Those are sweet! Gens Ace are my favorite batteries. I use them in my crawlers. I think it's been 3 yrs now and they work just as good as they did new!! Awesome batteries!!
Spectrum smart batteries were the 1st and with those you're able to set your parameters as far as, When you would like it to storage charge itself(default is 72hrs), LVC, Automatic charge rate, and more. Now the xbc100 is needed for this but that's$30 and does much more than a voltage checker. I do however like the instant voltage meter built into the battery that's cool. Overall I think the spectrum smart batteries G1 & G2 are where it's at.
it does seem kind of gimmicky to me, most of the "features" of the button can be had with a 2$ cell checker that will give you more accurate info anyway. as for the self-discharge most of those are a very low rate that take forever to discharge a big battery like that, my opinion if you're using lipos you need to be responsible with them and not rely on things like this.
I agree but I have 3 of those lipo checkers and sometimes I can’t find any of them. If the battery is sitting over the winter and it takes a week to get to storage I don’t see an issue with that. The over charge protection, that’s a much needed feature in the RC world.
@@ExocagedRC yeah I get where you're saying, I run a lot of LiPO batteries especially in fpv quadcopter oh, I have never used a charger that would let me overcharge a battery cell, maybe an old charger I guess?
@@SteadfastRC you see a lot of lipo fires these days. My buddy's house burnt to thr ground over a lipo battery. These little features really can help the average guy be safer. With these batteries, being safe is smart
@@teslacybertruck750 I have 4 or 5 lipo cell checkers, they are all stored in the same place, but there are times due to their size that I misplace them. I take extremely good care of my batteries, just as Joe does, so please do not accuse someone of being irresponsible that you don't know
Seems over-engineered to me. I have a voltage meter that does everything this battery can do... I guess maybe for someone who is weary about lipos? Or for a kid who doesn't understand how to take care of 'em?
Have had two 4s batteries for 10 years now. Forgot to storage charge them over the winter so now they're dead sadly. But 10 years is really good. I had desire power batteries!
Cool product. Can't wait to see it trickle down to smaller sizes. Can you do a vid on your storage solution for LiPos? And maybe your charging station? I'm just getting into bashers and want to keep these bigger batteries safe.
My question would be, what garantee is given that these features keep working after bashing, crashing, dust. And if it's broken, will the lipo still work...? Looks to me it's just an expensive feature that can break down...
I’m having trouble installing my battery tray on my scx10.2. Super tight fit between the chassy rails! Do I have to remove the front bumper for it to line up better?
I am all for making LiPo batteries safer. I understand the veterans will say shit like “blah! They just need to take better care of their batteries” and such, but let’s be real. People are people. Some will screw up out of ignorance and some out of haste. Safeguards like the 5 day discharge will be helpful in preventing unnecessary losses due to battery fires.
The biggest battery I have is a 4s zeeee 5600, and it's too heavy for my slash 4x4 with monster x/ and 2200 kv 1515. When they come out with a new light weight small form factor, maybe....but honestly I'm going the other way, smaller ,lighter. Really the thing that has killed most of my battery's was my own stupidity ( last time, left 2 plugged in)
I'm my experience the biggest problem with batteries is sturdiness. Bashing destroys cases and causes internal issues. Not gonna stop bashing, but I would like to see lipos being offered with more ruggedness.
Nobody ever does a battery fit test I have gens Ace Redline 7500 Mah 4S batteries and two of those fit in there. Is this battery the same size as a 7500 gens Ace Redline? Thank you in advance
That’s a great question. I didn’t even think of trying that but I think maybe the length might be the issue and then the height might not allow 8s. I’ll test that fit when I get home tonight.
neat, good for bashers for sure. bit heavier and bulky for racing. with all the off brand cheap chargers that are known to overcharge and cause fires this is a great way to prevent it. hopefully the price point is low enough that it entices newbs and bashers to buy.
@@ExocagedRC protek batteries state on product description that you can use a normal charger on their lihv without issues with still utilizing the added benefits of the higher c ratings and charge/ discharge rates. My many hours of research of the lihv batteries and graphene is that the batteries are just highest quality cells that allows the higher voltage and amperage without damage but when charging and importantly storing properly like a normal lipo you should have longer cell life.
I have some Lipo batteries going on seven years old.. my first Lipo zippy 2s 5200mah it still takes a really good charge 4.17 every time.. it Dumbs it 3.4 Best thing about it don’t have electronics and it’s waterproof , The main reason I don’t buy smart batteries 🌧🌧🌧
If you take care of your batteries they will last a long time, I've got some 7 year old G force 3S batteries that are still in fantastic shape. 35 bucks a piece.
Too expensive batteries I think are less convenient than buying middle price one, considering them as something to use for a considerable amount of months and then throw away for some new one. I always have in my bag some battery as a spare for finishing my daily plan if needed and I think this give more chances to arrive at the end of the day without problems. I had an electric Trial bike and I can assure that there is no better choice than having a new battery in the bag... if possible (for Trial bike at the moment is not possible and the best battery quality is not a solution, unfortunately).
I bet that lipo is 300$ lol well correction. Almos 200 but still.. Just imagine breaking that one the first run of the day 😳. Thats my kinda luck. That's why I run budget lipos since none of them last for over a year or 2 with extreme bashing
They almost had it right. Still has a balance connector though 🙄 Has a board in it that can cut the balance connector off, but can’t self balance? Fail.
I really like Gens Ace...they produce excellent LiPo packs. However, this is a bit on the "overkill" side...plus, for the price they're charging, it's a ripoff. Sorry, Gens Ace, but I'm going to consider this one a 'fail'. A LiPo checker is FAR more accurate. As others have pointed out, there shouldn't be any need for am "overcharged power cutoff" - if you're using any charger of at least halfway-decent quality, it'll never overcharge, so that "feature" is wasted. The button & LEDs are just "flash", and adds (exorbitantly, it appears) to the cost. To Joe, I also have 3 LiPo checkers...but, I DON'T lose them. I have 3 ammunition boxes that I keep all my batteries in, and I keep a LiPo checker in each box. When I add a 4th box, I'll add a 4th LiPo checker. As long as you always put it back in the box after using it (which isn't a difficult thing to do), you'll never have to 'remember' whether are.
I’ve got a maxamps and they are just over rated. By a lot. But I really like the automatic storage feature. That’s something I like as well as the over voltage cutoff safety. There are only a handful of RC guys that know the ins and out of lipos and even we make mistakes from time to time.
@@ExocagedRC You make some good points, I was thinking more Drag car when I mentioned Max Amps, I really like there 2s4p / 2s5p etc batteries for drag racing, but I agree that aside there over rated or at the very least way (over priced!! ) I often forget not everybody knows the dangers involved with Lipos ,I see your point ...👍
@@ExocagedRC It’s not really like a tool battery. Still has wires . The Traxxas batteries are the issue as well as their system . They suck. Batteries don’t last and no way to monitor cells.
Seems like a gimmick that’s gonna cost me extra money for no reason. If you can’t remember what batteries are charged and not, then you should organize them better.
Great video brother. Just got back from running one in my Fireteam. Plenty-o-rip!
yeah man they have some punch!!
Those are sweet! Gens Ace are my favorite batteries. I use them in my crawlers. I think it's been 3 yrs now and they work just as good as they did new!! Awesome batteries!!
Spectrum smart batteries were the 1st and with those you're able to set your parameters as far as, When you would like it to storage charge itself(default is 72hrs), LVC, Automatic charge rate, and more. Now the xbc100 is needed for this but that's$30 and does much more than a voltage checker. I do however like the instant voltage meter built into the battery that's cool. Overall I think the spectrum smart batteries G1 & G2 are where it's at.
Spektrum only makes them 5000mah 100cs that's horrible for dbxl and other heavy vehicles.
spektrum isn't LIHV (basically you can't cheap out on the quality when producing LIHV)
Just order my 6s lipos from them can’t wait thanks for always keeping me updated with great products !!!
it does seem kind of gimmicky to me, most of the "features" of the button can be had with a 2$ cell checker that will give you more accurate info anyway. as for the self-discharge most of those are a very low rate that take forever to discharge a big battery like that, my opinion if you're using lipos you need to be responsible with them and not rely on things like this.
I agree but I have 3 of those lipo checkers and sometimes I can’t find any of them. If the battery is sitting over the winter and it takes a week to get to storage I don’t see an issue with that. The over charge protection, that’s a much needed feature in the RC world.
@@ExocagedRC yeah I get where you're saying, I run a lot of LiPO batteries especially in fpv quadcopter oh, I have never used a charger that would let me overcharge a battery cell, maybe an old charger I guess?
@@SteadfastRC you see a lot of lipo fires these days. My buddy's house burnt to thr ground over a lipo battery. These little features really can help the average guy be safer. With these batteries, being safe is smart
@@ExocagedRC if you have 3 lipo checkers and sometimes cant find any of them that is called lack of responsibility
@@teslacybertruck750 I have 4 or 5 lipo cell checkers, they are all stored in the same place, but there are times due to their size that I misplace them. I take extremely good care of my batteries, just as Joe does, so please do not accuse someone of being irresponsible that you don't know
Very good news for the Dbxle 2.0 community 👍👍 thank you very much😎
Yeah man I’ll be working to get a 6S set since they are the same size. The auto storage and overcharge protection is awesome to me.
Those are massive!
That's sick Exo 🔥
Man I just can't seem to bring myself to spend 200 bucks on 1 battery. But it sure is cool.
Seems over-engineered to me. I have a voltage meter that does everything this battery can do...
I guess maybe for someone who is weary about lipos? Or for a kid who doesn't understand how to take care of 'em?
My spektrum batteries do the same thing without the over engineered button and flashing light gimmick.
Have had two 4s batteries for 10 years now. Forgot to storage charge them over the winter so now they're dead sadly. But 10 years is really good. I had desire power batteries!
It would be cool if you could change the battery from 3s to 6s with a button or vice versa
That would require a big relay of some kind. But why would you want that feature?
@@ExocagedRC just to have one battery capable of running series or parallel.
I'd like to see another video on these showing what all they will fit in, like two in a Super baja rey/rock rey.
the battery features is nice and all, but how long will the battery life cycle is??
Looking forward to seeing then running on the xmaxx
Won't fit unless you use the velcro straps
Cool product. Can't wait to see it trickle down to smaller sizes.
Can you do a vid on your storage solution for LiPos? And maybe your charging station? I'm just getting into bashers and want to keep these bigger batteries safe.
When you're done, just plug into charger and select storage
@@ExocagedRC I do that now. Just looking at more than tossing the batteries in a lipo bag.
Check out the Bat Safe, super cool safe product. Amain carries them
i like the concept, however i bet for the price it would be cheaper to use a lipo checker and i garanree i would smash these up pretty quick
we will find out
Traxxas Lipos Forever 🤟
Are ther any 5s batterys or 5s rcs? Its like they got skipped or something? An the smart batterys r def Convenient.
It’s rare to see anyone running 5S in anything but they are out there
I'd be afraid to wreck that battery, likely more expensive then most of my rigs 😅
LoL yeah $190 isn’t cheap.
How much run time are you getting in a stock dbxle 2.0 with these?
Self-cutoff? Im curious whats different! Thanks for posting
if your charger is set wrong and it tries to overcharge it will cut power from the balance plug which will stop most chargers
I hope they come out with a version of these for the 1/10 scale crawlers! Seriously, I need this in my trx4…
I hope they can get them small enough for crawlers too.
@@ExocagedRC it turns out, they DO have a 3S version, too, if that helps at all, and its a 6500mah
Would love to get a 6s version for my kraton and infraction 👍👍
yeah I want a set of those too
My question would be, what garantee is given that these features keep working after bashing, crashing, dust.
And if it's broken, will the lipo still work...? Looks to me it's just an expensive feature that can break down...
The Kraton 6s the chassis is not long enough to fully support that battery length.
I’m having trouble installing my battery tray on my scx10.2. Super tight fit between the chassy rails! Do I have to remove the front bumper for it to line up better?
I am all for making LiPo batteries safer. I understand the veterans will say shit like “blah! They just need to take better care of their batteries” and such, but let’s be real. People are people. Some will screw up out of ignorance and some out of haste. Safeguards like the 5 day discharge will be helpful in preventing unnecessary losses due to battery fires.
Hey Exo, have you ever tested Holmes Brushless Trailmaster. I searched but didn't see anything. Seems like a great value despite it being 2 pole.
Man it must be so nice to get all the cool stuff for free..
The biggest battery I have is a 4s zeeee 5600, and it's too heavy for my slash 4x4 with monster x/ and 2200 kv 1515. When they come out with a new light weight small form factor, maybe....but honestly I'm going the other way, smaller ,lighter. Really the thing that has killed most of my battery's was my own stupidity ( last time, left 2 plugged in)
Can if fit baizifu ebike conversion kit?😊
Battgo had the right idea getting rid of the balance lead too bad never took off
I'm my experience the biggest problem with batteries is sturdiness. Bashing destroys cases and causes internal issues. Not gonna stop bashing, but I would like to see lipos being offered with more ruggedness.
This case looks to be tough. Time will tell
Oh hell yeah, gens ace makes the best lipos in the industry.....a battery that automatically storage charges....mind blown
Spektrum's do this too. They don't have the LED thing on them, but they will self storage charge. Too expensive for my blood though... lol!
Nobody ever does a battery fit test I have gens Ace Redline 7500 Mah 4S batteries and two of those fit in there. Is this battery the same size as a 7500 gens Ace Redline? Thank you in advance
I posted the size specs in the description, I don’t have the batteries you mention but you can compare them by the measurements.
Hey Joe will this battery fit the super Baja Rey 2.0 truck
That’s a great question. I didn’t even think of trying that but I think maybe the length might be the issue and then the height might not allow 8s. I’ll test that fit when I get home tonight.
Send me a message this evening to remind me please.
bout time gens ace
Why can't it just show the voltage?? Like a built in checker...
no idea on that
I'm looking to run this exact battery in my arrma big rock 1/10. Anyone think it would fit?
First,awesome battery might need to get one
neat, good for bashers for sure. bit heavier and bulky for racing. with all the off brand cheap chargers that are known to overcharge and cause fires this is a great way to prevent it. hopefully the price point is low enough that it entices newbs and bashers to buy.
True. Now if you charge this LIHV 4.35v at a normal lipo voltage of 4.2v I’d have to hope it would be ok?
@@ExocagedRC protek batteries state on product description that you can use a normal charger on their lihv without issues with still utilizing the added benefits of the higher c ratings and charge/ discharge rates. My many hours of research of the lihv batteries and graphene is that the batteries are just highest quality cells that allows the higher voltage and amperage without damage but when charging and importantly storing properly like a normal lipo you should have longer cell life.
I have some Lipo batteries going on seven years old.. my first Lipo zippy 2s 5200mah it still takes a really good charge 4.17 every time.. it Dumbs it 3.4 Best thing about it don’t have electronics and it’s waterproof ,
The main reason I don’t buy smart batteries 🌧🌧🌧
Ayo that's lit
Typhon 6s????
Too tall to fit the body on that
If you take care of your batteries they will last a long time, I've got some 7 year old G force 3S batteries that are still in fantastic shape. 35 bucks a piece.
Too expensive batteries I think are less convenient than buying middle price one, considering them as something to use for a considerable amount of months and then throw away for some new one.
I always have in my bag some battery as a spare for finishing my daily plan if needed and I think this give more chances to arrive at the end of the day without problems.
I had an electric Trial bike and I can assure that there is no better choice than having a new battery in the bag... if possible (for Trial bike at the moment is not possible and the best battery quality is not a solution, unfortunately).
I bet that lipo is 300$ lol well correction. Almos 200 but still.. Just imagine breaking that one the first run of the day 😳. Thats my kinda luck. That's why I run budget lipos since none of them last for over a year or 2 with extreme bashing
Not first smart lipo spectrum has the generation one and two smart lipo with the smart charger un beatable.
Why are we pushing “smart” stuff? Managing lipos isn’t hard at all, we don’t need automatic functions.
Many do need that extra layer of protection, it can't hurt
They almost had it right. Still has a balance connector though 🙄
Has a board in it that can cut the balance connector off, but can’t self balance? Fail.
I really like Gens Ace...they produce excellent LiPo packs. However, this is a bit on the "overkill" side...plus, for the price they're charging, it's a ripoff. Sorry, Gens Ace, but I'm going to consider this one a 'fail'. A LiPo checker is FAR more accurate. As others have pointed out, there shouldn't be any need for am "overcharged power cutoff" - if you're using any charger of at least halfway-decent quality, it'll never overcharge, so that "feature" is wasted. The button & LEDs are just "flash", and adds (exorbitantly, it appears) to the cost.
To Joe, I also have 3 LiPo checkers...but, I DON'T lose them. I have 3 ammunition boxes that I keep all my batteries in, and I keep a LiPo checker in each box. When I add a 4th box, I'll add a 4th LiPo checker. As long as you always put it back in the box after using it (which isn't a difficult thing to do), you'll never have to 'remember' whether are.
I use things every day and go from one project to another, nothing stays in place other than a few items.
All out of stock
Very Gimmicky, I mean maybe for someone who's clueless to battery's a newb or someone, I'm good with a regular max amps etc
I’ve got a maxamps and they are just over rated. By a lot. But I really like the automatic storage feature. That’s something I like as well as the over voltage cutoff safety. There are only a handful of RC guys that know the ins and out of lipos and even we make mistakes from time to time.
@@ExocagedRC You make some good points, I was thinking more Drag car when I mentioned Max Amps, I really like there 2s4p / 2s5p etc batteries for drag racing, but I agree that aside there over rated or at the very least way (over priced!! ) I often forget not everybody knows the dangers involved with Lipos ,I see your point ...👍
Yet it still has 2 stupid plugs. Why can’t anyone figure out how to incorporate it into a solid plug in like tools?
Traxxas has that and people complain about those too.
@@ExocagedRC It’s not really like a tool battery. Still has wires . The Traxxas batteries are the issue as well as their system . They suck. Batteries don’t last and no way to monitor cells.
weight too heavy
All I can say is 🤔
On board bms. Not new tech just being put I to the rc market
The RC sherp has a board on its battery so I’m guessing this is kinda similar?
Kinda of same as spectrum lol nothing new 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Probably better than spectrum l. Well anything better than spectrum 🤣
LoL I usually take the spektrum stuff out but for some reason I’m tempted to try their batteries. Idk why but they are on my radar. 😀
@@joeschmo6834 right. He acting like this something very spectacular 🤣🤣. Again anything is better then crappy spectrum batteries 🤣
Does nothing a £5 eBay battery checker can't do other than increase the cost per unit unnecessarily. Gimmick.
Bunch of bs a cell checker can do
Seems like a gimmick that’s gonna cost me extra money for no reason. If you can’t remember what batteries are charged and not, then you should organize them better.
Very nice but their batteries is overpriced for no reason pass