Xtar VC4 Plus Review (VC4SL, USB-C, 3A) 

It's nice to see USB-C PD support and manual current selection.

I wish, instead of a guage, they just put digits and make the digits bigger.

Very good video (as usual) 😉

Hi, which PD power brick and cable would you recommend to be able to charge the 4 batteries at 1A at once ?

I own this and it is decent. The inability to assign individual charging rates to each slot is slightly unfortunate, but if you are just looking for a four-bay charger that you don't need to babysit then this fits the bill

Nice review. Looks like a decent charger, but the fact that rate of current cannot be assigned to individual slots - UGH. At least it has current rates down to 250mA available though. One other point I would make about this not being a "fast" charger is when it comes to any kind of rechargeable cell - speed kills. Charging fast is great if one is in a hurry, but doing this repeatedly will shorten the life of the cells. Not worth it if you ask me.

Do you need to use the power brick that comes with it or can I just use a standard 5v 2.1A wall socket?

I have the older VC4S with QC 3.0 via Micro USB. It's a great charger for Lithium-Ion cells. Just be warry about charging single AAA NI-MH cells. It tends to charge them at the full 2 amps. Some got really hot and cooked the cell! And in my experience with the VC4S, the charger didn't seem to sense it nor did it shut off automatically.... I later bought the C4evo by iSDT for my Ni-MHs and Ni-Cads. It has a COLOR HD LCD Display and many many options. It even has two slots for Li-Ions. Althogh it is about three times the price of the VC4.

What rate does it discharge at when grading/storing?

Anyone tried the grading function? Mine only charged up the batteries without discharging.

I’ve had to stick with my Nitecore D4 & D2 for years, despite being v. slow on 3-4 cells, just because I have devices that use LiFePo4 batteries. Need something faster - What would you recommend?

Just ordered one from amazon but VC4SL without the QC block since don't use those all about the usb c here and fast charging my batteries

yes sir i want one of these now for sure so thank you for making this video for us god bless and keep on keepin on brother

Hello, thanks for you sharing, just one question regarding how to identify the charging complete percentage? For example, could I check if this battery has 70% completed? Thanks.

Nice and nicely done! Can this charger show the time a battery needs to fully charge and the charge percentage?

How is this with charging small batteries like AAA is the connection point finicky, do you got to stick the batteries in at some weird angle?

Considering getting this to replace my Nitecore UMS2 because USB-C over micro USB and the discharging function. Do they make a 2 bay version of this?

LiquidRetro: Does it have auto cut-off when fully charged?

Hi, I know this an old post but would this be better or equal to the LaCrosse BC700? And would this work for Amazon Basics 1900/2400 mAh HR6 AA?

what is the difference between vc4 plus and vc4sl, please answer, greetings from Indonesia, thank you

Would it be able to fit 4 NiMH C-size cells at the same time? I understand it won't charge those simultaneously at the same speed, but my UMS4 Nitecore charger only fits 2 C cells at a time. Via QC3, it will charge those at 1A (2A total), but it is still inconvenient to have to switch batteries (my appliances take 4 C cells )

Does storage mode also discharge full cells to the storage voltage?

It’s a great charger, the display kinda sucks though. Gotta look at it at just the right angle to see it, which is never the angle that it’s sitting in 🤷🏻‍♂️

Have you charged 1.5v lithium batteries? Looking at the specs it doesn't specify that it does or doesn't. Specifically looking at the Kratax 1.5v 3500mwh

Would you suggest this one over an XTAR X4?

Question: Did you test a full charge with this charger? The problem, at least with NiMH, the charger stopps many times to early. I try to charge a 800mAh, first time it stopps at 194mAh, after discharge in another charger and insert it again in another slot in the VC4SL it charges 1225(!)mAh. Next problem is the much lower power at charging: With a 2A-adapter or the Xtar QC3.0-adapter it´s possible to charge 1 cell at 1A, if you insert the 2nd cell maybe 1st cell stays at 1A, but 2nd only reach 0,5A. Insert a 3rd cell will decrease the 1st cell to 0,5A charge current. With all these adapters a Skyrc NC1500 can charge 4x 1A without any problem The manual selected speed is a joke. Not only because all 4 bays will be affected instead of choosing different currents for the different bays; the Automatik will override the manual setting and do what the charger want, not was the user want. You can avoid this problem if I buy a charger like the Vapcell S4+, Nitecore UMS4 or something

I need a new charger for my future 21700 batteries (Molicel INR21700 P42A 4000mAh or Samsung INR21700 50E 5000mAh 10A) only for my vaping devices (YIHI SXMINI CLASS V2 & Lost Vape Thelema Solo DNA100C) and I have a big dilemma which one of this charger to buy: 1. Nitecore Intellicharger New I4 Or 2. XTAR VC4SL USB-C charger or XTAR VC4 PLUS without wall adapter? Which one of this is better charger and which one of this batteries is better for my vaping device (on low wattage with higher resistance, or MTL vaping all the time)? Thank's a lot and greetings from the Serbia

Does it fit type c batteries?

How would you say this compare to the Vapecell S4+?

I'm looking for a slow manual current control charger that fits type C and D

Went back to my faithful Liitokala Lii-500 after owning this XTAR. Kinda too rigid for me.

What charger will charge all 3A?

I'm getting the vc4sl. $33.

The fact that you can’t assign different currents to each bay is a deal breaker. Otherwise looks fine. :) I will get the Lii M4s instead. Lower power, but more adjustable. Thanks for the video.

Shame it doesnt have a 5v out for a powerbank 😔

Useless review. Dont say any details about such mode, as "discharge". Is it only disch, and than automatically starts charging, or no.