Rayovac Recharegable Hybrid Slim Charger with 6AA & 2 AAA Hybrid Rechargeable Batteries Included

by Rayovac

Product Features

• The ease of alkaline & the value of rechargeables.
• Unique HYBRID technology
• Batteries work right out of the package
• Batteries maintain charge and can be used in any device

Product Description

These batteries give you the ease of alkaline & the value or rechargeables. Our unique HYBRID technology enables the batteries to work right out of the package. Batteries maintain their charge and can be used in any device. It has the ease of alkaline & the value of a rechargeable. Narrow package makes it perfect for secondary or check lane placement. Includes charger and 2 AA HYBRID betteries.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000PB90UA
• UPC: 012800505609
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,100 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the Rayovac Hybrid (but dump the charger ASAP), February 26, 2007

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NLee the Engineer (Nashua, NH) - See all my reviews
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You get eight rechargeable batteries (6x AA + 2x AAA) plus a simple charger in this package. The batteries are the latest Rayovac "Hybrid", which are supposed to have very low self-discharge rate similar to the better known Sanyo "eneloop".

The capacity of Hybrid AA cell is rated at 2100mAh, slightly higher than that for the eneloop (2000mAh). I have tested both brands and can confirm that both ratings are accurate. Sanyo claims the eneloop can retain 90% of its original charge in 6 months, whereas Rayovac only claims 80% for the Hybrid. In real life applications, we probably won't be able to tell the performance difference between those two brands.

The charger inluded in this package, however, is a piece of junk. It is a timer-based dumb charger that simply charges for 8 hours at around 350mA and then turns off (obviously it was designed to charge 2500-2700mAh cells, because 350*8=2800). It also forces you to charge cells in pairs. Both 'features' are bad for your batteries. Do youself a favor and replace it with a smart charger as soon as possible. [...]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good product, great value, April 8, 2008

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Otis (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rayovac Recharegable Hybrid Slim Charger with 6AA & 2 AAA Hybrid Rechargeable Batteries Included (Health and Beauty)

I have bought several of these for myself and as gifts in 2007 and 2008, and keep getting more.

I tested the batteries on a LaCrosse BC-900 (also available on Amazon) and it reported within 5% of rated capacity. I have not done follow-up tests to determine shelf-life, but the batteries seem to retain their charge better than conventional NiMH batteries.

The charger works on 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, and its 2-blade ungrounded plug folds conveniently for travel. However, the charger is a slow timer-based charger, not a "smart" charger. At basically no extra cost, it is a great value. However, for home use, you might consider a smart charger like the Rayovac PS3 (only 115VAC@60Hz) or the LaCrosse BC-900, both available on Amazon. A smart charger takes better care of batteries by measuring when each is fully charged, then switching to a trickle current to maintain peak capacity. This charger can only charge in pairs and keeps going until the timer stops, which takes longer and can shorten the life of the batteries by overheating. Also the AAA batteries can fall out of the charger sometimes.

Until lithium ion batteries become available in AA and AAA, low-discharge NiMH batteries like these are the best available. They deliver much more capacity than the old NiCd batteries, and they have longer shelf life than ordinary NiMH.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great batteries, just be sure you get them from a reliable seller, March 28, 2008

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George C. "GCIII" (USA Eastern Time Zone) - See all my reviews

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I already own some Hybrid rechargeables and they're fantastic batteries. Unfortunately, I tried to get some more from Thememstore here on Amazon. The order never arrived and Thememstore never answered my customer service inquiry about it. Amazon.com graciously refunded my money.
Bottom line... if you want low self discharge rechargeables these are the ones to buy... but get them from somewhere other than Thememstore.