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Powerex MH-C980 Turbo Charger-Analyzer

BH #POMHC980 • MFR #MH-C980
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Powerex MH-C980 Turbo Charger-Analyzer
Key Features
  • Charges 8x AA or AAA NiMH Batteries
  • 8 Independent Charging Circuits
  • 2 Hour Charging in Default Mode
  • 1 Hour Charging in Turbo Mode
This Turbo Charger-Analyzer from Powerex is an eight-bay charger with separate charging circuits. You can charge AA or AAA NiMH batteries independently or at the same time. Inserting the batteries automatically sets the charger into a default charging mode, charging the cells within two hours, but it can also be set to a Turbo Mode which will charge the batteries within one hour. With a touch of the button, the charger analyzes the battery health and accurately displays capacity on the large backlit LCD display. During the charging process the Thermal Management System prevents the batteries from overheating. If you have older batteries, they can be revived with the charger's Deep Battery Conditioning System.
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Powerex MH-C980 Overview

This Turbo Charger-Analyzer from Powerex is an eight-bay charger with separate charging circuits. You can charge AA or AAA NiMH batteries independently or at the same time. Inserting the batteries automatically sets the charger into a default charging mode, charging the cells within two hours, but it can also be set to a Turbo Mode which will charge the batteries within one hour. With a touch of the button, the charger analyzes the battery health and accurately displays capacity on the large backlit LCD display. During the charging process the Thermal Management System prevents the batteries from overheating. If you have older batteries, they can be revived with the charger's Deep Battery Conditioning System.

8-bay charger with separate charging circuits so AA or AAA NiMH batteries can be charged independently or together
The charger default charges batteries within two hours, but can be switched to Turbo mode to charge batteries within one hour
With one touch, the charger analyzes the battery health and accurately displays the capacity on the large backlit LCD display
Thermal Management System prevents batteries from overheating
Older batteries can be revived via the Deep Battery Conditioning System
UPC: 802366122415

Powerex MH-C980 Specs

Charger
Charging Bays
8x AA, AAA
Supported Battery Chemistry
Ni-MH
Charging Power
1 A (AA)
500 mA (AAA)
Charger Power Source
AC Power (Cable Included)
Charger Power I/O
1x Barrel/Coax Input
 • 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
 • 18 VDC at 2 A
Indicator
LCD Display
Dimensions
7.0 x 3.6 x 1.6" / 17.78 x 9.14 x 4.06 cm
Weight
9.6 oz / 272 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.24 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8 x 6.7 x 2.45"

Powerex MH-C980 Reviews

A good choice for charging your batteries

By Jack
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-04

Not much to say. Works as advertised. No complaints.

It works well

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-11-06

I used this charger to recondition 16 AA batteries. It worked exactly as advertised. It is not a fast process but then it is not supposed to be fast. It charged the batteries up, then it ran them down slowly and shows how much power it got out of them. Finally it recharges them and shows how much they hold. The only down side is once you start the process you cannot interupt it without it starting over. I had a brief power interuption at the house and it started over. It gets a little warm but not bad.

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Should the fan stay on during conditioning?

Should the fan stay on during conditioning?
Asked by: Krishnamurti
Yes, anytime it cools off the device while its working helps with its functioning.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-01-06

Are Eneloop rechargeable batteries compatible ...

Are Eneloop rechargeable batteries compatible with this device? Presently, only Powerex and Watson batteries are listed as compatible.
Asked by: Jon
Works fine with other brands of rechargeable batteries like amazon brands ...
Answered by: Hayward
Date published: 2023-09-19

what is best and what is the difference between ...

what is best and what is the difference between this and this one https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883786-REG/Powerex_MH_C801D_8_Cell_1_Hour_Charger.html ?
Asked by: IBRAHIM
With a touch of the button, the charger analyzes the battery health and accurately displays capacity on the large backlit LCD display. During the charging process the Thermal Management System prevents the batteries from overheating. If you have older batteries, they can be revived with the charger's Deep Battery Conditioning System.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-07-08

Does this new model do a better job of refreshing ...

Does this new model do a better job of refreshing older batteries than the tried and true MH-C9000?
Asked by: Gary
Yes, a considerably better unit.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-18

The default charging mode seems fast on MH-C980. ...

The default charging mode seems fast on MH-C980. Is this harder on batteries in the long run, compared to the cheaper MH-800S?
Asked by: Charles
Default charging on the Powerex MH-C980 Turbo Charger-Analyzer is two hours, which will not harm the batteries.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-04-25

is Universal 100-240VAC Adapter Included?

is Universal 100-240VAC Adapter Included?
Asked by: IBRAHIM
Yes, the power supply is included and rated for 100v - 240v.
Answered by: Jose
Date published: 2020-06-08

I just received this charger, and was ...

I just received this charger, and was conditioning some old 2100mA Rayovac rechargeables. When I checked on them, I was shocked to see two of them charged to 3886 mA and still increasing. I immediately unplugged the unit and removed the batteries. One is bubbly looking like it's about to explode. Is my charger defective, or did I do something wrong?
Asked by: Leanne
I had two of these chargers do this to me while conditioning the batteries. I contacted the manufacturer. They had me send photos by email. Then the manufacturer requested I return the units to them. They replaced both units with newer units that now have fans. However, I’ve never taken the chance again with conditioning batteries. I now just replace batteries. It was so scary.
Answered by: Marcy
Date published: 2023-09-19

Powerex MH-C980: When charging, is the display ...

Powerex MH-C980: When charging, is the display "always on", or can it be turned off? I am trying to reduce "light pollution" in the office.
Asked by: Anthony
By pressing both buttons at the same time, you can toggle this to be always on and off.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-02-21
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