I stopped guessing which AA batteries are dead - this charging station keeps them in check for me

Olight Ostation 2 Pro 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Simple to use.

It has plenty of techy features to please the geeks.

It does a very good job of sorting out batteries that can't or shouldn't be charged. Cons It is expensive.

It takes up a fair bit of desk space.

It can be a little noisy in use. $125.99 at Amazon

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Olight is a name that's been synonymous with quality flashlights for a number of years. I've owned more than a few Olights in my time, and they have been high performers that have far surpassed my already high expectations.

Also: I tried a unviersal battery tester from Amazon, and it's already saving me money

So, when I got the chance to get my hands on Olight's new AA/AAA battery charger -- the Olight Ostation 2 Pro -- I jumped at it. After all, if it was anywhere near as good as its flashlights, it was going to be excellent.

And it was.

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