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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Sep 30, 2025 07:10 AM
Prime Members: 24-Count Amazon Basics Rechargeable AAA 800 mAh NiMH Batteries
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FWIW disposable batteries start at 1.5v because they almost instantly drop to roughly 1.2v-ish volts...and lower on a sharp downward curve to discharge. (You are comparing apples and oranges). Whereas rechargeable batteries spend much longer, on a much less aggressive curve, around 1.2v for most of their useable life, so are actually preferred for many devices because they have a longer, more stable, and more predictable voltage.
Good luck with those "sensitive devices" using those Temu batteries at pretend numbers they don't actually achieve real word. Someone probably thinks their TV from BigLots has a million to 1 contrast ratio as well......
Amazon brand is around 18%
I have had only one failure on my eneloops over the years.
Just buy the Eneloops
Amazon brand is around 18%
I have had only one failure on my eneloops over the years.
Just buy the Eneloops
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I've had quite a few older batteries that would only charge up to 50% or less capacity that almost always come back after running them through a refresh cycle. Some are too far gone, but I bet I've only had to throw out 2-3 batteries since having that charger. I've also had reputable batteries only charge up to 50-75% capacity right out the package that usually come back to full after running a refresh cycle.
I've had a 25% failure rate on the random chinese brand rechargables
Amazon brand is around 18%
I have had only one failure on my eneloops over the years.
Just buy the Eneloops
I have had over 100 of these Amazon AAA's and AA's for years now and have had zero failures. No way you have had 18%
and these are 50c each.
i bought one of these battery charger testers a week or so ago.
I dont know if it's accurate but i was really disappointed to see that
my batteries (which arent new but arent so old) were way less than the rated maH ratings.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK71WH3Q?th=1
do batteries lose half their maH max charge in a year?
These Amazon Basics batteries are trash. They don't top up anywhere close to 1.5 volts throwing off many sensitive devices that the voltage is low and many electronics just shut down and stop working when the voltage is to low. Just spend the money on some Fujistu or Panasonic Eneloop batteries, you'll thank me for this advice in the future. Also, 1.5v AA/AAA rechargeable lithium batteries for about $1.50 each on Temu or about $2 at Costco in a large pack are really nice too.
LOL, rechargeable are normally 1.2v and only the "tRaSh" brands falsely claim they are actually 1.5v (because they aren't).
FWIW disposable batteries start at 1.5v because they almost instantly drop to roughly 1.2v-ish volts...and lower on a sharp downward curve to discharge. (You are comparing apples and oranges). Whereas rechargeable batteries spend much longer, on a much less aggressive curve, around 1.2v for most of their useable life, so are actually preferred for many devices because they have a longer, more stable, and more predictable voltage.
Good luck with those "sensitive devices" using those Temu batteries at pretend numbers they don't actually achieve real word. Someone probably thinks their TV from BigLots has a million to 1 contrast ratio as well......
Secondly, those Temu LiOn 1.5 AA/AAA batteries are pretty soild although I have used them only for a few months so not sure how long they'll hold up. Even their 18650 LiOn cells are simply amazing given you can normally get them on sale for around $1 each.
and these are 50c each.
i bought one of these battery charger testers a week or so ago.
I dont know if it's accurate but i was really disappointed to see that
my batteries (which arent new but arent so old) were way less than the rated maH ratings.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK71WH3Q?th=1
do batteries lose half their maH max charge in a year?
The same brand lower model 500s has the stop voltage too high around 4.25-4.3v. This 600 model sets it much more conservative at 4.15-4.2v which much only give your battery a 85-95% charge but it'll extend your batteries's lifespan overall and reduce the chances of catching on fire!
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No batteries do not lose their max charge (capacity) in a year, just their current charge if they're low quality. I have 10 year old Walmart niMh that are still 60% their original capacity and 10 year old Enerloops that are still 90%.
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