Quote (King Atrhur @ Nov 3 2016 08:37pm)
Those are not the pro models.
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If you only need rechargeable batteries in AA and AAA sizes, it's worth looking at the popular Panasonic Eneloop Rechargeable ($20 for 8 AA batteries) or Panasonic Eneloop Pro (Est. $35 for 8 AA batteries). The Eneloop Rechargeable has a lower capacity than other NiMH batteries, just 2,000 mAh. That means it peters out faster than other rechargeable batteries, particularly in high-drain devices. However, these batteries make up for their lower power with an exceedingly long service life. According to Panasonic, the latest generation of Eneloops can be recharged up to 2,100 times. No one has ever tested this claim fully, but the batteries make it handily through 200 charging cycles in one professional test with no discernible drop in charge capacity.
The other advantage of the Eneloop Rechargeable is its very long shelf life. Panasonic claims that Eneloops retain 70 percent of their charge after ten years in storage. While no one has tested the batteries over this long a period, several reviewers at Amazon.com have found their batteries still hold a charge after as long as five years on the shelf. Much of the drop in power seems to take place over the first few weeks; Vorkoetter found that Eneloop batteries dropped to less than 90 percent of their charge after seven weeks.
The Eneloop Pro, by contrast, has an unusually high capacity of 2,550 mAh, allowing it to power devices longer between charges. In the one test that includes both Eneloop and Eneloop Pro batteries, the Eneloop Pro lasts an average of 118 minutes on a charge, while the regular Eneloop lasts only 92 minutes. Moreover, Amazon users say these batteries perform better than any other brand in high-drain devices. Several photographers say their flash bulbs recharge noticeably faster when they're using Eneloop Pro batteries.
However, Eneloop Pro batteries don't have nearly as long a lifespan as the regular Eneloops. Panasonic says they can be recharged up to 500 times, but professional tests say otherwise. In one test, the batteries are still going strong after 60 recharges, but they fail before making it to 100. Another downside of the AA Eneloop Pro is that it's slightly wider in diameter than a standard AA battery, so it won't fit into all devices.
http://www.consumersearch.com/batteries/best-rechargeable-batteriesSeems the Pro lasts longer between charges, BUT, doesn't recharge as many times. For the price I would go with the Eneloop regulars or the Energizers.
/e I guess it all depends on whether you need longevity or long lasting. You can get 3x 8 packs of the Energizers for 1x 8 pack of Eneloop Pro.
This post was edited by Ghot on Nov 3 2016 07:53pm