LiPo Charging Made Easy! Spektrum SMART S2200 LiPo Charger & G2 Battery Overview| RC Driver

We receive a lot of emails from people asking how to properly charge LiPo battery packs and even emails about being scared to charge a LiPo. We understand! All those warning labels are pretty overwhelming. But Spektrum has been hard at work making LiPo battery charging as safe and as user friendly as possible. Please be aware, you should always use proper caution when using, charging and maintaining LiPos, but this new Spektrum G2 Smart Technology Charger and Battery system will make it very easy for you. We got our hands on the new Spektrum G2 SMART S2200 charger and G2 LiPo battery packs and Greg studied up his best to give you the best possible overview of this new LiPo battery charging technology. If you want and easy to use LiPo charging system and battery set-up, you need to watch this video!

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Spektrum SMART S2200 LiPo Charger & G2 Battery
Distributed By: Horizon Hobby
Charger Type: Multi-Chemistry
Battery Type: Lithium Polymer
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[CCxRC]

Great in-depth video as always Greg! I'm a fan of these batteries and ecosystem. G2 looks to be even better.

[CSAFMedia]

I've stayed away from LiPo packs and confusing charge rates until seeing this video...thank you Spektrum 👏

[ianb.]

Im loving the Spektrum G2. i got 3 S2200 chargers, four 2S, four 3S, and four 4S G2 Batteries and totally love them. Ill never buy any other Batteries unless i have to for a certain size. Most of my RC's run all Spektrum Electronics. I love having the telemetry.

[mikeb]

This will definitely be my next set up for batteries and charger. I'm at an age where the simpler stuff is, the better. I just want stuff to work and it seems that this fits the bill.

[questionably_xavier]

It’s amazing to see the hobby grow and improve, crazy to see the new tech these companies are creating

[Omega-ctkd]

My AC cord that came with the Spektrum SMART S2200 LiPo Charger that I just received today, was maybe 3ft long at best. But, the charger works great, I like it.

[davidwinter]

I purchased this charger and batteries after watching the video and it's FANTASTIC. Plug in the battery and it sets itself. Does anybody want to purchase my old chargers 🙂

[GhostRider-iitz]

I think the spectrum setups are great for new people getting into the hobby.I ordered the arma big rock.I also ordered a smart charger and smart lipo as well.looking forward to use the new system.

[jerzinho]

Im in rc hobby for 30 years and smart system of spektrum is the most interesting technology in rc cars after lipo/brushless and 2, 4ghz. DJI already propose telemetry and automatic for 10 years, but we were waiting for cars!
I bought this charger and convinced by quality and possibilities offered. Its expensive vs hobbyking's style charger but power supply is included.

[jknewb]

Horizon hobbies went up 35% during a pandemic...RC Hobby is so awesome!

[robertgrew]

I have the smart technology from Spectrum and totally love it, I also have the Traxxas Live and it's really nice also but for me I like Spectrum a bit better.

[greendiode]

No balance connector's means no option for lipo alarm and more likely to overdischarge batteries. Yes I know all of that information is available with telemetry but only if you have a Spektrum transmitter, esc and receiver in every single model you own which is an expensive proposition for those of us with lots of older models. I bought an S2100 and a couple of G1 SMART batteries last December and I really like them but worry now that Spektrum will discontinue the G1 batteries. The other problem with Horizon is they are notorious for refreshing product lines and discontinuing the old stuff with very short product life cycles. Next year they'll have G3 series and everything else will be discontinued.

[HobbyPerfeXion]

Awesome technology! Certainly will make things easier especially for people just getting started in the hobby. Great review thanks!

[TheAyatollahofNofappollah]

Wow! You don't need the Smart batteries? I am definitely getting this charger. Thanks for doing this video.

[charlesfairris]

Awsome tech talk as always. I would have liked to see you charge an older non smart battery. Because I am new to this lipo stuff. Love smart batteries except the price and I really like seeing backward compatability. Thank you

[puddleduckist]

Wow, awesome system! Thanks for the in depth review. I'm new 2 the lipo world so this will come in handy.

[jimhimesjr]

The old smart chargers like the s2100 have an update to auto charge like the G2 does. Uses the same interface. Works well.

Glad they got rid of that stupid spinning button thing on the g1.

[zonegamma]

I bought a S2100 for the ease and safety.
I'll update it and buy G2 from now on

[thegaragehub]

I love this, back years years ago when lipos first came in they were a bit dangerous but they have gotten very safe and much better. Its awesome how many features there are and the versatility of the charger, as well as the technology in the batteries without the balance plug. I can justify the price of this platform for how easy and safe it is. Less to worry about and more time driving.

[gourobkundu]

Man, spektrum now did what Traxxas has been doing for years, no separate balance ports. This kinda sucks for me, as i use an universal charger, but it is great for someone getting into the hobby.