What batteries does this charger work with?

It charges PLB500 batteries only, which are used in the Nitecore NPL25, NPL25 GL, and NPL27 lights.

How long does it take to charge two batteries?

With each bay delivering 500mA, two depleted PLB500 batteries typically reach full charge in just over an hour.

Does the charger include a USB-C cable or wall adapter?

No. You provide your own USB-C cable and compatible power source such as a wall adapter, power bank, or laptop port.

Can I charge one battery at a time?

Yes. Each bay operates independently, so you can charge one or two batteries as needed.

How do I know when charging is finished?

Indicator lights on the charger show charging status and signal when batteries are fully charged.

Nitecore PLC500 USB-C Dual-Slot Charger for the PLB500 Battery

The 3-second version

Two independent 500mA charging bays for PLB500 batteries
USB-C input works with adapters, power banks, or laptop ports
Spring-loaded ejector button releases batteries cleanly
Only compatible with PLB500 batteries
Two-bay limit
USB-C cable not included

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Dedicated USB-C Charger for PLB500 Batteries with Dual Slots

Generic multi-chemistry chargers often sacrifice speed for versatility, leaving you waiting hours for a full charge. This unit focuses on one battery type and delivers 500 milliamps to each bay, cutting recharge time to about seventy minutes per pair. That narrow focus also means no menu diving or voltage selection—just drop the battery in and walk away.

It matters most when you carry spare cells and need them ready before the next job starts. The USB-C input lets you charge off a truck inverter, a solar panel, or a laptop, and the compact build means it travels without claiming bag space a third battery could occupy.

Good gift when

Field technicians who rotate multiple batteries during long shifts
Photographers using Nitecore LED lights who need fast turnaround times
Anyone who runs NPL25 or NPL27 lights and wants a backup charger
People working in locations where USB-C is easier to find than wall outlets

Skip it if You own a different brand of rechargeable light battery or need a charger that handles more than two cells at once.

Specs

Compatible Battery: PLB500
Number of Bays: 2
Charging Output per Bay: 500mA
Input: USB-C
Weight: 71 grams
Length: 3.16 inches
Compatible Lights: Nitecore NPL25, NPL25 GL, NPL27

What's included

Nitecore PLC500 charger

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

A practical accessory for anyone who already owns Nitecore NPL lights and PLB500 batteries.

The details

This dual-slot charger handles PLB500 batteries—the cells that run Nitecore's NPL25, NPL25 GL, and NPL27 lights. Each bay delivers 500mA, so you can top off a pair of discharged batteries in about seventy minutes. USB-C input means you plug into whatever adapter, power bank, or laptop port you have nearby.

The frame measures 3.16 inches long and weighs 71 grams, light enough to pocket alongside a spare battery or drop into a tool roll. No fiddly connectors: you slide the battery into the slot, let it charge, then press the spring-loaded release button to eject it. Indicator lights tell you when charging is finished.

Because it draws from USB-C, you can run it anywhere—truck cab, hotel desk, or campsite solar panel. The compact footprint fits inside a cramped gear bag without snagging on other tools, and the dual bays mean you keep one battery in the light while the other two cycle through the charger. Built for field use where downtime matters and outlet hunting is a hassle.

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Nitecore PLC500 USB-C Dual-Slot Charger for the PLB500 Battery

Powers up two batteries at 500mA each in just over an hour

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The 3-second version

Two independent 500mA charging bays for PLB500 batteries
USB-C input works with adapters, power banks, or laptop ports
Spring-loaded ejector button releases batteries cleanly
Only compatible with PLB500 batteries
Two-bay limit
USB-C cable not included

Questions

What batteries does this charger work with?: It charges PLB500 batteries only, which are used in the Nitecore NPL25, NPL25 GL, and NPL27 lights.
How long does it take to charge two batteries?: With each bay delivering 500mA, two depleted PLB500 batteries typically reach full charge in just over an hour.
Does the charger include a USB-C cable or wall adapter?: No. You provide your own USB-C cable and compatible power source such as a wall adapter, power bank, or laptop port.
Can I charge one battery at a time?: Yes. Each bay operates independently, so you can charge one or two batteries as needed.
How do I know when charging is finished?: Indicator lights on the charger show charging status and signal when batteries are fully charged.