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| | Features | 4X more digital pictures than standard alkaline batteries.Batteries work in all NiMH chargersNo memory effect so batteries won't lose charge capacity over timeIdeal for high drain devices
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| | Description | Rayovac AA Hybrid Rechargeable NiMH Batteries can save you $100's over standard alkaline. Unlike standard rechargeables, Hybrid batteries are precharged and ready to use right out of the package. Batteries maintain charge longer than 6 months when not in use. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 6.0 inches | | Product Width: | 5.0 inches | | Product Height: | 4.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.29 pounds | | Package Length: | 4.3 inches | | Package Width: | 3.1 inches | | Package Height: | 1.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 65 reviews |
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378 of 382 found the following review helpful:
 Let the competition begin Feb 27, 2007
By NLee the Engineer
This package includes the new Rayovac "Hybrid" rechargeable NiMH AA cells. Similar to the Sanyo "eneloop", the Hybrid is also advertised to have low self-discharge rate, but not as low as that for eneloop. The eneloop is supposed to retain 85% charge in 12 months (when stored at 20 degree C), whereas the Hybrid is supposed to retain 80% charge in 6 months (no mention of temperature).
On the other hand, the capacity for the Hybrid is rated at 2100mAh, which is slightly higher than that for the eneloop (2000mAh). I have tested both brands and can confirm that both ratings are accurate. In actual applications, the difference in performances of those two brands is probably negligible. So it all comes down to price. Let's hope that the competition will drive down prices for both.
[Update on June 3, 2007]
In my 2-month self-discharge test using four different brands of NiMH cells. Hybrid and eneloop came up neck-and-neck!
Room temperature: 60-62 degree F (16-17 degree C). All capacities measured are average of 2-cells.
- Sanyo eneloop 2000, purchased Jan 2007.
Initial capacity measured: 2070mAh
Capacity after 62 days: 1796mAh (-13.2%)
- Rayovac Hybrid 2100, purchased Jan 2007.
Initial capacity measured: 2155mAh
Capacity after 62 days: 1859mAh (-13.8%)
- LaCrosse 2000, purchased Jan 2006.
Initial capacity measured: 1902mAh
Capacity after 62 days: 1417mAh (-26%)
- SONY 2300, purchased Sep 2004.
Initial capacity measured: 2210mAh
Capacity after 62 days: 1309mAh (-41%)
So the Hybrid has slightly higher initial capacity and almost identical self-discharge rate compared to eneloop. This makes it a better choice especially if you can get it at lower price.
33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Outstanding performance, and great long term value! Nov 23, 2007
By ajfjc
The Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries are excellent. I have 3 small children, so we have lots and lots of toys requiring batteries. These work great in Wii remotes too. In fact, my original reason for buying these was that the Wii remotes were burning through batteries quickly since we were playing all the time.
I was spending a small fortune on traditional alkaline batteries. After reading an article about these batteries, I started buying them (Wal-Mart). I now own 24-28 of the AA size and 8 of the AAA size, and they've already paid for themselves. Too bad they don't come in C and D sizes. They do take a while to recharge - I've never timed it but it seems to take about 6 hours.
Originally I was worried that my wife and kids would throw them out when they needed recharging (thinking they were alkalines), but the battery design/coloring is unique enough that it hasn't been a problem. In fact, now my kids wonder why we have to throw away the batteries we have that aren't Rayovac Hybrids.
Buy these batteries and enjoy the performance and the savings.
36 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Discharge rate matters! Aug 30, 2007
By Christopher Stephens
Intially I thought that discharge rate didn't matter much, until I started to use these in my wall clocks, digital cameras, and flashlights. Boy did I notice a difference. For things that you leave sitting around a while, this works great. Wall Clocks run passively in the background, and a slower drain rate is great for those.
For all other information, see NLee The Engineer's review. It's an excellent overview of the product.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A great rechargeable for a great price Mar 16, 2008
By Chesh
"reading raider"
After having been among the early adopters of rechargeable batteries, I was a skeptic for a long time. I can remember my dad coming up with a complex system for determining when we would need batteries so he could recharge them freshly. I also remember getting all worried about if the batteries would overheat in the charger and kill us all (usually kid's paranoia).
Last year, I finally decided to try these; I was sick of constantly buying batteries in bulk and making monthly trips to the nearest battery recycling bin to discharge a little of my environmental guilt. Lo and behold, these really did have a strong charge fresh out of the package, they charge relatively quickly, and they even last longer than standard alkaline batteries in my digital camera. Go Rayovac!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A Winner from Rayovac Jun 10, 2008
By Warren King
"psycho-g"
NIMH batteries are all but essential with today's high-drain electronics. There's simply no reason to rely on normal alkalines for, say, a digital camera (except in a pinch). NIMH rechargeables, while initially more expensive, pay for themselves after the first recharge. The only major problem I had with NIMH batteries was that they discharged energy. This means that you can forget about storing them unless you like dead batteries. I had wished someone would make rechargeables that held their charge during storage. Lo and behold, I happen to come upon these gems from Rayovac. I like the Rayovac brand. I used their rechargeable alkalines years ago and enjoyed many hours of music on the portable CD players I've gone through. In fact, I've still got the charger for those batteries and it still works perfectly. I then moved on to their standard NIMH batteries, but had my issues with them as stated earlier. I figured I'd give these batteries a try since after my good experiences with the brand. I also needed a good set of batteries since I had gotten a digital camera last year so my finding these couldn't have come at a better time. Let me just say that they've worked out just great. They last a long time even after constant use. And, of course, there's that all-important feature of retaining their charge. I was so impressed that I bought another pack so I have a steady rotation in case my camera or my CD player need some juice. So if you need a good set of rechargeables, give these a try. I haven't been disappointed yet.
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