CHF32.95
Panasonic eneloop Basic USB Charger BQ-CC61
4 pcs., AA, 1900 mAh, Battery + charger
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5 reviews
Very inflexible
Pro
- Battery quality
Contra
- only 1.2 V
- Two of the batteries require the same discharge status for charging
- only 1900 mAh
Good, but be careful...
I was a bit hasty in ordering without looking at the charger's technical data in detail... Unfortunately, I'm disappointed. Let me explain:
The kit includes 4 batteries and an Eneloop universal charger for a very reasonable price. So I thought I'd replace my old Varta charger, which is seriously getting on in years.
But the charger is really cheap: it's not possible to charge batteries of more than 2000 mAh in a single charge.
The manufacturer states on its website that it is possible to charge high-capacity batteries, but only twice... (https://www.panasonic.com/global... -> Where can I find info on the compatibility of rechargeable batteries and chargers?)
So it's a "non-intelligent" charger that stops charging with a timer. Are my batteries fully charged? I've no idea!
So why did I get a cheap AF USB charger when all the others are AC and charge 10 times faster? The basic idea was to save my batteries!
The more you charge a battery with a high current, the hotter it gets and the faster it wears out.
But which charger should I use? I have no idea, but I'm going to continue my research...
For the moment, here's what I can advise you on choosing a NiMH battery charger:
- Absolutely avoid chargers with timers (worse, chargers without any protection like the Varta 57646).
- Choose a charger with independent circuits for each battery. This allows you to recharge batteries with different charge levels (I have devices that use 3 batteries. As a result, there's always one battery that won't have the same charge level as the others).
- If possible, avoid the fastest chargers around. Your batteries will thank you. (Unfortunately, all top-of-the-range chargers charge super fast. There are comments on some chargers saying that you can't hold the batteries in your hand after charging because they're so hot...)
According to some comments, the smarter Eneloop chargers are a bit "difficult" with older batteries. If your battery is a little too old, the charger will refuse to charge it (are they too difficult or are other brands not difficult enough? Given that these are NiMH batteries, the risks are low compared with lithium).
And here we are. I think I'm going to have to buy a few chargers from various brands before I find the right one.
Good luck to you all!
FYI: rechargeable batteries = accuPro
- Prices
- Good quality batteries included
Contra
- The charger (details in the comments section)
Does not work not usb c
Pro
- Works
Contra
- Micro USB, not USB C
Top
works great
Affordable battery charger works with a USB micro cable works great
Pro
- stop buying batteries
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