Eneloop AA batteries @ Costco

[JohnN]

Just a FYI,

My local Costco is selling a 10 pack of Eneloop (Panasonic markings) batteries for < $20.00

The best price I've ever seen.

 

[C Dub]

Hey John, just wondering if their claims of holding a charge longer, and lasting longer when in use, than regular batteries has been true in your experience?

 

[tbone1004]

they have been for me and I get mine at Costco whenever I need some which is rare. I use them in all of my backup lights that call for AA or AAA batteries as well as my Petrel. Biggest use for me is in my headlamp

 

[bvanant]

The claims are absolutely true; but you have to understand context. For a strobe where you have high power needs for a short time then you want eneloops. For a video camera back where you have a relatively low load for a long time, something with higher amp hours will last longer. As for holding charge, definitely true for the low internal discharge batteries, not true at all for standard NiMH.

Bill

 

[Compressor]

Eneloops are very good batteries. I put date on them (when I bought them). I have about 40 of them and have yet to throw one away. Some are 6-7 years old.