Best rechargeable batteries on Reddit
287 reviews from r/OculusQuest, r/LifeProTips, r/XboxSupport and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Eneloop
4.9
(77)
"Batteries last for years with no apparent degradation when used properly. There is no substitute!"
"I've been using white eneloop rechargeable batteries since I had my 360 and they last hours."
"Eneloops and a smart charger."
"Buy AA eneloops or something else nimh rechargeable they last a really long time."
"Get the AA Eneloops (I have the BK-3MCDA 2000 mAh model) or the rechargeable version made by IKEA."
"I use AA rechargeable batteries now, usually Enloops, excellent batteries."
"Eneloop rechargeable on Amazon"
"Eneloop batteries have always been my go to"
"Eneloop rechargeable batteries."
"Eneloop AA and AAA is the obvious answer here."
#2
IKEA
4.5
(36)
"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."
"I ended up buying a bunch of the ladda batteries from Ikea and they have been working great for the past few years both aaa and aa."
"Best you can get"
"IKEA rechargeable NIMH work just as well as eneloop rechargeables."
"They're cheap and good."
"Are just eneloops in a different label and are considerably cheaper."
"IKEA rechargeable batteries are awesome!"
"IKEA Laddas are the same thing as eneloop pros, just buy them instead they’re much cheaper."
"Ikea batteries for 8 euros, charger from ikea for 8 euros. Set for over a decade already."
"They are just rebranded and cheaper priced Eneloop Pro cells."
#3
Energizer
4.1
(32)
"I would recommend AA lithium batteries, those holds more charge compared with alkaline and NiMH rechargeable batteries."
"All I’ve ever used for my controllers for the quest two and the quest three is energizer rechargeables."
"I got some cheap energizers years ago still going strong."
"I have been using the same pair of Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries since 2019."
"I been using energizer rechargeable for about a decade now. Will never go back."
"I have two of these powerowl chargers with AA's for work and around the house."
"You can buy those energizer rechargeable batteries. I've only bought 20 for the past 14 or 16 years."
"Still going strong for me years later."
"They have held up really for more over 6 plus years."
"Energizer double AA."
#4
Panasonic
4.9
(26)
"Eneloop"
"I think these batteries are a solid choice. They have a great reputation for longevity and reliability."
"These last for years, even up to a decade."
"Recently brought Eneloop pro 2550mah from amazon."
"Panasonic Eneloop >>>."
"Recommend Panasonic Eneloops with their charger."
"Panasonic Eneloop or the rechargeable batteries from Ikea."
"I’ve been recharging the same Eneloops for years."
"The answer is always: Eneloops."
"Panasonic's Eneloop batteries come to mind."
#5
Amazon Basics
4.3
(17)
"I would recommend just the Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable Batteries."
"Buy Amazon basics."
"Ive been using the amazon basic ones."
"I’ve been using Amazon Basics rechargeables since I got the 3."
"3+ years and counting."
"They last long enough that it isn't an issue."
"Amazon Basics has them. Also Tenergy (on Amazon). Don't get EBL."
"Has served me well since past 2 years"
"You can get a big pack of Amazon Basic batteries and charger."
"We use the Amazon basics 2400 mah batteries and an EBL charger that charges 4 batteries and plugs into a USB port."
#6
Duracell
4.4
(9)
"I have rechargeable Duracell batteries and they last for at least 1.5-2 weeks."
"These have lasted me like 4 years now"
"I have a pack of 8 that I have been using in rotation for the past 9 years."
"They work great for me."
"This way I always have 2 fresh ones."
"They are good enough for a few clanwars in MKWii."
"They also work fine."
"I've always used 2500mA Duracell."
"Ladda, eneloop, duracell and energizer rechargeable also do well."
#7
EBL
4.3
(9)
"EBL has been solid for me."
"I have EBL AA Battery 1.5V AA lithium ion batteries with 3300mWh and they do better that those 1.2 v rechargeable."
"I use EBL for AA/AAA. We probably have a hundred of each size around our house."
"They concluded that EBL, HiQuick, and Tenergy were best."
"I have 1.5v rechargeable lithium AA batteries with built in usb ports to recharge them."
"I like EBL for li ion… pretty sure they make a standard version NiMH."
"If you wanna go 1.5 Lithium, I’d recommend EBL or XTAR's versions."
"EBL batteries are very good. We just bought 48 on recommendation and they’re were fantastic in our wireless packs."
"I use EBL rechargeable AAs from Amazon. Work well and come with a charger."
#8
Venom
4.3
(9)
"They're great. Zero problems with my original 2"
"I got the solo Venom charging dock about a month ago and I love it."
"I bought a £15 venom battery and dock years ago and its never failed me."
"I personally go for the venom bats they last like a day."
"I personally go for the venom bats they last like a day."
"The charge lasts me a few days sometimes if I'm not using it a lot, and it charges fairly quickly via USB-C."
"Venom rechargeable batteries look like the best charger/battery combo package for casual-moderate users."
"Venom rechargeable batteries look like the best charger/battery combo package for casual-moderate users of the steam controller."
"I just used those Venom battery packs. They're on amazon."
#9
N/A
4.6
(8)
"I impulse bought a dozen cheap rechargeable AAs... Haven't paid for batteries since."
"I have 8 AA and 8 AAA I bought off Amazon. They last a long time!"
"I okay xbox n use rechargeable batteries, have been for like 5 years & i’m never going back."
"If you're not doing this by now, what the heck are you doing?"
"Yess.. the tip though is to have at least 4 extra so you can always have some charged and ready to go."
"Some good rechargeable batteries, not the crappy ones that last only a few charges."
"One of the large benefits of having rechargeable batteries... Just put the batteries in the recharger for an hour or 2."
"Definitely. I use them for everything. They’re especially good for remotes and video game controllers."
#10
Xbox
4.6
(8)
"Just get the xbox branded one."
"I’ve had the Xbox branded one and never once had an issue."
"I use it and it's the best.. no dumb rechargeable AA's."
"Buying rechargable Xbox battery packs has probably saved me more than $250 in batteries."
"I just bought the official rechargeable battery from Xbox, which then I can charge with by using a usb-c cable."
"Had mine for about 5 years and I can get like a weeks worth of power"
"Just get the official play & charge."
"You can buy any aftermarket recharge battery."
#11
Amazon
4.0
(7)
"I’m still rocking the original set of rechargeables from Amazon I bought, can’t even remember the brand but must be about six odd years old now."
"I use the Amazon NiMh batteries. I used to buy eneloop but the Amazon ones are just better value."
"U can't charge while you play but otherwise they seem spot on!"
"I bought these rechargeable batteries last month and they’ve been doing great so far."
"Go for AA Amazon or Energizer regular rechargeable batteries"
"I use these (I think they are 1.2 V) [link]"
"Avoid Amazon rechargeables. They have great reviews as they use to sell Japanese cells."
#12
Eneloop Pro
5.0
(4)
"I’ve been a huge fan of enelop pro."
"I use Eneloop Pro's for my controllers and they work great."
"Those are fine for a month+."
"Eneloop pro, ikea ladda, Amazon basics high capacity."
#13
Generic Rechargeable Battery Pack
4.7
(3)
"I'm only on my 3rd set( one to play and one to charge) since then."
"Rechargeable batteries are so convenient."
"There are some that are almost as good for half the price."
#14
Insignia
4.7
(3)
"I like the Insignia Side Dock Dual Battery Charger."
"Get either the xbox play and charge kit or the insignia ones"
"The insignia play and charge kits from best buy are great."
#15
PowerA
4.3
(3)
"I've been gifted PowerA play and charge kit 2 years ago."
"I got the PowerA rechargeable battery 2 pack."
"Get that so you don't have to keep cables around."
#16
Xbox Rechargeable Power Pack
5.0
(2)
"It’s still kicking with great battery life"
"Welllllll worth it money wise. My only suggestion is make sure not to over charge them."
#17
Generic Rechargeable AA Batteries
4.5
(2)
"My AA rechargeable were the best purchase."
"I recommend the ones that are lowest cost with highest maH."
#18
Toshiba
4.5
(2)
"The Toshiba it's been amazing"
"The batteries last for 2/3 weeks."
#19
XTAR
4.0
(2)
"I found the XTAR li-on batteries that are giving an 1.5v."
"XTAR has a green label one with a low-battery-warning feature."
#21
Gamesir
5.0
(1)
"Ive had a gamesir for almost 2 years now and havent had stick drift."
#22
Stealth
5.0
(1)
"Over 4 years I use these: [link]"
#23
AliExpress
5.0
(1)
"I use a cheap set of 4 rechargeable 1.5 Volt Lithium 1.5 Volts based AA batteries (8 USD on AliExpress) since months in my Q3 controllers and am extremely happy."
#24
Kratax
5.0
(1)
"[These] are the rechargeable AA and AAA I use. Have had no issues and work great."
#25
Shure
5.0
(1)
"The rechargeble system is just so much easier."
#26
Microsoft
5.0
(1)
"It comes with a charging station thing so you just have it by your setup."
#27
Nitecore
5.0
(1)
"I got a Nitecore charger that's excellent."
#28
Hixon
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Hixon rechargeable batteries for years."
#29
CHICNOD
5.0
(1)
"They last almost a month of heavy use."
#30
Power A
5.0
(1)
"They charge via some form of pogo pin and they last a very long time."
#31
Collective Minds
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the collective minds charger base that includes 2 batteries for well over a year now."
#32
Thunderbolt
5.0
(1)
"They don't cost much, and I have gotten four years of use out of them"
#33
OIVO
5.0
(1)
"OIVO makes an amazing charging deck and 4 batteries."
#34
HyperX
5.0
(1)
"I use the hyperx charge and play. Been good for almost 2 years."
#35
Paleblue
5.0
(1)
"I don't even need to remove them to recharge."
#36
IKEA, Amazon, Eneloops
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had battery sets lasting for years this way (using ikea, amazon and eneloops so this is not an ad..)"
#37
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"Got Dewalt batteries? Have one of those cordless Dyson stick vacuums?"
#38
NiMH
4.0
(1)
"Try and spend the extra dough for NiMH batteries as well."
#39
Wavypo
4.0
(1)
"I bought these by Wavypo on Amazon."
#40
Ansmann
4.0
(1)
"I can usually go 4-5 years before I feel that I need to replace the batteries."
#41
Varta
4.0
(1)
"I have some old Varta brand ones I bought 10 years ago and they have obviously degraded after so long."
#42
PowerX
4.0
(1)
"PowerX Pros are the standard. I have used them on several tours and try to acquire them anywhere else I work."
#43
NiZn
4.0
(1)
"I use NiZn rechargeable. Watch out quest controllers can't work with 1,2V NiMh batteries."
#44
KENTLI
4.0
(1)
"We have been using 'KENTLI Batteries AA 1.5V 3000mWh Li-ion Rechargeable Battery' for the last three or more years."
#45
Nekon
4.0
(1)
"I used my Nekon Batteries for around 10 years. One finally died, the other is losing its charge faster and faster."
#46
No Name
3.0
(1)
"Their a cheap no name brand that have lasted this long."
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