Energizer Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries, 8-Count
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Customer Review: These are 2450 mAh not 2500 mAh
Summary: 3 Stars
The description of this item says twice that these are 2500 mAh batteries. The picture shows this as well. However, upon ordering this item you will be informed by the seller that 2500 mAh batteries have been discontinued and that the picture is old. They should update the description and picture instead of telling you after your order is complete that they're sending you something other than what they advertised. These are actually 2450 mAh batteries. Also, this is not an 8-pack. It's actually two 4-packs.Customer Review: Don't even bother
Summary: 2 Stars
Since I have a lot of devices that use batteries (X360 controller, remotes, clocks, camera, wireless keyboard/mouse, etc.), I decided that using rechargeable batteries would be best. I decided to invest some money in a couple of these batteries (roughly 16 AA and 8 AAA). Starting off with only 4 AA, it slowly amounted to what I have today.
In a nutshell, I've never been so disappointed in a set of batteries. I understand that you can't rely on cheap batteries, but I figured that I couldn't go wrong with sticking with the big names when it comes to dependability. This is where Energizer has completely convinced me otherwise.
If you just picked up a set of these batteries, they'll seem amazing for the first few usages. I have had some of these batteries for almost 2 years now, and they are all but dead. I'm not talking about leaving them on the shelf, I'm talking about dead right off the charger. I'm using the LaCrosse BC-900, so I know its not the charger. Prior to that I use to use one of Energizer's $30 chargers, but switched because I thought that the charger was the only problem. I sure felt like an idiot a year ago when I was asked to be the photographer for a rehersal. For this, my camera was the Canon A620 which uses 4 AAs. I took what I thought were completely charged batteries and left for the event. About 3 hours later it was time to take a lot of photos. After about 20 shots the camera powered down, and everyone was staring at me. These pictures were taken using manual mode without any flash. Needless to say, I had to run to the gas station across the road to get some batteries. Now switch to a more recent event. Last week I took 4 batteries off the charger to use with my camera. The camera powered up then powered off. My other devices will run on them for awhile, but then they don't use that much energy. Needless to say, I don't even bother to replace my batteries with batteries that aren't coming right off the charger.
A few weeks ago I purchased a set of 4 Duracell rechargeable batteries (AA/HR6/DX1500 NiMH/1,2V/2000 mAh). So far they've been doing quite well, as well as the batteries that came with my charger. However, I'll have to see if they stand the test of time. Afterall, that's the whole purpose of using rechargeable batteries. I'll also pickup a couple of Eneloops.
Customer Review: Less than satisfied
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought two sets of 2500 mAh NiMH Energizer batteries and have been less than satisfied with them. I am using an Energizer NiMH battery charger (the 6-7 hour timer type) and the batteries die after only a few shots in my Canon Powershot S2. One set dies after taking a picture or two -- this is immediately after charging them. I have since disposed of this set. Interestingly, their performance was very impressive at first, allowing two days worth of shooting hundreds of pictures and lots of video, but in the four months that followed, their longevity has greatly diminished. I have charged the batteries perhaps 30-50 times at most, and I believe these are rated for around 500 charges. I am currently looking elsewhere for a better NiMH battery solution.Customer Review: Very poor shelf life, high internal discharge rate
Summary: 2 Stars
I've had several sets of these over the past couple of years and I've found that they become virtually unusable after just a few uses. I have taken to carrying 3 extra sets of 4 of these in my digicam case and in several cases I've only gotten 10-20 photos out of the whole batch of 16 batteries, esp. if they've been in the case for a week or so. I thought I must be doing something wrong, or my charger was bad or something, but when I bought some other brands (Rayovac, Tenergy, and Powerex) I found they actually lasted about four times as long as either these Energizers or the equivalent Duracells that I had. I'll not be buying any more of these, or the Duracells either. They were cheap Walmart/Target sets but they're a waste of money.Customer Review: OK but doesn't last (eneloop gets higher ratings)
Summary: 2 Stars
These batteries are much better than buying regular alkaline batteries because they can be recharged many times over. I bought about 30 of the AA and AAA batteries and have used them for over two years for everything in the house: a wireless mouse and keyboard, TV remote controls, WII remotes, WII Fit balance board, Rock Band guitars and portable MP3 players.
My main problem is the batteries self-discharge completely after 1-2 months. I am annoyed with having to replace batteries so often in my devices even when they sit unused. Because eneloop self-discharges much slower (or so I've read) and are about the same price, I'm recycling these Energizer batteries and getting eneloop.