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Eneloop Pro: AAA 4 Pack $19 ($17.10 S&S) | AA 4 Pack $22 ($19.80 S&S), 8 Pack $42 ($37.80 S&S) + Post ($0 w/Prime) @ Amazon AU

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  • How do these compare with ikea rechargeables

    • +2

      on paper
      ikea ladda AAA = 750mah
      Eneloop Pro AAA = 950 mah

      didn't find official document but one 3rd party website state both give 500 charge cycles.

      I do actually own both at home but honestly they both last long enough for me to not notice the difference.

      • +3

        The ladda AAA 750mah are 1000 cycles and equivalent to the standard Eneloop, IKEA don't have an AAA eneloop pro equivalent, only in the AA (1900/2450).

        My understanding is if it's Ni-MH and comes out of Japan, it's all coming from the same factory

        • +1
          just to add that IKEA used to have PRO equivalent at bargain price but dropped it from the lineup about 2 years ago.

            • @Puti: no, I meant the AAA Pro equivalent thats not sold any more.

          • +1

            @ripprind: Dropped due to leaking problems?

            • @choofa: I wasn't aware of that, where do you get that information?
              I've been lucky, none of my IKEA AAA 900mAh have leaks.

            • @choofa: NIMH doesn't leak. Alkaline leaks.

              • @Puti: On a previous IKEA battery deal there were a few who reported AAA leakages

                • +1

                  @choofa: Were they absolutely sure they bought NIMH, and not alkaline? The packaging is fairly bland/similar between Ikea products. Maybe a manufacturing issue mislabel. NIMH doesn't leak.

                  • @Puti: Doesn't leak? definitely sounds like a manfacturing issue, doubtful its just mislabeling. Just sounds like they sourced really cheap batteries

        • I bought ikea ones and they kept going flat after a few months 😭

    • -3

      Nobody has ever asked that before

    • +1

      Credible reports, on OZB alone, of occasional leakage problems. I've started using them, but only in cheap night lights- don't care if those get wrecked.

  • these are high discharge rate right?

    • 15% per year vs 5%, but they are higher capacity. So it would take more than 2 years not using them before the regular eneloop discharge rate is beneficial.

      In other words, after one year of no use, you're still in front with the pros.

  • +1

    Eneloop Pro AA 8 Pack(amazon.com.au) - $42 ($37.80 S&S)
    These were $31.93, 8 months ago :/

    • Yer i been waiting for a deal like that to get more but has been a while.

    • If you get 2 X 4 pack, they're only 29c more per battery, that's not too bad.

      • How much is 2 x 4 pack?

  • Is this 'Smart and Quick' charger good?

    • +2

      I have it and rate it. Does the job, charges quickly enough, lets you know about battery life while doing so & wont overcharge batteries.

      Serious enthusiasts suggest more expensive and fancy chargers, but this has always been faithful to me.

  • +1

    Just in time to pay the ATO bill.

  • Surprisingly Woolworths is selling the Eneloop Pro Charger for slightly cheaper @ $55.20 https://tinyurl.com/2jy2fm67

    • digiDirect via Woolworths

  • Ikea all the way!!!

  • I've got a dozen regular Enloops. Would the Pro have any noticeable real world difference?

    • They will last longer due to higher capacity.

    • +5
      • "+" More energy capacity (2100 -> 2600)

      • "-" Higher discharge rate when unused. (5%/year to 10-15%)

      • "-" Reduced rated cycle life (2100 -> 500)
    • Yes. I found a big difference. Installing regular ones in my canon flash didn't even work… but the pros did. Maybe as it has more power?
      Also, everything seems to last much longer in real-world usage.

  • +6

    For risk of getting absolutely annihilated for showing my ignorance for Eneloops, my battery usage has gone up significantly since having a baby.
    What do I need to get going for Eneloops - is it a no brainer vs regular batteries? Any brands to go for/avoid?

    Thanks for any help

    • +1

      Step 1. Buy Eneloops and charger pack
      Step 2. Profit!

    • +4

      I have a 8 mth old baby and I absolutely understand your scenario. SO many toys to stick batteries in.

      Buy the smart and quick charger to begin with, then as many batteries as you require + a bunch of spares so you never need to wait to recharge.

      Low consumption items such as TV remotes, use the regular eneloops as they discharge slower.

      For high energy consumption stuff like toys with motors and moving parts or sound items, get the pros as they have higher capacity.

      • +1

        Low consumption items such as TV remotes, use the regular eneloops as they discharge slower.

        On the flip side, a fully charged eneloop pro will still have more capacity than a fully charged regular eneloop after one year of no use.

        After 2 years of no use, the regular and pro would have roughly the same charge. Only after 3 years of no use, does the lower discharge rate of the regular eneloop start paying off.

        • There's also the initial purchase higher price of the pros to deal with. Is there really a need to use pros when non pros aren't needed?

    • +3

      Stop feeding batteries to baby.

      More seriously, just use enerloop pros for devices that you find yourself regularly swapping batteries for. Or get the Ikea ones if they're for crappy baby toys that you won't care about in the tiny chance the batteries go bad.

      For things like remotes that last for years, don't waste enerloops on them just use normal alkalines.

    • i used the regular 750mah AAAs for the baby monitors but that was about it. Actually didn't bother using them for the toys. Most came with them? And just as it would go dead, another one seemed to appear with just as annoying music.

      FWIW small kids are like cats. Buy them a whole bunch of fancy stuff and they go play with the damn cardboard box it came in. Or bloody kitchen utensils….

  • Can the Pro’s charge with the standard Eneloop charger?

    • Also curious about this. I hate the standard charger and would like to buy some of the batteries from this deal.

    • +1

      Click the link and look at the product images. Should tell you

    • +2

      Yes. It's fine for any NiMH batteries.

  • isnt everyone just subscribe and save then cancel right away ?

  • I use 2 x AA batteries for my electric beard trimmer. About once a week.

    Which option would be a good idea or are there better alternatives?

    • Any NiMH rechargables. You don't need Enerloop (Long Self Discharge) for a high drain appliance that has weekly replacements. I mean, you could use them, but there's no additional advantage of LSD over standard NiMH here.

      The thing with LSD batteries is they can sit around for months unused without loosing charge. So they're good for things like occasional use flashlights. But you're going through batteries every week anway.

      • thanks… I never even thought of looking for a battery for a high-drain appliance. Makes perfect sense :)

        • Just realised, am not sure about your original question. Are you replacing batteries once a week, or using the trimmer once a week?

          • @rumblytangara: generally replace batteries once per week - Currently have old Laada which just don;t last anymore

            • +1

              @Chippps: In theory those Ladda cells are good for… a thousand cycles. Should last for 5 years. If they're dying fast, replace with another brand.

  • Is the "overnight basic charger" smart enough to charge 4 batteries independently?

    • +1

      Looks like it charges in pairs.

  • eneloops will always hold a special place in my devices heart

  • I bought so many Eneloops back in the day but with hindsite I barely own anything needing AA and AAA's. I bet there's some in my stash that have never been used once. I do charge them periodically with a smart charger so they don't go bad. I probably should sell some. But could I part with this piece of history? Probably not.

    • Same here, rarely use AA or AAA now. Most of my battery powered devices either has built-in rechargeable battery or uses 18650/21700 Lithium Batteries.

  • +1

    2022 and 2023 date codes on the wraps.

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