Two bays, each detecting its own inserted cell and setting the appropriate charging current independently of the other, so a smaller 14500 that finishes its charge cycle early doesn't sit there waiting on a larger 18650 still topping off in the neighbouring slot, and there's no need to charge similar-sized cells together to keep timing aligned.
It runs off Micro-USB rather than the newer USB-C standard found on most other chargers in this range, worth calling out both ways: on one hand it means the MC2 is compatible with an older phone charger, cable or power bank a household likely already has, no need to buy a new USB-C cable specifically for this device. On the other hand, Micro-USB caps the practical charging speed lower than USB-C models like the XTAR MC1 Plus or PB2S elsewhere in this range can reach, so charging times run a little longer here in exchange for that broader cable compatibility.
Covers
- 14500, 16340 and 18650 cylindrical lithium cells
- Compact flashlights and everyday gear, not the larger 21700/26650-format tactical lights
- Three-stage charging: constant current, constant voltage, trickle top-off
Overheat, reverse-polarity and short-circuit protection are all built into the circuit as standard safety measures rather than left for the user to manage through careful handling alone. The ABS plastic housing is built to survive being tossed into a bag or a glovebox rather than needing careful handling. For anyone specifically needing faster charging or USB-C compatibility, the MC1 Plus covers a similar range of cell sizes with quicker charging and the newer connector standard, worth the small price difference if charging speed matters more than Micro-USB's broader backward compatibility.
Chargers
