The diameter of Pro batteries is larger than regular Eneloops and, therefore, can be a very tight fit in certain devices. So if your standard white Eneloops are a tight fit, don't get the Eneloop Pro. This means that when the battery is fully charged, you can keep the battery untouched and the self-discharge rate would only be about 15% in 1 year. More info on charging can be found in our Ultimate Eneloop Charge Guide. Eneloop PRO is excellent for longer battery life in flashlights as well. The capacity of 4 Eneloop Pro AAs is about 25% more than 4 regular AA Eneloops. To see how the batteries performed, I used an Ansmann Energy XC3000 battery tester. First, I measured the Eneloop AAA’s voltage. I recorded 1.29V, which is above the minimum of 1.2V that I’d expect from AAA cells. In addition, these batteries are slated to last for a huge 2100 charge cycles. In effect, you’ll be able to use these batteries for years and years without ever having to worry about replacing them.

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The next test was related to the time the Flash needed to recover and flash again.. also called the recycle time. The first shows the recycle time after the first 5 pops. It's interesting to note that these batteries had never been available in Japan with that particular product code. It looks like they were only available in China. I don't recommend Eneloop PROs for applications with multiple cells that drain the batteries completely . With the focus on draining completely. If you drain all batteries completely, the weakest battery gets hurt the most. Every time this happens, the weakest battery gets weaker and weaker. Eneloop PROs are more fragile and die faster than regular Eneloops.In 2011, Sanyo announced its first high-capacity battery, the Eneloop XX. This was a welcome announcement because Eneloop had been on the market for nearly six years (since November 2015), and only included the standard Eneloops with 1900mAh capacity. (The ones with the white wrappers). Then came the Eneloop XX batteries. Eneloop XX were first available to the North American and European markets. However, when they finally became available to the Japanese market, Sanyo didn't name them Eneloop XX, but Eneloop PRO. The same year Sanyo announced their first high-capacity AAA Eneloop batteries, with a minimum of 900mAh and still rated for 500 cycles and an 85% charge left after one year. Some explanation about: 85% charge left after 1 year The 4th generation AA PRO specifications and the 4th generation AAA PRO batteries. 2015: 5th generation Eneloop PRO This is the total amount of pops the flash could make on a set of batteries. This is the average between 2 flash units.. according to Sys.

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There's more to buying a battery charger than you might think. From what features you'll need to how to save money - use our expert tips to choose the best charger for you. If you only have a time-based charger, you shouldn't buy Eneloop PRO batteries. First of all, because the timer duration will likely be set too short, the batteries won't be fully charged. Secondly, if the batteries are still half full, the charger won't stop until the timer has cut the charge. This means that the batteries are charged too long, and likely caused some damage. The following results are interesting none the less. The Powerex 2700Pro is also made in Japan, and is to my understanding the equivalent to the all famous Sanyo 2700 and now called Panasonic 2700 (Evolta). The AA batteries also received an update and now powered a minimum of 2450mAh, with the same cycle life of 500. Take a look at the Specification of the Eneloop AAA PRO, called HR-4UWXB. And the product specifications of the AA PRO HR-3UWXB. The first generation Eneloop XX was only available in AA size as of 2011. There were no AAA-sized Eneloop PRO batteries during their initial launch. (At least not under the Eneloop branding.) The product code for the 1st Eneloop Pro was: HR-3UWX and claimed a maximum of 500 recharge cycles and a minimum of 2400mAh. You can find the product specifications here. 2012: 2nd generation Eneloop PROThis ability to retain charge also means that the Eneloop AAA are a great choice in those scenarios where the ability to hold a charge is more important than capacity. Think of low-drain uses, such as for remote controls. Standard Eneloops have a longer shelf life. They only lose 30% of their charge in 10 years, while the PRO batteries lose 15% in 1 year. So the grey IKEA batteries currently being sold come from the same factory and have almost the same specs. Unfortunately, they don't show all the detailed specifications. Standard Eneloop batteries have two things that make them stand out over other NiMH batteries: longevity and charge retention. The Eneloop AAA batteries benefits from both. Rated to retain 70% of their charge after 10 years, these are batteries that you can charge up and stow in a cupboard in the knowledge that they’ll be ready for use when you need them.

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Eneloop XX batteries sold in China in 2012 had a different product code, as can be seen in this Chinese Announcement. These batteries received the product code HR-3UWXA. Although the additional letter A could have indicated a new design or product (as this was the standard way Sanyo reported a new generation), the specifications stayed the same. The short answer: the Eneloop Pro battery has a higher capacity than the regular Eneloop with 2500mAh vs. 1900mAh. The Pro can be charged up to 500 times while the regular Eneloop up to 2100 times. The PRO batteries can provide more current than the regular Eneloops. The Eneloop PRO is excellent for Camera flashes, flashlights, etc. When you need maximum power or maximum battery life with a high-drain application, this is the battery to get. Inside camera flashes, Eneloop PRO also recycles the flash faster and can, therefore, pop more bursts in a shorter time!Find out how we test rechargeable batteries to reveal which last the longest. Only the best rechargeable batteries become Best Buys. Similar to the Eneloop AA batteries, the Eneloop AAA are the closest that a rechargeable battery will get to an alkaline battery, with a charge retention of 10 years. Factor in the high number of recharge cycles possible with these cells, and the Eneloop AAA are a great choice where longevity is a priority over capacity. Design and Charges