Customer Reviews

Zeikos ZE-SC2900 Charger with 4AA 2900mAh Batteries

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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.

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.

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.

These batteries do not charge like they are supposed to and the charger sucks. Nothing works like it is supposed to. Stay far far away from this brand!!!!!!!!!!!

This battery charger is the worst charger in the history of battery chargers. I have had my AA batteries on that charger for two days now and my camera can't even take two pictures without dying. I guess that's what I get for shopping at Walmart! I would not recommend buying this item!!

This unit takes far too long to charge 4 AA batteries. I also have the model 3900
and it's charge time is considerably shorter.

I charged these batteries and put them in my camera. Within minutes, the camera showed the "low battery" light. Just a few photographs afterwards, the camera shut down. No-name brand unrechargeable AA batteries provide more power than these Zeikos batteries. Spend a little more for better quality. Don't let the "2900 mAh" rating fool you -- these batteries are worthless!

The charger was DOA, since it isn't worth paying the postage to return it, I took the loss and used a proper smart charger to service the batteries. The batteries have been working so far once I use the smart charger.

Charger work as expected, the battery come with it doesn't hold charge for too long. With this price, I can't really complaint.

Doesn't works... the battery only takes 800-900 Mha.- the good recomendation is sony, sanyo eneloop, and for high drain [dslr, dslr like] ansmann 2850Mha