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Review on Spektrum Smart S150 AC/DC RC Battery Charger (LiPo, LiIon, LiHV), 1X50W: SPMXC1070 by Etai Gopala

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great upgrade from a trashy USB charger, or for when you dont want to lug around a larger unit.

Not too much to say, as there really aren't many features. It does what it says on the tin. A couple of hits and misses though:Hits:The single button interface is intuitive, simple, and the instructions are printed right on the charger itself.No screen necessary, since it's a basic, no frills charger. But having the 4 level charge status indicator is a nice touch.Once charging is complete, it stops charging, and gives off a good loud beep. It'll keep beeping periodically until you disconnect the battery or unplug it. Unlike units that dont beep, or beep only once, there's no chance that you'll be needlessly waiting around for it to finish, when it already has.Misses:Just one really. The charger itself is quite small, but the AC adapter is just about twice the size of the charger. That's alright, but bcause they're seperate components, there's also more bulk in the form of the cord that connects the two. Having the charger split into multiple pieces might be a pro for you, depending on where you plan on storing it, or how you transport your RC gear. But for something this small, I would have preferred if all components were in a single, slightly larger housing. Less individual items and less messy wiring would be less hassle to store away and use, in my opinion.

Pros
  • Excellent product very easy to use and compact
Cons
  • Some users have reported overheating issues