torn between Chargers Maha C801D or C9000

I am looking into getting a good charger for myself. I am torn between these 2 models. I understand the C9000 has a bunch more features, including the analyze which I like because it let's you know when batteries have gone bad instead of finding out in the field, which I don't believe the C801 will do. They both have deep conditioning/break-in cycles. The big differences are:

C801D

• microprocessor controlled charging - don't have to do math and figure out charge rate, etc.
  
• Can charge up to 8 batteries at a time - I can see this making a huge difference when doing a deep conditioning cycle or even slow charge
  
• No refresh and analyze feature

• Ultimate control - can really maximize the charging and life cycle of your batteries, but means you have to pay attention and set it each time you charge, checking your battery mah rating, etc. But you can control how fast you need it charged, which is nice instead of just slow or fast. Also, because you are setting the actual Mah of your batteries your ensured that the battery is as charged as possible instead of leaving it to a computer.
  
• Refresh and Analyze - Seems pretty useful, will tell you basically how much charge your batteries are holding, allowing you to match batteries by actual performance and recognize duds that need to be replaced.
  
• Can only charge 4 batteries at a time.

I just bought the C9000, it's an awesome charger but I really really really wish it could do 8 batteries at a time.

Watching it sit there for 40+ hours doing a 'Break In' cycle on one set of batteries is pretty painful.

If I had to do it again I'd order two C9000 or get the one that can do 8 batteries at once. Especially if you are using several different flashes and need multiple sets of AA's ready to go.

Just want to point out I'm not trying to knock the C9000, it is awesome in every way shape and form, it just takes a long time to run some of the battery cycles.

Kurt

I went for the 9000 and am very happy with it; I have a large enough number of batteries to not mind the 4 at a time; I'd happily pay more for an 8-slot charger of the same type, though.

Refresh and analyze has helped me a few times to identify a bum battery in a set.

Just get the C9000.... You wont regret it nor will you be disappointed!

Alright I went with the C9000. I suppose I can live with only charging 4 at a time. The extra features seems like a decent trade off and having to manually set the charging specs isn't that big of a deal.

Indeed they are. Good choice.

james_in_baltimore wrote in post #6196613
Alright I went with the C9000. I suppose I can live with only charging 4 at a time. The extra features seems like a decent trade off and having to manually set the charging specs isn't that big of a deal.

Good choice on the function. As far as the need to set different settings for C9000, there is a default which is quite reasonable so you can just leave it without changing them. And if you want to play around with settings, it is very flexible.

For me, I got the C9000 first but as Twitch1977 said, it is really painful to watch it do the break-in but it usually only happen when you first get the unit. However, I later added the C801D also to provide more capacity.