Choosing among the Motorola NNTN8860, NNTN8863 and NNTN8844 starts with two questions: How many APX batteries must you charge at once, and what power supply do you need? All three are IMPRES 2 chargers for compatible APX batteries. The NNTN8860 and NNTN8863 each charge one radio or battery; the NNTN8844 charges up to six.
Charger comparison
| Model | Charger type | Charging positions | Listed AC input | Best choice for |
| NNTN8860 IMPRES 2 charger | Single-unit | 1 | 115V AC, US plug | One radio or spare battery at a desk or workstation |
| NNTN8863 IMPRES 2 charger | Single-unit | 1 | 100–240V AC | A single charging position where the appropriate regional power configuration is needed |
| NNTN8844 IMPRES 2 multi-unit charger | Multi-unit | 6 | Check the regional charger kit | A shared charging station for an APX radio fleet |
The NNTN8860 is the straightforward US single-unit option. Battery Distributors lists two integrated USB charging ports and a calibration enable/disable control. The NNTN8863 serves the same one-at-a-time charging need but is listed by Motorola with a 100–240V AC input. Confirm the plug and regional kit before ordering it.
The NNTN8844 consolidates charging for up to six compatible radios or batteries. Battery Distributors lists six displays and six integrated USB ports. It is the practical option for departments that issue and collect multiple radios at a central location.
Which batteries work with these chargers?
Motorola lists the following IMPRES 2 APX battery models in its charger and battery documentation. The three chargers share the same core APX battery family; the difference between the chargers is primarily the number of positions and power configuration. The battery must also fit the specific radio in your fleet.
| Battery | Listed capacity | Buying consideration | Battery Distributors link |
| PMNN4485 | 2,550 mAh | Lower-capacity option when a smaller battery is preferred | Shop PMNN4485 |
| NNTN8930 | 2,650 mAh | Option for applicable certified radio configurations | Shop NNTN8930 |
| PMNN4486 | 3,400 mAh | Balance of capacity and battery size | Shop PMNN4486 |
| PMNN4504 | 3,400 mAh | Battery listed for applicable APX 8000 XE configurations | Shop PMNN4504 |
| PMNN4487 | 4,850 mAh | Higher-capacity option for longer shifts | Shop PMNN4487 |
| PMNN4505 | 4,850 mAh | Higher-capacity battery listed for applicable APX 8000 XE configurations | Shop PMNN4505 |
| PMNN4494 | 5,100 mAh | Highest listed capacity among these common options | Shop PMNN4494 |
Motorola also lists the NNTN8921 4,500 mAh IMPRES 2 battery in its charger documentation. A current BatteryDistributors.com product page for that exact part was not located, so it is not linked here.
Check radio compatibility separately from charger compatibility. For example, PMNN4504 and PMNN4505 are listed for particular APX 8000 XE configurations; their presence in a charger guide does not make them suitable for every APX radio. If your agency requires a hazardous-location-approved combination, confirm the exact radio, battery and approval in Motorola’s radio documentation.
Can the NNTN8844 charge APX NEXT batteries?
Yes, with the correct pocket insert and charger software. Motorola says an APX NEXT pocket can enable an existing NNTN8844 multi-unit charger to charge APX NEXT batteries. Motorola also notes that a software upgrade may be required for the NNTN8844 when used with newer self-calibrating APX batteries. Do not place an APX NEXT battery into a standard legacy APX pocket and assume it is compatible.
If your fleet contains both earlier APX radios and APX NEXT models, identify the charger pocket, battery part number and charger software version before buying additional batteries or inserts.
Which Motorola APX charger should you buy?
- Choose NNTN8860 for one compatible APX radio or spare battery at a US workstation.
- Choose NNTN8863 when you need a single-unit IMPRES 2 charger with the listed 100–240V input. Confirm the correct regional plug configuration with Battery Distributors.
- Choose NNTN8844 when several users need one central, six-position charging station.
For help selecting capacity after confirming radio fit, see our APX battery compatibility, runtime and buying guide. You can also browse Motorola APX radios, batteries and accessories.
Frequently asked questions
Is NNTN8863 a six-unit charger?
No. NNTN8863 is a single-unit IMPRES 2 charger. NNTN8844 is the multi-unit model in this comparison.
Do NNTN8860 and NNTN8863 use different APX batteries?
Motorola lists both with the same compatible APX radio family. Their key listed difference is the AC input configuration: 115V for NNTN8860 and 100–240V for NNTN8863. Battery-to-radio compatibility still needs to be checked for each battery part number.
Can I charge a PMNN4486 or PMNN4487 in the NNTN8844?
Motorola lists both batteries in its IMPRES 2 APX documentation alongside the NNTN8844. Confirm that the battery is appropriate for your radio and that the charger has the correct pocket configuration.
Should I buy a charger based only on the radio name?
No. Check the complete radio model, battery part number, charger pocket and any applicable software or certification requirements. That is especially useful when a fleet combines earlier APX radios with APX NEXT models.
Motorola IMPRES 2 APX Chargers: NNTN8860 vs. NNTN8863 vs. NNTN8844