onyx 245 questions

[snapon boy]

Dose anyone have and use an onyx 245?
I'm looking to buy a new charger for my batteries. I want one charger that will charge 2 batteries at a time. I will be leaving this at my other house so it won't be my daily use charger. If this is not a good model for dual charging suggestions please. I'm wanting to be under 150.

Thanks

[Eric0424]

The 245 is fine for what you're wanting to do and the Duratrax Onyx are good chargers. The Hitec Ultima X2 is a little more ($135 at Tower with code 014WC) but has twice the power/charge current. The Onyx 245 is $110 with code 014WB and both chargers currently qualify for ship ground free.

Both are great dual port chargers and will charge two LiPo's at the same time. I prefer the Hitec, my friends are using the Onyx, we haven't had a problem with either brand.

TowerHobbies.com | Hitec Ultima X2 Dual Port Charger


EDIT: Just noticed the Hitec Ultima X2 is DC only, you'll need a separate power supply to run it on AC power.

[mjc597]

I've had a 245 for over 2 years now.. I love it. I got it because my son and it were both racing and I wanted to be able to charge 2 packs at once...and he was using nimh at the time, and I had lipos...so it was nice to be able to charge 2 different types of packs...it works great for what it is and comes with 3 different leads (traxxas,tamiya, and deans) plus the balance boards and stuff... easy to use also...

[humve]

I have had mine for a couple years and love it. I would highly suggest one. It also has a lipo safe cut off for when it is past dead.

[snapon boy]

Thanks guys! I'm going to use the tower codes and hopefully enjoy. Are the leads long enough to use lipo bag etc.

[velocity5]

There is a 245 in the scratch and dent section for $84. It says it is missing 2 charge leads. I got my 235 from scratch and dent for $50 and there was nothing wrong with it.
TowerHobbies.com | Scratch & Dent Listings: Flight Line & Track Equipment

[snapon boy]

I will have to try and get that one it's a good deal! Thank you

[velocity5]

Your welcome! Mine didn't even have a scratch on it. You would have to spend $5 more to qualify for the 014WC code or $14 more to also get free ship.

[snapon boy]

I'm enjoying the 245 charger thanks for the advice and reviews.

[HDMM]

In my experience I have found that the Onyx chargers are very basic and some people have a hard time with the programming. I think Hitec is the way to go, you get a lot for your money and they are super easy to use. I think the best deal out there right now is the new Hitec X2 AC Plus, it is AC/DC, dual port and will charge up to 10 amps. Sells for $99 at Tower

TowerHobbies.com | Hitec X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger

[snapon boy]

Hitec is nice I've got an x1 touch charger too.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Eric0424

The 245 is fine for what you're wanting to do and the Duratrax Onyx are good chargers. The Hitec Ultima X2 is a little more ($135 at Tower with code 014WC) but has twice the power/charge current. The Onyx 245 is $110 with code 014WB and both chargers currently qualify for ship ground free.

Both are great dual port chargers and will charge two LiPo's at the same time. I prefer the Hitec, my friends are using the Onyx, we haven't had a problem with either brand.

TowerHobbies.com | Hitec Ultima X2 Dual Port Charger


EDIT: Just noticed the Hitec Ultima X2 is DC only, you'll need a separate power supply to run it on AC power.

HItec hands down over Duratrash...here's the ac/dc Hitec X2:
X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger | HITEC RCD USA
TowerHobbies.com | Hitec X2 AC Plus 2 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger

[HDMM]

I ended up with 2 of the Hitec X1 MF chargers, they are great, AC/DC 10amp charge rate, servo tester and brushless motor checker built in. I probably woulda bought the X2AC Plus myself but it wasn't out yet.