Best lipo charger under $100?

[Benjamin]

I ordered my Holmes torque master combo today, so the last things I need to pick up are a charger and some lipo batteries. I would like to get a charger that is easy to use, but still does a good job of charging and will be reliable.

I'm not dead set on staying under 100 bucks, but that would be a big bonus, haha

So what are y'all using?

 

[DRTMI]

I use the Duratrax onyx 235. Works well for me and easy to use once you learn the how the programming works.

 

[R_2]

I dont know if it is the best but I have been more than satisfyed with my Icharger 106B+ iCharger 106B+ | iCharger 106B
Have heard that its in reputation of very accurate charger and there are few extras in it.. Ie motor driver, I have used it for breaking in motors. U can set volts and max A to use...
And other feature is internal resistance measuring for lipos, great way to monitor the condition of your batteries ;-)
And in rc cars not so useful hot wire foam cutter-driver

 

[Benjamin]

so that iCharger would need a dc power supply also?

 

[crawlhog]

thunder AC6 45 bucks, never had an issue for over 2 years and it charges a bunch of different batts.
easy to program , no additional power supply. runs on AC

 

[sisterfunk]

Duratrax onyx 235
"thumbsup"

awsome little charger for the price. chargers everything and a usb jack to charger as well.

I use the Duratrax onyx 235. Works well for me and easy to use once you learn the how the programming works.

once your got that part down... its set it and for get it. "thumbsup"

Dominic

 

[ax-10 crazy]

I have been using the sky rc Ultimate 400W charger for about 8 months now. It works great so far, no issues and I can charge at 20 amps for my sc batteries. It wasn't very expensive either at only 80 dollars. Here is a link Sky RC Ultimate400 Li-ion/Fe/Polymer 1-6 cells NiCd/NiMH battery 1-18 cells Charger w/LCD Display

 

[dasbeermeister]

I second the AC6. I have a knockoff one that has done very well.

 

[89lxmorepower]

Ive been using a duratrax oynx 230 for almost a year its great but i would get the duratrax oynx 235 as balance boards built in and the firmware is updateable if read right

 

[RPP Hobby]

Not the best check out this deal! 2 5200 2s Lipos and 6s AD/DC charger 109.00

Orion IQ605Charger/Carbon LiPo 5200 7.4V 40C w/TRA Combo

 

[RcKirb]

I use the Duratrax onyx 235. Works well for me and easy to use once you learn the how the programming works.

X2 on that ^^^ I have one and once you use it a a few times you will be right at home ..charges every battery you would wanna charge for an RC , plus no need for an extra power supply "thumbsup". ..mine was $94.50 before tax at my lhs..gets my vote "thumbsup"

 

[throttlejock27]

Thunder ac6

 

[grob23]

thunder AC6 45 bucks, never had an issue for over 2 years and it charges a bunch of different batts.
easy to program , no additional power supply. runs on AC

I second the AC6. I have a knockoff one that has done very well.

Thunder ac6

I'll be the fourth to recommend this charger. I was running NiMh for a long time as I was simply scared about switching to LiPo cause I never thought I'd be able to figure out a charger. Plus, the prices I was finding kept me from making the switch. I picked one of these up after reading through the specs, seeing the price, and reading all the positive reviews. I truly was amazed! This charger will do it all; almost any size/make of battery (both Nimh and LiPo), and the programming is extremely easy. The best part for me was the fact that it didn't need a power supply, that was a big selling point for me. All-in-all, I'd give this charger 9.75/10 stars. The last quarter of a star is simply deducted because of the name, Thunder isn't very desirable (even though it's great), and nobody wants to admit they're using a product that wasn't featured in the latest RC magazine...:lmao:

My advice: Buy the charger! If you don't like it (and you will), just sell it and spend more money on something "name-brand"

 

[SINister]

AC6 Thunder AC6 Smart LiPo Balance Charger/Discharger w/ AC Adapter for 1-6 Lipo/ 1-15 Nimh + USB to PC Software

 

[warren]

Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 6A Balancer/Charger w/ accessories

that's what i use with a modded pc power supply.

 

[Benjamin]

I'm a big fan of the ac6 and I couldnt really care less about who makes it, haha

Is there any real reason anyone has why I shouldn't get the ac6?

Thanks for all the awesome help y'all

 

[stelerzman]

I have to let you know about the Turnigy 4X6 power system, It is one hell of a charger at right around $100.00. It will charge 4 batteries at 4 different rates at the same time. Here is a link. Turnigy 4x6S Lithium Polymer Battery Pack Charger


I have use this charger for over a year and absolutely love it.:mrgreen:

 

[Hobine]

I'll second the ICharger. I've got the 208b. I used a Dynam 50w charger for the last couple years, its the same as the Thunder AC. Not a bad charger but its limited and slow. The Icharger can monitor the condition of the cells and can charge a 5000mah 2S in 15 minutes. Can also charge 6 batteries of the same cell count at one time.
You do need a power supply but can pick those up used. I got one for $22.

 

[Sheepdawg23wm]

I use this little gem cause I dont have all day to charge all my batts.

Thunder T6 320W Quad Charger

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

Another vote for the AC6. "thumbsup"

Also another vote for the Onyx. Both are great, reliable, easy to use. The Onyx travels with me to comps/races while the AC6 stays at home.