Description
These are Energizer Recharge Power Plus cells in AA size, four to a blister pack, each rated 2000mAh at 1.2V. They are nickel metal hydride, which means they go back on charge rather than into the bin at the end of a run. The pack states the cells arrive pre-charged, so they can go straight into a device on the day they arrive. It also carries a claim of lasting up to four times longer, measured in digital cameras against Energizer basic alkaline cells, with results varying by device, and a claim that the cells are made with 22% recycled materials.
AA is the size most household electronics ask for, so four cells cover a lot of ground: a games controller, a wireless mouse or keyboard, a torch, a children's toy, a camera flash. Rechargeables pay back fastest in whatever you feed batteries to most often, so put these in the hungriest device in the house rather than the wall clock. One thing to weigh before you buy is voltage: a NiMH AA runs at 1.2V where an alkaline AA runs at 1.5V. The pack describes the cells as suitable for use in everyday devices, and most motors, radios and controllers take the lower figure happily, though a device with a battery gauge may read the level lower than you are used to.
No charger comes with these, so you will need any standard NiMH charger; they are ordinary AA cells and sit in a four-bay or eight-bay unit. One unit of this listing is a pack of four, and the minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, which works out at 48 cells. We stock these alongside the wider Energizer range, which includes an AA charger supplied with cells, and alkaline sizes from AAA up to C, D and 9V.
Specification
| Size |
AA |
| Chemistry |
NiMH rechargeable |
| Voltage |
1.2V |
| Codes |
HR6 |
| Pack quantity |
4 cells |
| Sold as |
Pack of 4 cells |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
Do I need to charge them before the first use?
The pack states the cells arrive pre-charged, so they can go straight into a device. Once they run down, they go on a NiMH charger rather than in the bin.
Will 1.2V cells work in something designed for 1.5V alkaline batteries?
The pack describes them as suitable for use in everyday devices. Most remotes, controllers, torches and motorised toys run happily on 1.2V, though a device with a battery level gauge may show a lower reading than you expect.
What charger do these need?
Any charger built for NiMH AA cells. No charger is supplied with this pack, and we list an Energizer AA charger that comes with cells separately if you need one.
What does the 2000mAh figure tell me?
It is the capacity of each cell, a measure of how much charge it holds. A higher milliamp-hour figure means longer between charges in the same device, all else being equal.
How many cells do I receive, and what is the smallest order?
Each pack holds four AA cells. The minimum order is 12 packs, sold in multiples of 12, so the smallest quantity is 48 cells in total.
How many times can they be recharged, and how long do they hold charge in storage?
The manufacturer does not state a cycle count or a shelf life figure on this pack, so we do not quote one here.