The Thunder Power TP820CD is a professional-grade dual-port DC battery charger, discharger, cycler, and balancer designed primarily for RC hobby batteries and other rechargeable battery packs. It was a high-end charger in its class and remains popular among RC enthusiasts.
Key Specifications
- Dual independent charging ports
- Up to 20A charge current per port
- Up to 800W total charging power (400W per port)
- Supports:
- LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFe (A123): 1–8 cells
- NiCd / NiMH: 1–24 cells
- Lead-acid (Pb): 6–30V
- Built-in cell balancing for lithium batteries
- Storage charge/discharge mode
- Internal resistance measurement
- Data logging and monitoring functions
- USB firmware update capability
- Input power: 10.5–28V DC (requires an external DC power supply)
Features
- Charge two different batteries simultaneously.
- Balance lithium cells during charging for improved safety.
- Charge, discharge, cycle, and store batteries.
- Suitable for large RC airplane, helicopter, drone, and vehicle battery packs.
- Compact aluminum housing with dual cooling fans.



