Venom or Hitec charger?

[toys222]

So I've narrowed my search to these two chargers. Basically in the same price range. This will be my first Lipo charger and currently only used for my TRX-4. I want to stick with dual charging since that seems nice to have, but maybe I don't need it - I dunno?

Which should I pick and is there another option I'm missing? Thanks!

Venom Power Pro Duo AC/DC Battery Charger (6S/7A/80W)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/venom-power-pro-duo-ac-dc-battery-charger-6s-7a-80w-vnr0685/p468689

Hitec X2 AC Plus Black Edition AC/DC Multi-Charger (6S/10A/100W)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hitec-...-dc-multicharger-6s-10a-100w-hrc44270/p696435

 

[punkindrublik]

I love my Hitecs. I have an X2 Pro and an X4 Pro. I haven't used any other charger in the last decade, so I can't really comment on the Venom, but as far as being solid, can't go wrong with Hitec. Top notch customer service too.

 

[HumboldtEF]

I've also had a few Hitec chargers and I have no complaints, easy to use and reliable. They all still work I just ended up upgrading along the way.

As for dual charging its a nice feature if you have multiple packs you want to charge quickly though it might not be totally necessary especially seeing how you only have 1 rig right now.

I'm using the Hitec X2 AC plus and its been great (same model as you linked).

Sorry I have no experience with Venom either.

 

[toys222]

Thanks for the input!

Now I'm leaning towards a single channel charger, maybe save a few $$.

Hitec RDX1 Pro Single Channel AC/DC Charger (6S/10A/100W)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hitec-...el-ac-dc-charger-6s-10a-100w-hrc44246/p682456

 

[punkindrublik]

Thanks for the input!

Now I'm leaning towards a single channel charger, maybe save a few $$.

Hitec RDX1 Pro Single Channel AC/DC Charger (6S/10A/100W)
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hitec-...el-ac-dc-charger-6s-10a-100w-hrc44246/p682456

You might actually appreciate a dual charger in the future. Once I realized how much weight plays in performance I went down to 1800mah packs, so I take 2-4 packs with me on an outing. I'll get about 45 minutes per pack of continual driving or over an hour if there's a group of us and there's sitting time. Just something to think about.

 

[indybama]

Ive got 2 hitec x1 chargers (got a deal on them) n love them. Easy to use, just wish i had the x4. I charge a few batts for every time i go out on a run. Like mentioned above, i run smaller packs to save weight. At the moment im runnin ovanic 3000mah 50c packs n get anywhere from 45 min to alot of times well over an hr.

Id go for the x2 atleast, esspecially if youre lookin to get more rigs in the future

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[mikemcE]

Love my dual Hitec.
Still have a single, but rarely use it


Hang up and Drive

 

[brimdogg]

I've never been disappointed by my Hitec chargers, but got a Protek from Hobbytown recently. Set up similar, and a great charger also.

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[FastMatt]

If you go with the dual, here's a rebranded Hitec that's the exact same thing for $15 less:
https://www.rcjuice.com/chargers-ac...ac-dc-2-x-100w-dual-lipo-balance-charger.html

 

[TheLetterJ]

Have you considered the new Onyx dual charger? It's similar in specs, and $85. I've been eyeing it myself. https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLDYD&P=ML

 

[punkindrublik]

If you go with the dual, here's a rebranded Hitec that's the exact same thing for $15 less:
https://www.rcjuice.com/chargers-ac...ac-dc-2-x-100w-dual-lipo-balance-charger.html

I'd pay the extra just for the 2 year warranty/support.

 

[lonleycreeper]

I have been running the Venom Duo pro for 5 years now... No problems.

 

[Alpapi-bincrawlin]

I've got an x1 as well, but just bought a traxxas 3s lipo and noticed it has built in balance leads, anyone know if that makes it unsafe to charge on a hitec or anything other than the traxxas chargers?

 

[brimdogg]

I've got an x1 as well, but just bought a traxxas 3s lipo and noticed it has built in balance leads, anyone know if that makes it unsafe to charge on a hitec or anything other than the traxxas chargers?

You will need the Traxxas adapter to charge an iD battery.
2938X I believe is the current part number.

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[R/C controls YOU]

The Hitec brand is the way to go. They are very robust units that should last a long time with the added benefit of not burning down your house.

 

[rockhugger]

If you go with the dual, here's a rebranded Hitec that's the exact same thing for $15 less:
https://www.rcjuice.com/chargers-ac...ac-dc-2-x-100w-dual-lipo-balance-charger.html

"thumbsup"
That's really funny right there. It's actually the opposite, Hitec is the re-branded and Skyrc is the manufacturer:
https://www.skyrc.com/about

https://www.skyrc.com/Charger

I would pay the extra money and get the Hitec because even though they don't make the chargers, they support their re branded brand excellently!!! I have 2 of them and love them. Hitec has Skyrc adjust a few things to meet their specs and brands it. Even the startup says Hitec in the electronics.

"thumbsup"

 

[rockhugger]

You might actually appreciate a dual charger in the future. Once I realized how much weight plays in performance I went down to 1800mah packs, so I take 2-4 packs with me on an outing. I'll get about 45 minutes per pack of continual driving or over an hour if there's a group of us and there's sitting time. Just something to think about.

This is so true. "thumbsup" you never know what you will need in the future, so I find it best to buy for the future, and any other rc interests I might take on. Maybe you are only into crawlers right now, small easy to charge batteries. What about when you get into short course trucks that have higher Mah rating batteries, then being able to charge two at 10.0 amps will be very handy. I say get the most powerful charger you can afford (6 - 10 amps output) 2 channel minimum

 

[punkindrublik]

I would pay the extra money and get the Hitec because even though they don't make the chargers, they support their re branded brand excellently!!! I have 2 of them and love them. Hitec has Skyrc adjust a few things to meet their specs and brands it. Even the startup says Hitec in the electronics.

"thumbsup"

Ditto, that 2 year warranty is worth it.

 

[punkindrublik]

This is so true. "thumbsup" you never know what you will need in the future, so I find it best to buy for the future, and any other rc interests I might take on. Maybe you are only into crawlers right now, small easy to charge batteries. What about when you get into short course trucks that have higher Mah rating batteries, then being able to charge two at 10.0 amps will be very handy. I say get the most powerful charger you can afford (6 - 10 amps output) 2 channel minimum

Every time I order batteries (which is way more often than it should be) my packs get smaller and smaller. I'm now running 1300mah and 1550mah in my scalers and I still get over an hour easily. The weight savings shows big time in performance.

 

[R/C controls YOU]

Every time I order batteries (which is way more often than it should be) my packs get smaller and smaller. I'm now running 1300mah and 1550mah in my scalers and I still get over an hour easily. The weight savings shows big time in performance.

Yep & brushless helps.