![]() The first XTAR 18650 battery charger on our list, the VC2S gives the Nitecore models some stiff competition. USB Charger | 2 x 0.5 Amps / 1 x 1 Amps | LCD Digital Display Packed with additional features, such as the ability to use the device as a power bank and even charge via solar panel, the UM2 battery charger is a great little device and well worth the money. For example, if you’re using a USB port with a maximum output of 1 Amp, a set of two charging batteries will only be charged at 0.5 Amps each. While this is obviously more convenient than a mains powered charger, there is a caveat… Chargers operated via USB are limited to the power output of the USB port being used. ![]() This means you’ll get a much faster charge using this device than those listed above.īy far the biggest difference however is the ability to charge via a USB cable. It’s worth mentioning that the UM2 also allows you to set the max charging current to 1 Amp for both batteries being charged. ![]() Like the model above, the UM2 can charge 20700/21700 batteries, features intelligent charging and the ability to restore over-discharged IMR batteries. The UM2 has a LCD display with real-time charging information, including voltage, time on charge and charging current. The UM2 is yet another great charger from the guys over at Nitecore. USB Charger | 2 x 1 Amps | LCD Digital Display No more waiting around for your batteries to charge! As if you needed another reason to love the I2 New, it even allows you to restore a depleted IMR battery (a battery that’s drained past the minimum voltage level considered safe). With more and more mods on the market requiring these bigger sized batteries this makes the I2 New a great choice for a 2 bay charger.Īs well as this feature the I2 New also allows users to charge at a maximum of 1 Amp in a single slot (0.5 Amps when charging two batteries). The biggest improvement over the original I2 is by far the ability to charge 20700 or 21700 batteries. While you’ll get less information with the I2, the silver lining is a lower purchase price. The main difference between the I2 models and the D2 above is the information displayed to users. Expect to pay slightly more for the upgraded I2 model but it’s well worth it considering the additional features. Mains Charger | 2 x 0.5 Amps / 1 x 1 Amps | LED DisplayĮssentially the I2 New is an updated and improved version of the original Nitecore I2. So to start us off, let’s delve down and take a look at our top picks for 2 port charging… BEST 18650 BATTERY CHARGER – 2 BAY We receive a small commission on any purchase made. Please click on any of the product images below to check out the current price on Amazon. We’ll also answer a few common questions and leave you with a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your vape batteries…ĭisclaimer: All of the chargers we recommend we’ve tried and tested personally. We’ve put together a list of the best 18650 battery chargers broken down by the number of charging ports. It should also charge multiple batteries at a time (independently) and provide you with as much information as possible about the state of the batteries. But that’s only half the battle… Charging those bad boys in a poorly designed 18650 battery charger (or worse – a Chinese knockoff) will affect the performance of the batteries in a big way!ġ8650’s aren’t cheap, so skimping on the battery charger you use is likely to come back to haunt you in the long run!Ĭharging your batteries in a decent 18650 battery charger not only guarantees you’ll get the most out of your batteries… It’s also vital in terms of safety.Ī good battery charger should be packed with safety features. Buying decent 18650 batteries is a must as any serious vaper knows all too well.
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