Sanyo Eneloop MQN05 Smart Charger (GES-MQN05-4)

[pikal]

Is this is good charger? I read good things about the MQNO5U charger, but not sure about this variation.

I was planning to pick up that charger and some eneloop on sale from BJ right now: http://www.batteryjunction.com/currentpromo.html

Any reason why the batteries are so cheap??

Thanks!

 

[WDG]

It's a very good charger, though not fast.

The NC-MQN05U is a smart four-channel charger that will take up to five hours, depending upon how much charge each cell needs. I don't use it as my primary charger, but do use it when my MH-C9000s are busy, and also as a travel charger (it's ideal in this role, IMHO.)

 

[pikal]

Is the NC-MQN05U the same as the GES-MQN05-4 in this link? http://www.batteryjunction.com/sanyo-charger-mqn05.html

 

[ecrbattery]

According to user manual, the charger is pretty slow:

AA 300 mAh x 4
AAA 150 mAh x 4

The old 2007 thread has a lot of good info about this charger:

An-Informal-look-at-the-Eneloop-NC-MQNO5U-Charger

No free shipping which mean another $3.60 for the cheapest shipping option.

The eneloop battery on sale has 1000 cycles so battery junction probably trying to clear out all the first gen eneloop.

 

[Mr Happy]

Is this is good charger? I read good things about the MQNO5U charger, but not sure about this variation.

I was planning to pick up that charger and some eneloop on sale from BJ right now: http://www.batteryjunction.com/currentpromo.html

Any reason why the batteries are so cheap??

Thanks!

I have this charger and it seems to work fine. I would reserve it for charging Eneloops only though. Other brands may not work so well with it.

 

[pikal]

Will the "new/updated" eneloop batteries work in that charger ok?

 

[WDG]

Is the NC-MQN05U the same as the GES-MQN05-4 in this link? http://www.batteryjunction.com/sanyo-charger-mqn05.html

Yes, it is:

Features and Specifications:
Input: 100-120V AC, 50-60Hz
Output: 1.2V DC, AA 300mAh x 4, AAA 150mAh x 4
Dimensions: 4.13" x 2.76" x 1.14" (105 x 70 x 29 mm)
Weight: 4.35 oz (120 g)
Temperature Range: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Model: NC-MQN05U
Able to charge 4 batteries at a time
Charge times:
Approximately 7 hours for 1-4 AA Eneloop 2000mAh cells
Approximately 6 hours for 1-4 AAA Eneloop 800mAh cells

 

[WDG]

Will the "new/updated" eneloop batteries work in that charger ok?

The newer Eneloops have improved cycle/life, but the capacity remains the same. Should work just fine.

Other brands may not work so well with it.

I never had any issues charging generic 1300s or Powerex 2700s in it, but YMMV.

Honestly, at that price, it's a great little charger and those Eneloops are a steal, IMHO. I don't really need any more right now, but I may get some anyway.

 

[Chrontius]

Is that the new packaging for eneloops? I've got a pack that looks like a potential knockoff, and part of it was the changed packaging.

 

[InHisName]

I ordered one of those, GES-MQN05-4 Hopefully that is the same as one not available in last year or two. A low charging current single cell charger. I keep accumulating 2 AAA cell devices. Getting that 3rd cell charged is sometimes hard.

Then I noticed some Tenergy LSD AAA cells for like $4+change for 4 pack. Anyone else do evaluations on these? Either way I'll be running them through the paces with my C9000. Then I'll try out the new charger on older cells. My Duraloops I got for $6.45 in '09 are all starting to go HIGH now, so charging them is a bigger hassle.