{"product_id":"xtar-vc8-18650-battery-charger8-bay-3a-lcd-display-smart-universal-charger-for-rechargeable-batteries-ni-mh-ni-cd-aa-aaa-3-7v-li-ion-battery-21700-26650-1450020700-and-21700-batteries-with-protectio","title":"XTAR VC8 8-Bay Smart Battery Charger | 3A Fast Charge with Capacity \u0026 IR Test for 3.6V\/3.7V Li-ion 18650 21700 and 1.2V Ni-MH AA AAA Batteries","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe XTAR VC8 is a professional-grade 8-slot smart battery charger engineered for enthusiasts and professionals who demand precision and efficiency. It features dual high-definition VA LCD screens that display real-time voltage, capacity, current, and internal resistance across all eight slots. Powered by a QC3.0 Type-C port, it delivers a blazing 3A maximum charging current for single slots (CH1\/CH8). Beyond standard charging, the VC8 offers advanced battery maintenance features, including Capacity Grading (charge-discharge-charge cycle to test true mAh), Internal Resistance (IR) testing to detect aging cells, and a Storage mode to intelligently maintain batteries at their optimal long-term voltage. With 8 independent circuits, 0V activation for over-discharged batteries, and comprehensive safety protections, the XTAR VC8 is the ultimate solution for managing large battery collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e8 Independent Charging Slots: Each slot features independent circuit control, acting as 8 individual chargers to ensure stable, non-interfering charging for mixed battery types and varying states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQC3.0 3A Fast Charging: Equipped with a universal Type-C port supporting QC3.0 input. Delivers up to 3A fast charging for a single battery in slots CH1 or CH8, providing rapid power replenishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDual VA LCD Screens: High-contrast VA LCD panels provide clear, real-time visibility of charging current, battery voltage, charged capacity (mAh), internal resistance, and operating status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProfessional Battery Diagnostics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCapacity Grading (CH1~CH4):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Runs a full charge-discharge-charge cycle to accurately measure true battery capacity, identifying weak or counterfeit cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInternal Resistance (IR) Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Accurately measures the internal resistance of the battery, helping users filter out aged or deteriorated batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIntelligent Storage Mode: Automatically charges or discharges batteries to their optimal long-term storage voltage (3.7V for Li-ion, 1.2V for Ni-MH), significantly reducing capacity loss and extending battery lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0V Activation \u0026amp; Smart Algorithms: Safely revives over-discharged batteries. Employs a TC-CC-CV (Trickle-CC-CV) charging algorithm for Li-ion batteries and precise 0ΔV \/ -ΔV detection for Ni-MH batteries to ensure a full and healthy charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eExtensive Battery Compatibility: Supports 3.6V\/3.7V Li-ion batteries (10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500, 26650) and 1.2V Ni-MH\/Ni-CD batteries (AAAA, AAA, AA, A, SC, C, D). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNotably supports protected 20700 and 21700 batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAdjustable Charging Currents: Offers four manual current gears: 250mA (8 slots), 500mA (8 slots), 1000mA (4 slots), and 2000mA (Slots CH1\/CH8), allowing users to choose the optimal speed for different battery capacities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAdvanced Safety \u0026amp; Temperature Control: Built-in over-voltage, over-current, short-circuit, reverse polarity, and over-charge protection. Features an intelligent cooling system to ensure stable operation even during high-current continuous charging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduct Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eModel: XTAR VC8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInput Power: QC3.0 Type-C (5V⎓2A \/ 9V⎓2A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAdjustable Charging Current: 3A x 1 \/ 2A x 2 \/ 1A x 4 \/ 0.5A x 8 \/ 0.25A x 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCharging Cut-off Voltage: 4.20 ± 0.05V (Li-ion) \/ 1.45 ± 0.1V (Ni-MH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCharging Cut-off Current: ≤120mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOperating Temperature: 0 - 40°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDimensions: L194mm x W134mm x H34mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNet Weight: 350g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSupported Battery Types: 3.6V \/ 3.7V Li-ion (IMR\/INR\/ICR), 1.2V Ni-MH \/ Ni-CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSupported Li-ion Sizes: 10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500, 26650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSupported Ni-MH\/Ni-CD Sizes: AAAA, AAA, AA, A, SC, C, D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProfessional capacity grading, testing, and sorting of 18650\/21700 batteries for DIY power banks and battery packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHigh-efficiency, multi-slot fast charging for EDC flashlights, tactical lights, and outdoor camping gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAdvanced battery health monitoring and long-term storage preparation for high-drain RC drones and model aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReliable charging and maintenance station for 3.6V\/3.7V Li-ion batteries used in specialized electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eManaging and conditioning large quantities of 1.2V Ni-MH AA\/AAA batteries for households, digital cameras, and emergency kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ1: What is included in the package?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA1: The package includes 1x XTAR VC8 8-slot Smart Charger, 1x USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable, and 1x User Manual. (Batteries are not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ2: What is the maximum charging current of the VC8 charger?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA2: The VC8 offers multiple adjustable current settings. The maximum single-slot charging current is 3A (only available when charging a single battery in Slot CH1 or CH8). It also supports 2A dual-slot, 1A four-slot, and 0.5A \/ 0.25A eight-slot configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ3: How does the \"Capacity Grading\" mode work?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA3: Capacity Grading mode is specifically supported in slots CH1 to CH4. It runs a full cycle (charge -\u0026gt; discharge -\u0026gt; recharge) to accurately measure the true mAh capacity of the battery. This helps you easily identify old, degraded, or counterfeit batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ4: What does the \"Storage Mode\" do?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA4: If you do not use batteries for a long time, Storage Mode automatically charges or discharges them to the optimal long-term storage voltage (3.7V for 3.6V\/3.7V Li-ion, 1.2V for Ni-MH). This prevents capacity loss over time and significantly extends battery lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ5: Can I charge Li-ion and Ni-MH batteries at the same time in the VC8?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA5: Yes. The XTAR VC8 features 8 completely independent charging circuits. You can safely mix 3.6V\/3.7V Li-ion batteries and 1.2V Ni-MH\/Ni-CD batteries in any slot simultaneously without compromising performance or safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454131699958,"sku":"OAS289","price":52.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/2753\/6886\/files\/xtar-vc8-8bay-lcd-charging-station-main_b6e77439-ef58-4d37-bc27-42937557c203.webp?v=1786965466","url":"https:\/\/oneandes.com\/products\/xtar-vc8-18650-battery-charger8-bay-3a-lcd-display-smart-universal-charger-for-rechargeable-batteries-ni-mh-ni-cd-aa-aaa-3-7v-li-ion-battery-21700-26650-1450020700-and-21700-batteries-with-protectio","provider":"OneAndes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}