I'd use the standard capacity for most low current devices. I believe that your controller would qualify as low current...unlike a large professional camera flash.
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Any good for Xbox controllers or should I go for higher capacity?
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Higher capacity, but less charge cycles...500 instead of 2,100 for standard capacity
I only get maybe 100 cycles out of any NiMH rechargeables before they're garbage, due to age and lack of maintenance. Only with select (diy) electronics that cycle batteries often can I see coming anywhere close to these numbers.
Lots of dead standard and high capacity eneloops in my bin.
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$13.49 / 8 qty is $1.69 each for me, or $1.85 each for my tax rate. Ikea LADDA are $6.99 / 4 qty, so $1.75 each before tax. So, okay/good deal in my book, pretty matches past deals back in Ootober-2018.
500 recharges are good enough for me and my use.
Now I need some AAA...they do have the 4 pack AAA at $9.74 (with promo: EMCTUVE59), not a deal for the AAA's.
Any good for Xbox controllers or should I go for higher capacity?
Yes, I use these with my XB1 controller. Charge a pair while I use the other. At 2550mAh they last way longer than the Microsoft OEM packs. I use the Fujitsu charger that doubles as a portable phone charger.
I only get maybe 100 cycles out of any NiMH rechargeables before they're garbage, due to age and lack of maintenance. Only with select (diy) electronics that cycle batteries often can I see coming anywhere close to these numbers.
Lots of dead standard and high capacity eneloops in my bin.
It's not a concern.
Ni-MH batteries don't need any maintenance. I have batteries from 10+ years ago with hundreds of cycles on them that are still going strong. The most important factor in their longevity is the charging current. Use a low current charger (200-300mA) instead of a fast (500+mA) charger to extend the life of your batteries. Some batteries are not designed for fast charging and get very hot during the fast charge and die after a few cycles. I had a set of Kodaks that did not even last 10 cycles in my 400mA charger.
Ni-MH batteries don't need any maintenance. I have batteries from 10+ years ago with hundreds of cycles on them that are still going strong. The most important factor in their longevity is the charging current. Use a low current charger (200-300mA) instead of a fast (500+mA) charger to extend the life of your batteries. Some batteries are not designed for fast charging and get very hot during the fast charge and die after a few cycles. I had a set of Kodaks that did not even last 10 cycles in my 400mA charger.
They don't need maintenance cycles, but letting them sit depleted, or not storing them in a cool environment are ways to decrease their life. I have dozens of Eneloops (both standard and high capacity), Fujitsu, and both wrapped Eneloop and Chinese AmazonBasics AA cells 2-3 years old, and many barely break 1000mAh on a full cycle on a 100mA discharge test, and the increased internal resistance makes them worthless in a lot of devices.
Since I have plenty of spares, I charge them at lower currents. I just bought some new cells weeks ago due to the insufficient performance of these older ones, and just picked up more from this post. I also need to replace all my AAA cells - many are down to 400mAh remaining, which isn't great in devices that should last a month per charge and start beeping in the middle of the night when on low battery (not a smoke detector, but just as annoying).
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Lots of dead standard and high capacity eneloops in my bin.
It's not a concern.
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"The item(s) in your shopping cart does not qualify for the discount with the promo code EMCTUVE62 you've entered. Please check again or contact customer service."
500 recharges are good enough for me and my use.
Now I need some AAA...they do have the 4 pack AAA at $9.74 (with promo: EMCTUVE59), not a deal for the AAA's.
Yes, I use these with my XB1 controller. Charge a pair while I use the other. At 2550mAh they last way longer than the Microsoft OEM packs. I use the Fujitsu charger that doubles as a portable phone charger.
Lots of dead standard and high capacity eneloops in my bin.
It's not a concern.
Since I have plenty of spares, I charge them at lower currents. I just bought some new cells weeks ago due to the insufficient performance of these older ones, and just picked up more from this post. I also need to replace all my AAA cells - many are down to 400mAh remaining, which isn't great in devices that should last a month per charge and start beeping in the middle of the night when on low battery (not a smoke detector, but just as annoying).