Help: XTAR WP2 II vs Pila Charger

[surfsuphere]

I tend to be the one buying things for friends, family, staff in the eCig world so in the next month or so, will likely be buying a dozen chargers or so; hence this question:




Usage: AW 18350 and 18650 batteries
Devices: LavaTube Mini mostly, plus perhaps a VV Reo down the road

The xtar WP2 II is $20, and Pila is $45

Since I am planning on buying perhaps a dozen chargers in the near-term,
can someone tell me if the xtar WP2 is AS SAFE as the Pila.

I would like to be able to put the batteries in the charger at bedtime and remove them in the morning.

Bluntly, I have only used cheap BrandX chargers and sat there watching and removed them the moment the light turned green, but that is becoming a pain. I want to charge them overnight and not have to worry about anything dangerous.

Thanks

 

[Huffelpuff]

Hi Surf,

I've been debating the same thing. The Pila seems to be the most reputable here but I have been looking at the XTAR with multiple (6 I think) stations. Looking forward to hearing back on how these two compare regarding safety.

 

[forcedfuel50]

If budget allows, go with the PILA, but the XTARS i'm very pleased with the quality of too. The initial build quality is just as good as the PILA, however i haven't carried them long enough to get a long term reliability feel for them.

 

[Sleddie]

I really wanted a Pila charger but settled for the Xtar WP2 II due to cost. I've had it for a about week now and I'm pretty impressed. Charges an 18650 pretty quick at 1amp.

A pretty good write-up for this charger:
Review of Charger Xtar WP2 II

 

[Riverboat]

PILA< PILA< PILA.......need I say more? I have left my batteries on overnight and they allways come off the charger @ 4.19--4.2 volts........

 

[oplholik]

I am waiting for my Xtar to get here. I have two Pilas and was going to get another, but the vendor I buy batts and chargers from is out of Pilas. He just got in the 2 bay Xtar, and for $20.00, I thought I'd try it. My only concern is that it will charge to 4.2v's. From what I've read and heard, constantly charging your batts to full capacity, shortens the overall life span of the battery. I'm no expert on this, but I have heard this from some reputable sources. So I'm waiting to see what the Xtar does. If nothing else, it will become a backup charger, and I'll go ahead and get another Pila. My Pilas charge anywhere from 4.1 - 4.18 v's, depending on the batt.

 

[MadHatter]

Is it possible to charge 10440 and 18350 batteries on the Pila?

The batteries I currently use are 10440, 16340, 18350, 18490, and 18650. Since getting the Kick, I mainly just use 18490 and 10440, but when I get a second Kick I'll be using 18350 more also.

 

[oplholik]

As long as the batts are 3.7v, li-ion, it should be ok. May have to use spacers tho.

 

[speedemon]

I am waiting for my Xtar to get here. I have two Pilas and was going to get another, but the vendor I buy batts and chargers from is out of Pilas. He just got in the 2 bay Xtar, and for $20.00, I thought I'd try it. My only concern is that it will charge to 4.2v's. From what I've read and heard, constantly charging your batts to full capacity, shortens the overall life span of the battery. I'm no expert on this, but I have heard this from some reputable sources. So I'm waiting to see what the Xtar does. If nothing else, it will become a backup charger, and I'll go ahead and get another Pila. My Pilas charge anywhere from 4.1 - 4.18 v's, depending on the batt.

If you read the link above review on xtar does not go up to 4.2volts witch he says is good also.

 

[Dan Patrick]

I think they are a pretty close in all the specs and I have heard they quit charging when the pila will keep cycling on and off to maintain the 4.19 charge. I don't know if that is true or not.

I will say that my Pila is so much faster than any charger I have ever had that I only need one. I do have a back up 4 bay trust fire but I am thinking moving up to the 6 bay x star for my backup.

Once you use a Pila you will understand why we love them so much. Putting a battery in them is like flipping a battery into a REO. Not having that sliding contact is the best. Spacers are also fun to screw in and out.

 

[surfsuphere]

thanks for the input

 

[siampumpkin]

If budget allows, go with the PILA, but the XTARS i'm very pleased with the quality of too. The initial build quality is just as good as the PILA, however i haven't carried them long enough to get a long term reliability feel for them.

I have both an XTAR. MP6 and MP1 for travel. Both work well but the MP6 is awesome. Before I got I had all kinds of battery issues. Not anymore. Works flawlessly and safely with a separate charging channel at 600 mAh per channel. For me XTAR is the only charger or battery I fully trust.

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