Hey there, I currently use a mix of AA, AAA and AAAA batteries for home equipment and I was wondering if it's actually worth using any rechargeable batteries or am I better off sticking to buying normal batteries?
If rechargeable batteries are better, does anyone have any recommendations for a "universal" charger that can do all 3 battery types I use? And additionally, what rechargeable batteries are recommended?
Thanks OzB!
Thank you, I'll set up some OzBargain notifications for these!
I bought a Liitokala charger based off recommendations on this forum. It's an excellent charger for the money.
I also have Aldi batteries but I think their longevity is questionable. I do have some IKEA batteries but not many.
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Shut the front door and hand in your OzBargain badge on the way out.
Hahaha! Such poor OzBargain behaviour of me! :P
I would also suggest a Nitecore D4 if you're after a good charger. Review here.
Rechargeable batteries are great for not having to go out and buy new ones when your stock is depleted, not having to have a stock of them discharging (irreversibly) in your drawer while not in use, and producing less waste.
Thanks for the added suggestion! Yes I agree, I wanted to stop buying so much waste and not buy batteries all the time.
ALDI ones are reportedly alright too. Cheap and generally more accessible than Eneloops if you needed some today.
Dunno about the AA ones, but the AAA are crap now.
Used to be 900mAh, now only 800mAh. Tested at ~600mAh (from 2 different stores), so 25% under advertised capacity. Rubbish.
It is worth it at the right price plus if you use it for things like wireless keyboards, mice, remotes, scales etc etc. Nothing with massive power draws.
Can't help with 3 type charges but have got AA / AAA chargers for cheap. Micro USB plug. Takes longer to charge but there is a good rotation of spares so no problems there.
When I had a Fuji S1800 camera which is using 4*AA Alkaline batteries, Sony Ni-MH rechargeable batteries were life savers. Now I am using Panasonic eneloops for my wireless mouse :D
Yes, both economically and environmentally.
Single use batteries should be banned IMO
Can vouch for IKEA's ladda, they've been solid so far.
User tip - get more than you need and slow discharge ones at that - so you can instantly and simply replace run down bats with ones lying around. Many users do not want to wait (or cannot) while recharger does its thing.
TIL that AAAA batteries exist.
Not to be confused with the almost identical LR61.
Just wait until you find out about the 1/2, 4/5, 5/4, 1/3, 2/3 and sub sizes. And the lithium-ion cells in AAA size.
Oh god make it stop!
Yes. Eneloops or IKEA Ladda range are the OzBargain picks for batteries.
The Liitokala range are the OzBargain choice for chargers.