Zeikos ZE-SC2900 Charger with 4AA 2900mAh Batteries

by Zeikos

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 1 x 3 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001T9N0SU
• Item model number: ZE-SC2900
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 17, 2009

Product Description

The Zeikos Compact rapid AA and AAA Battery charger comes with 4 100% memory free AA 2900mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries. It features dual LED indicators when charging. Red indicator light turns off when batteries are fully charged. It comes complete with 100-240V worldwide AC/DC adapter. It has a 1 year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT 2900 NiMh as advertized!!! DO NOT BUY!!!, May 1, 2010

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Mark Twain (Alpine Meadows) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zeikos ZE-SC2900 Charger with 4AA 2900mAh Batteries (Electronics)

I bought two of these.

I initially thought they worked fine, but after a few uses in my Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Camerasspeedlight flash, one set would not longer work.

NiMh batteries should last hundreds of charges, and at the stated 2900 mAh rating, they should last over 400 full powered flashes, but they don't last more than 100 or so (at 1/4 - 1/2 power) flashes.

I finally bought a La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger to test these batteries. And guess how much capacity they had? 2900 NiMh? No. 2500? Nope. 2000? No. All 8 were under 900 mAh and some were under 500. So you think you bought 2900 mAh batteries, but what you got were things with less than 1/3 that stated capacity.

If you don't test them or have nothing to compare to, you might not notice or know better. I guess ignorance may be bliss, but wouldn't you like to know if you're about to get ripped off?

Do NOT buy these unless you really don't care. But don't think that you're getting a good deal just because they're cheaper than other brands. They are most certainly not.

As for the charger, it appears to work OK, but they're not fast chargers. You'll need to charge these overnight, even though they can't hold much of a charge. These would make a great gift to someone you really hate. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Also, do NOT buy batteries made by BTY. They are just as bad when I tested them. They claim 3000 mAh, but I'm testing 16 of them and none were storing over 1100 mAh.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Batteries!, December 13, 2009

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BJ Mancke "BJ Mancke" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zeikos ZE-SC2900 Charger with 4AA 2900mAh Batteries (Electronics)

The old saying, "you get what you pay for" sure applies here. Using two of these Zeikos AA batteries, I was able to snap 3 pictures on my digital camera before getting a low battery signal. This was after a FULL charge. I charged them again (using a better charger) got the same results. I now use them in a wall clock, which they keep running for about a month. If you're buying batteries for a digital device, I suggest you skip these and apply your dollars to a reputable brand.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Only charges batteries to half their capacity, February 17, 2010

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Rick Myers "Famousone" (McKinney, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zeikos ZE-SC2900 Charger with 4AA 2900mAh Batteries (Electronics)

I thought a 2900 mah battery would be better than the 2200 mah batteries I used to use, but I cannot get these to charge past half their capacity. So I have gone back to using regular AA batteries in my camera. I would not recommend this product.