Reddit reviews AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries (800 mAh), Pre-charged - Pack of 8
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One 8-pack of pre-charged AAA rechargeable batteries (800 mAh), ideal for digital cameras, remote controls, toys, and moreLong battery life; extremely gradual self-discharge; maintains 80% capacity for 24 monthsComes pre-charged and ready to use; can be recharged 1000 times with minimal power lossShips in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging; recyclable; backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warrantyThe batteries can be recycled when they no longer hold a charge; to find a recycling location near you, simply copy/paste this link into your browser: call2recycle.org/locator/
They last longer than Duracell or Energizer, and they cost about $3 each, but there are cheaper clones and some newer ones with even more capacity.
How so? The Amazon listing lists "Made in Japan" for certain ones. I just bought some and they most definitely say Made in Japan. I don't see how they could legally sell Made in Japan if they actually have Made in China printed on the cell.
AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries (8-Pack) Pre-charged - Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CWNMXQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JHtYAbCE2GE6P
Are you talking about these batteries? If so, I have the same set for all my POs and they last me 2 weeks with heavy usage.
I've had great luck with AmazonBasics rechargeable batteries, particularly AAA's. Here is a standard 8-pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CWNMXQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503158977&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=aaa+rechargeable+batteries&dpPl=1&dpID=51XrApM-6YL&ref=plSrch
And here is their high capacity 8-pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZV9YE0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503158977&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=aaa+rechargeable+batteries&dpPl=1&dpID=51J92BZw5tL&ref=plSrch
> But my question is, are there any major downsides to using rechargable batteries? When I was younger I used to be told that they don't hold their charge for anywhere near as long in storage and they deplete quicker when being used but are there any tests to back this up?
When we were younger (well, when I was anyway), rechargeable batteries sucked. They didn't hold their charge long at all in storage, and it didn't take long before they seemed to permanently lose their charge. There doesn't need to be any tests to back this up because it was obvious to anybody using them that they sucked. They are much better now, though. A standard rechargeable AA battery (Eneloop or one of the many generics) can be recharged 1,000 times and are slightly more expensive than alkalines but nowhere near 1,000 times as expensive. In my experience, they are a good value money-wise, and of course they cut down on waste which makes them better for the environment. A lot of people around here and /r/flashlight say that they actually perform better in high-performance applications as well, but I don't know enough about that to really be able to comment on it.
I'm in the process of switching my house to rechargeables and have more or less settled on these. They are made in Japan in the same factory as Eneloops but are cheaper. I'm not opposed to other brands at all, but these (in AA and AAA) are what I have been buying. I basically only use alkalines in applications where I'm not sure I'm going to get the batteries back and in very limited applications that call specifically for alkalines (my smoke detectors and thermostat both say "Alkaline batteries only" on them for some reason).
The manual for the Ruby says it comes with rechargeable NiMH batteries and has a built-in charger for them. I gather you were using alkaline because you may need to swap batteries during a shift, so why not just buy an external charger and a dozen high quality NiMH batteries and never have to worry about paying for batteries again?
The best simple charger for NiMH is the Panasonic BQ-CC17. It's available in a kit with either AA or AAA, but the AAA price is a bit of a rip-off; you may as well get the AA version and order some AAA separately.
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-4x-Eneloop-AA-with-Charger/dp/B00JHKSMJU/
For batteries, get as many AmazonBasics AAA as you would like. They come in high capacity and regular versions, but the cost difference is a lot higher than the capacity difference, so just decide for yourself what you prefer.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Pre-charged/dp/B00HZV9YE0/
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Rechargeable-Batteries-8-Pack-Pre-charged/dp/B00CWNMXQW/
Important note: you should not mix NiMH and alkaline batteries in a device.
How many? If a bunch, your best bang for the buck is these:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__84348__Turnigy_Rechargeable_Battery_AAA_900mah_NiMH_4pc_US_Warehouse_.html
Fewer, you can probably save on shipping with these:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Rechargeable-Batteries-8-Pack-Pre-charged/dp/B00CWNMXQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468606777&sr=8-1&keywords=nimh+aaa+amazonbasics
AAs available from both sites also.