Kastar Dual D-Tap Charger
Bottom line: The Kastar Dual D-Tap Charger is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the displays & upscalers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Kastar's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Warm Reminder: Can use "Ctrl" + "F" easily to find your models1. Compatible V-Mount / V-Lock Battery Models:BP-65HBP-90 BP-95W BP-150W BP-190WBP-FL75BP-GL65BP-GL95 BP-GL95ABP-IL75BP-L40 BP-L40ABP-L60 BP-L60A BP-L60SBP-L80 BP-L80SBP-L90 BP-L90ABP-M100 BP-M50E-7 E-7SE-50 E-50SE-70 E-70SE-80 E-80S2. Replacement for charger models:Compatible Quick-ChargersBC-L70A (quick-charges 1 battery)BC-L90 (quick-charges 2 batteries)Compatible Standard ChargersBC-L70 BC-L160BC-M50 BC-M150AC-DN103. Replacement for Camera / Camcorder Models:BC-L100CEBKW-L601/2BVP-5 BVP-50 BVP-550WBVP-7…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Kastar Dual D-Tap Charger using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the displays & upscalers category. Kastar's displays & upscalers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for displays & upscalers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Kastar Dual D-Tap (P Tap) Fast charger is perfect for charging any batteries with the D-Tap socket (Includes BP-U65 BP-U68 BP-U100 battery, V-Mount / V Lock battery and Anton Bauer Gold Mount battery with D-Tap input). Charge TWO high capacity lithium ion batteries at the same time.
- This charger AC Input: Worldwide voltage AC 110-240V 50/60Hz 1.0A(Max.); DC Output: High power current 16.8V 4.0A (Only one channel) / 16.8V 2A (two channels) for two D-Tap cables.
- With 4-pin XLR DC output adapter to supply power to your camcorder or DSLR camera directly.
- Charger indication Green lights for standby or full-charge, Red is for charging. Build in MCU, automatically stop working when improper input voltage, short circuit or overheat, which can prevent the overcharge and over-discharge.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Kastar |
|---|---|
| Full listing title | Kastar Dual D-Tap Charger with 4-pin XLR DC Compatible with BVW-505 BVW-507 BVW-550 BVW-570 BVW-590 BVW-D600 BVW-D9 BVM-D9H1A BVM-D9H1E BVM-D9H1U BVM-D9H5A BVM-D9H5E BVM-D9H5U Broadcast Monitors |
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Kastar Dual D-Tap Charger with 4-pin XLR DC Compatible with BVW-505 BVW-507 BVW-550 BVW-570 BVW-590 BVW-D600 BVW-D9 BVM-D9H1A BVM-D9H1E BVM-D9H1U BVM-D9H5A BVM-D9H5E BVM-D9H5U Broadcast Monitors is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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