SkyRC MC5000 Multi-Chemistry Charger
MC5000 is a high-performance cylindrical battery charger and analyzer that supports a wide range of battery chemistries, including Li-ion, Li-ion HV, LiFePO4, NiMH, NiCd, eneloop, NiZn, RAM, LTO, and Na-ion. Say goodbye to the hassle of switching between chargers - thanks to the spring-loaded sliding negative contact, this powerhouse adapts effortlessly to 44 cylindrical battery sizes, seamlessly accommodating everything from AA/AAA to 21700/32700—all in one device. With a 65W USB-C PD output as well, this really is an all-in-one device.
With 5000mA of turbocharged current, your batteries wake up instantly and reach full capacity in no time. 80W of raw power drives four channels simultaneously, ensuring maximum efficiency. Charge, Discharge, Storage, Refresh, Break-in and Cycle modes make it easy to keep your batteries working harder and lasting longer.
With four independent slots, MC5000 allows you to apply the same charging setting across all slots or set different modes for each bay individually. Charge up to four batteries simultaneously—perfect for keeping your devices powered up efficiently.
Track charging curves with real-time voltage and current changes—just like using a professional diagnostic tool. Every charging session is crystal clear, giving you full control over battery status and performance. Easily distinguish battery quality and make smart, informed charging decisions. And by measuring internal resistance with precision, MC5000 gives you a deeper, more comprehensive view of battery health—delivering meaningful data you can trust for smarter use and maintenance.
MC5000 connects via Bluetooth to the SkyCharger app for intuitive control, real-time data, charging graphs, and performance analysis. With Dynamic Island support, key info—progress, voltage, current, time, and temperature—appears instantly at a glance, with smart alerts, quick slot switching, and expanded details on demand.
| Input Voltage | 100-240V AC |
| Charge Current Range | 0.05-5A |
| Discharge Current Range | 0.05-2A |
| Supported Chemistries | Li-ion, Li-ion HV, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, eneloop, NiZn, RAM, LTO, Na-ion |
| Max Power | 80W Charge, 20W Discharge, 65W USB PD |
| Power Cord | Included |
| Weight | 665g |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 188x122x65mm |
| Warranty | 1 year |
SkyRC MC5000 ManualCustomer Reviews
The features that attracted me to the MC5000 were (1) its extreme flexibility in battery charging parameters, (2) its versatility in battery chemistries, and (3) the graphical display of the charging and discharging processes (photo). With the MC5000 one can charge just about any mainstream battery chemistry: Li-ion, Li-ion HV, LiFePO4, LTO (2.4V), Na-Ion, NiMH, NiCd, NiZn (1.6V), rechargeable alkaline (RAM). It also accepts batteries of up to 80 mm length, which means it can charge my 78 mm protected USB-C bidirectional Nitecore 21700 batteries. Actually, I wish it could accept even longer batteries, perhaps 100 mm, to accommodate my 46950 batteries. It offers 5A x 4 charging, yes, 5 amps simultaneously at each station. I’m not aware of any other multi-station round battery charger that can do this. It does so conveniently without an AC-to-DC brick to lug around. I also really like the capacity test, a C-D-C cycle, which at completion displays the discharge (D) capacity and the final re-charge (C) capacity in mAh (photos). It’s good to have both values.
It can also connect to an app on a smart phone through Bluetooth, a capability I have not yet used. For me, there is only one significant minus, namely, the lack of memory modes. A marginal minus is that the end-of-charge is not crisply indicated: the slot goes from slowly blinking green to solid green. Why not have not have a different and distinct color (e.g., blue) at full charge? It does turn red during a discharge cycle (photo).
Because the firmware can be updated, additional capabilities could be added to the MC5000, such as memory modes.
I think the manual is decent, but I wish it provided cook-book instructions for non-routine operations like capacity testing, with pointers relevant to the specific type of battery being tested. How do company labs specifically do it? I had to figure out that the capacity test is performed with the C-D-C option. The manual does offer a helpful table of recommended battery voltages and charge/discharge rates for the 9 battery types it can charge (p. 7).
All in all, I HIGHLY recommend the MC5000. With its extensive settings flexibility, accommodation of many battery chemistries, acceptance of long (<=80mm) batteries, its graphical display, and 5A x 4 charging, it’s my favorite and most capable battery charger. Kudos to ProgressiveRC for a competitive price and fast delivery.
Customer Reviews
The features that attracted me to the MC5000 were (1) its extreme flexibility in battery charging parameters, (2) its versatility in battery chemistries, and (3) the graphical display of the charging and discharging processes (photo). With the MC5000 one can charge just about any mainstream battery chemistry: Li-ion, Li-ion HV, LiFePO4, LTO (2.4V), Na-Ion, NiMH, NiCd, NiZn (1.6V), rechargeable alkaline (RAM). It also accepts batteries of up to 80 mm length, which means it can charge my 78 mm protected USB-C bidirectional Nitecore 21700 batteries. Actually, I wish it could accept even longer batteries, perhaps 100 mm, to accommodate my 46950 batteries. It offers 5A x 4 charging, yes, 5 amps simultaneously at each station. I’m not aware of any other multi-station round battery charger that can do this. It does so conveniently without an AC-to-DC brick to lug around. I also really like the capacity test, a C-D-C cycle, which at completion displays the discharge (D) capacity and the final re-charge (C) capacity in mAh (photos). It’s good to have both values.
It can also connect to an app on a smart phone through Bluetooth, a capability I have not yet used. For me, there is only one significant minus, namely, the lack of memory modes. A marginal minus is that the end-of-charge is not crisply indicated: the slot goes from slowly blinking green to solid green. Why not have not have a different and distinct color (e.g., blue) at full charge? It does turn red during a discharge cycle (photo).
Because the firmware can be updated, additional capabilities could be added to the MC5000, such as memory modes.
I think the manual is decent, but I wish it provided cook-book instructions for non-routine operations like capacity testing, with pointers relevant to the specific type of battery being tested. How do company labs specifically do it? I had to figure out that the capacity test is performed with the C-D-C option. The manual does offer a helpful table of recommended battery voltages and charge/discharge rates for the 9 battery types it can charge (p. 7).
All in all, I HIGHLY recommend the MC5000. With its extensive settings flexibility, accommodation of many battery chemistries, acceptance of long (<=80mm) batteries, its graphical display, and 5A x 4 charging, it’s my favorite and most capable battery charger. Kudos to ProgressiveRC for a competitive price and fast delivery.