News Top 5 Recommended "Rechargeable Batteries" Let's Use Reusable and Economical Rechargeable Batteries [January 2022 Edition]

"Amazon Basic Rechargeable Battery" (Source: Amazon)

　Many household appliances and electronic devices around us use dry batteries. There are two types of dry batteries: one-time use type and economical "rechargeable battery" that can be used repeatedly. There are various types of rechargeable batteries, such as large-capacity and powerful types, and types that emphasize the number of times they can be used. We picked up recommended rechargeable batteries by needs.

When is it recommended to use rechargeable batteries?

　Rechargeable batteries are suitable for long-term devices that do not use much power, such as remote controls and wireless mice. In addition, it is generally not recommended to use it for watches because the voltage is easily changed. Speaking of charging, smartphones are also devices that need to be charged. As with smartphone batteries, it is effective to devise ways to extend the life of rechargeable batteries. First, storing the rechargeable battery in the device will consume battery capacity, so when not in use, it is a good idea to store it in the dedicated battery case. Also, the recommended devices for rechargeable batteries differ depending on the product. Carefully read the product manual and select the rechargeable battery that is suitable for the product you want to use.

High-capacity and powerful high-end model Panasonic "eneloop pro"

　"eneloop" is a brand of rechargeable batteries developed by the former Sanyo Electric. Currently, Panasonic has taken over and continues manufacturing and sales. The standard model eneloop is characterized by its durability, which retains 70% of the remaining capacity even after 10 years, but this high-end model "eneloop pro" is characterized by its high capacity and power, which can be used for digital cameras and games. Suitable for remote control. The number of times it can be used repeatedly is about 500 times under the conventional standard (about 150 times under the new standard). Battery capacity is 2500mAh for AA and 930mAh for AAA. The selling price is 1,860 yen (including tax, the same below) for a pack of 4 AA-size batteries. A set with a quick charger is 4450 yen.

Model suitable for remote control use Panasonic "Rechargeable EVOLTA e (easy model)"

Panasonic's "EVOLTA" is a brand of the same company as Eneloop. Alkaline batteries, which are not rechargeable, are also familiar. The easy-to-use rechargeable model (EVOLTA e) emphasizes the number of times it can be used repeatedly. It is convenient for use with a remote control that consumes less current, and is ideal for users who use rechargeable batteries for the first time. The number of repetitions is about 4000 times under the conventional standard (about 1200 times under the new standard). Battery capacity is 1000mAh for AA and 650mAh for AAA. The selling price is 882 yen for a pack of 4 AA batteries. A set of charger and 4-pack is 1779 yen.