Originally Posted by
gigaplex
If my packs are degraded to the point that the charger needs to spend a noticeable amount of time balancing them, they're already due for replacement.
Agreed for a racer in a spec class, but all that matters in a mod class is making a full 10 min main... an aged pack with IR that is increasing can "limp along" with a higher quality charger for an extra 4-8 weeks which can significantly reduce long term expenses.
Too many people buy the cheap charger without any concern for the balance current and will replace their batteries sooner than they could with a higher quality charger which can save them a lot of money over time