Description
These are AA rechargeable cells from the Energizer Recharge Universal line, supplied four to a card. Each one is a nickel metal hydride cell running at a nominal 1.2V, and the pack prints a capacity of 1350mAh. They arrive pre-charged, so the first set can go straight into a device rather than waiting on a charger overnight, and the pack also carries Energizer's claim that these are the world's first cells made with 7% recycled batteries. Being NiMH, they are built to be topped up and used again rather than thrown away after a single run.
Rechargeables earn their keep in anything that drains cells quickly or gets used week in, week out: digital cameras and flashguns, wireless mice and keyboards, game controllers, remote controlled toys, and the torch that lives in a kitchen drawer. A fresh alkaline AA starts nearer 1.5V and falls steadily as it drains, while a NiMH cell holds close to 1.2V for most of its working charge, which is why some motorised toys and cameras run more willingly on rechargeables than the voltage figure alone would suggest. A small number of devices are specified for 1.5V primary cells only, so it is worth a look at the manual before you swap a set over.
One unit of this listing is a single card of four cells, and the minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, which suits a workshop, a classroom or anyone keeping a hire kit stocked. No charger comes with them: any standard charger that takes AA NiMH cells will do the job, and we also list an Energizer 1 Hour Charger supplied with four AA cells if you want both at once. Alongside these we stock Energizer alkaline cells in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V sizes for the devices where a primary cell still makes more sense.
Specification
| Size |
AA |
| Chemistry |
Nickel metal hydride (NiMH), rechargeable |
| Voltage |
1.2V |
| Codes |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Pack quantity |
4 cells |
| Sold as |
One pack of 4 cells |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
How many cells will I receive?
Each card holds four AA cells. The minimum order on this listing is 12, sold in multiples of 12, so a first order brings 48 cells in total.
Can I use them straight out of the pack?
Yes. They are supplied pre-charged and will run a device immediately, although a top up on a charger is worth doing if they have sat unused for a long while.
Will they work where a device asks for 1.5V AA batteries?
Most AA devices run happily on 1.2V nickel metal hydride cells. A few are specified for 1.5V primary cells only, so check the manual before swapping.
What charger do I need?
Any standard charger that accepts AA nickel metal hydride cells. No charger is included here, though we also list an Energizer 1 Hour Charger supplied with four AA cells.
What capacity are these cells?
The retail pack prints 1350mAh. Capacity measures how much charge a cell holds, so a higher figure generally means a longer run between visits to the charger.