Greenworks24V Dual Port Battery Charger (Genuine Greenworks Charger)

Update (12/4/22): additional observation between the dual and single port chargers; the dual has active cooling (fan runs during charging), whereas the single is passive only (no fan). The single port does get warmer than ambient, but the dual is no warmer than ambient. Based on that, highly recommended spending a little extra for the dual charger, as the lower temp is better for both the battery being charged, and more so for the charger.Summary: Greenworks brand was founded in the USA in 2009 (but this tool is made in China). My go to power tool brand is Milwaukee, M12 and M18 Fuel, so I'll be making some comparison there. For Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), my go to brand is Ego 56V. Also Vine reviewed the other Greenworks tools below. Adding three tools which I purchased to this review: Hammer Drill (tool ONLY), charger (dual-port), 13" string trimmer.Observations: Right off the bat, Greenworks is not quite as good as Milwaukee in my opinion. GW does have a 80V line, which is very competitive and comparable to the Ego 56V line. I have been a diehard Milwaukee fan, so I ordered this to evaluate the Greenworks 24V offering. Overall, I am impressed with the overall fit & finish. Both Milwaukee and Greenworks are head and shoulders over the Chinese lithium offerings, especially when it comes to raw power. Some of the higher power (amperage) draw tools offer both a 4.0AH and 2.0AH offering; if that is true, then I would spend the money for the larger battery as it costs less when bought in the combo sets (e.g. SDS drill, 1/2" impact, angle grinder, etc.). The heat gun is another that really requires the 4.0AH battery.Observations (NEW ADDS): 1) The hammer drill has an overall 3.8 star rating, so I'll be doing additional testing to test/check the hammer drill function. In initial testing, I can turn the clutch setting to the lower 1/3 settings, and hold and force the clutch to engage; so possible that the clutch is disengaging too soon. 2) The dual-port charger I bought specifically, and instead of the single port charger because of the higher charging power. If you charge a single 4.0AH, it is pretty quick (about an hour), and if you put two batteries on there, then the time will double (half the power). Overall, the slower you charge any battery, the better off (and safer) it generally is. Lithium also should be stored at 30-50% for best longevity. 3) Decided to add the 13" trimmer because I wanted a lighter trimmer than my 15" Ego 56V, and this 13" GW 24V fits the task nicely. Good for quick touch ups, and when going up/down steep hills. This trimmer does need the 4.0AH vs. the 2.0AH for serious trimming sessions. The variable trigger works well to preserve battery life, and control the amount being cut.Recommendations: These power tools really make economic sense when you can get multiple tools with the same battery. When I first got into power tools, I did months of research, and ended up going with Milwaukee. However, the Greenworks 24V line would be more than sufficient for the average homeowner's project needs, especially given the wide range of available tools.Pros: Extensive family of tools (individual pros/cons/conclusion below).Cons: Less popular than Milwaukee (individual pros/cons/conclusion below).Conclusion: Overall, I rate most of the 24V GW line at 5-stars (but there are a few exceptions listed below) Recommending it, especially if you're adding to an existing Greenworks 24 volt collection.Related Products:Greenworks 24V Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill, 530 in./lbs Torque, TOOL ONLY ~ $903.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratingsPros: Family of tools compatibility.Cons: Cost, more cost effective to buy a set w/ battery/charger, or w/ the impact too; potential issue w/ the clutch.Conclusion: At $90 for the TOOL ONLY, 3-stars (cost).https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0918XFYF4Greenworks 24V Dual Port Battery Charger (Genuine Greenworks Charger) ~ $554.4 out of 5 stars 990 ratingsPros: Faster charging.Cons: Cost, a little expensive.Conclusion: At $55, rating this 5-stars; consider the single charger for $40 too.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0918Y68MVGreenworks 24V 13" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer, Tool Only ~ $704.2 out of 5 stars 73 ratingsPros: Length and trimmer head orientation adjustable.Cons: Cost (buy the battery/charger set for a little overall savings); needs the 4.0AH battery.Conclusion: At $70, rating this 4-stars (battery life w/ 2.0AH).https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PP36X4PGreenworks 24V Cordless 1/4 Quarter Sheet Sander with 2Ah Battery and Charger ~ $100https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QM44R5NGreenworks 24V Cordless SDS 1.2J Rotary Hammer, 1-Inch Brushless Hammer Drill for Concrete, 4AH Battery & Charger Included4.4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings $124.23https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B2FD5ZGGreenworks 24V Cordless Impact Driver Kit, 1/4-inch Hex, 1950 in./lbs Torque ~ $100https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B7J94S7Greenworks 24V Cordless Heat Gun ~ $100https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B39DS6PGreenworks 24V Portable Air Compressor w/ 2.0AH ~ $100https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FK43MCFGreenworks 24V Angle Grinder ~ TOOL ONLY $70 ($80 w/ 4.0AH)https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-Grinder-Cordless-Battery-Charger/dp/B09B2HGZ5YGreenworks 24V Brushless Impact Wrench - 1/2 inch TOOL-ONLY ~ $100 ($150 w/ 4.0AH)https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks-24V-Brushless-Impact-Wrench/dp/B09DCGQTYB

greenworks 24v dual port charger, do not work, the battery do not fit. why ????. now is working i fix it ok,

easy to use

This was a disappointing purchase. It worked great for 5 weeks then the left side stopped charging and it started getting very hot. I’d return but it lasted one week beyond my return period. Now it’s just garbage and a waste of money.

Works Great!

It's good for home use.

This is a nice charger and it works perfectly to charge genuine Greenworks 24V batteries. However, it does not charge my aftermarket (fake) batteries. I think the problem is that this charger has only 3 electrodes per side. The batteries have 4 electrode slots. My small and slow genuine Greenworks charger has 4 electrodes, and it charges the aftermarket batteries perfectly (but slowly). From photos in the listings, all the aftermarket chargers have 4 electrodes. I don't know how or why 3 electrodes are enough to charge the genuine Greenworks batteries. But definitely 4 electrodes are required to charge aftermarket batteries. I am returning this charger.

I had to send it back and they could not replace it because it was “defective”. It would not charge my batteries. They said in there overnight and I had dead batteries when I went to go do my lawn. Not happy.

This is a replacement charger. I bought an electric lawn mower about 2 months ago and it came with the charger and 2 batteries. However the charger did not work properly. Had to buy another one.

Works just as expected.

Charging both batteries at the same time is great

Charger was great, love the fact I can charge 2 batteries at the same time