Nitecore NITECORE UMS2 Intelligent USB Dual-Slot Superb Battery Charger and LumenTac Battery Organizer

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As someone who hadn’t upgraded their 18650 charger in quite a while, this UMS2 feels like a huge step up. The design is sleek and compact, yet it delivers an impressive amount of information, showing not just charge status and level, but also how long it’s been charging, the total capacity charged, the rate, and even the battery’s health. It’s packed with intelligent features, automatically detecting battery size, type, and optimal voltage, and adjusting the charge rate based on power input. You can still fine-tune settings manually if you want, which is a nice touch if needed. The USB-C connection makes it more universally compatible (though note it doesn’t come with a wall plug), and the included 2-battery organizer case is a nice bonus. Charging speed is much faster and more consistent than my older LUC D2, and the spring-loaded battery bays are smooth and easy to adjust for different sizes. The wide compatibility with various battery types and material builds makes it a very versatile tool for home use. My only minor wish is for an auto-off feature, but otherwise it’s silent, efficient, and very well-designed, at a great price for the value. Hopefully it holds on just as long as my old charger as well! So far, I’m thoroughly impressed and would definitely recommend!

Works great so far no issues, would buy another if needed!

I have been using their head lamps and chargers for well over 20 years, as a truck tech, pretty much all day in some cases, never has Nitecore failed me with head lamp or charger!!

My trusty ~10yr old Nitecore i2 wouldn't fully charge two recently purchased Orbitronic 3400mAh 18650's. It got within one bar and stayed there. I trouble shot as best as I could but finally decided to upgrade to the UMS2 given the age of the I2. Charger performance/electronics can degrade over time. Maybe heat finally took it's toll. After switching to the UMS2, it got the job done. It has faster USB C charging, a screen, battery health monitoring and If the advertising is correct, it can also restore over-discharged batteries. More advanced safety features as well. My only disappointment with the UMS2 is that unlike the i2, it does not have an integral power supply. Presumably, the i2 was a clean sheet design with all components designed to work well together. Just plug it into a wall socket or surge protector and you're done, no worries. The USM2 will need a good quality, safe and well designed wall wart to work optimally and safely. Given that this is a battery charger and batteries are potentially explosive, choose wisely. I'd suggest an Apple wall wart or another brand known for competent design, quality control and safety. See the attached screenshot. It was pulled from Nitecore's online manual. Specs for choosing an external power supply. Definitely read the manual. There's other functionality/features I didn't cover above. I'd suggest downloading it from Nitecore's website so you can adjust font size. The included manual has absurdly small print. Happy customer, great price, great product.

Works well to recharge my 18650 vape and flashlight batteries.