Description
This is the Panasonic Eneloop BQ-CC55 SmartPlus charger, supplied with four AA Eneloop rechargeable cells already in the tray and pre-charged, so you can use them straight out of the box. The charger takes Ni-MH cells in AA and AAA sizes, one to four at a time, and the pack states a full charge in around one and a half hours for a set of two AA cells. The four AA cells included are rated at 2000mAh, which is the working capacity a torch, a games controller or a camera flash will draw on.
A charger like this earns its place wherever a household gets through disposable batteries: the remote drawer, the children's toy box, a camera bag, or the utility shelf where the torch lives. Because the Eneloop cells arrive charged and hold their charge well between uses, the set suits people who want batteries ready when they reach for them rather than flat from sitting in a drawer. The four LED indicators show progress cell by cell, so you can see at a glance which slots are done and which are still working.
The BQ-CC55 charges one to four cells independently, and the pack notes a battery life checker built into the LED indicators, which tells you the condition of each cell as it charges. It runs from a UK mains plug, so no adaptor is needed. The retail pack is the new plastic-free packaging. If you already own Eneloop AA or AAA cells, this charger will top them up alongside the four it comes with, which makes it a sensible hub for a growing set of rechargeables rather than a one-off purchase.
Specification
| Charges |
AA and AAA Ni-MH cells, 1 to 4 at a time |
| Bays and indicators |
4 bays, 4 LED indicators with battery life checker |
| Included cells |
4x AA Eneloop 2000mAh, pre-charged |
| Plug |
UK mains plug |
| Sold as |
1 charger with 4 AA cells |
| Minimum order |
1, sold in multiples of 1 |
Frequently Asked
What batteries does this charger take?
It charges AA and AAA size Ni-MH rechargeable cells, one to four at a time, and comes with four AA Eneloop cells already included and pre-charged.
How long does a charge take?
The retail pack states a set of two AA cells is ready in around one and a half hours. Time will vary with how many cells you charge and how flat they are.
Are the four included cells ready to use?
Yes, the pack states the four AA Eneloop cells are pre-charged, so you can take them out and use them straight away before topping them up later.
What do the four LED indicators tell me?
Each bay has its own indicator so you can see the charging progress of every cell, and the pack notes a battery life checker that shows the condition of each cell.
Do I need a plug adaptor?
No, the charger has a UK mains plug fitted, so it plugs straight into a standard three pin socket without any adaptor.
Can I charge my existing Eneloop cells in it?
Yes, it charges any compatible AA or AAA Ni-MH cells, so it will top up rechargeables you already own alongside the four supplied.