Could be better but charges my 10,000 mAh D cell perfectly.
This review is for the Black Battery Charger, what seems to be the 2nd generation of charger from EBL. I also have the earlier version since I have many D cells that I need charged. This charger has a problem the earlier version had.....regarding 9volt batteries......When the 9v rechargeable is plugged in a red light comes on indicating charging but there is no overcharge protection or light going out when 9v charge is complete. Like the first gen charger you have to calculate how many hours to leave the 9v in the charger!!!! Are you kidding me??? So to recharge my 9v NMH and Li I bought the EBL 9v 2 bay charger which has the light go out when charge is complete. It cost about 9 bucks but is worth it to me since I'm not going to try and calculate how long my battery needs to be charged with poor math skills.<br /><br />So, for charging D, C, AA, AAA, this unit is pretty good. If your batteries are low when you go to charge them, push the select button, that will auto discharge them and then charge them. New batteries should be charged and discharged 3x for maximum efficiency but that is up to you. I will say that I find EBL batteries to be very good with high capacities and have zero fault with them. The charger needs some work.....such as auto shut off for 9v....and firmer metal sliding contact tabs. If you have D cell these fit tight in the holders......so I suggest pulling the metal slider with one hand and then inserting the battery with the other hand....otherwise, if you just push the battery in with one hand, the thin metal slider can bend really easy.<br /><br />I don't care if something is made in China......as long as the item is made well, and functions properly for a fair price. I have no complaints even if it only costs 60cents to make. I will be a repeat customer for good products.<br /><br />Update 6/11/17 - I've been getting good reliable charges so I bumped this up to 4 stars. I should also mention I made the mistake of buying a D cell charger at Harbor Freight some time back and discovered it would not charge batteries over 3000 mAh. My D batteries are high capacity 10,000 mAh and that is why I bought this EBL charger. I should have bought this one first. Live and learn.
Rating: 4 stars