Great review!

How do you use it in combined mode to get the 380 watts? How many amps does it charge at in this mode?

I set the auto storage to 48 hours on one my smart lipos; 72 hours later and the lipo is still at full, so I discharged it manually to storage charge. I tested my other smart lipos to 24 hours and 48 hours they're still at full charge. What am I doing wrong? Shouldn't they discharge automatically to the settings I selected?

My question is, What can this charger really do? Says "UP TO" 200 W per side.

Take two Spektrum 6S 5000 MAH batteries should be able to charge simultaneously at 7 + amps per side.

I have heard the real world charge rate in amps for this charger is 4 amps for a 6S pack, which is 100 watts per channel. That is a long way from "UP TO" 200watts per side.

Seems the words "UP TO" are marketing attention grabbers, for something that in reality is nothing better than a normal AC charger. With the exception of convenience, which is worth some coin.

Too bad I was ready to sell my DC power supply and 308Duo, and get one of these, for convenience of only having to lug a single device to do my charging at the field.

Can the tester or HH provide counter testimony in the form of a video, showing two 6S packs charging simultaneously at something close to 200 watts per side?

I charge two 6s 5000 packs. It will max out at 8amps each side for those.

Originally Posted by dodgeit

My question is, What can this charger really do? Says "UP TO" 200 W per side.

Take two Spektrum 6S 5000 MAH batteries should be able to charge simultaneously at 7 + amps per side.

I have heard the real world charge rate in amps for this charger is 4 amps for a 6S pack, which is 100 watts per channel. That is a long way from "UP TO" 200watts per side.

Seems the words "UP TO" are marketing attention grabbers, for something that in reality is nothing better than a normal AC charger. With the exception of convenience, which is worth some coin.

Too bad I was ready to sell my DC power supply and 308Duo, and get one of these, for convenience of only having to lug a single device to do my charging at the field.

Can the tester or HH provide counter testimony in the form of a video, showing two 6S packs charging simultaneously at something close to 200 watts per side?

Sadly, HH have been poor so far with providing answers about this product. The support guys don’t seem to know the product and just keep repeating the specs from the website.
Looking forward to real world reviews showing different charging combinations with different size lipo packs.

Nice to see the gen 2 got rid of that stupid ipod wheel.
I'm on my second gen 1 two channel charger, first one shorted out on one of the channels from brand new and the replacement the center button feels like it's sticking and could fail at any time.
Horizon ignored my email.

Wish I'd waited for the gen 2, didn't expect it so soon though.

Originally Posted by DVail

I charge two 6s 5000 packs. It will max out at 8amps each side for those.

Just like their discharge rates are exaggerated I would not charge at grater than 1C regardless of what the sticker says.
Even if they can handle it it's harder on the battery and charging more than 1C which will reduce it's lifespan.

Originally Posted by CR5

Just like their discharge rates are exaggerated I would not charge at grater than 1C regardless of what the sticker says.
Even if they can handle it it's harder on the battery and charging more than 1C which will reduce it's lifespan.

That's 200 Watts, so what's the problem. And many batteries are speced. to 3C or greater charge rate.
Discharge rates are not exaggerated but are misunderstood.

Is there any way to power this S2200 from a 12v supply for use at the field? Looks like AC only.

Originally Posted by Uncoiler

Is there any way to power this S2200 from a 12v supply for use at the field? Looks like AC only.

Yep, it's in the title

Horizon Hobby Spektrum S2200 G2 AC Smart Charger (2 x 200W)

Originally Posted by Uncoiler

Is there any way to power this S2200 from a 12v supply for use at the field? Looks like AC only.

Yes, I too fell for the idea that anyone who's done any electric modeling, would know that most of the charging done at the field is with DC power supplied chargers. But then what do I know, I'm just a Turbine driver these days.

Buckle up your seat belt, you have more surprises in store......

I have begun using my S2200 and it is far more than I expected. I bought it because my iCharger 106B+ has been giving me some questionable results when charging my batteries and I thought I might catch up with the 21st century.
I had planned to keep my iCharger for its DC input feature and for its regenerative discharge ability. Now I think I will buy a second S2200 and the iCharger may not be used again.
It works very well with my old batteries and it is so easy to use without having to think much about what parameter values to set. The G2 batteries make it even easier.

Sorry guys but you have me confused with your answers, as I think the answer is no, but two of you started your reply by saying YES. LOL

Let me reword this. Is there a way to connect this S2200 to a 12V battery supply (for at the field)? We don’t have AC 120V out there. Thanks

Is there a way to connect this S2200 to a 12V battery supply

Still no
I didn't see anybody say yes to the question of powering the S2200 with a DC source.