This also means you won’t have a problem with the charger itself blocking other outlets (something we experienced with the Panasonic BQ-CC55), an added convenience. If the battery is a bit low when you start, the charger will (slowly) recharge the battery before going into 'top-up' mode.

This product carries a full one-year warranty from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This charger could hardly be easier to use: You simply insert up to four AA or AAA rechargeable batteries and leave them charging for an hour or so. The charger comes with Duracell’s 15-year guarantee, so you can rely on Duracell’s long-lasting power every day.

The inbuilt micro-processor senses the condition of the battery and can control the regulator to provide the right current and voltage for the correct level of charging. Mail in a prepaid EasyPak Electronics Recycling Container, or request a pickup from TerraCycle Regulated Waste to recycle electronics in bulk. Practical battery charger apply trickle charging technology to make your batteries life longer and up to higher performance. The Powerex Maha MH-C808M has many of the same problems plaguing the other Powerex models we tested: It’s bulkier and has a less intuitive interface than comparable models from other brands. Lots of electronic devices can be powered by rechargeable batteries— instant cameras, flashlights, wireless mice, LED lanterns, vibrators, electric pepper mills, and more.

The Panasonic BQ-CC17 is a former pick, but we were won over by the BQ-CC55’s ability to tell you when each battery is dead, halfway charged, and fully charged. It’s easy to use and has an auto-shutoff function, and (as shown by our capacity testing) it charges batteries quickly and completely. But if you can train yourself to understand the layout at a glance, it’s a good alternative to the TN456. It lacks the TN456’s USB-A output port, which can be handy to charge a phone or other small device, but we don’t think most people will greatly miss it. For example, the EBL C9008’s adjustable slots make it tricky to pop batteries in place for charging, and the XTAR VC4 Plus displays an intimidating amount of text on its screen.Several models we tested—the four-slot EBL FY-409, the four-slot Deleepow 405, the four-slot LiitoKala Lii-500S, and the eight-slot EBL FY-809—suffer from nearly identical issues, despite having a wide range of features. Li-ion: 10440, 14500, 14650, 16340, 17335, 17500, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 18700, 20700, 21700, 22650, 25500, 26650, 1. A seven page user guide and quick start guide are included to give the user easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Much like the Panasonic, this EBL charger has a straightforward and intuitive interface: Simply slide your batteries into the slots and wait an hour and a half for them to charge.

But rather than an AC plug, the EBL has USB input ports on the side; these allow you to charge your AA or AAA batteries using whichever combination of connector (a USB-C or Micro-USB cable) and power source (a laptop, wall charger, or power bank) you choose. Designed for ease of use and quick charging of your NiMH batteries, this wall charger from Duracell provides fast charging in a compact design. The Duracell Hi-Speed Charger gives you the freedom to enjoy all applications that make your life more interesting. The EBL 6201 is the best option if you to be able to charge your batteries with a USB-C or Micro-USB cable, rather than an AC plug. This charger is also the only one of our picks with a USB-A output port, which isn’t necessary by any means, but it’s convenient for charging a phone or other small device when other outlets are occupied.

Like our other picks, this charger is designed to charge NiMH and other nickel-based batteries, including those we recommend in our guide to the best rechargeable batteries. We’d prefer if this charger allowed you to set a custom charging rate, like the Tenergy TN456, since this can help maximize the lifespan of your batteries.

Works well, holds the battery charge and simple to use and good cable length - good value for what I want it to do - no complaints. This model allows you to charge from a variety of power sources—like a laptop, USB power bank, or USB wall charger—and it doesn’t take up an entire wall outlet. Higher end models will charge 4 AA batteries in as little as 15 mins, while more cost effective options have charge times between 1 - 4 hours. The AA Car Battery Solar Charger is designed to maintain the vehicle battery by converting light energy from the sun into electricity. Senior SEO manager Sebastian Compagnucci bought the BQ-CC55 in early 2022, and he said it’s worked well for him so far.But on the whole, if you use lots of batteries, we think you’re better off getting two of our eight-slot Tenergy pick. The AA Solar Panel Car Battery Charger plugs directly into the EOBD plug socket inside your vehicle (standard on most cars, petrol from 2001 and diesel from 2004). Capacity: After fully charging each pair of batteries in their corresponding chargers, we stuck them into a Powerex Maha Advanced Battery Charger. Since joining Wirecutter, in 2017, I’ve reported on rechargeable batteries, power banks for phones and tablets, power banks for laptops, portable power stations, and more.