HKJ did a review of the Lii-202 (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?425279-Test-review-of-Charger-LiitoKala-Lii-202) and even though I probably shouldn't, I'm assuming that the Lii-402 is nearly identical, only with 4 bays instead of 2. HKJ also did a review of the Lii-500 (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Review-of-Charger-LiitoKala-Engineer-Lii-500). The 500 is twice as much as the 402.
What I'm trying to figure out if there's any value for me - a generic rechargeable battery user with a mix of traditional NiMH, LSD NiMH, and a few lithium batteries - in the Lii-500 over the Lii-402. The review of the 202 (and so probably the 402) indicates that it charges IFR/LiFePO4 batteries, whereas the the 500 does not. They both have a 5V/1A USB output ("power bank" functionality), but the 402 uses a microUSB cable as its input instead of the barrel of the 500. I prefer the microUSB/USB charger since I have a ton of decent cables and chargers already.
So what does the 500 do that the 402 doesn't? Does that make it worth twice as much? Would your average Joe User care about or even notice that extra functionality?
Thanks!
What I'm trying to figure out if there's any value for me - a generic rechargeable battery user with a mix of traditional NiMH, LSD NiMH, and a few lithium batteries - in the Lii-500 over the Lii-402. The review of the 202 (and so probably the 402) indicates that it charges IFR/LiFePO4 batteries, whereas the the 500 does not. They both have a 5V/1A USB output ("power bank" functionality), but the 402 uses a microUSB cable as its input instead of the barrel of the 500. I prefer the microUSB/USB charger since I have a ton of decent cables and chargers already.
So what does the 500 do that the 402 doesn't? Does that make it worth twice as much? Would your average Joe User care about or even notice that extra functionality?
Thanks!