Batteries reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 151 Reddit reviews across 42 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Batteries brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/oculus, r/flashlight, r/OculusQuest, r/HomeKit, r/CarAV. Top-rated brands include Eneloop (4.8/5), Panasonic (5.0/5), Energizer (4.6/5).
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Reviews151
Subreddits42
Posts57
Brands68
Products75
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#1
Eneloop
4.8
(24)
"The standard Eneloop white AAs are excellent rechargeable batteries."
"I've had the same eneloop rechargeables going on maybe a decade and a half now, and they still work great."
"Eneloop Pro Nihm Battery's by Panasonic. You can find them up to capacity of 2500mah which should be good 8hr long play sessions per charge."
"I second enloop pro batteries"
"Eneloop by Panasonic are the best, LADDA (from Ikea) are the second best choice."
"Eneloop Ni-MH, don't use Li-Ion unless it's a certified external pack for flashes like the SB-900."
"Eneloop."
"I just use a set of Eneloop rechargeable AA's, they last a long time."
"Been using Eneloop batteries for last year or so and they work fine in the controllers."
"From personal experience, mas tumagal yung eneloop batteries sakin."
#2
Panasonic
5.0
(9)
"Well the best on Amazon are probably the Panasonic Eneloop Pro."
"I use eneloop and also ikea ladda. Never had an issue, i use eneloop for 20 years and all are still working."
"+1 eneloop. Had mine for years."
"The eneloop pros served me very well."
"Once I got Enerloops I haven't looked back."
"The most known brand being Panasonic Eneloop"
"Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables have served me, my family, and my friends well for years across multiple Quest 2 and Quest 3 systems."
"There is nothing like the nostalgic classy feeling of taking in/out AAs batteries."
"I swear by them. They live in virtually everything that needs AAs or AAAs for me."
#3
Energizer
4.6
(7)
"I've been using Energizers rechargeable batteries for years now and have only had to replace them once."
"Lithium batteries were a game changer for me."
"Energizer lithium lasts me 4-6 months, even in Canadian winter."
"I use Energizer Max because their construction quality and power profile is the best."
"Your best bet is some Energizer Ultimate Lithiums for those devices."
"For me I either use Eneloop rechargeable’s, or Energizer Ultimate Lithium."
"I have some cheap 10 $ rechargeable Energizer batteries. Good enough."
#4
Ikea
4.3
(6)
"Ikea rechargeable batteries are great quality and a good bit cheaper than eneloop."
"Ikea Ladda are excellent, and equal to Eneloop."
"The IKEA ones are good."
"I'd go with some ikea ladda tbh if you aren't racing, cheap & plenty of juice for a stock car imo."
"IKEA Ladda are apparently made in the same factory as the Eneloop batteries, and cheaper too."
"Definitely check out the IKEA LADDA if you are near an IKEA. It's a rebadged Eneloop."
#5
Duracell
3.8
(6)
"Duracell is really good. Normal batteries used to work only for one month on my mouse but Duracell goes on and on."
"They last longer."
"Duracell, or Thunderbolt Magnum. (The latter works wonders, is fairly cheap and can be bought in bulk I'm pretty sure)"
"Idk I just use Duracell and energiser rechargeable 1.2v batteries and they work fine."
"Napa aaa Duracell all good."
"And I strongly suggest not to put Duracells in anything. They leak."
#6
Molicel
4.6
(5)
"Molicel P45B or P50B will be the best."
"If you can get the p30b (as I recently finally did), they are significantly better than the p28a."
"P28 or P30 are highly regarded."
"Molicel P28A 18650 Battery Seems to be a battery that’s rated quite high."
"Popular with power tools and e-transport, the P45B is good for 40-45A."
#7
Amazon Basics
4.2
(5)
"I use the Amazon basics rechargeable. They're great."
"Thanks! The Amazon brand also looks good and is a little cheaper."
"I've been using the Amazon Basics and Ikea's Ladda's from my Quest 2 for my new Quest 3."
"I use Amazon basic rechargeable. 2600mah"
"Amazon Basics has them. Also Tenergy (on Amazon). Don't get EBL."
#8
gnb
5.0
(4)
"The yellow 530mah fit nicely, are a bit slimmer than the old 520mah purple, ph2.0 gnb's I used to use and feel much lighter."
"Have just been trying pink 300mah gnb's, it seems to handle a bit better with even less weight and absolutely rips!"
"Great battery for 65mm whoop, and can also use a 380mah later."
"Versatile battery option for smaller drones."
#9
LiTime
4.3
(4)
"Thanks everyone for the comments. I think we are gonna go with the LiTime with the Bluetooth option."
"LiTime 12v 100amps are going for $160 free shipping on eBay."
"I've seen people getting good mileage out of LiTime and Redodo batteries."
"I know Will Prowse recommended LiTime, and I’ve found a few posts where people said they’ve used them and liked them."
#10
SMC
5.0
(3)
"For top shelf, SMC make the best performing lipo batteries for rc cars."
"These fit perfectly, last a long time, and are available with a Traxxas connector."
"For battery recommendations, check out SMC, they make high quality batteries."
#11
IKEA
4.7
(3)
"I spent $50 on IKEA rechargeable AAs and AAAs a while back and it's been really nice not having to worry about buying batteries or running out and not having replacements on hand."
"They're made in Japan and are essentially eneloop cells without the big price tag."
"IKEA sells a STENKOL+LADDA set (charger + 4pcs rechargeable AA) at A$20."
#12
iFixit
4.7
(3)
"IFixit battery lasts and holds charge longer than cheaper alternatives."
"IFixit MacBook Pro battery outperforms random cheaper battery."
"Their phone batteries are very high quality."
#13
Amazon
4.0
(3)
"I’ve used Amazon rechargeable batteries in my Quest controllers for years."
"U can't charge while you play but otherwise they seem spot on!"
"I've bought LED Lanterns from Amazon with rechargeable batteries."
#14
Optima
3.7
(3)
"I hammered an Optima yellow top for 5 years with 1100 watts in a Honda Civic before it died for good."
"Would recommend the optima yellow top."
"Don't buy a yellow top battery. I have one and while they can actually take a beating from a sound system, they don't last long for the price point."
#15
Down4Sound
5.0
(2)
"Just buy an LTO 6.0 battery from Down4Sound, it will handle up to 5-6k of RMS power on stock electrical."
"Just buy an LTO 6.0 battery from Down4Sound."
#16
Odyssey
5.0
(2)
"Top choices are always Yuasa and Odyssey: they are expensive for a reason."
"Get the Biggest Oddysey battery you can find."
#17
Yocan
5.0
(2)
"The Yocan Uni Pro has a built-in battery and is easy to charge with the included micro USB-C cable."
"The Yocan vape is all you need; just the battery and the cart."
#18
Tesla
5.0
(2)
"The Tesla battery backups are excellent for energy storage."
"The solar system with the Tesla battery has been the best investment for my house."
#19
Xtar
4.5
(2)
"The new Xtar 1.5v AA rechargeables that state 'low voltage indicator' is what I would recommend."
"The best 1.5v rechargeables I know of are made by Xtar."
#20
Orbtronic
4.5
(2)
"Using Orbtronic 16650s and 16340s with no problems."
"16650 batteries are better than 16340, assuming they fit the light."
#21
Powxs
4.5
(2)
"Work great."
"I use powxs lithium ion batteries. Last a month or 2 without a charge."
#22
Telesin
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used Telesin batteries and they work great."
"I use 2 Telesin branded battery for my 8 Black, no problem."
#23
XS Power
4.0
(2)
"If you want to stick with conventional battery technology xs power d3400 have been reliable for me."
"XS power makes damn good batteries for a pretty good price."
#24
Zeee
4.0
(2)
"I use zeees on my crawler and my 3s Typhon. They last awhile for me, even with full throttle on the Typhon the majority of the time."
"I have Zeee's and SMC Racing. The SMC pack lasts so long I'm almost bored of driving the damn thing by the time it dies."
#25
Acebeam
4.0
(2)
"Acebeam Pokelit AA is being sold with a USB-C Liion battery."
"Acebeam's 14500 battery with built-in USB-C charging."
#26
EBL
3.5
(2)
"I've been using EBL lithium ion USB rechargeable batteries for perhaps two years in my Quest 2."
"I also used the EBL NiMH ones as well, and had to charge frequently."
#27
5.0HO
5.0
(1)
"Best would be the 5.0HO."
#28
LiFePO4
5.0
(1)
"Everyone should be buying LiFePO4’s."
#29
Ovonic
5.0
(1)
"Ovonic all the way for me!! 8000mah 130C give me about 25 mins of full pin run time."
#30
Lithium
5.0
(1)
"My vote is for lithium if ya want diaposables.. lasts longer that alks and less likely to corrode in my experiance."
#31
Lithium AA
5.0
(1)
"I would strongly suggest at least lithium AA's with USB charging."
#32
PowerOwl
5.0
(1)
"They're solid, reliable, and affordable. Really happy with them."
#33
Yuasa
5.0
(1)
"Top choices are always Yuasa and Odyssey: they are expensive for a reason."
#34
Canon
5.0
(1)
"Buy the P it has the same capacity, same price, with higher amp delivery."
#35
Ladda
5.0
(1)
"Not sure why you'd want to waste money on disposables when Ladda's are so good and so cheap."
#36
Small Rig
5.0
(1)
"Have been using the small rig batteries in my R6ii for about 18 months now with no issues, work exactly like the canon batteries."
#37
Neewer
5.0
(1)
"Been using neewer USB C ones on R7, no issues with fps and they seem to last just as long as the originals."
#38
Epoch
5.0
(1)
"I power my off-grid house with a LiFePO4 I bought from them, manufactured by Epoch."
#39
WEIZE
5.0
(1)
"I have been using WEIZE 12v 100ah LiFePo4 batteries for 3 years now and have no complaints."
#40
Everstart
5.0
(1)
"Get an Everstart AGM battery, the biggest that will fit in the space."
#41
IKEA Rechargeable Batteries
5.0
(1)
"Eneloop batteries or the rechargeable ones from IKEA."
#42
Exide Battery
5.0
(1)
"I have an Exide battery in my bike going 5+ years now."
#43
Generic Rechargeable Batteries
5.0
(1)
"Buy rechargeable batteries.. Each can be recharged 500 times."
#44
Generic AA Batteries
5.0
(1)
"Get 2 AA Batteries."
#45
Tattu
5.0
(1)
"Get Tattu folded cells, they're much better."
#46
Paleblue
5.0
(1)
"They have charge indicator LEDs and USB sockets on the side for convenient charging."
#47
Powerowl
5.0
(1)
"I have EVERY OTHER BRAND..💨💨"
#48
2nd Generation Lithium AA
4.0
(1)
"If you go this route I suggest what I call the 2nd generation of them."
#49
Varta
4.0
(1)
"Second tier but still good quality for money are Varta and Marelli."
#50
Marelli
4.0
(1)
"Second tier but still good quality for money are Varta and Marelli."
#51
TENAVOLTS
4.0
(1)
"Like these, which I have bookmarked."
#52
Energiser
4.0
(1)
"Idk I just use Duracell and energiser rechargeable 1.2v batteries and they work fine."
#53
Thunderbolt Magnum
4.0
(1)
"Thunderbolt Magnum. (The latter works wonders, is fairly cheap and can be bought in bulk I'm pretty sure)"
#54
Cloudenergy
4.0
(1)
"This brand is not well known, but the price is right and the quality is good."
#55
Sofirn
4.0
(1)
"Sofirn SP10. It's also on flash sale on the sofirn site right now under $20."
#56
Manker
4.0
(1)
"Manker E05II is powered by a 14500/AA battery."
#57
Smallrig
4.0
(1)
"I have a couple of these smallrig batteries. They work well and have a usb c port for recharging."
#58
Generic Rechargeable AA Batteries
4.0
(1)
"How about buying rechargeable AA batteries, one time cost and you're all sorted."
#59
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Lately due to price, I pick up Kirkland through Costco hearing aid centres."
#60
Dewdrop
4.0
(1)
"Get some Dewdrop/mini LED fairy lights, easy to find for about $5 each on amazon."
#61
LAVA
4.0
(1)
"Get LAVA batteries, the cetus x batteries will last you long if you dont drain them down completely."
#62
Goal Zero
4.0
(1)
"Many solar lanterns that are the collapsible kind... use rechargeable batteries in them that are AA"
#63
LETMY
4.0
(1)
"Buy a kit with a few. You can charge them all and swap them out as needed."
#64
Vapcell
4.0
(1)
"Molicel P28A, 30B as already mentioned and Vapcell S4 plus charger."
#65
XTAR
4.0
(1)
"I bought XTAR from Amazon for mine, they require a different charger than the ones for 1.2V NiMH."
#66
Costco
3.0
(1)
"If you can't upgrade to the N8 then you're probably better off just using disposables. They sell them cheap enough at Costco."
#67
Nitecore
3.0
(1)
"If you get a regular unprotected flat top cell with somewhere around the same capacity it should be far cheaper than what those Nitecore batteries will cost you."
#68
EGO
2.0
(1)
"I've not had any luck with the knock-off EGO 56v batteries, if that's helpful."
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