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Anybody use these rechargeable AAs and AAAs? I'm more interested in power, longevity and reliability than economy.

I've had a rash of leaking Duracell alkalines this year, and I'm getting tired of it.

Alkaline batteries have the nickname "Alkaleaks", quit using them.

I have a rechargeable 21700 in my flashlight, I have only charged it about 5 times since January/2021. I've switched to AA rechargeable batteries for wall clocks, etc. So far, I'm saving money versus buying batteries.

They worked well when I used, but it's been several years.

Eneloops are good ones. I’ve been using them for about 6 years now in both sizes you listed. They have a little more ah than others. No issues, but be aware rechargeable aren’t for all applications.

You might also consider the Amazon house brand rechargeables.

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Where the flashlight loonies hang out.

I've used them in a FoxPro e-call. They are about the best thing I've ever used in it. Not cheap, but they do the job and last forever.

what Bangpop said. I use them in my Thermal units too.

I used Costco Kirkland batteries (which I think were made by Duracell) for years with good results then the last batch I bought that were supposed to last till 2029 started leaking about 6 months after I bought them.
I’ve switched to Eveready or Amazon for the alkaline. I’ve used the Eneloop rechargeable with good results but they don’t last as long as an alkaline in most situations.

Got AAs I've been using and reusing for several years. They're good batteries.

I quit those Duracells a long time ago. They are chit.

Eneloops are GTG.

I've been buying my Duracells at Costco.

I'm in the habit of changing them out every 12 months in the things that don't get heavy usage, to better avoid leaks. Lately, though, I've had leaks before they're a year old.

I've got some US-made lithium AAs (non-rechargeable) I'm going to try, but I noticed that Zebralight recommends the Eneloops for their AA battery models. That's what got me interested.

I have used them in the past.......good to go in my opinion

Yes. The Energizer Lithiums work well for disposable batteries. But to swap and charge, the Eneloops are the standard.

Last month I pointed out to a Costco employee that several packs of Duracell batteries (D size) had batteries that were leaking in the package.

I use Eneloop AA and AAA batteries in trail cams, flashlights and headlamps for about 7 years with good success.

Okay, I'm sold. Thanks, guys.

This guy did testing on rechargeable AAs. Go to the last minute of the video if you just want to see the results.

The Duracell 2450 mHa and Ikea Ladda 2450 mAh came out on top.

I tried them in my FoxPro calls, and got mixed results. I'm using Bonai 2800's now and they've been great.

That's a very interesting video. I didn't know Ikea had a line of batteries.

Edited to add: Lowes sells the Duracell rechargeable AAs, four for $21. Ikea sells their rechargeable AAs, four for $9. Guess that makes a difference.

Edited again: The Project Farm video is from three years ago. Ikea has changed the color of the batteries since then and there is chatter on the web that they are not the same. Guess the price is too good to be true.

I fell for the NiCad batteries several times threw out the years that they were around and gave up on them.

then they came out with the Lithium Batteries.
I have a Bunch of them and so far they have been worth the money for me.
AA , AAA and the 9V among the old time common Batteries with some of the newer variety as well

I thought I was purchasing Lithium D Batteries and they turned out to be Garbage NiCad's that are real Garbage.

NiCads were okay when they first came out, but only because that was the only thing available. We got much better results with Nickle Metal Hydride.

For lights, life-saving gear, high-drain devices and cold weather operation, it's lithium all the way. I still use alkaleaks for some things in normal temperatures and when near my supply.