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8-Pack Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable 2400 mAh Batteries

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Woot! has 8-Pack Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable 2400 mAh High-Capacity Batteries on sale for $8.99 - $3 off when you apply code BATTERIES at checkout = $5.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Features:
  • 8-pack of AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (2,400 mAh)
  • Ideal for devices with high power or continuous drain like game controllers, wireless devices, toys, and more
  • Can be recharged up to 400 times with minimal power loss
  • Maintains 50% capacity for 1 year
  • Shelf-life up to 5 years

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Woot! has 8-Pack Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable 2400 mAh High-Capacity Batteries on sale for $8.99 - $3 off when you apply code BATTERIES at checkout = $5.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Note: Limit one use per customer.

Thanks to Deal Hunter NavyWife for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 8-pack of AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (2,400 mAh)
  • Ideal for devices with high power or continuous drain like game controllers, wireless devices, toys, and more
  • Can be recharged up to 400 times with minimal power loss
  • Maintains 50% capacity for 1 year
  • Shelf-life up to 5 years

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $12 lower (66% savings) than the list price of $17.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 123,000 customer reviews.
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wellkevi01
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I bought these and their rechargeable AAA's a few years ago and they were all garbage. They didn't hold much of a charge, so they went dead very quickly. Unless they've recently changed them, I wouldn't recommend them.
Cbryanshow
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Bought a 16 pack- none charged had to return. Reviews are also saying same issues
MWink
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I believe there are at least two versions of each capacity. One is made in China, the other Malaysia. In general, standard capacity (~2000mAh) batteries hold up much better than high capacity versions. That extra capacity costs a lot in overall lifespan and a little in self-discharge.



Yes, people ignore the value of these batteries. Pretty much nothing else comes close in terms of price per battery or price per Ah. While EBL and a bunch of others are also cheap, nearly all of them seem to have massively overstated capacities. The 2500mAh EBLs I tested were actually roughly 1850mAh. The Amazon Basics batteries I've tested average at least roughly their rated capacity, in some cases greatly exceeding it. The made in China 2400mAh ones I tested mostly exceeded their rating.

While costly, actual Eneloops do seem to be the best quality. They are extremely consistent and come the closest to precisely hitting their rated capacity (no more, no less). I can't say for certain but I suspect at least some of the rebranded Eneloops are either rejects or ones that didn't meet the quality standards to be actual Eneloops. Some of the ones I tested (especially the Watson MX/CX) were much less consistent and showed evidence of high self-discharge. Interestingly, the 2550mAh Watson MX averaged slightly higher capacity than the 2600mAh Eneloop Pros.



For starters, those are AAAs, not AAs. Secondly, they're ten times the price ($7.50 vs $0.75 each). I don't know where you got 2250mWh from but that's just plain wrong. Lithium-ion AA/AAA are a whole different beast, and not always for the better. Nearly all of them are from no-name companies, of questionable quality, and use proprietary chargers. They almost always have higher self-discharge than a decent NiMH because they have to continuously power the regulation circuitry. That circuitry can also cause interference or other issues with some devices. The ones with built-in USB charging sacrifice considerable capacity to accommodate that feature. The ones you linked are 750mAh. A standard capacity NiMH is usually at least 800mAh. Some can reach almost 1100mAh. Also, the reviews for those batteries are almost entirely from people who got them free. Not that I put too much faith in Amazon reviews anyway, since I've seen plenty of garbage products with seemingly great reviews. In my opinion, lithium-ion AA/AAAs are more for niche purposes, powering devices that won't tolerate NiMH.



EBL is not a good brand. Most of their batteries have outright fraudulent ratings.



Manufacturing location is not a reliable indicator of quality. There are garbage batteries made in Japan and quality ones made elsewhere, including China. In recent years, Amazon sells ones made in either Malaysia or China. Sometimes it even varies depending on the quantity you buy.



They definitely do. Cycle through the various listings/quantities and you'll see it vary between made in China and made in Malaysia.

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Aug 02, 2024 01:38 AM
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samHDAug 02, 2024 01:38 AM
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Quote from wellkevi01 :
I bought these and their rechargeable AAA's a few years ago and they were all garbage. They didn't hold much of a charge, so they went dead very quickly. Unless they've recently changed them, I wouldn't recommend them.
i must have 50 aa/aaa in service. I havent notice a failure rate any higher than eneloops. if you had 8 (or more) that failed... consider changing your charger?!
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Aug 02, 2024 02:38 AM
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SeriousLlama437Aug 02, 2024 02:38 AM
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We bought these when it was something like $10 for a 24 pack. Two boxes. They are mostly used in battery candles on a timer and I recharge them about every 2-3 weeks as they start to dim. People complained about them being too fat to fit in normal battery slots but I've yet to experience that. They are used sometimes in Xbox controllers when I can't find the laddas, and they do fine. I would first recommend laddas. They just seem to last longer. We don't hate these though. Kids toys work well with them too.
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Aug 02, 2024 08:22 AM
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mazingazAug 02, 2024 08:22 AM
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I believe Amazon got batteries from different suppliers and they have several different color of rim(out side of package) .This particular package with dark grey ( right brown) on the green color has issue to holding charge.
After a couple of months of use, battery no longer charges.
Aug 02, 2024 09:17 AM
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OctoberFoxAug 02, 2024 09:17 AM
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Another throwing in. These get compared to enloop, but the last ones I picked up on a woot deal has three bad ones that refused to charge, and the rest have been going bad. I have maybe four of that pack of 8 that are usable, mostly in an Xbox controller, and they blink out pretty quickly.

Shame, because the first time I bought Amazon rechargeables back in 2016 they were amazing, lasted a long time before charges no longer stuck.
Aug 02, 2024 10:22 AM
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kenstogieAug 02, 2024 10:22 AM
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Quote from Modenacart :
Amazon rechargeable batteries are garbage. They are not spec size and are too large for almost everything.
ive had bad luck with Amazon basic AA and AAA. low voltage and sometimes they dont fit. these are a pass.
Aug 02, 2024 01:38 PM
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caldwelloneAug 02, 2024 01:38 PM
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These batteries go down faster then Amazons stock price did today.
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Aug 02, 2024 04:55 PM
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AuyuttayaAug 02, 2024 04:55 PM
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Just got mine and it's been great.
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Aug 02, 2024 04:56 PM
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AuyuttayaAug 02, 2024 04:56 PM
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Quote from LavenderSummer7248 :
I see people complaining a lot about these. Maybe amazon has multiple suppliers?
I had these for over a year, no issues. Just bought more. Use these in xbox controllers, last around 2 weeks of gaming for 1-2 hours a day.
Same doe me. All mine has been great .
Aug 02, 2024 04:59 PM
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NessyAug 02, 2024 04:59 PM
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They're not consistent with who makes the batteries for them. I had great ones and then i had some that wouldn't charge.
Aug 02, 2024 07:13 PM
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flangomangoAug 02, 2024 07:13 PM
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These or Eneloops?
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Aug 03, 2024 01:43 AM
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DeibidAug 03, 2024 01:43 AM
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Quote from JasonS1468 :
Friends don't let friend buy Amazon batteries. Especially from woot.
What do you recommend then?
Aug 03, 2024 07:42 AM
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kenoartoAug 03, 2024 07:42 AM
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Quote from forumz :
Check out this LADDA from IKEA

Here's a little more information:

Rechargeable battery, HR06 AA 1.2V, 2450mAh

https://ingka.page.link/dMYryLBC63Cm938M6
Ikea Ladda cost more than twice as much!
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Aug 03, 2024 07:44 AM
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kenoartoAug 03, 2024 07:44 AM
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Quote from seier :
NiMH is old crappy technology. You'll be lucky to get 50 charges out of these before they go bad. They take longer to charge, wear out sooner, hold less charge, and weigh more. These are way better. I just shopped for these last night and they make the highest rated units with the longest lasting charge:
Coast AAA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries, ZITHION-X, Lithium Ion 1.5v 750 mAh, Long Lasting, Charges Under 1.3 Hours, Charging Cable Included, 4-Battery Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFT8HHVF

mah is 750
mwh is 2250
LOl! $7 per battery!
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Aug 03, 2024 02:25 PM
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JasonS1468Aug 03, 2024 02:25 PM
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Quote from Deibid :
What do you recommend then?
Eneloop or IKEA

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Aug 03, 2024 06:08 PM
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racinjason5074Aug 03, 2024 06:08 PM
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I've bought a bunch of these, no problems.


The first I bought were made in Japan. 8 pack I think. Black in color.

The second and third were made in Malaysia. 1-8 pack, then a year later 1-16 pack, both on prime day. Green.

I have eneloop, ebl, bonai, and some Kodak's I bought in probably 2010. The ebl are the only ones I'm not happy with, but I paid $4 at a thrift store for 8-aa, 8-aaa, and the 8 bay charger..can't complain much.

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