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KLARUS K2A Smart Dual Slot Battery Charger & Power Bank – 2-in-1 Intelligent LED Charger for 18650, 20700 & 21700 (Protected & Unprotected) Li-ion Batteries
KSh 3,700
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KSh 3,700

Two independent slots is the starting point, but what actually separates the K2A from a basic dual-bay charger is how it allocates current: up to 2A when only one bay is loaded, dropping to 1A per bay once both are running at the same time, rather than a fixed rate applied regardless of how many cells are actually charging. QC3.0 and PD3.0 input support means that rate is genuinely achievable with a compatible fast-charging adapter, not just a specification on paper that a standard 5W phone charger can't actually deliver.
Physical compatibility is worth calling out specifically: the K2A accepts protected cells up to 78mm long, longer than many dual-bay chargers on the market allow, which matters because a protected 18650 or 21700, the version with a built-in safety circuit adding a few extra millimetres of length, is exactly the kind of cell that gets rejected by chargers sized only for bare unprotected cells.
The same USB-C/USB-A port that accepts input power doubles as an output for charging a phone or small device directly from whatever cell is currently seated in the unit, turning the charger itself into a compact power bank during a blackout without needing to remove the battery and put it in a separate power bank shell.
Battery and cable are sold separately, in keeping with how most enthusiast-grade chargers in this range are sold, since buyers typically already have preferred cells. For a charger that also handles NiMH and NiCd chemistries in the same slots as lithium, rather than lithium exclusively, the plain Klarus K2 is the broader-compatibility option, worth comparing if a household's charging needs go beyond lithium-only cells.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Charger Type | Smart Charger |
| Number of Slots | 2 |
| Supported Battery Sizes | 18650, 20700, 21700 |
| Fits Button Top Batteries | |
| Fits Flat Top Batteries | |
| Supports Protected Batteries | |
| Supported Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Charging Current | 0.5A / 1A / 2A |
| Input Port | USB-C |
| Display Type | LED |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Safety Protection | Overcharge protection, Short circuit protection, Reverse polarity protection |
| Warranty | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
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