+you get three modes of charging, .25a/.5a/1amp, i recommend .25amps for best battery life, but it will take longer to charge
+option to charge 26650 batterys if in the future you get a 26650 mod
++price dropped from $50 to 35, it is a steal really
+in the event you have more than 2 batterys you need to charge, just get another one, dont get the 4 bay chargers, they are not as good as two bay chargers
get it, you'll be glad you did, dont cheap out on a charger, buy the best
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I absolutely love my Xtar Vp1, just ordered the Vp4 should be arriving soon, if it is anything like the vp1 I will be in top shape. The products they produce are really outstanding.
I still need to order batteries and charger for the new mod. I hate being poor and having to buy everything separte transactions. 
But the Xtar is defintly going to be on the list but it is a matter of finding it locally so i can have that day with the batteries for my MOD I hate waiting for Vape mail. No patience. lol
But the Xtar is defintly going to be on the list but it is a matter of finding it locally so i can have that day with the batteries for my MOD I hate waiting for Vape mail. No patience. lol
Xtar VP1 is brilliant for all the reasons others have outlined.
Here is the tech review & analysis that really swayed me.
Review of Charger Xtar VP1
Here is the tech review & analysis that really swayed me.
Review of Charger Xtar VP1
Cant complain my i4 charges batteries as it should. Spent less on the charger and bought more batteries. slower charge rate extra batteries works for me.
as a laser hobbyist i use 18650 and 18350 batteries - we all liked the nitecore.
I like the VP4. Can trickle charge two batteries while normal charge two. Very well made and solid. Inexpensive. Get the "Hands down winner" if you only have two batteries.
The Opus BT-C3100 v2.1 looks very nice. Has every feature you can think of. Charges up to 2amps. And what I like most it
even shows how much mah it charges the battery to. Gearbest has them for cheapest I seen... use coupon code BTC3100.
even shows how much mah it charges the battery to. Gearbest has them for cheapest I seen... use coupon code BTC3100.
I'm a laser hobbyist too but the thing is I haven't ever gotten around and building a few bad boys of my own xD And that's exactly the reason why I had nitecore in my top 2
anyone know of a respectable Vendor that has a cheaper price than 39.99 on the Xtar VP4 and or also coupon codes?
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