What Charger Should You Buy for Your Lithium Battery?

What Charger Should You Buy for Your Lithium Battery?

No matter who you are or what your use for your batteries is, they all have to get charged eventually. This can sometimes be a confusing field, so let's run through all the stats and get caught up to speed.

MaxAmps offers 5 different battery chargers. Each one of these has their own strengths and weak points but luckily that means that no matter what your field is, you can find the perfect charger for your battery needs.

 

On the entry end of the spectrum we offer the ISDT P30.

This is a fantastic charger to get you started in the world of LiPo batteries. 

  • Compatible with LiPo batteries up to 8s
  • 2 independent channels offer versatility with charging
  • Offers integration with the ISDT app
  • Offering a maximum charging power of 1000W with a rate of 30A per channel, or combine the two with the built in synchronous technology for a total of 1500W and 50A

With it's small size, convenient portability, and considerable power capabilities, the ISDT P30 is a fantastic choice for those looking for versatility and reliability at a fair price.

 

On the next step up, we have the iCharger DX12.

This charger in particular allows a little more room to explore the world of LiPo batteries, offering up the following:

  • Compatible with LiPo batteries up to 12s
  • 2 independent channels offer versatility with charging or the ability to combine for faster speeds
  • 2.8" IPS LCD screen
  • Built in safety features and information access such as reverse polarity protection, self-discharge and the ability to monitor battery temperature, internal resistance, charging capacity, overrun time, and maximum power.
  • Supports import and export of data through SD cards
  • Offering a maximum charging power of 1700W with a rate of 30A

The DX12 offers up a reliable and highly customizable charging experience for those looking for a little more personalized charger. With an incredibly user-friendly system, and the inclusion of a USB-C port for smaller devices, we cannot recommend the iCharger DX12 enough.

 

At our mid-point, we have the iCharger 4512

The iCharger 4512 offers the revolutionary Synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter tech to create a highly specialized power conversion circuit. This creates a system that allows the battery to efficiently manage and deliver power to your battery while charging.

  • Compatible with LiPo batteries up to 12s
  • 2 independent channels offer versatility with charging or the ability to combine for faster speeds
  • Offering a charging power of 2800W with a rate of 45A as independent channels, or, alternatively, using the Synchronous tech to push that up to 80A

The iCharger 4512 hands you the keys to a charger built for pure efficiency. If you want power, and you want it consistently and reliably, this is the charger for you.

 

Working our way up, we have the ISDT B80

The ISDT B80 offers a strong and rugged build suitable for your on-site necessities.

  • Compatible with LiPo and Li-Ion batteries 6s-18s
  • Includes integration with the ISDT app for more control and information on your device
  • Single channel offers 3000W with a rate of 40A
  • Built in safety features include alarms for abnormal voltage and cell counts, ensuring proper charging.

The ISDT B80 is pure simplicity. Its rugged design is perfect for heavier and commercial use and it's high power capabilities are designed with your larger batteries in mind. It's capabilities and ease of use make this one of our favorites.

 

Finally, we have our top-of-the-line prospect, the ISDT X16

The ISDT X16 provides the ultimate charging experience with zero compromises made.

  • Compatible with LiPo and Li-Ion 2s-16s
  • Includes integration with the ISDT app for more control and information on your device
  • 2 independent channels, each capable of 1100W at a rate of 20A or combinable for 1800W at a rate of up to 35A
  • Built in safety features include short-circuit, overload, under-voltage, over-voltage, and over-temperature alarms to ensure safe charging
  • Advanced 2.8" LCD display

This industrial level charger is built for efficiency and stands firm in its reliable construction. It packs a truly incredible amount of features into its design and remains one of our top sellers. If you have a large collection of batteries to maintain and require system monitoring, and ease of use, this is the charger for you.

Of course, this is merely a broad overview of what we have to offer. Every product will offer you a different experience and the one that's right for you truly just depends on what your situation is.

If you're looking for more help and information, we urge you to look more into our products or reach out to our talented support team