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I'm just learning about rechargeable batteries & have a couple questions about Eneloops. Are the light & dark blue AAs as well as the light & dark green AAAs the same as the white Eneloops (as far as technology)? Any differences?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
I believe the colored ones are the newer model and are meant to have a longer shelf life.
 
The white models are rated to 1000 charges

The color models are rated to 1500 charges
 
theres a white with 1500 cycles, look at the eneloops with crown imprint to determine if its the new version (1500cycles). the colors are limited editions but same with white with crown imprints.
 
I just purchased some of the new Eneloops with the crown symbol. I had to dig the packaging out of the trash to get this photograph, that is why the 1 on the 1500 number is a little hard to read.
Eneloop1500cycle.jpg
 
Thanks for the info about the crown on the white Eneloops. Also, just to be sure, I'm assuming the light/dark blue/green batteries are the exact same, correct (no differences between light/dark models)?

Is there a specific reason why some are light blue/green & some are dark blue/green? Just curious.
 
Just marketing strategy, I would assume. There was actually a thread sometime the latter part of last year from someone who was bummed out about "plain white" eneloops and wanted something more colorful, IIRC.
 
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ElectronGuru said:
When the 1500's first came out, they were in limited edition 8 color sets. They reduced the number of colors when scaling up production.
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Correct, but I think those 8 color sets were just for the Asian markets. In the US, Costco has a powerpack that has 4xAA light blue 4x AA dark blue 2AAA light green and 2AAA dark green.
 
Cool. Looks like it's just a marketing thing.

Thanks, again. :thumbsup:
 
I do have one more question. I was thinking of getting the Apple charger (it charges 2 at a time & comes with 6 rebranded Eneloops). I'm sure most of you guys know that (better than me), but my question is does the Sanyo charger power off by itself like the Apple charger does (after 5 hours)?

The Sanyo charges 4 at a time & comes with 8 AAs/4 AAAs for roughly the same price so it's a much better deal. However, I have a busy lifestyle & I need the automatic shutoff. If the Sanyo charger has that feature, I'm getting it. Anybody know?
 
Which ever charger you get....make sure it charges cells 'individually'! Otherwise you will have issues if one battery has more of a charge then then 2nd battery, or say if one battery is older.

Be careful with the Sanyo chargers, if its the newer 'MQN06' model it only charges in pairs, the older MQN05 apparently had individual channels. I have not heard about the apple charger, so I can't comment.

If it was me...I'd buy the Maha C9000 Wizard one charger ( I own two now!), best charger for AA & AAA ever made IMHO. You can pick this up for less than $50 and I've seen specials here in Canada for $82 which includes (8) Imedion AA batteries.
You can always get deals on the eneloops ...but the charger quality should never be sacrificed!
 
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Rej,

I appreciate the advice. I'm going to follow it. :thumbsup:
 
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