Best charger for the hub?

[Paul Iddon]

Any recommendations for the best (not too expensive) charger most suited to charging the 2 batteries in tandem in the quickest time?

Suggestions of brands and quality to use with the Mini 5 Pro.


TIA.

Paul.

 

[Jim Martin]

Get the most powerful charger you feel comfortable buying. The more power, the more stuff you can charge (quickly) at one time. I'm using one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKN6VSGH and it works great. If that is more than you want to spend, you can pick up a 65w - 240w charger for $30-$40.

 

[HaroldCal]

I have become a fan of the Anker stuff, and especially their newest Prime parts. I have these first two on my desk:

1. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYLL8Y89 - 250W - Price varies wildly, so don't overpay. Best price is $99, but can be as high as $170.
I love this one, and got it specifically for charging my various drone batteries, because it shows how much power each port is pulling. Lots of great info, and ports are configurable for protocols and such.

2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT2NQ7WG - 240W - Varies in price from $55-80.
This one doesn't have the screen or wattage feedback, but still provides enough power to run a laptop, same as #1.

3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFCFTNXM - 140W - Varies $75-100.
This is sort of a portable version of #1 above. Offers the wattage feedback, but lower power. This is the one I keep in my laptop bag. I drive an F150 Lightning, so I have 110 outlets in my truck, which is great for running this guy on the road.

4. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ7BL16W - 167W - $36-54
This is the 12v cig lighter socket version. A ton of power on the go.

All of these are enough to run a USB-C-based laptop (which is what they are intended for). But they will charge all your power hungry devices.

Be skeptical of the no-name stuff on Amazon in this category. There is lots of crap that will make unrealistic power claims. Seek independent reviews. I like this guy on YouTube, because he doesn't shill, and he brings receipts on the power analysis. Watch a few of his videos and you'll see what I mean.

AllThingsOnePlace

Videos of reviews, vintage electronics, teardowns, failure analysis, acoustics tutorials, project builds, and more. All Things One Place

www.youtube.com

Aside from Anker, the Ugreen stuff seems to pretty reliably get good marks from people that test such things.

For any of them, make sure you are checking with CamelCamelCamel.com for price tracking. Set price alerts to let you know when it's the best time to buy. If you aren't in a hurry, you can save a ton on such purchases.

 

[Ken Schmidt]

Any recommendations for the best (not too expensive) charger most suited to charging the 2 batteries in tandem in the quickest time?

Suggestions of brands and quality to use with the Mini 5 Pro.


TIA.

Paul.

I use a Hanatora that I picked up on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG81DM8F?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title You can charge 4 drone batteries the Controller and your phone all at the same time You can use this charger with the Mini 3/4/5 Pro Batteries $60. I was able to charge 3 new batteries that came in M5P Combo (2@ 34% and 1 @ 4%) the Controller to 100% in only 40 minutes.

 

[MARK (LI)]

I have this one...it works great, and fast

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F62Y3HCV?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[twickers14]

As a mere MA2 flyer (I love it still) I have never quite understood why a charger is needed. My kit has a small block and a holder for 3 batteries and I just plug it in and wait 3 hours! Is the block not included with the Mini5 Pro kit? Presume the bank at least is included?

 

[HaroldCal]

As a mere MA2 flyer (I love it still) I have never quite understood why a charger is needed. My kit has a small block and a holder for 3 batteries and I just plug it in and wait 3 hours! Is the block not included with the Mini5 Pro kit? Presume the bank at least is included?

I think the OP is asking about the part that supplies power to the charging dock. Meaning the thing that provides the USB-C power to the charging dock that comes with the drone. That's how I took it at least.

 

[Flyin&Smilin]

Up to 65w usb-c I guess. I think I have a 45w, thats good enough for me charging 3 batteries the evening before the day of flight.

How to Charge≥65W
When using chargers of different power outputs, the charging sequence will vary.
Charger Power Charging Sequence

<45 W From highest to lowest battery level.

≥45 W Charges two batteries simultaneously [1] : First charges the bat-
tery with the second highest battery level until it matches the
battery level with the highest charge, then charges both batteries
simultaneously.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thank you everyone that has taken time to respond.

Lots of choices to consider!

Paul.

 

[GeorgiaPI]

I got this one and it charges 2 M4P standard batteries @30W at the same time in this HUB. Starting with 3 batteries @ full charge I can keep flying as I rotate them through..
A fully charges battery immediately pulled and temperature checked shows 97°F. The adapter is 110°F.