Both chargers let you charge at home using the supplied AC power adaptor cord or in the car with the supplied DC car adaptor cord. Adjustable contact pins make it possible to charge hundreds of digital camera, video camera, and mobile phone lithium ion batteries. The chargers also provide fast charging for one or two AA or AAA size NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries.
The chargers also feature a USB port that lets you power and charge portable electronic devices, such as MP3 players, mobile devices, and portable games that allow USB charging. With the LI6000, you can even use a fully charged lithium ion battery inserted into the charger to power a USB device without connecting the charger to a power outlet.
The LI6000 also includes an LCD display that makes it easy to monitor the charging status; the LI5200 uses two LED lights to indicate power and charging. Both chargers utilize advanced technology that includes over-charge and short-circuit protection, defective battery detection, and automatic polarity detection.
The suggested retail price of the Optex LI5200 Universal Battery Charger is $39.99; the Optex LI6000 Deluxe Universal Battery Charger sells for $49.99.