Best value rechargeable AA AAA

[bob13bob]

I don't need the highest performing batteries if they cost too much premium. I'm looking for the most use/$$ I can find, and they need to be low self-discharging. It's annoying to recharge my batteries every week.

What/where to buy?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mrartillery]

One word, Eneloops! You won't have to worry about charging often, as they have a very long shelf life and low discharge rate. I normally get mine from here.

 

[carrot]

Eneloops.

 

[fishinfool]

Eneloops are the best. I got all of mine from Thomas Distributing.

Eneloop AA = $9.97 per 4 pack

Eneloop AAA = $9.77 per 4 pack

You also get a clear plastic battery holder per 4 pk.

 

[TakeTheActive]

I don't need the highest performing batteries if they cost too much premium. I'm looking for the most use/$$ I can find, and they need to be low self-discharging. It's annoying to recharge my batteries every week.

What/where to buy?

What SEARCH terms did you try before posting? :thinking:

I find it difficult to comprehend how anyone visiting here doesn't IMMEDIATELY discover the CPF Community 'Preferred Choices' of:

ENELOOPS and MAHA MH-C9000



:shrug:​

 

[snakebite]

best VALUE would be the $1/cell rayovac 4.0/hybrid/whatevertheycallitthisweek.
best performance eneloop/duraloop.

 

[pinchia]

eneloop is definitely your best choice.
You should consider safety as your pick batteries.

 

[cckw]

All the battery answers are here.

You should do a little reading in this category about chargers. and decide if you are willing to spend the $50 on a C-9000 or track down one of the cheaper good chargers. Most chargers are crap and will ruin good rechargeables in a small percentage of the rated cycle life. Duracell has a couple good ones, although their most common one is crap. the eneloop chargers are fine. there are others.

 

[Epimetheus]

My only comment re the Sanyo eneloop charger is that it doesn't have a cell discharge cycle. And I realise it's a "budget" charger, but a bit more info than a green LED — simply either on or off — would've been nice too.

But yeah, I agree with the other guys. You can't go wrong with eneloops. (But do note there's different AA mAh ratings.)