Just a heads up to those interested: all IKEA's rechargeable NiMH batteries are actually Japan-produced Eneloops. So, if you cannot find Eneloops, but there's an IKEA available...
Nice overview! These batteries look interesting, but one thing I'm curious about: The AAA Recharge Pro only claim 150 recharge cycles, as opposed to 500 for the Eneloop Pro. I have confidnce these will be decent, (I've just ordered a pack), but any particular reason for such such a conservative number?
Hey, the number of cycle showed by eneloop are with respect to 2011 protocol test, if you take the 2017 protocol test norm (which is more severe), both eneloop and itson have the same results At least it is the case for the 2000 mah batteries, didn't verify for the pro version
@@coligny8159 now that is useful, thank you for sharing. After a fair few months of use I can’t see any difference in performance on the itson vs eneloop batteries fyi
Actually, as much power as possible and as eco friendly as possible are not that different. If your batteries last longer, you need less of them. And I don’t think they they will stop the eneloop line of rechargeables. This is such a recognisable brand name and everyone compares to them.
That’s a fair observation. To be clear I guess I meant that we often see max power but without the focus on sustainability - though I may be wrong. This still feels good to me.
Please don't put rechargeables in remote controls, even for demonstration. It's just silly to give people such ideas. Why? In a remote control, even with LSD cells, self discharge is going to be higher than actual power draw. Why is that relevant? Because with that kind of usage, you're looking at a handful of cycles before either you or the cells kick the bucket, making it a complete waste of money and resources. "But they don't leak like Alkalines!" you might retort. Well, they're not the right ones either. For this application, the good old zinc carbon cell is still the best choice. Dirt cheap, longest lasting, simple chemistry with abundant supply and not prone to leaking either - which is why it's always this kind of battery that is included with remotes (and most other low power draw devices).
Lot of good information in there - wasn't at all aware so much is involved in the battery market! Thanks for the review - keep up the good work.
Just a heads up to those interested: all IKEA's rechargeable NiMH batteries are actually Japan-produced Eneloops. So, if you cannot find Eneloops, but there's an IKEA available...
This is fascinating information, thanks for sharing!
Nice overview! These batteries look interesting, but one thing I'm curious about: The AAA Recharge Pro only claim 150 recharge cycles, as opposed to 500 for the Eneloop Pro. I have confidnce these will be decent, (I've just ordered a pack), but any particular reason for such such a conservative number?
It’s a good question, I think it’s just a measurement thing
Hey, the number of cycle showed by eneloop are with respect to 2011 protocol test, if you take the 2017 protocol test norm (which is more severe), both eneloop and itson have the same results
At least it is the case for the 2000 mah batteries, didn't verify for the pro version
@@coligny8159 now that is useful, thank you for sharing. After a fair few months of use I can’t see any difference in performance on the itson vs eneloop batteries fyi
@@HamerReviews nice, thanks for the feedback
Actually, as much power as possible and as eco friendly as possible are not that different. If your batteries last longer, you need less of them. And I don’t think they they will stop the eneloop line of rechargeables. This is such a recognisable brand name and everyone compares to them.
That’s a fair observation. To be clear I guess I meant that we often see max power but without the focus on sustainability - though I may be wrong. This still feels good to me.
Nice to see a more sustainable single use battery
Please don't put rechargeables in remote controls, even for demonstration. It's just silly to give people such ideas. Why? In a remote control, even with LSD cells, self discharge is going to be higher than actual power draw. Why is that relevant? Because with that kind of usage, you're looking at a handful of cycles before either you or the cells kick the bucket, making it a complete waste of money and resources. "But they don't leak like Alkalines!" you might retort. Well, they're not the right ones either. For this application, the good old zinc carbon cell is still the best choice. Dirt cheap, longest lasting, simple chemistry with abundant supply and not prone to leaking either - which is why it's always this kind of battery that is included with remotes (and most other low power draw devices).
I’ve honestly used them for years. Probably swap / charge them every 6 months or so - but interesting re zinc carbon batteries - will look into that