Looking for good fast charging charger for 3.7 750mAh 16340 batteries for Thor M2

[leon1603]

I'm looking for good fast charging charger for 3.7V 750mAh 16340 batteries (for Thor M2), I dont know almost anything about charging Lithium based batteries
I cant decide between Ultrafire WF-188 and Xtar VC2, they both (I think) have charging current of arround 0.5A, I heard that there are chargers that can use bigger charging current to charge batteries faster, but I dont know what is just best for 16340 bttr. and I dont know if there are better chargers than these. If anyone can recommend best charger for me I would be very thankful!

EDIT: Also if anyone need to know I'll be using RCR123/CR123 Protected AW 750mAh - 16340 batteries for this laser, from what I know they are very good quality.
:thinking::thinking:

 

[GSS]

Leon, did you check to see if you can run CR123 battery's as they I believe are only 3V.
I would recommend the NiteCore i2 charger as it's been proven and priced nice..

 

[leon1603]

The specs look like this (Xtar)


Input DC: 5V 1.0A
Max Constant Charging Current: 500mA*2
Cut-off Voltage (Output Voltage): 4.20V
Cut-off Current: ≤80mA
Working Temp: 0-40℃
Net Weight: 109g
Dimensions: L131*W66*H33mm
Applies to: 10440/14500/14650/16340/17500/17670/18350/18500/18650/18700/22650/25500/26650 3.6/3.7V Li-ion batteries

Features:

- Compatible with IMR lithium battery
- Each channel is independent
- Three-stage charge algorithm(TC-CC-CV)
- Soft-start function, to avoid damage from large charge current while charging.
- Automatically cut off when the battery is charged fully
- Precision cut-off voltage at 4.2V
- Compatible with small capacity battery
- Over heat protection
- LCD displays each battery real time statues
- Use high power intelligent step-down DC - DC circuit, greatly reduce the energy loss;
- Built-in reverse-polarity and short-circuit protection circuit
- Use fireproof material for the shell
- 0V activation function can wake up the over-discharged/sleeping batteries
- 120°angle high definition VA screen to display the charging current ,voltage and power indicator, you can see the charging status from any angle of view.
- Certified by CE, RoHS

 

[GSS]

I didn't phrase it right, i'm talking about the CR123 battery's only outputting 3V each. If your Thor M2 needs 2 battery's the total output is only 6V which might be bellow to what needed. What Thor M2 did you purchase?

 

[leon1603]

I ordered
https://laserpointerstore.com/deals-of-the-day/thor-m-2-laser-pointer
3W version
And im going to buy those batteries
KravVIP-System OFICJALNY PRZEDSTAWIECIEL NA POLSK? EURO SECURITY PRODUCTS - Akumulator Li-ion RCR123/CR123 Protected AW 750mAh - 16340

I dont know what "RCR123/CR123" does on lpstore they dont say anything about RCR123/CR123

And i think im gonna buy this charger you recommended me if those batteries are right

Everywhere says they are 3.7V

 

[WizardG]

CR123 batteries are primary cells, 3 volts, and not rechargeable. RCR123 are the 3.7 volt rechargeable version.

 

[leon1603]

Soooo are those right for the laser? Or you would recommend other batteries?
It says RCR123 so they should be ok, right?

 

[GSS]

It seems your wanting to buy your batterys from Gun and Tactical store which only carrys those RCR123 and CR123's..The 3W Thor you ordered will not run or not well on them.. Do your self well and find another site and get some true 16340's at 3.7.
The NiteCore is a good choice

Edit: Wizard i'm seeing a RCR123A that runs at 3 to 3.2V that might be an issue as far as ordering?

 

[leon1603]

So i should be looking for batteries without RCR123 mark? Or you just mean to buy from other producent (nitecore) I read on some Polish forum that these Protected AW batteries are really good quality (The producent keeps the specs 100% true compared to other batteries) and that they were really recommended not by one but by many ppl

 

[GSS]

If it were me I would avoid the RCR123's CR123's as to many chances of ordering mistakes.."Plus some RCR123's are rated at 3.6V" which isn't a big issue but still"
AW are very good and if you have a AW 16340 source I would by them.
Either charger you order both are good.

 

[leon1603]

basically in poland the aw's i want to order are from that shop u said i should avoid
on the image they show the battery and it says ICR123...
http://www.kravvip-system.pl/sklep/akumulator-liion-rcr123cr123-protected-750mah-16340-p-518.html

I dont know if this battery is right or not then
I also found this nitecore battery maybe it is better
Akumulator NITECORE 16340 3.7V 650mAh CR123 (6981881949) - Allegro.pl - Wi?cej ni? aukcje.

It says RCR123A i dont know what this A means but maybe this one is better

 

[leon1603]

whatever... Im going to buy this nitecore charger u recommended and aw batteries
Thanks for help im going to give you rep up

 

[paul1598419]

You might also consider the Opus BT-C3100 battery charger. Gearbest has them at a discount and they are much better than the Nitecore chargers. I have both.

 

[WizardG]

Edit: Wizard i'm seeing a RCR123A that runs at 3 to 3.2V that might be an issue as far as ordering?

The ones that are 3.2 volts may be lithium iron phosphate cells. Not sure about the ones that claim 3.0 volts though.

 

[geofffxdwg]

basically in poland the aw's i want to order are from that shop u said i should avoid
on the image they show the battery and it says ICR123...
KravVIP-System OFICJALNY PRZEDSTAWIECIEL NA POLSK? EURO SECURITY PRODUCTS - Akumulator Li-ion RCR123/CR123 Protected AW 750mAh - 16340

I dont know if this battery is right or not then
I also found this nitecore battery maybe it is better
Akumulator NITECORE 16340 3.7V 650mAh CR123 (6981881949) - Allegro.pl - Wi?cej ni? aukcje.

It says RCR123A i dont know what this A means but maybe this one is better

I bought 4 of these exact same batteries for the exact same laser and they don't work. I wasted $24 bucks. I know, I have not introduced myself to LPF but I am just trying to let this guy know these Nitecore batteries did not work with my Thor M-2. I realize you are also looking for a charger. Two questions.

 

[lasersbee]

I know, I have not introduced myself to LPF but I am just trying to let this guy know these Nitecore batteries did not work with my Thor M-2.

No problem....
You can introduce yourself whenever
you are ready... and it would be helpful
if you included your Global location in
your Profile...:yh:

Jerry