xtar VC2 lithium-ion USB charger

As a leading lithium-ion battery seller in NZ, we have tried and tested over 12 chargers before coming up with a recommendation.

Here is why we think this is the ideal lithium-ion charger and why you should buy one;

Precision Termination - One of the key things that we consider is whether a charger can terminate at 4.2v or below. Having tested this charger many times, we can confirm that this charger terminates at 4.2v while on-load. Our multimeter shows 4.18/4.19 while it is taken off-load.

Many chargers claim that they terminate at 4.2v, but this is simply not true. If a charger fail to cease charging at 4.2, there is a high risk that it can over charge and in some cases, lead to safety hazards.

Crisp LCD Display - The VC2 has one of the finest display. On it you can see charging current, live on-load voltage and the amount of power charged in that particular channel.

Monitor the amount of charge your battery can take closely. A cell that reduces capacity is a sign that it is not in a healthy state. Other chargers simply cannot give you this information.

IMR Friendly - We can confirm that this charger is compatible with IMR 18650s.

Independent Channels - We can confirm that both channels are independent. Most chargers reduce charge rate when more than 1 channel is used. The VC2 on the other hand can charge both channels at 0.5A irrespective of whether 1 or both channels are in use.

The VC2 is compatible with the following lithium-ion batteries; -10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 22650, 26650

We know that choosing a lithium-ion charger could be confusing. So if you have any concerns or questions, please do let us know. We are keen to share our experience with you.

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