HTRC Dual 10A RC Battery Charger, 2 Channels, Large Screen, Multi-Chemistry
Product description
For an RC car, aircraft or drone with batteries to recharge between sessions, the HTRC dual-channel charger can handle two different batteries at once, with a separate channel for each. Its large screen makes it easier to select a battery type and charging mode, while the broad chemistry and cell-count support suits a varied RC battery collection.
If your priority is charging two packs in parallel, the dual-channel design helps keep both channels working at the same time. If you mainly need a straightforward charger for one battery type, a simpler single-chemistry unit may suit that routine better, this HTRC model offers more flexibility across compatible packs.
Why it makes sense
Each channel supports charge current from 0.1A to 10A, and the charger offers Charge, Balance Charge, Discharge and Storage modes. Balance charging helps manage the individual cells in a pack, while the large display provides access to battery settings, voltage and current adjustments, and operating modes. When charging is complete, the unit automatically stops.
Compatibility covers 1–6S LiPo, LiHV, Li-ion and LiFe batteries, 1–15S NiCD and NiMH packs, 2–20V lead-acid batteries, and I, II and III Smart batteries. That range can be useful when a household or RC setup includes more than one battery chemistry. The charger also supports cycling and includes a battery meter function.
Customer feedback highlights the approachable menus, charging and balancing functions, and ease of setup. These are useful qualities when switching between battery types or preparing a pack for its next run.
At a glance
- Type: Dual-channel RC battery charger and discharger
- Charge current: 0.1–10A per channel
- AC input: 100–240V, maximum combined power 150W
- DC input: 11–18V, maximum combined power 240W
- Discharge: 10W, 0.1–2A per channel
- Supported batteries: LiPo, LiHV, Li-ion, LiFe, Pb, NiCD, NiMH and Smart batteries
- Connectors: XT60, EC3 and banana plugs
- Dimensions: 10 x 15 x 7 centimetres
- Included: AC cable, DC cable, two 3-in-1 XT60 conversion cables, XT60-to-EC5 cable, two balance extension cords and manual
Care tips
Choose the correct battery chemistry and settings before starting a charge, for example, select LiPo for a LiPo pack. Use either the AC power cable or the DC cable, not both at once, and keep charging within an adult’s visual range. Confirm that a battery is rechargeable, undamaged and suitable for charging before connecting it. The charger’s automatic cell-count recognition is available during charging or discharging, but selecting the correct battery type remains important.
Should you buy it?
Worth considering if you maintain several kinds of RC batteries and want one charger to manage two different packs on separate channels. The large screen, multiple operating modes and wide chemistry support make it a practical fit for RC cars, boats, planes, drones and other compatible battery-powered equipment. For hobbyists who value flexibility as well as the option to charge two packs at once, this charger brings those tasks together in a compact unit.