Nitecore D2 DigiCharger for Rechargeable Battery with LCD Display Review

I purchased this as I am a e-cig user and the two main modboxes I use have removable 18650 batteries and although one of them has a charge socket the other relies of external charging and I had been swapping the batteries between the two when I wanted to charge but decided to get this along with a second set of batteries so I could just swap out for a fresh set when they depleted.

It arrived in a nice branded box with a sheet of printed instructions which covered all uses and modes although the print is very small and quite hard to read, I have given it a good test charging two different types of 18650 batteries, 2 x 3.7v 3500mah and 2 x 3.7 3100mah and two different sets of AA batteries, one set 1.2v 2800mah the other 1.2v 2700mah, I then charged a 18650 3.7v 3000mah and a AA 1.2v 2800mah to test charging two different types at the same time. All charged well and were easy to insert and remove, the display screen is good providing all the information I personally need and easy to switch between slots, the charge time averaged 6 hours 25mins on the 18650 batteries and 5 hours 20mins on the AA batteries.

The charge time is quite a bit longer than a standard charger but I do understand the slow charging might help extend the life of your batteries a bit and was pleased that none of the batteries got hot while charging just slightly warm and the long charge is not really a big issue for me as I am never in a rush for them.

Overall a neat little unit with a good display that allows you to monitor the battery charging process, this is not the charger for you if you are looking for a rapid charging unit.

Price: £14.30
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UltraFire 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 2800mAh Review

Good quality and consistent, I have a Andoer 60 LED lamp I use and needed two batteries for it and after having a look round decided on these as they looked ideal for the job and good value for a pair of branded batteries.

They arrived in a small flip top box in individual boxes wrapped in bubble wrap protection and after opening them up I put them into my Andoer lamp and put them on charge as this has a charge socket built in, I do have a separate battery charger for charging 18650 batteries as I use ecigs that take them but have found it is rare I use it due to them already having inbuilt charge sockets (just as a note: these are not suitable for use in ecigs).

After charging I wanted to give them a good test and also have a torch that takes a single 18650 battery so thought this idea and fitted both batteries in it one after the other leaving it turned on until the battery totally drained, the first battery lasted 48 minutes and the second 47 minutes a very good result showing not only are they consistent but they lasted 22 minutes longer than the battery I am currently using in it.

I have added a short video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing, fitting them into my torch and Andoer lamp showing them working.

• Batteries has no memory effect,up to 1200 charge and discharge cycles. Rechargeable,reusable,reduced waste battery.
• The battery is low self discharge makes itself still maintain 75% of capacity after 3 year of non-use.
• Batteries come pre-charged and can be used immediately out of the package.
• High Energy Battery is fit for flashlight ,camera, watch, toys and many other electronic devices, not for the devices match the Flat Top 18650 battery like E-cigarette, Reuleux RX 200 and so on.

Features:

• The battery is low self discharge makes itself still maintain 75% of capacity after 3 year of non-use.
• The battery can be recharged up to 1200 times when fully or partially drained.
• Application: Widely used in your household devices, such as digital cameras, toys, remote controls,hand held games, 2-way radios, PDAs flashlights,alarm-clocks, LCD-TVs, Toothbrush, Shavers and portable audio players, delivering dependable power allowing you to maximize your music gaming, computer, photography and other experiences.
• Not for the devices match the Flat Top 18650 battery like E-cigarette, Reuleux RX 200 and so on.

Summary
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Good solid quality batteries that are consistent and perform the intended job perfectly. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £10.89
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Universal Intelligent Multifunction LCD Battery Charger

What a clever charger this is.
Nicely presented and comes with a detachable uk mains plug lead, plus a car cigarette lighter adapter.
Although written in Chinenglish, the instructions are simple to follow.
Upon switch on, the LCD screen is bright and easy tor read and displays voltage, charging current, charging time and battery type, but will switch to a power saving mode (screen goes dim) if left unattended for 30 seconds.

It's also capable of charging in 2 modes in either slot: 500mA and 1000mA, which you switch by simply pressing the relevant button above each battery dock. A longer press (10 seconds) allows you to switch between L-ion and LiFe P04 batteries
The negative battery poles are spring loaded, so will accept any pencil shaped battery and keep them in the device by tension alone.
This offers a distinct advantage over the usual chargers, as generally they are type specific, although I do have one which will take either AA or AAA batteries.

I tested this with an AAA battery and an 18650 battery from my e-cigarette mod box. Not only did the charger accept and begin to charge both, but also identified the battery type,(1 being NiMH, the other, L-ion).
The device charged the AAA in about two hours, the 18650 in 4 hours. The device is capable of charging a single battery also.

Very nice item.

Price: £22.99
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