EFEST Slim K1 Single Battery Charger Review
The EFEST Slim K1 Single Battery Charger is a one-bay USB charger for 3.6V and 3.7V Li-ion and IMR batteries, including 18650s and 21700s. It charges at 1A from a 5V 1A USB input and stops at 4.2V. See more from Efest or browse all battery chargers.
Slim K1 Highlights
1A Charging
Efest rates the charge current at 1A, from a 5V 1A USB input.
Automatic Charging
It detects the battery, charges it with CC and CV charging and stops at 4.2V.
Low-Voltage Activation
Efest lists an activation function that wakes over-discharged batteries at 50mA to 100mA before normal charging.
Built-In Protection
Efest lists reverse polarity, short-circuit and over-charge protection.
Slim K1 Specs
Charging
- Bays: 1
- Batteries: 3.6V and 3.7V Li-ion and IMR
- Charge voltage: 4.2V
- Charge current: 1A
- Charging mode: CC and CV, with automatic detection
Battery Sizes
- Li-ion, IMR: 12 sizes from 10440 to 26650, such as 14500, 16340, 18350, 18650, 20700, 21700 and 26650
K1 Charger
- Input: USB, 5V 1A
- Display: an LED charge indicator on the end
- Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit and over-charge, with low-voltage activation
Batteries
Charge only rechargeable 3.6V or 3.7V Li-ion and IMR batteries, never NiMH, alkaline or other single-use cells, and don’t leave the charger unattended while it’s plugged in.
How to Use the Slim K1
- Plug it in: connect the USB cable from the box to the charger and a USB adapter.
- Load the battery: insert it with its ends matching the + and − marks. The K1 detects it and starts charging.
- Take it out when full: charging stops at 4.2V, and the indicator shows the battery’s status.
Who the K1 Charger Is For
It suits vapers with a single-battery mod who want a small USB charger to carry for 18650 or 21700 batteries. For two bays, see the Slim K2.
Good to know: No wall adapter comes in the box. It comes with a USB cable for your own adapter.
What’s in the Slim K1 Box
- Efest Slim K1 charger
- USB charging cable
- User manual

