Ooops, there's a problem. AA Rechargeable Batteries Group Test

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After a disappointing purchase of a set of rechargeable batteries from Amazon I decided it was time for a group test.
Using the excellent XTAR Dragon charger I spent days charging and discharging these batteries several times to test them. I finally found a winner and it wasn't even that close.
What I haven't done yet is a long-term test to include shelf life, if that's something you'd be interested in, please subscribe.
Here are the Amazon links to the batteries (apart from the LADDA). As an affiliate I earn a small amount from any purchases made via these links which goes to fund videos like this. There was no sponsorship involved. Thanks.
Duracell AA 2500mAh 4 Pack
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Amazon Basics AA 2000mAh 4 Pack
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Eneloop Pro 2500mAh 4 Pack
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EBL AA 2500mAh 8 Pack
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and the charger
XTAR Dragon
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@Nifty-Stuff 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for doing this! YES please do more of these tests with more batteries! Also, testing self-discharge over time would be awesome! A similar one with lithium AA would be great.

@richardmerriam7044 7 ай бұрын

There is one battery plant in Japan that makes the best NiMh. That is the FDK plant. If a label states "Made in Japan", they are made at this plant. Eneloop, Fujitsu, Ladda and perhaps others are made there.

@knewideas3860 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent information.

@ashton9699 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for getting straight to the point in 3 minutes rather than the usual 15+ mins of just chatting like many other test videos.

@Justmyopinionlol Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this scientific review. You are the reason KZfaq was created.

@knewideas3860 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MehdiRF 10 ай бұрын

Awesome comparison for NiMH batteries, there are also two famous players on the market: Energizer & Varta. It would be great if you also include them in your review. In my tests also Eneloop Pro, Ladda and Duracell batteries were top performers. All these three brands were made in Japan and rated for 2450, but Duracell batteries are not made in Japan anymore and this is why it didn't catch up in your test (those Japanese Duracell batteries cover is different than new Chinese black/gold). After years of experience I would say the best performing and also most reliable batteries are Eneloop and Eneloop Pro's, I use them heavily in my thirsty cordless tools, camera flash and battery powered kitchen tools :) Thanks for sharing!

@mashmeloazul Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for not making this into an unnecessary 10 min long video and going straight to the point. Im definitely going to buy the IKEA laddas. Also have you tested the IKEA battery charger? It also looks like it has great price/performance.

@knewideas3860 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment, no I don't have that charger, looks good but I'd like something with a bit more control over charge rates.

@BryWorYT 8 ай бұрын

Very useful.

@SzymonAdamus 9 күн бұрын

Nice test. Thanks.

@knewideas3860 9 күн бұрын

This was done a while ago now, so difficult to keep up with all the new ones coming to market.

@AndiPicker 9 ай бұрын

Recommendation or a good, basic, cost effective mains powered charger for AA / AAA - possibly PP3 that won;t burn the house down or fry batteries?

@davidfuchs9636 Ай бұрын

I bought some Duracell AA rechargeable batteries but didn't notice they were only 1200 mah.

@blaser80 5 ай бұрын

I have the older 2300mAh EBL cells they have a capacity of 2260mAh when discharged at 200mA. I did also notice that my old AAA EBL 800mAh cell have a much better low self discharge compared to the newer EBL 1100mAh AAA cells. I don't think EBL make the cells, they just wrap cells in their branding - hence, the quality is so different between generations.

@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele Жыл бұрын

Some say that Ikea Ladda are just rebranded Panasonic Eneloops (and Eneloop Pros)

@mamatidea Жыл бұрын

And I'm about to believe too. There's a lot of comparison test in the net, laddas performs pretty much the same. Myown white laddas also have pretty low resistance and the capacity as claimed.

@sjokomelk Жыл бұрын

They are. The Ladda 2450mAh are Eneloop Pro 2450mAh, and the Ladda 1900mAh are "normal" Eneloop 1900mAh.

@AdrianSalomo Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure they're both made at the same factory run by the FDK Corporation, which in turn is owned by Fujitsu. Eneloop was a brand of Sanyo. When Sanyo was bought by Panasonic, the Eneloop brand became part of Panasonic's brand portfolio. What I'm wondering is, should I get the Fujitsu branded or Eneloop branded ones?

@HMS.Margate 9 ай бұрын

Ikea ladda batteries are now available through Amazon

@dianedeguerny 4 ай бұрын

not for french people… and no delevery option by ikea too 😢

@marcakko2010 9 ай бұрын

From my experience with duracel, ebl, energizer and amazon batteries. The amazon batteries was by far the best over the 2 years iv had them all due to the others I had a few that would not recharge even after my usual tricks so I had to bin a lot of batteries and I haven't had to bin one amazon battery yet , So in the long run the amazon have been by far the best value . I have not tried the lader batteries so can't comment on these though.

@worsenary1449 Жыл бұрын

Do you know which UK ones are the thinnest in diameter, I'm looking for something to fit in a Big Larry 2 torch, EBL and Amazon are too wide.

@knewideas3860 Жыл бұрын

What width do you need?

@worsenary1449 Жыл бұрын

@@knewideas3860 about 14mm, the amazon one are slightly over 15mm. Nebo batteries supplied with it are definitely to the small end, though normal Duracell's fit fine. And thank you for the reply 😃

@TheRealJohnHooper Жыл бұрын

There are rumors that the new IKEA LADDA have a higher discharge then the old ones.. Basically very noticeable after lets say 2 or 3 months.. Hard to test right?

@jimmybrad156 Жыл бұрын

easiest just to go with japanese eneloops.

@boomrunclub953 Жыл бұрын

need household battery reviewers

@PabloTheThinker Жыл бұрын

Do you think the AAA models would behave the same?

@knewideas3860 Жыл бұрын

Hi Pablo, it's impossible to be certain without testing. Also it's important to remember that the factories that make these batteries change their processes and materials over time. All this combined with the fact that the names brands might change who makes the batteries means that things change over time.

@wesleywitteveen 5 ай бұрын

LADDA = EneloopPro

@omartaha8658 Ай бұрын

Hello My Friend,I just wanted to thank you for this work and The Very Helpful video.Sorry I Have A Question i have xbox controllers and i might buy some of rechargeable batteries what do you recommend for me from these batteries and also the most of the batteries have 1.2v per battery and Microsoft Recommend 1.5v is there any problem to use rechargeable batteries that have 1.2v?

@knewideas3860 Ай бұрын

I’d use the eneloop pros, I have used these in the past on my Xbox controller, the only downside with any rechargeable is that they don’t last as long as the alkalines, you’ll need to recharge them quicker than you would between normal battery swaps. Anyone else have suggestions?

@omartaha8658 Ай бұрын

@@knewideas3860 I'm really confused what to choose, and I think Charge&play kit from Xbox is little bit expensive for 1 rechargeable battery.What a Confusion !!

@systoxity Жыл бұрын

dang wish the ebl 2800's were tested

@user-qo1cg1es3m 9 ай бұрын

I've tested the the come in around 2430

@Thomas-yr9ln 2 ай бұрын

I never had AA or rechargeable batteries of anything turn out good but I had rechargeable products turn out good. I had zero good luck with Rechargeable batteries.

@UQRXD 6 ай бұрын

The Eneloop 1900mah I used were not the best. EBL no better, Amazon, Mrbattery and Duracell have lasted the longest. Some are over 5 years old most get charged once every two weeks. They all will vary due to quality control and materials used. Sometimes you just get a few bad ones. I just got the new lithium ones 23.00 for 4 of them, that give you a real 1.5 volts AA type. Some things I have will not run on the 1.2 volts. I am expecting them to out do all the others. No matter they have saved me thousands over the years verses the alkaline one time use battery. So am still ahead.

@mattcameron9349 8 ай бұрын

One test I would really, REALLY appreciate, would be a real-life test of rechargeable D-cell batteries. The quality seems to vary dramatically from badly modified AA batteries in wrappers, up to 'claimed' 10,000mAh EBL batteries. D-cell seems to be the forgotten cousin of the battery world...😢

@knewideas3860 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to say that's not going to be something I'll be doing, I don't really have devices which use D cells and it's not worth it cost wise to invest in all the cells needed. With the income I get from YT it is really not worth it. Google have have killed off a lot of the small channels over the last couple of years. Keep an eye on the project farm channel it maybe something they end up doing, or you could suggest it.

@johnnyrocco3320 4 ай бұрын

Rocco has tried them all, and they're all junk. The best are the Tenergy Whites. Their capacity is about 80% of rated, and they'll last about 80 charges. Same story for C's as the D's.

@razrotaru2280 Жыл бұрын

Never to charge nichel with 1 amp

@HMS.Margate 9 ай бұрын

I had 20 2800 ebl every one of them was under spec and had huge self discharge bar 2. They would be flat in 2 months. Have thrown the lot now won't ever buy ebl again.

@User-pq2yn 10 ай бұрын

Starting in 2020, Amazon Basics is categorically not worth buying, as they are no longer made in Japan, but in China.

@Padraig656 9 ай бұрын

I saw one recent test where the Amazon Basics AA came in at a close second behind a Duracell!

@MrVladko0 Ай бұрын

The reviewer is uneducated. NiMH does not have ‘a key feature of low self-discharge’. Mentioning it in the context of lithium-based AA entering the market makes no sense. Even LSD NiMH self-discharges dramatically faster than lithium or alkaline. There is nothing wrong with EBL either. It had provided constant 1.5V until cut-off its internal dc-dc converter. While NiMH went from 1.5V to 1.0V with 1.2V on average. 1900/1.2*1.5=2375mAh when adjusted voltage, comparable to the Duracell 2415 mAh at the same promised 2500 mAh.

@adamwilson1691 Жыл бұрын

LADDA ftw

@knewideas3860 Жыл бұрын

Best value for money

@twhite19782012 6 ай бұрын

EBL batteries are garbage. I bought a multi cell set a while back and over half of them failed within a year. All have since failed. I use smart chargers and analyzers for all of my over 100 rechargeable batteries and EBL Is in my opinion the worst. You are much better off just buying rechargeable energizer batteries which are quite good and fairly inexpensive as are the Amazon batteries.