{"product_id":"xtar-vc8s-8-bay-battery-charger","title":"XTAR VC8S Smart 8-Bay Battery Charger (18650 \/ 21700 \/ AA \/ AAA)","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y09j1\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eBuilt for Serious Setups – Charge Up to 8 Batteries at Once\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eThe XTAR VC8S is a high-capacity smart battery charger designed for hunters, shooters, and anyone running multiple rechargeable batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eCharge up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e8 batteries simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e, test their real capacity, and monitor their health — all in one unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003ePerfect for thermal, night vision, torches, trail cameras, and field gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rg92qi\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eWhy Choose the XTAR VC8S?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nvzlsx\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e✔ 8-slot charger for high-volume setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6qf29\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e✔ Charges Li-ion (18650 \/ 21700 etc) + NiMH (AA \/ AAA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lfe8fd\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e✔ Fast USB-C PD \u0026amp; QC charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rp0nr8\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e✔ Battery capacity testing (grade mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dgxaha\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e✔ Internal resistance testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fzf671\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e✔ LCD display with real-time data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jvfk7\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eFast Charging with Smart Power Distribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eThe VC8S automatically adjusts charging current based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fbllyh\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eNumber of batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7qbh9\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eBattery type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bpa51d\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eInput power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eDelivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13kdyg3\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eUp to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e3A fast charging (2 batteries)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14vu95n\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eUp to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e2A (4 batteries)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14h0kga\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eUp to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e1A across all 8 slots\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e👉 No guesswork — it optimises charging for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"40685k\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eTest \u0026amp; Understand Your Batteries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eThis is where the VC8S stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eIt doesn’t just charge — it \u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eanalyses your batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1951dig\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eCapacity testing (charge → discharge → recharge cycle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zhkeii\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eInternal resistance testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p4pmw0\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eIdentifies weak or worn batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e👉 Helps you avoid unreliable gear in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rnrywb\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eBuilt for Battery Longevity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eIncludes advanced features to extend battery life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"181v673\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eStorage mode (ideal voltage for long-term storage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gzcox6\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e3-stage intelligent charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x6hhme\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eBattery recovery for over-discharged cells \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e👉 Saves money and improves reliability over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uhrxp6\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eWide Battery Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eSupports a huge range of batteries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eLi-ion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zbi14x\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e18650, 18700, 20700, 21700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uf6bs1\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e26650 and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eNiMH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15wieie\" data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eAA, AAA, C, SC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e👉 One charger for your entire setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"h1ml3p\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eReal-Time LCD Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lhbwru\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xpde8r\" data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eCharge current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vd7cwp\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eCapacity (mAh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb0f43\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eCharging status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e👉 Full visibility of what your batteries are doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6q9psl\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eSlots: 8 x independent charging bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1goh3w0\" data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eBattery Types: Li-ion \u0026amp; NiMH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pxq7lz\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003eInput: USB-C PD3.0 \/ QC3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2o4z27\" data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eCharging Current:\n\u003cul data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nal50b\" data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e3A x2 batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gio6xo\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e2A x4 batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmrd77\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e1A x8 batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8zn4f\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003eDisplay: LCD screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qitiz5\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003eModes: Charge \/ Grade (capacity test) \/ Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nenpsj\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eSafety: Overcharge, short circuit, thermal protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ldhzk6\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eSize: ~210 × 152 × 39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12nd83r\" data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eWeight: ~450g \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14lzghq\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u6xa5d\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003eXTAR VC8S Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9kgwnf\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003eUSB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16w5ib\" data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e(Some kits include PD power adapter depending on version)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p7rqy5\" data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eWhy Buy From Hunt’n Trap Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3x3gi6\" data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e✔ Field-tested gear for real hunting and pest control use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uzl7l7\" data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003e✔ Australian stock with fast local shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m361rw\" data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e✔ Manufacturer-backed warranty and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"klu4vd\" data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003e✔ Need help choosing? 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