Xtar L8 Box: Compact USB-C charger that tops up eight AA/AAA cells

The Xtar L8 Box charger can hold and charge up to eight AA or AAA batteries at once and supports both lithium-ion and Ni-MH chemistries.

It runs from any 15W or higher USB-C power source, offering an alternative to a dedicated wall outlet connection.

A full set of batteries charges in about 2.6 hours. Keeping the cells in the charger while it remains plugged into USB-C provides ready-to-use spares.

The unit includes a magnetic cover that doubles as a storage caddy to keep batteries from spilling out.

ZDNET notes Xtar also makes high-quality batteries, though they are relatively expensive. The L8 Box is priced at $29.99 on Amazon, and compatible USB-C chargers can be found for under $10.

The review describes the L8 Box as a solid, reasonably priced option for anyone looking to replace alkaline AA and AAA batteries with rechargeable cells.

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