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The XTAR MC2 charges two Li-ion cells at once, each on its own channel at a full 1A, and fits everything from 10440 to 26650 — including protected 20700 and 21700, which most compact chargers physically cannot accommodate. It sets the charging current independently per cell, terminates accurately at 4.20V, and includes a 0V activation function to revive batteries left flat in stored torches. USB-C input runs it from a wall plug, power bank, car socket or solar panel, and the whole thing weighs 24g.
| Brand | Xtar |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 10440, 14500, 16340, 18350, 18650, 20700, 21700, 26650 |
| Special Features | USB-C Charging |
The XTAR MC2 is the two-slot version of XTAR’s simplest charger, and for most torch owners it is the more sensible buy. Two independent charging channels mean a spare cell is ready while the first one is still going in, and each slot charges at a full 1A rather than splitting a single supply between them. It measures 92 × 40 × 32mm and weighs 24g — small enough to live in a drawer, a pack lid or a glovebox permanently.
The detail that matters most is compatibility with protected 20700 and 21700 cells. A protection circuit adds several millimetres to a cell’s length, and plenty of budget chargers — including the earlier version of this very model — physically will not close on one. If you own protected 21700s, this is a specification to check rather than assume, and the current MC2 handles them.
The slots accept cells from 10440 up to 26650: 10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17335, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500 and 26650. That covers essentially every lithium-ion torch cell in circulation. The one physical limit worth knowing is that the widest combination the bays will take at once is one 26650 alongside one 21700 — two 26650s will not sit side by side.
Charging is intelligent rather than fixed. The MC2 reads each cell independently and sets the appropriate current for its size and condition, so a small 10440 is not force-fed the same current as an 18650. Charging terminates at 4.20V (±0.05V) with a cut-off current of 120mA or less — accurate termination is what protects cell life over hundreds of cycles, and it is where cheap chargers quietly do damage.
The 0V activation function applies a small recovery current to cells that have self-discharged below the point a normal charger will recognise — the flat 18650 in a torch that has sat in a cupboard since last summer. Used sensibly it saves cells that would otherwise be binned, though a cell that has been deeply discharged for a long time may not be worth reviving.
Protection covers reverse polarity, short circuit and overcharge, and the design keeps cells cool throughout the cycle. The USB-C input draws 5V/2A at full speed and runs from a wall adapter, laptop, power bank, vehicle socket or solar panel, so it charges as easily at a campsite as on a desk. LED indicators per slot show charging progress and completion at a glance.
Key Features
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Dual-slot Li-ion battery charger |
| Input | USB Type-C, DC 5V 2A |
| Charge Current | 1A × 2 (independent channels) |
| Cut-off Voltage | 4.20V ± 0.05V |
| Cut-off Current | ≤ 120mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40°C |
| Battery Chemistry | 3.6V / 3.7V Li-ion, IMR, INR, ICR |
| Compatible Sizes | 10440 · 14500 · 14650 · 16340 · 17335 · 17500 · 17670 · 18350 · 18490 · 18500 · 18650 · 18700 · 20700 · 21700 · 22650 · 25500 · 26650 |
| Protected Cells | Compatible with protected 20700 and 21700 |
| Bay Capacity | Max 1 × 26650 plus 1 × 21700 simultaneously |
| Recovery Function | 0V activation for over-discharged cells |
| Protections | Reverse polarity · Short circuit · Overcharge |
| Indicator | Per-slot LED charging status |
| Size | 92 × 40 × 32mm |
| Net Weight | 24g |
| Includes | MC2 charger, USB-C cable, user manual |
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