TOP 5 AA batteries

Philips MultiLife 2xAA 2700 mAh

One of the most affordable options on the AA battery market can offer high capacity and long battery life.

It is not in vain that the name of the battery bears the prefix "2700" — it indicates the nominal capacity of the battery. The real capacity in most cases is close to the claimed limits and is 2500-2600 mAh. But some battery owners blame the fact that one out of three or four copies may have underestimated real performance or even be completely discharged out of the box. These batteries must be returned or replaced.

The standard operating voltage of the battery is stable and is 1.2 V. Long battery life of gadgets is ensured on one battery charge. For example, if you use it in tandem with a Nikon Coolpix L840 camera, the charge is enough for about 400 photos, and with the bundled flash turned on, for 250-300 frames. It should only be remembered that the guarantee of a long battery life is a high-quality charger.

Duracell 2xAA 1300 mAh from 238 up to 719 ₴ →

The name of the brand with American roots Duracell is not in vain literally translated as “a long-lasting battery” — batteries “from a rabbit” are widely known throughout the world. But what about the batteries?

AA rechargeable batteries are also high-end products that live up to their claims and boast durability. In the case of Duracell AA 1300 batteries, the manufacturer guarantees 3 years of operation and promises up to 1000 recharge cycles.

The battery is designed for devices with medium power consumption. One or more 1300 mAh batteries will be able to ensure the smooth operation of a mouse, a baby monitor or an external sound recorder. If you plan to use batteries in a flash or camera, we advise you to look at models with a higher capacity on board, for example, Duracell 4xAA 2450 mAh .

If you inadvertently forgot about a charged battery, it can lie idle for about six months — the battery has a memory effect and Duralock charge conservation technology allows you not to discharge it to zero. By the way, the total battery charging time from the original unit is about 4 hours.

Advice. When choosing a battery, pay attention to its capacity. Batteries with a nominal capacity of up to 1000 mAh are suitable for undemanding devices ( watches, cordless phones), with a capacity of 1000 to 2000 mAh — for gadgets with average power consumption ( wireless mouse, joystick), more than 2000 mAh — for powerful devices ( flashlights, lighting devices) .

Panasonic Eneloop 2xAA 1900 mAh

It is customary to equal the products of the Eneloop series — this is the best thing that happened to finger batteries.

First of all, respect deserves the fact that “out of the box” the batteries are already charged. Moreover, the primary factory charging occurs exclusively through solar panels. Then the rest of the facts line up in a neat line and vying to show off their capabilities and achievements: no memory effect, 2100 recharge cycles, phenomenal resistance to self-discharge, excellent operation at low temperatures, high real capacity (within 2000-2100 mAh). A battery with such a set of characteristics rightfully takes its place in the top niche.

The improved design of the electrode and electrolyte is called LSD (Low Self-Discharge) and allows for efficient charge storage — after a year of lying on the shelf, a fully charged battery loses only 8-10% of its nominal capacity. And when working in the cold (at a temperature of -20 °C) — about 10-12%, while conventional nickel-metal hydride batteries with a memory effect lose at least 25% of their charge.

Eneloop batteries can be recommended to absolutely everyone who is looking for a reliable and durable battery. The scope of its application is limited solely by your capabilities — the battery feels equally good in microphones, and in joysticks for set-top boxes, and in various photographic equipment. And if its cost seems too high to you, take a look at the direct analogue from the same manufacturer, which is produced under the Fujitsu brand.

Ansmann Digital 2xAA 2850 mAh

The solution of the German company Ansmann is one of the most capacious AA batteries on the market. At one time, it was the first AA battery in the world with such a high level of claimed capacity on board.

In fact, the volume of the battery reservoir is slightly different from the booklet numbers — its capacity ranges from 2500-2600 mAh. These numbers are more than enough for efficient and long-term operation, for example, in flashlights. And if you use a battery in your own Ansmann flashlight, you can forget about charging it for a long time.

If you follow the pre-discharge of the batteries and use a high-quality charger, the batteries will last for several years even with daily intense loads. If you do not plan to do this, after a few months, the self-discharge process may accelerate, as well as the actual capacity level will decrease.

In the cold, the battery does not perform well — despite the fact that it is made using Ni-Mh technology, the charge is lost quickly in the cold. Therefore, it is necessary to stock up on an additional set, so as not to be left at the right time without working equipment.

Panasonic Eneloop Pro 4xAA 2450 mAh

The Eneloop Pro series stands out from the rest of Panasonic 's batteries with increased capacitive characteristics.

The claimed battery capacity is 2450 mAh. In fact, everything turns out to be even better — numerous measurements made by professional testers and ordinary consumers show a figure in the range of 2500-2700 mAh. Due to the high level of real capacity, the battery is very appealing to photographers who actively use it in flashes, radio triggers, powerful spotlights and other studio equipment.

The battery can withstand up to 500 recharge cycles. But its main plus lies in the very high resistance to self-discharge — in an unused form, a fully charged battery will lose only 15% of its charge in a year. Those. theoretically, it will be able to work even after 6-7 years after charging. In Panasonic's battery fleet, this technology is called LSD (Low Self-Discharge).

No complaints and no voltage stability. In this regard, the model is one of the best representatives, which gives out the 1.2 V required for it even with a weak charge.

The prefix Pro in the name of the model does not take its rightful place in vain — the battery is really chosen by true pros. And the battery handles with the tasks assigned to it by 100%.