Dual Powerlab 8 vs Icharger 4010 Duo

[Luck as a Constant]

one disadvantage to the icharger, it looks, as if you need a really good power supply and not just a bunch of server supplied in series (which would be me lol) to run the needed power. but I'm sure for you, kevin, that aint gonna be an issue. i think i remember you were pretty handy with that sort of stuff

[Luck as a Constant]

i don't own a dual power, but i do have an icharger (not that model), but i will say its a good quality charger if that helps at all.

[kevinpratt823]

They are pretty much equal. But if you can find out which one has the highest balancing voltage, I would lean towards that one. The higher the balancing voltage the better it deals with those stubborn cells that take forever to get up to 4.2 in the last part of the charge. But even with all the cells in good condition the overall charge is shorter.
I don't have either of them BTW.

Also with the new HV cells coming out, can either of them have the termination voltage increased to match them, if you are considering using those cells?

One plus of the Icharger is 1.2a balance current, vs. 1 amp on the pl8.........I hadn't even thought of the HV cells, definitely will take that into consideration.

There is also a couple benefits to running 2 seperate pl8's(the cases interlock).......
Overall, more power potential from the PL8, better balance current and discharge from the Icharger. The Dual PL8 takes 2 seperate power inputs 40amps each, up to 48v, but needs 39v to get the full 1344W, 2 single pl8's get max output with 26V, Icharger gets Max of 1400W/channel, but only 2000w total, but at 24v(max 50v)......I've read about more failures with the Icharger so far, none with PL8....Display is cool on Icharger, but PL8 seems pretty simple.
Oh, the Icharger actually has a built in servo tester!........

Here is a bit of discussion I foundhttp://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t763879p1/

I was about to pull the trigger on the Icharger, then I came across the dual PL8, I'll have to get into a bit more research tomorrow, on my way out....

[785boats]

They are pretty much equal. But if you can find out which one has the highest balancing voltage, I would lean towards that one. The higher the balancing voltage the better it deals with those stubborn cells that take forever to get up to 4.2 in the last part of the charge. But even with all the cells in good condition the overall charge is shorter.
I don't have either of them BTW.

Also with the new HV cells coming out, can either of them have the termination voltage increased to match them, if you are considering using those cells?

[Brushless55]

like to know what others think on this one as well

[kevinpratt823]

Trying to decide between the 2, any input.....?

http://www.buddyrc.com/dual-power-lab-8-2688w-battery-charger.html

http://www.buddyrc.com/icharger-4010-duo.html