Which Rechargeable Battery is the Best? Let's find out!
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2019
- The following brands of NiMH batteries were tested: Panasonic Eneloop (1900 mAh, not 2000), Duracell, Energizer, Harbor Freight Thunderbolt, EBL, Rayovac, Amazon Basics Silver, Amazon Basics Black, and the Ikea LADDA. All batteries tested were new and recently purchased from Amazon. As an addendum to the first AA battery showdown, the following batteries were also tested: Kirkland (Costco), Sunbeam (Dollar Tree), Ikea, and AC Delco.
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Do you have to assemble the IKEA batteries?
Been there, done that with their furniture!
The Upscale that's funny
Project Farm GREAT video.... as Usual
That's only for chemists! :-D
Do you get a hex key with the LADDA?
Who needs consumer reports when you have Project Farm...
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better and more honest!
@@timfoote6919 Don't forget Project Farm has far ,more knowledge and better tests!
Because we need people with more knowledge than this guy when it comes to rating batteries. His 'reviews' may be fine for the uneducated, but for those of us that know more than this guy, his opinions aren't worth much. His approach looks good, but falls far short because he just doesn't know any better. You want to know batteries? Go check out Battery Mooch, czcams.com/channels/ePHh3NMvu3rW2LFJeOWo-Q.html You're welcome.
This is how CZcams videos should be made. Quick researched info without fluff.
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@@ProjectFarm Still checking comments from almost 2-year-old videos, THAT, right there is TRUE DEDICATION!! You're the best!! I hope to be able to fund your videos when I'm rich 😬
An important parameter might also be how many cycles (of some moderate charge/discharge speed and level, as some don't like to be drained too low) can a given brand/model survive. All my prior investments into rechargeable batteries and chargers "failed" due to lifetime/cycles.
PF, seriously, you are the most thorough and meticulous independent tester out there. Your attention to detail has earned you an unrivaled level of trust and credibility in my eyes. I wonder how long it will be before we start seeing labels on products that read, "As featured on Project Farm"? :-) Thanks for the time and resources you invest in these tests. I know you're former Air Force so if I were writing your OPR/EPR you'd definitely get the #1 strat. "Promote ahead of peers". Well done sir.
Thanks so much!
Seconded! My thoughts exactly. Thanks for your hard work and attention to detail PF!
Great job, straight to the point, good delivery of info without all the extra commentary. I hate it when guys have to tell you the life story and innermost feelings and what there dog ate for lunch before they divulge any useful information
Thank You for the constructive feedback!
Erick Morris 😂
I feel your comment was unnecessarily wordy. The first sentence was sufficient. Very annoying.
@@tomjones2521
"I feel your comment was unnecessary wordy" would've been enough.
@@ProjectFarm It's not eneloop pro. wtf.
I don't have any ideas but I appreciate all the time you put I to helping everyone be informed consumers.
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm For real!!!
Higher capacity usually means higher self drain, premium batteries at 2500mah are about the max for AA low self draining, if you intend to use the right after charging there are some really good 2900mah out there but won’t last if you store them, really depends on what you use them for.
Any time I'm going to buy something, I check to see if you've tested it. You're always on point. Thank you for all the meticulously well done content, every time.
You are welcome!
Fantastic as always! I would post Amazon links to the battery tester and other products you show in your videos, even though you aren't being paid by any companies to show their products. You spend a lot of time making quality videos that save people a lot of time and money, so you're 100% entitled to make a small commission off product sales. The extra money could help you offset costs or entirely fund more great videos! If anyone has a problem with that, then you'll know they aren't a true supporter of your channel.
This is a terrific recommendation! Thank you very much for the positive comments. I really enjoyed your latest video. You've got a great channel with a lot of growth over the past year! Thanks again!
I bet that attitude is the reason why you aren't using (probably can't xD) patreon anymore and you're stuck with paypal huehuehue
@Project Farm: Amazon/Ebay links are great, but so are link descramblers ;)
Also note that sellers can pump up their price when they notice some "big" youtuber is redirecting traffic their way/to a certain product.
@@MrMiss-cp9bw That is why you can give a link to the search and not the final product.
@@MrMiss-cp9bw Another "know-it-all" that knows nothing.....very sad we have to deal with people like you. Go crawl back under the rock you came out of.
Yes, always some smart people here, thank you, if the advertisers even get a hold of this dude, hes gona either turn most of them away, or make a bunch of $, either way, I know hes smart-nough to keep making awesome videos! ;-)
I love how in depth you go with each video. Yes they may become long at times but, it's all useful information plus the graphs you make help too. If I need to know something in a hurry I skip to the end buy what I need and watch it all later. Thanks a lot for all your time this really is a public service👍👍👍👍
so, I did that without speakers but couldn't identify which was best. help a (lazy) brotha out!
Just subscribed, you've tested quite a few of my "I wonder's" from drills/drill bits to batteries, keep up the good work.
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I can’t get over how thorough you are, you responded to my question about rechargeables so quickly, thank you. I keep telling everyone about your channel. Keep it up, love it.
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Thanks again for another legendary video. You're a true credit to CZcams.
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I really appreciate the small red arrow that pointed to the name of each product on the bar graph.
Awesome!!! I've been waiting for this one. I have a bunch of Eneloops so I hope they come out well.
Thanks for the time and effort you're putting into these tests. Very much appreciated.
Thank you!
very thorough, concise and it seems unbiased - good job sir
Thank you!
FYI I have used the Panasonic, Duracell and IKEA batteries extensively daily as a professional photography completely depleting them and the by far the best performing were the ikea believe it or not. The Duracell poops out after 6 months, I have had the ikeas last years.
This is great information! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Have you done any longevity testing, repeated discharges and recharges, to get the bigger picture of what's really the best?
I've heard great things about the IKEA batteries in comparison to the eneloops. My understanding is that both are made by Panasonic in Japan (with the exception of some eneloops)
Ikea's Ladda is made with same specs and in the same factory as Eneloop pro! After Panasonic bought Eneloop from Sanyo, they moved normal Eneloop production to China, but pro-model is still made in Japan. I have about 300 Eneloops, but after finding out that Ladda is basicly same as Eneloop pro with 1/4 of the price, there is no competition! I have had 7 other brands in use, but they are all garbage in professional use. It's funny how the cheapest is also the best one.
IKEA batteries are made in the same factory as enloop. If I'm not mistaken.
Edit: someone beat me too it lol
Absolutely love this channel. Very informative, thorough and straight to the point!
Thanks so much!
You have an outstanding channel. I need rechargable AA batteries for my Midland 75-822 CB Radio, I went with the Amazon Silver after watchiing your vids! Thanks again, and keep them coming!
Thanks, will do!
Thanks for making these videos. I watch almost every one and if I ever need one of the products you've tested I always come back and check it out before buying them. Just did this for batteries before buying them.
Thank you very much!
Appreciate all the time expenses and work put into this review. It Really helps the consumer make more knowledgeable selection.
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Thank you
Your AA battery videos are excellent! Very helpful in my decision to buy regular and rechargeable batteries. Thank you for your time!
Thank you!
Yet another cool video with a lot of know-how. I really like the way you make all kinds of subjects interesting! I never knew that engine oil could be so interesting...
I especially like your Amazonbasics reviews, by the way. :)
Thank you for the amazing, honest, and scientific runs. Your evaluation is the best!
Thank you for the video idea!
This is awesome! Finally, someone actually looks behind the reasons why something is the best and not just “yeah I like this product so it’s clearly the best”
Great video!
Thank you!
can you test lifepo4 battery too?
you generally use them to replace 2 battery with a dummy.
Thanks for being so thorough it really helps me make my decisions
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Your information is always helpful. I really appreciate what you do. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Love your videos. I'm planning on buying rechargable batteries. So Amazon Basics Silver is what I should go for?
Yes! So much yes! Been dealing with batteries my whole life, never thought about testing them like this. Thank you
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I agree with you, I am a battery supplier, I think his battery test is very attractive
I love your channel. I have checked your testing videos many times before I make a purchase and it has helped me make smarter, better, more informed choices. Thank you!
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Finally! Something useful on CZcams. Good job my friend.
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Nice video, I’ve been using eneloops for several years now and they all still work as good as the day I got them.
Thank you!
Eneloop's advertised charge cycles have me torn between them and the Amazon Silvers. Not sure whether I should go for the cheaper option knowing I likely won't ever use more than 100 cycles, or pay a little more for the extra cycles and 'comfort' that provides.
I haven't used the Amazon batteries but have been tempted to try them. I will say that I used to use the Energizer rechargeable batteries but got tired of them dying after maybe 20 charge cycles. This was over a decade ago, so maybe they are better now. I switched to Eneloops and haven't had a single one quit on me yet. I'll pay a bit more for that longevity assurance. That's one thing this test doesn't address, is how many cycles the batteries can take and what their capacities are after say 20 or 50 cycles.
I have a double set of at least 7 years old of eneloops (2x4), and they still perform pretty good after some heavy use in Canon EOS system flash units. People say eneloop pros are even better but did not bother to test them, as these are still perfectly usable for my needs.
I forgot to take out the eneloop AAA batt in my headlamp. Over 3 years later I found my headlamp and turned it on and it still has power. Didnt even leak. But that was the older version of eneloop though.
I'm so happy to see my Duracell greens in the front of the pack. I bought a bundle of them in March of 2016. I use them constantly for my computer mouse/controllers and they're still going strong. The things are beasts.
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Outstanding drop of concise information that was freshly to the point! You Rock!!!
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Nice job. Thanks for both AA battery videos.
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Nice video, I would really like to see you do one concerning how well standard batteries hold up to recharging. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
I love you man. Thank you for reading our comments/suggestions and of course your tests!
I'd like to think that you chose to do sunbeam batteries because of my comment. :)
Thank you! 100% of my videos are from viewer recommendations. Thanks again!
BTW, I am a subscriber and just wanted to say, I hope you never change your approach or the way you make these video's. I know many of my mates that make it a point to consult one of your video's on a specific product before the purchase. Your video's are top notch and informative as heck. Although the 500+ dislikes from manufactures don't think so.
I appreciate that!
Oh F yes!!!! Zoe’s wondering this and wanted to test it but I never actually sat down and got out batteries to test it with their conditions thank you Mr. for this video
great thorough review. cheers. we need more high quality reviews to help consumers avoid being swindled. It also keeps market competition health.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm
Pretty good and a bit surprising on the eneloops though I wasn't looking at the actual mAh rating on them.
Might want to work in possible numbers/cost based on lifecycle. Many rechargeables have a lifecycle of only around 500, where the eneloop is advertised at 2000+ recharge cycles.
Any numbers like cost efficiency would be theoretical at this point but may yield different suggestions for a purchaser depending on required usage.
Might also add in Tenergy. They seem to be available at all the electronics stores I visit.
I use the Harbor Freight rechargeable batteries and they're great. The only drawback with rechargeable AA/AAA batteries is the lower nominal voltage. (1.3v vs. 1.6) On many devices, it doesn't matter, but some devices die quickly because the voltage drop is too low right from the start. This is especially true when using a device with 8 AA, where the voltage difference is 2 volts or so. For those devices I keep some highly rated Amazon alkalines on hand.
Love your work brother.
Great point on the lower voltage. Thanks again
Great job! I can’t wait until we see the next test!
Thanks!
Amazing how CZcams recommended one of your videos to me when I'm literally looking for the best battery for my digital camera and I think I have an idea now on which one to buy. Thanks! Also subbed :)
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I like how you give each battery a fair test and I'm interested to see how different brands of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found on Amazon would do under the same conditions you put these batteries through.
Thanks for the video idea.
Please rather than long storage Do Over nite 12 , 24 , 48 , 72 hour self discharge. We know what to expect from a battery that hasn't been cycled/recharged for a month or three. Its the over nite and charged a week ago that makes more sense for the average joe. If its 50% dead after a week while others hold up better. Thats something we need to know. Also multi drain recharge cycles. -> After say 25 charge discharge cycles how do they compare to each other. Who knows maybe it will surprise us. Would also be great to see how the new rechargeable lithiums that are like $10 dineros hold up too. Great Vid Thumbs up for you !
Thank you for the video idea!
They dont loose charge that quick, I run AAA Duracells in my headlamps to walk dog at night, if I change 4 tonight and throw back in charger tomorrow or even 2 days later to top off before I put them in, they usually only take 10-30mah to top them off at a 1.0A charge. I have a Xtar vc4 charger that tells u that info
Eneloops lose less than 20% of their charge when stored for a year, the japanese made ones that is, the present chinese manufactured eneloops might have different results.
juslitor The japanese have been making the best cells for decades in all flavors. Just wondering how these consumer batterys stack up after specific intervals. I've had brand new Dewalt ® 18 v lipos that didn't hold a charge over nite while Ryobis ® for the same price EXPENSIVE hold for months. I'm into it - Been flying Helicopters and Drones and Nitro for 30+ years. I probably have 300 lipos in good working order that I cycle monthly.
Just wanted to thank you for all your work and effort. I have learned a lot from you, just awesome content & material!
Thanks!
Love your channel!! Very informative. Thank you for doing all this testing and sharing it.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for testing the additional AA alkaline batteries. I was very curious how the Kirklands compared to the Amazon basics.
As was I with the AC Delco. I get those so cheap on Amazon
Same here.
using mAh as a basis is only half the truth! The voltage level is very important! two batteries can have the same capacity in mAh but one can have a higher voltage which means you are getting more energy out of it. That's exactly where the Eneloops are doing extremely well! They keep a high voltage during high power load giving them the edge! That's why I switched to Eneloops in the first place. They might not last as long as some others but they perform much better in power delivery. Very important for flashes or power tools. It is also my experience that high capacity cells degrade fast. Eneloops last much longer.
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm BTW, I love all your videos and always find them super helpful and informative.
Yea, watt hours would be a better way to measure their power
@@plc268 Exactly
You are correct sir. C/s * hrs = 60*coulombs or 60 times the number of coulombs (or electrons) available. But there’s a big difference between having 1 coulomb at 1V (volts = energy per coulomb or literally joules/C) and 1 coulomb at 50,000 V. One “battery” contains 1*1 = 1 joules of chemical potential energy while the other contains 1*50,000= 50,000 joules.
And then of course the power you can output depends on both your max current & voltage (drop) at that current.
This is one my favorite channel, both for entertainment and when I want to decide to buy the right stuff. Hope you can make a similar comparison for 18650 type batteries from different brands.
Thank for the video idea.
Great video, thanks for being so thorough.
You are welcome!
I agree 100% with lack of trust with the HF brand batteries. I am also shocked at the results of the Amazon Basic brand. Thanks once again for the effort producing these most helpful and entertaining videos. You deserve your success!!
Thank you!
Some Harbor Freight things are great deals and great products, others not so much. Normally though, the good stuff at harbor freight is still somewhat expensive.
Amazon's are made where eneloop and ikeas are made
@@B0balagurak As of the last time I researched it, there was exactly one NiMH battery factory in Japan.
@@johngaltline9933 yeah the old Sanyo, now Panasonic factory. The Japanese made LSD batteries are all rebranded, or possibly binned eneloops. They seem to just bump up the prices of the eneloops relying on the brand recognition.
On Amazon it's currently £14 for 4 eneloop pros, or £14 for 8 identical spec Amazon pros. It's a no brainer.
Love your videos! I have recently started wearing heated socks for winter motorcycle riding. They use 3 AA batteries per sock and they absolutely burn through batteries very fast. I wonder which brand and type of AA batteries (regular or rechargeable) would last the longest in the heated socks. This could also apply to other heated garments for winter time use, not just socks.
With all the popularity around high output led flashlights these days, it would be great if your could do a review on the types of rechargeable lithium ion batteries these devices use. Such as the 18650, 26650, Clr123, etc.
Thank you for your time and service to the CZcams community! Your are way better than consumer reports!
Thanks for the video idea.
Oh, I should have read the comments ! I like AC Delco and Energizer. Please put dates when you post video.
Thank you for your videos!
I've had Rayovac batteries LEAK in the package. Good videos!
Thank you for the feedback
I've viewed your work for quite some time now, and must thank you for your 'scientific approach using design of experiments methodology'. I'm a retired avionics support engineer (Boeing, 18 years), and used-up some of my '15 minutes of fame' during the E.T.O.P.S. phase of the 777's evaluation (early/mid-'90s), so I've seen well implemented experiments.
Has anyone ever dug up an old "Dick Clark Buddy L Super Charger 8000, for alkaline and Ni Cad battery 'life extension', and performed a proper evaluation of the system??
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i really love the content on this channel!
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Brilliant video fella thankyou.. Earnt a new subscriber here 😊
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excellent testing and summary of results. A big help. Thanks
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Where have you been all my life? I thought I was the only one who obsessed over this stuff. All of my eneloop hold a charge for quite a while and perform very well year-over-year while several of my Energizer have gone bad over time and won’t hold a change very long anymore. I’ve had them all for roughly 4 years and use them on toys for my kid like Nerf guns, air hockey, karaoke, trains, flashlights, and household items like remote candles and controllers.
I also recharge my alkaline batteries, but won’t risk leaving them in an item for more than a few months for fear of bleeding.
The big question is "what do you mean by BEST". Many batteries have a higher capacity when new but that drops quite fast and after many cycles they are not better than eneloop or other "ready to use" batteries. I stopped buying the ones with the biggest figure years ago and the only one I have now are "ready to use" or eneloops, the previous ones were all down to 25% of the initial capacity and went in the recycle bin. I have not recycled a single battery since I stopped buying the ones with the biggest number on it.
Great point. Thank you
“Best” depends on the application. Battery characteristics involve tradeoffs. Want super low self discharge? You don’t get super high capacity. Need the highest capacity possible for a wireless temperature sensor in your hot, filthy attic? Rechargeable isn’t the best option. Etc etc.
@@JohnGodwin777 I agree. For a all round nimh you don't need the highest value, however the test focused mostly on that factor, hence my comment.
@@ProjectFarm Thx. And Thx for your videos. One of the drawback of low self discharge batteries is that they have less initial capacity but also a little higher internal resistance so they don't like high currents: 1A is C/2 for a 2000mAh battery. Stopping at 1V is a bit high and you would get betters figures at 0.8V especially with high currents. Bellow 0.8V you get only a few more mAh and you start risking permanent damage.
A little warning for people using the batteries in a device that put them in series (to get 3v, 4.5V, 6v. ..): recharge the batteries as soon as you see any sign of low charge. Don't push them to the limit. If one is slightly weaker than the others, it will be over discharged and could loose some capacity this way. I had that once on an eneloop. It lost 30% when it went to 0V. After a few charge/discharge cycles, some capacity came back but at the end of the day it lost 10% permanently.
Agreed. I bought Eneloop and Varta batteries 6-7 years ago on Amazon, the latter having a significantly higher rated capacity. Within 6 months, the Varta's capacities had plumetted, within 2 years they were beyond use. The Eneloop AA's still retain close to their 1900mA capacities after many 100's of charges. One thing I found was that Eneloop AAA's, left on 'constant charge' in wireless headphones, tend to fail outright over time, as had happened to the batteries they came with. But I guess no battery likes being on a cheap unregulated charger for extended periods.
Great video! So clear and well presented. Thanks for teaching me new things. Much appreciated.
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Thanks for making these videos!
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Great video.
I'd love to see the self discharge test results.
I appreciate you doing this!
I'm a carpenter and also a flashlight enthusiast so many of your videos have helped me make more informed decisions.
More good stuff from my favorite machine/tool related channel.
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Dude - you are amazing! Subbed for sure!
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Great stuff. Thanks for the hard work.
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Keep up with this good material videos
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You should have charged/ discharged the batteries several more times, as most manufacturers claim that their batteries don't reach me capacity until several charge/discharge cycles; that is, they need to be "broken in".
One of your respondents suggested charging non-rechargeable batteries. First of all, that is not possible. What you are actually doing is depolarizing the batteries and they are much more susceptible to leakage after doing so. Also, their capacity goes down with each attempt to "recharge" them.
it's not ADVISABLE to recharge non rechargeable batteries, not impossible. Stick a dead alkaline in a charger for 10 minutes and it'll come back to life, if even only for a few minutes. I used to do it as a kid all the time for fun, they never blew up on me because I wasn't dumb enough to think that if I just left it in there while it got hot it would actually fully charge. I just did it to get another 15 minutes out of my gameboy.
EVERY alkaline I have ever "recharged" has leaked at some point in the future, even just in storage. Don't do it! It barely even works in the first place, providing just a fraction of the original capacity.
Andrew Rood you’ve got a typo in your first paragraph.
@@fearofchicke yes, I know, it should have read, "max" not "me".
Andrew Rood thanks for the clarification.
Great video, thanks for explaining so well.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing this info. We truly appreciate your hard work and dedication.
It's my pleasure.
your work is valuable
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Thank you for your time testing these batteries. I have both EBL and Eneloop batteries. I have been awfully disappointed in EBLs. They discharge too quickly in storage and in my kid's toys that get used occasionally. I really have no reason to keep them around and your tests confirm. I have no doubt that the Eneloops will be at or near the top as far as long term storage, they have yet to disappoint me.
Great feedback Thank you!
@@ChuckoMountain-fv9yj you could have either purchased counterfeit versions of the white or you bought the black versions that are meant to be used in high demand devices that require frequent recharging.
The old white eneloops do in fact have one of the lowest discharge rates in storage. It can be confirmed by the fact that certain IKEA and Energizer batteries that come from the same factory as the eneloops in Japan as there was only 1 factory in Japan that made these type of batteries.
The quick way to protect yourself is to verify that they were made in Japan. Now things could have changed, but that was the general rule 10 years ago.
@@Quinid1 I purchased the white ones from amazon 5 years ago with an 8 position charger. They were too long when I got them, but forced them into the battery packs in flashlights. Both AA and AAA were like that. They said 2800/1100 on the outsides. Eventually the end discs fell off and brown stuff leaked. I threw it out. Their capacity markings arent truthful as verified by several on youtube channels. Now using LADDA brand no problems fit perfect.
@@ChuckoMountain-fv9yj in that case, I am afraid that you ended up with counterfeit ones. They are counterfeited quite often. Even the LADDA started seeing counterfeit versions. The older IKEA LADDA and genuine white Eneloops are basically coming off the same assembly line.
I have almost 100 eneloops and IKEA LADDAs accrued over the past 10 years. I have never experienced any leaking or even swelling. In fact I've yet to have any fail at all other than occasionally my aftermarket battery charger will reject a battery. Even then, the eneloop charger will recognize the reject and recharge it.
My only complaint is that they do not make size D cells. The AA-D adapter is convenient, but it doesn't make up for the needed capacity.
@@Quinid1 I had the 2300's and 2800's they were not worth the money. Oversized too. Its the 1100's that had crud come out. All from EBL through Amazon. I got another 4 pack from EBL who saw the purchase reciept, and replaced 4 of them. I bought them from EBL and EBL replaced them. I doubt EBL fakes their own product?
Liked and subbed. Thank you for your hard work!!!
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If you would have bought the Ikea battery AT IKEA it would not have been over $3/battery but would have been about $1.30/battery and would have, therefore, dominated these tests. Sometimes Amazon is a ripoff when you don't shop around. Hell, even Costco can be a rip off (rarely but sometimes) if you don't shop around! And I LOVE COSTCO!!!
Excellent video, btw... and I'll look forward to you future discharge test results in a year or so!
Thank you!
Rippoff is a bit harsh, I would say not as competitive. Just a suggestion. :)
I haven't actually seen either of these stores irl
The Ikea Ladda is the best rechargeable batteries I have used. Made in Japan high quality. I use them in cameras, flashlights, GPS. two way radios and anywhere high drain/demand AA or AAA are needed, My son uses them in his X box remotes. I have made several trips back to Ikea to pick up more. Don't waste your time or money on anything else. Thanks for the time spend to give us the data.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Brilliant! Great video! Thanks, Todd!
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Hi. Fantastic video. Thanks for the intensive testing! I'm a photographer so I'm very interested in the performance of these batteries when used with powerful camera flashes such as the Nikon SB-910. I am curious as to why you chose 1000mA for the high drain test. Is 1000mA representative of most camera flashes? Thanks.
@ 9:08 - "...I've just had too many bad experiences with their (Harbor Freight) products."
Same here! But, it STILL doesn't deter me from going back almost every day. Man, I am dumb!
Project Farm this is a very well charged video
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm hmm did you get it?
underrated comment
Shouldn't this be filed under current affairs?
Thanks for sharing this! Very much helpful!
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some pretty sweet battery testing up in here!
Thanks!
Just curious, have you done any testings on rechargeable lithium batteries?
Could you test the 18650 batteries. I use them often in Bluetooth speaker builds. I never know which one to use. Thanks a bundle I just love your videos!
Great test idea! Thank you
PLEASE!!!
Not surprised that the Costco Kirklands did so well. Been using them for years. Nice job, as always.
Thanks!
A great and thorough test review. One of the best yet. Kudos to PF.
Thank you!
I will have to check out the Amazon Basics Silver batteries. However, I'm very much looking forward to your future video on the 3/6/9/12 month tests, because shelf life and number of recharge cycles play a HUGE role in rechargeables. Obviously, the more recharging potential a battery has, the better cost efficiency over time. That's why I use the Eneloop batteries. They may not have looked good in this test, but they are supposed to have the best shelf life, the least recharge memory, and be capable of the most recharge cycles of any other brand.
Are those the latest generation of Eneloop's? I assume they are, but just checking. Also, there's additionally Eneloop Pro batteries, which have a significantly higher capacity. They just aren't rated to be as durable.
Also...since this came out in January, I guess that means we can look forward to part 2 in a month or two!! (Crossing fingers.)
Thank you very much! Yes, I plan to publish an update video really soon. Thanks again
Be careful with the Eneloop pro batteries. It is slightly larger than and might not fit into some applications (like some flashlights). The regular Eneloop has the closest similarity to regular alkaline battery, when I compare it to the Eneloop pro (black), AmazonBasic and Ikea batteries.
Also the black version once died pre-maturely, and the regular one never failed, from my experience using then over last 20 years (some Sanyo still works!).
@@ChanFeng Interesting. I've never tried the pro ones because they seem more of a novelty, so I guess I'm glad I haven't.
The best capacitors on average are Japanese, so the best batteries are probably from there too.
wow excellent test love this ! maybe an 18650 test next ? i like sony VTC6 or samsung 30q its alway a compromise between capacity and high amp discharge
Thank you for the video idea!
Awesome video, thanks for your hardwork. When my kids were born I bought 200 NiMH Tenergy branded batteries. They're still going 8 years later, approx 500 charges. Only a handful died. Best buy ever.
You are welcome! Awesome, was a great buy!
I sure appreciate that you tested the Kirkland batteries, as many people including myself use them. It was nice to see that they actually are the great value that I hoped they would be.
Great!
With Kirkland batteries, it's almost impossible to factor in the hidden cost of the membership, which drives the price up. Otherwise, excellent work. And thanks for including Sunbeam. They've been a reliable go-to around my house for years.
Thanks for sharing
@@ProjectFarm I would imagine most people do not care about factoring that into the price since no one is buying a membership based on buying batteries but I get what you are saying. If it was the same price and quality as another brand it may be a deciding factor in an arbitrary rating. Most people care about the ratings for their own practical purposes.
You do a great job on all your videos, I’m always impressed by them, so, thank you. One aspect that I don’t think you can realistically test for is longevity. I’ve used Eneloops for probably a dozen years now, and they hold 80% or more of their capacity (the point I toss rechargeables is at 80%) for something like 8-10 years. All others brands last 3-6 as a rule. I don’t use rechargeable that often or heavily, and so they’re being recharged just a handful of times per year. Consequently, a long life cycle makes them more economical for me.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
These battery videos are awesome! I was a diehard duracellian and now I am a Amazon basicterian! Good job - great video.
Thank you for the feedback
Excellent review.
Did you consider testing Kirkland (Consumer Reports Best Buy) along with the IKEA.
Thank again.
I'm a fan of Duracell. The style of them is classic too.
Thank you!
I'm surprised to hear this. I will never buy Duracell again due to the amount of equipment I've had destroyed due to Duracell leaking. Absolute garbage. (Not rechargeable tho, normal batteries)
I've had no issues with Eneloop for low self-discharging. I can charge them on a Saturday and return to them the following weekend with no appreciable loss of energy. These past few years or so I use their Pro version; not the one you had tested.
My only gripe with them is that their outer insulation is not as durable as I would like. It has a tendency to peel as a result of repeated insertion and removal from devices.
Problems you mean.
eneloop rechargable batteries any good for headlamp? I heard it's not good for devices that needs constant power? How many hours will the battery last any idea
@@okaythen001 I think eneloops (or other low-self-discharge NiMH batteries) work great for headlamps. Much better than alkalines. As for runtime, it really depends on the wattage of your headlamp. If it's LED (and it should be) it will last a long time, and you should notice that a full charge NiMH lasts a bit longer than a new disposable alkaline.
I love your channel. You inform people of what is the best purchase and do so without commentary and filler. If you choose to do an EP with product placement and commercials. Let your fans know. I(we) would love to assist you with making money without falling into the obnoxious commercial placement. And keep your vids totally unbiased as possible.
Thank you!
Wanted to share this with you all. As of 4/5/21 Ikea is out of stock of LADDA AA's so using my Harbor Freight coupon, I picked up some Thunderbolt Magnum NiMh 2200mAh for $5.99. I do a lot of location digital recording with a Zoom H4n and Tascam DR70d. Comparing the run time, the LADDA's managed 5hr 54min while the Harbor Freight came in second with 5hr 20min. Both tests were identical: H4n powering two external mics with phantom power on. Not bad at all for the sale price. BTW, the LADDA's are my go to choice, the HF will be back ups. Keep up the awesome reviews, we trust your methods.
Thanks for sharing.
Another Great test! How about Considering doing a tie down strap test.
Thank you for the video idea!
thats what my sister used to say, just kidding, I dont have a sister ;-)
Oh please pick me for tie done strap test victim uh volunteer, I’m a wiggler and I think you’re hot!. I’m going to shower now....