XTAR 8x Li-ion 4150mWh AA Rechargeable & LC8 Charger $67.80, XTAR VC8+ 8-Bay Charger $47.52 + Del ($0 Prime/ $59+) @ XTAR Amazon

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Essentially you are getting 8x 1.5V batteries with a dumb charger. The same as https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/886610 but cheaper for the 8. Batteries have charge status display.

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XTAR VC8 Plus 8 Bay Universal 21700 Battery Charger

From website, fast charger, Battery capacity detection in first 4 bays only, the one detecting all 8 bays is for 76.40 AUD https://www.amazon.com.au/XTAR-VC8S-Universal18650-Rechargea…

DOES NOT CHARGE 1.5Volt Batteries. For that please look at https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/886684

Previously been recommended by a few users,
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/api/folder/list/c?tid=11789043
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/api/folder/list/c?tid=12284388

DC 12V 3A input(adapter included),XTAR VC8 Plus 18650 fast battery charger could detect the battery type and intelligently choose the suitable current to charge the batteries,max 3A1/2A2/1A4/1A8. Besides, you could also adjust the current by yourself, 5 optional current available (3A/2A/1A/0.5A/0.25A)

This universal 3.7V battery charger and AAA/AA battery charger with high-definition VA LCD screen display can monitor the 8 slots information independently,shows real-time charging status such as voltage,current,mode,battery type,internal resistance and battery capacity.

Cheaper than official Xtar Ali express https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003303035530.html

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  bamzero on 29/12/2024 - 00:44

  +2

  For an extra $11 there's also the BC8 bundle which will charge NiMH too.

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    Ryxxi on 29/12/2024 - 12:19

    Its $25

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  Sr1993e on 29/12/2024 - 00:47

  Not expired? I can still see it

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  JohnnyP on 29/12/2024 - 06:20

  I dont know much about rechargeable batteries but are interested… what makes these good? battery capacity?

  Mainly need them for kids toys… expecially those race car tracks which suck power like crazt

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    sh4hp on 29/12/2024 - 09:09

    The Li ion batteries can maintain their 1.5V supply longer than a NiMH which can only supply the higher 1.5-ish V for a shorter duration before going down to 1.2V (which is why the NiMH is advertised as 1.2V batteries).

    The downside is the Li ion batteries cannot supply enough power for high draw applications, such as camera flashes and is double the price of NiMH.

    I am pretty sure race car tracks require the higher 1.5V to be supplied constantly, so this battery should do the trick. I am in the same boat with my camera, which keeps on triggering a low battery status with NiMH batteries and even some alkaline ones.

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      mgleds on 29/12/2024 - 09:30

      It's interesting as Li-ion is usually 3.7v, so these must have a regulator to maintain 1.5v output.

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        luigough on 29/12/2024 - 09:45

        +7

        Yes, there's a PCB with a chip that handles both the charging and buck-converting during discharge. If you want to see how it works, I tore one cell down in a review:
        https://goughlui.com/2024/08/28/mega-review-xtar-4150mwh-250…

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          fantombloo on 29/12/2024 - 10:32

          +4

          @luigough: What a report! Respect.

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          eug on 29/12/2024 - 14:43

          +1

          @luigough: Wow, you're on OzB! I've been following your teardowns for years. Thanks for the great content!

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            luigough on 29/12/2024 - 15:35

            @eug: Um. Well, I have been lurking a lot and decided to make a few replies here and there in the spirit of giving back :)

            The OzB habit has both cost me a lot, and saved me a lot, so I suppose it's only right to poke my head in occasionally and say "Hi".

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          oraserat on 29/12/2024 - 15:35

          +1

          @luigough: Awesome review!!!! Thank you

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  Ryxxi on 29/12/2024 - 11:49

  am confused. They are supplying 1.5v rechargeable batteries with a charger that cannot charge 1.5v ?!

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    marshmall0w2 on 29/12/2024 - 11:59

    Yeah, dunno if OP is a bot or marketer because the description is out of whack. But they meant these links when they said they can't charge 1.5V:

    """
    XTAR VC8 Plus 8 Bay Universal 21700 Battery Charger(amazon.com.au)

    From website, fast charger, Battery capacity detection in first 4 bays only, the one detecting all 8 bays is for 76.40 AUD https://www.amazon.com.au/XTAR-VC8S-Universal18650-Rechargea…

    DOES NOT CHARGE 1.5Volt Batteries.
    """

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      Wiser on 29/12/2024 - 12:14

      This seems so confusing.
      What on earth these are pictured with 1.5v batteries.

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        Ryxxi on 29/12/2024 - 12:18

        The batteries in this deal are 1.5v Li ion instead of 1.2v nimh ones like the eneloop batteries. You cant use the same charger for both of these batteries unliss specified.

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      Ryxxi on 29/12/2024 - 12:21

      I get it now, He means this one cant charge 1.5v

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  huu on 29/12/2024 - 14:02

  What a confusing post..

  8x Li-ion + 8 bay Dumb LC8 Charger $67.80
  https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CQR1LJXN?smid=A2XS6VJ5DTU6Q7&…

  Smart charger only XTAR VC8Plus 8 bay but only first 4 bay are smart and CAN NOT charge 1.5v Li-ion $47.52
  https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CR74QW9X?smid=A2XS6VJ5DTU6Q7

  Smart charger only XTAR VC8S 8 bay all bay are smart and CAN NOT charge 1.5v Li-ion $76.40
  https://www.amazon.com.au/XTAR-VC8S-Universal18650-Rechargea…

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    Ryxxi on 29/12/2024 - 15:15

    I wouldnt recommend the $76 or the $47 ones, it can only charge 1.2v batteries and the way the batteries sit is crap.