If you are using a rechargeable battery and looking to buy a new charger then do check this Nitecore SC4 Superb Charger review. This charger is not available in India but you can buy from International stores.
When to use rechargeable batteries and when to use non-rechargeable batteries
All depends on your usage, if you have a device for example a remote control and that consumes less power for such device it makes sense to go with non-rechargeable batteries, as you will be replacing the batteries after month / years.
Now take the case of a Camera that you use almost every day. Now the non-rechargeable batteries will turn out to be too costly, you will need to replace the batteries may be in a day or two depending on your usage. In such a case it makes sense to go with rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries work best when your usage is high. There is however one issue with rechargeable batteries and that is it cannot retain the charge (when not in use) for long when compared with a non-rechargeable battery.
The Nitecore SC4 Superb Charger comes with a lot of protection, including overheating / overcharging / Anti Short Circuit / Reverse polarity protection. It automatically detects the rechargeable battery type and the size and supplies power as needed.
Key highlight of Nitecore SC4 Superb Charger
- Four slots can charge one to four batteries simultaneously.
- Charging current is up to 6A in total and maximum charging current up to 3A in a single slot
- Display real-time information on charging status.
- Can charge the external devices via the integrated USB port.
- Can identify bad batteries, protect against overcharging, improper installation, short-circuit.
- Intelligent charging mode detects battery type and capacity, then select the appropriate charging current based on the battery type.
- The SC4 is capable of activating depleted Li-ion batteries with a protective circuit.
- Supports : IMR / LI-ION / LIFEPO4 / NI-MH
I have been using my old normal charger to charge the rechargeable batteries. It takes a lot of time almost over 12 hours or so (2500 mAh battery). But with this Nitecore SC4 Superb Charger it is much faster almost half the time.
There are two buttons (C and V) check video review, also the IMR battery recovery can be used to revive a completely dead rechargeable battery with 0V – you need to press the C and V button simultaneously.
Total output is 6A and 3A speedy Charge. This Speedy Charger takes 55 minutes to charger 3500 mAh battery to 80%.
An excellent buy if you are using rechargeable batteries.
Rating 4.5 out of 5
You can buy from Gearbest
Link : https://goo.gl/ehW3Uv
Price : 43$ approx Rs. 2800, with Priority line shipping, make sure to use priority line shipping option.
Nishad
Gogi,
I think you have mentioned it wrongly.
USB port is to charge the external devices and not to power the charger.
Nishad
How is the performance bro. and which is the other charger you have been using?
Eye Opener
Are there any heating issues?
And how is the mobile charging experience from the USB port?
Eye Opener
Can you use USB charging while charging the battery? Will there be any charging time variation?
Bharath SB
Hello Gogi Bro…At present I don’t have rechargeable batteries.I would like to buy those batteries for my remote car.Can u please tell me a good valuable battery which should be affordable and should last long
Nishad
Gogi,
How is the standby life of “Sony Cycle energy” rechargeable batteries that you have?
Gogi Rana
I have been using it for over a year, almost every 2 to 4 days, on box it says 85% charged after 1 year of storage. Never got to test it as I use it a lot.
Nishad
Thanks bro.
I must say, eneloop are the best!
Nishad
Gogi,
Where do you use the batteries the most? For video recording? If so, which camera!
Gogi Rana
Yes. But I use many cameras, I cannot give you details, cause it will help my competitors.
Nishad
No issues Gogi.
Let us not give them a chance👍😉
Nishad
Gogi,
How about this thing which i bought couple of months back
Palo NC05 4 Slots LCD Charger for AA / AAA NiCd NiMh Batteries
https://gearbest.app.link/2OQu4iP8iL
Gogi Rana
This is a normal one.
Nishad
Yes bro. Solves my purpose.
sachin11
I am using Sanyo Eneloop NiMH batteries for last 7 years.these batteries do not self discharge even after one year of storage.slow charging is actually good for long life of batteries. my Eneloop batteries are still working great after 7 years of heavy usage.
Nishad
Yes, they are the best bet among all other. I am not sure about Sony though.
Gogi, please put some light as you are already using Sony.
Thank you.
Basant
From where you bought eneloop batteries. Which mah?
sachin11
I had bought it from a shop selling digital camera that time in Mumbai fort area.
sachin11
Eneloop white color AA batteries 2000mAh
Nishad
From US. You will get the complete set of different sizes(2100mah)(some are capsules though) along with fast charger.
In India, it costs more than double
Sandeep
I got D4 few months back, but it has helped me throw out every other transformer based charger away, Nitecore’s products are exceptionally good.
Nishad
Hi, What is the diff. in SC4 and D4?!!
Sandeep
Albeit the USB power out source ther isn’t any, yet it costs around $25.
Nishad
Thanks @Sandeep
Siddharth
As yesterday I saw your review on youtube it really looks a great useful device. Thanks Gogibhai for not only updating with latest gadgets & new technologies but also for your indept detail reviews.