Product Description

Rechargeable 1000 timesNo memory effect - a full charge every timePre-charged for immediate use batteries into the 21st century. eneloop is a totally new type of battery, which satisfies in a unique way the needs and expectations of the consumers.

Product Details

• Brand: Sanyo
• Model: HR-3UTG-4BP
• Dimensions: 5.10" h x 1.00" w x 3.10" l, .11 pounds

Features

• 4-pack of 2,000 mAh rechargeable AA batteries for digital cameras, remotes, and more
• Pre-charged and ready to use right out of the pack; preserves charge for long periods of time
• Extremely slow self-discharge rate maintains 85 percent of capacity after 1 year of storage
• Combines best features of AA alkaline (ready for use) and rechargeable (reusable) batteries
• Can be charged up to 1,000 times (including partially) without experiencing memory effect

Customer Reviews

Best Rechargeable Batteries I've ever used... period!
As a professional photographer and environmentalist, I simply have to use rechargeable batteries, or I'd be throwing out AA's in large quantity.

In the past I've been unhappy with rechargeable batteries, they eventually held less of a charge and when stored, simply ran low and failed me when I needed them most.

These are simply the best AA's that I've used. I have lots of standby equipment.. strobes, back up cameras and associated equipment. I need things to work at full power for the longest possible time. The eneloops have a long shelf life once charged and this is very helpful.

Another plus, is that with photographic equipment, I was able to take far more photos on a single charge and my off camera strobe has a much faster cycle/recovery time than expected with rechargeables.

They are heavier than copper top AA's, I actually weighed them to compare... just an interesting fact. My aux battery holder uses 8, strobe uses 5 and the MBD-10 from Nikon uses 8, so battery weight plays. But the performance has become all I care about... that, and the fact that I'm not throwing away batteries after ever big event shoot.

I also appreciated that they arrived fully charged in their pack, so opening a new pack doesn't mean waiting to charge them prior to putting them into service.

I can't vouch for how they perform in other devices, but can certainly endorse them for photography.

Long shelf life, rechargeable, top performer...

Frederick Dunn... photographer my number one choice in AA batteries.

Rechargeables That Has Shelf Life Close to Alkalines
The biggest drawback for Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is the shelf life. I got gadgets and toys all around the house, so I constantly charging batteries to have them ready when I need them. There will be very little juice left if you put them in the shelf unused for a couple of months. A waste of time and energy. Hence, one of the biggest advancement in battery technology is the arrival of the new low discharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. This is another great step in helping the environment. I have very few left of the old batteries since I started to replace all of them with low discharge batteries. Eneloops and Duracell are 2 of the best of its kind.

Pros:
-Low discharge.
-Well constructed
-Conventional size and dimension. I had other batteries that I have to use a screwdriver to remove from my camera because it is fatter than other "AA's".
-Looks so sleek and sexy designwise

Cons:
-More expensive than ordinary NiMh
-Not available at many stores
-Maxes at around 2000-2100 mAh

Makes Canon Digital Cameras Last
The Sanyo eneloops are the only batteries I can get that will last more than a few pictures in my Canon digital cameras (A570is and A1000is). It seems like all the Canon's that take only 2 AA cells have a notoriously high voltage cutoff for determining a low battery condition. The Sanyo eneloops keep a high enough voltage for most of their charge life to stay above the Canon cutoff voltage. I have not found any other rechargeable batteries that will work. Additionally, the eneloops will hold their charge far longer than standard NiMH batteries and can withstand more charge cycles.