In that time I have tested everything from automatic coffee makers to wearable computers. I’m Richard Baguley, and I have been testing and breaking technology for over 20 years. There are less expensive rechargeable AA batteries out there, but they come in packs of 12 at a minimum-this drives the price up and most people don’t need that many batteries, anyway.Īll batteries were completely charged before testing began. Each individual cell holds about 1800 mAh of charge so your devices won’t run for as long as they would with the Energizers or other higher capacity batteries. Interestingly, Energizer lists the capacity of these batteries at 2000 mAh, but we found them to hold more in our real-world tests.įor a less expensive alternative, we recommend AmazonBasic Rechargeable Batteries ( available at Amazon). They provide the best balance of capacity and price, holding about 2200 mAh of charge and supporting up to 1000 charge cycles. Lots of it.Īfter hours of testing, the Energizer Recharge UniversalĮnded up being our top pick. Séamus Bellamy, senior editor with 15 years of experience testing mobile devices and travel gear.ĭisposable batteries are cheaper upfront, but investing a good set of rechargeable AA batteries that'll provide years of service in toys, flashlights or TV remote controls will save you money in the long run. Richard Baguley, a veteran journalist who has been writing about technology since the early 1990s.
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