Any one tried Amazon own brand rechargeable batteries  - Page 1
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author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2014, 03:19:04 pm
content: As title, I was just getting some enloop batteries and noticed that Amazon have their own lable batteries. 16 AA eateries for £18.99 claim 2,000mAH. Just wondered if any one has tried them and if so are they any good.http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-NiMH-Precharged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B007B9NV8Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1399302958&sr=8-8&keywords=rechargeable+batteries

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2014, 04:28:15 pm
content: I've used them. Seem to be OK, in that they have charge when I open the pack to use them (some months after delivery), and recharge OK, don't go flat straight away. I did record the charge they held on first charge but haven't got around to seeing what they are like now (perhaps a year later) since it takes 48 hours to do it properly.I'd have no hesitation in buying another lot.

author: linux-works
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2014, 05:22:47 pm
content: I would go for the real eneloops (from trusted sellers, NEVER EVER on ebay).batteries are things you don't want to cheap-out on, if you are going to recharge them.buy name brand ones. and use a quality charger, not a timer-based one.

author: David Hess
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2014, 02:20:50 pm
content: I have had the same bad experience with NiMH cells until using Eneloop low discharge cells. I have wondered though if this is just because low discharge cells have a better separator. I found that low discharge or high temperature NiCd cells were also more reliable than their counterparts.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2014, 03:06:23 pm
content: I have 8 enloop's arriving on Friday, I have used Duracell and Energizer branded NiMh in the past and always ended up binning them after a few charges in favour of alkaline.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2014, 04:34:18 pm
content: Low discharge are going to be better than the normal ones, NiMH or NiCd. The question posed at the start of this thread is whether the Amazon batteries, which are allegedly low discharge, are any good.They are obviously going to be better than ANOther NiMH just on that basis,ifthey are really low discharge. But, if they are low discharge, are they as good as Eneloops?My experience is that they are indeed low discharge. They are thus better than NiMH you'll get anywhere else that aren't. However, I can't say that they are better or worse than Eneloops because I haven't tested them thoroughly over time, but subjectively I don't care which ones I put in equipment when they go flat and need to be recharged. Maybe Eneloops last a bit longer, or will have more charge cycles available at the end of life scenario (or both!). But I ain't losing any sleep over it and next time I need to buy some I will certainly consider the Amazon ones if they are a significantly better price than Eneloops.YMMV. T'other chap suggests they are crap. You pays your money... etc.

author: headwes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 06, 2014, 06:42:03 pm
content: I haven't yet tried Amazon's batteries, but for a cheaper alternative to Eneloop I've had very good results with the Tenergy Centura line.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 10, 2014, 03:45:07 pm
content: Two 4 packs of Enloop's arrived today, I was interested to note that the 1900mAh. ones are made in Japan and the 2450 mAh ones that came with the Sanyo charger were made in China, will be interested to find out which last the longest.Bet they dont last as long as the 4 Sanyo alkaline's that I got in early 1990's and keep in my camera case with a national flash gun which they still work and read 1.52 volts each they were made in India. I say early 90's but it could be late 80's that I got them, been in the case with an old twin lens reflex and the flash unit just pulled them out as I am thinking of selling the camera as it has not been used since well I cannot remember.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 02:20:08 pm
content: Can you post pics? That's the first I've heard of eneloopbatteriesmade in China; Panasonic did sell combo packs with chargers and the chargers are made in China but the batteries have always been Japan, AFIAK.http://panasonic.net/energy/eneloop/sg/?p=battery-eneloop-glitter#Production code number explanation:http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?364607-Overview-All-eneloop-batteries-2005-2014Quote from: G7PSK on May 10, 2014, 03:45:07 pm

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 02:36:05 pm
content: I've used these for 2 years now, and concur, but eneloops are a class on their own and have an edge. I store these batteries charged, and before I leave for a long expedition I top them up, assuming it shouldn't take long and to check self discharge rate. Between 3-6 mo, the eneloops often are between 1-3% loss, while the Tenergy is ~10x that: 10-20% loss. Not a big deal considering Centura cost half that of eneloop. Tenergy tend to loose most of their charge early then plateau to 75-85% by 12 months. Eneloops seem linear but actually store their AH at 85% farlonger than 1 year.Both Centura and eneloop have aged well and how they can continue to be charged with their virgin mAH intact. However, my eneloop are 4+ years old.Quote from: headwes on May 06, 2014, 06:42:03 pm

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 02:52:27 pm
content: Quote from: G7PSK on May 10, 2014, 03:45:07 pmJust double checking, but are the 2450 mAh batteries actually Eneloops? Are they black and do they say "Eneloop XX" on the label? If so, the capacity should be marked as 2400, not 2450.Here's what they should look like:http://www.amazon.com/eneloop-Capacity-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0058GZWXQAlso, these higher capacity Eneloops do not have the same lifetime and durability as the regular ones. They are a definite compromise.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 04:01:43 pm
content: Just looked at the batteries which are in my camera, they are indeed marked as being 2450 mAh but it does say made in Japan on the actual cells, I read the back of the packaging and saw made in China which must have been the charger as that is labelled as such, My bad should have gone to specsavers.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 04:21:22 pm
content: That looks like the Pro markings all right for the right code number.http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?364607-Overview-All-eneloop-batteries-2005-2014&s=eb270a559eee749853c63e235541cf85&p=4229753&viewfull=1#post4229753