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The XTAR MC1 is a pocket-sized single-slot USB-C charger that handles 3.6V/3.7V Li-ion cells from 14500 to 26650 — including protected 21700, which most single-bay chargers physically cannot fit. A 1A constant charge current halves the charging time of the earlier 0.5A version, a 0V recovery function revives cells left flat in stored torches, and accurate 4.20V cut-off plus reverse-polarity and short-circuit protection look after long-term battery life. Shock-proof retention keeps the cell seated, and USB-C input runs it from a wall plug, power bank, car socket or solar panel.
| Brand | Xtar |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 14500, 16340, 18350, 18650, 21700, 26650 |
| Special Features | USB-C Charging |
The XTAR MC1 does one job and does it without fuss. It is a single-slot USB-C charger for 3.6V/3.7V lithium-ion cells, sized to slip into a pocket, glovebox or the lid of a pack, and it needs nothing more than a USB source to work. There is no display to read, no menu, no mode selection — drop a cell in and the LED tells you where you are.
Two things separate the current MC1 from the cheaper single-bay chargers it sits alongside. The first is the 1A constant charge current, which is double the 0.5A of the earlier version and cuts charging time roughly in half on a large cell. The second is compatibility with protected 21700 batteries — the slot is long enough to take the extra length that a protection circuit adds. Many single-bay chargers, including earlier MC1 revisions, physically will not close on a protected 21700.
The slot accepts cells from 14500 through to 26650, which covers essentially every torch battery in common use — 14500, 16340, 18350, 18500, 18650, 20700, 21700, 26650 and the sizes in between. If you own more than one torch, it is likely this one charger handles all of them.
The 0V recovery function is worth understanding. A lithium cell left flat in a drawer or an unused torch can drop below the voltage at which a normal charger will even acknowledge it, and most chargers simply refuse to start. The MC1 applies a small trickle current to bring such a cell back to a chargeable state. It is a genuinely useful feature for anyone with torches that sit unused between trips. It is also one to use with judgement — a cell that has been deeply discharged for a long period may be damaged, and reviving it is not always the right call.
Charging terminates at 4.20V (±0.05V), which is the correct full-charge voltage for lithium-ion. Accurate cut-off matters more than most buyers realise: a charger that overshoots shortens cell life every single cycle. Reverse polarity and short-circuit protection are built in, so inserting a cell backwards does nothing rather than causing damage.
Shock-proof retention holds the cell in the slot rather than letting it pop out if the charger is knocked or moved — a small detail that matters if you charge on a workbench, in a vehicle, or anywhere it might get bumped. The USB-C port means it runs from a wall adapter, laptop, power bank, vehicle USB socket or a solar panel, so it works as well on a camping trip as it does on a desk.
Key Features
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-slot Li-ion battery charger |
| Input | USB Type-C |
| Charge Current | 1A constant |
| Cut-off Voltage | 4.20V ± 0.05V |
| Battery Chemistry | 3.6V / 3.7V Li-ion, IMR, INR, ICR |
| Compatible Sizes | 14500 · 16340 · 18350 · 18500 · 18650 · 20700 · 21700 · 26650 and intermediate sizes |
| Protected Cells | Compatible with protected 21700 |
| Recovery Function | 0V activation for over-discharged cells |
| Protections | Reverse polarity · Short circuit · Overcharge |
| Retention | Shock-proof slot design |
| Indicator | LED charging status |
| Includes | MC1 charger, USB-C cable, user manual |
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