Customer Reviews

Rayovac Rechargeable Hybrid Batteries, AAA-size, 4-count Carded Pack (Pack of 2)

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It's an on-going love/hate relationship. I really want to find a rechargeable battery that 1 - takes a charge and 2 - holds a charge. NiCads were not the answer because the capacity was too low, they drained over time and there was that annoying "memory" thing. It looked like NiMH's were a good fix, but I got ticked off that there was never any juice left when I went to use them. For a long time I used re-chargeable alkaline, but if they drained to zero, they were junk; also they stopped making them.

So here comes the Hybrid from Rayovac and I must say that I really like them. They take a charge and they hold it for a long time. Proof? - I have a high end flash for my DSLR. It uses 4 AA batteries. It takes a lot of juices to fire off a flash (FYI - it will illuminate the entire backyard at night and I have a big back yard!). One drawback of the big flash is the re-cycle time. When you shoot, you do not want to wait for the unit to re-charge for the next photo. The answer is to always use fresh, alkaline batteries, but this is expensive and a waste. I was pleased that these Hybrids recycle faster than brand new alkalines (I was surprised at this) AND they can sit in my flash for months and still be ready to go when I need them.

Finally - someone has got it right!

These are the new breed of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Now you can use them for your TV remotes, clocks, etc. where you need longer shelf lives. One of the reasons why NiMh batteries have become so popular was the proliferation of digital cameras. But for those casual shooters, who sometimes leave there batteries in the cameras and 3 months after pick it up for another special occasion; they often found it as a surprise that their batteries are depleted. Well, with these new batteries, it is no longer the case.

Pros:
+ Low discharge. Ordinary NiMh batteries discharges even just sitting on the shelf.
+ Works with your existing NiMh battery chargers.
+ Conventional size and dimension. I had other batteries that I have to use a screwdriver to remove from my camera because it is bulkier than other "AAA's".
+ Cheapest price as compared to other named brands (Eneloops, Duracell)

Cons:
- More expensive than ordinary NiMh

If you are looking for batteries for something like a keyboard, mouse or remote control, these can't be beat when you consider price. Standard rechargeable batteries will discharge on there own over a short period of time however the "Hybrid" types such as these will hold their charge for a very long time and therefore serve as great batteries for slow drain devices. You do have a couple other options like the Sanyo Eneloop and the Kodak with the white label. I own several of these and the Kodak's and I would say I prefer these because they seem to be a little cheaper and perform the same however they are much harder to find...

I have used these batteries for the last 18 months with no measurable degradation. They really hold their charge. You must use a quality charger that monitors their charge voltage and temperature and you will be pleased with the results. If you use a cheap charger that does not monitor the batteries and shut down when they are charged you will destroy the batteries after just a few charges.

Best batteries that I ever owned. It holds the charge the longest I have ever seen. Totally AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These are excellent batteries. They charge well, at least using my Maha, and they last and last. They appear to have consistent performance battery to battery. Every once in a while I run into a device that requires very frequent charging compared to the previous rate of non-rechargeable replacement (3X or more), but otherwise appear to be worthy of replacing rechargeables in any but the most sporadically used devices. My rear bike light is getting over half the run time it did when I used alkalines...impressive for a rechargeable, and easily the best of five different brands of rechargeable batteries I have used to date.

The picture and the words here say Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries. Ordered that and received the Rayovac Platinum batteries. Its the newer version and questionable as to whether it is better or not. Just so you know if you decide to buy this item

I agree with the other reviewer who thinks these are every bit as good as Sanyo Eneloops.
I have both, and they're both great.
Honestly, except for a few specific applications, re-chargables (the good ones, anyway) can replace all your disposables.
Just suck it up and make the switch.

They can't say it but I can. These batteries have all the same characteristics as Sanyo Eneloops except for cost -- and that's a wonderful thing.

I got the ones made in China (black) as opposed to the ones made in Japan (white), so I am a little bummed about that. I haven't had them long enough to comment on how long they hold a charge.