Charging slots
The number of separate slots for batteries provided in the design of the charger.
The more such slots, the more batteries can be charged in the device at a time; "Multi-charge" models (
charges for 4 batteries or more) will be especially useful in cases where you have to intensively use a large number of batteries. On the other hand, this feature significantly affects the dimensions, weight and cost of the "charger". However, it is not so significant, so there are less
models for 1 battery or
2 batteries and they can be rather characterized as a tourist option.
Min. charge current
The smallest current that the device can provide in charge mode. If this parameter is specified in the specifications, this means that this model has the ability to adjust the charge current (otherwise, only the maximum current is indicated).
Charging current is one of the most important parameters for any charger: see “Maximum charge current. And the general range of current adjustment depends on this indicator: the lower the minimum value (with the same maximum) — the more extensive the possibilities for setting up the "charger" for the specific specifics of work.
Max. charge current
The highest current that the device can provide when charging the battery (or the nominal value of the charging current, if it is not adjustable).
Charging current is one of the most important parameters for any charger: it determines the speed of the process and compatibility with certain batteries. In general, the higher the current, the faster the process, the less time it takes to charge. At the same time, some batteries may have recommendations for the optimal current strength and restrictions on its maximum values. Therefore, mindlessly chasing a powerful charger is not worth it: at first it's ok to clarify how justified such power will be.
Note that in multi-channel devices (see "Independent channels"), the maximum current strength can be achieved when only part of the channels are operating. The indicators provided when all channels are operating simultaneously are indicated separately for such models (see "Charge current (all channels)").
Charge current (all channels)
The highest current provided by a multi-channel charger (see "Independent channels") at full load, with all slots (and, accordingly, channels) operating. In fact, a guaranteed maximum current provided by a multi-channel charger, regardless of the number of channels involved.
For the total charge current, see “Maximum charge current. Here we note that the full load is a rather complex mode in which the current strength can decrease. Therefore, this parameter is specified separately.
Mains plug on cable
Chargers with a plug for connecting to a socket on the tip of the mains cable. Models
with a plug on the wire provide freedom of placement of the “charger” (especially in cramped free space near the outlet). So that the cable does not get tangled at hand, in many models it is made removable, which makes it easy to store the charger.
