Some say this is rebranded Sanyo Eneloop battery, some say not. Does anybody really know for sure?
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The short answer is: I don't know. My informal testing of run-time performance of AmazonBasics AA against the Sanyo Eneloop AA cells (for the last 3 months) in LED candles that has a timer function (on for 5 hours every night), netted results that were not too surprising, the Sanyo Eneloops ran 2+ weeks longer than the AmazonBasics. My informal test was even biased towards the Amazon cells, I'm testing my older last generation Sanyo Eneloops against new AmazonBasics cells. I don't know if this helps you at all but my "take away" from the results shows that, in this case, you really do get what you paid for.
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The short answer is: I don't know.My informal testing of run-time performance of AmazonBasics AA against the Sanyo Eneloop AA cells (for the last 3 months) in LED candles that has a timer function (on for 5 hours every night), netted results that were not too surprising, the Sanyo Eneloops ran 2+ weeks longer than the AmazonBasics. My informal test was even biased towards the Amazon cells, I'm testing my older last generation Sanyo Eneloops against new AmazonBasics cells.I don't know if this helps you at all but my "take away" from the results shows that, in this case, you really do get what you paid for. The short answer is: I don't know.My informal testing of run-time performance of AmazonBasics AA against the Sanyo Eneloop AA cells (for the last 3 months) in LED candles that has a timer function (on for 5 hours every night), netted results that were not too surprising, the Sanyo Eneloops ran 2+ weeks longer than the AmazonBasics. My informal test was even biased towards the Amazon cells, I'm testing my older last generation Sanyo Eneloops against new AmazonBasics cells.I don't know if this helps you at all but my "take away" from the results shows that,... » Read More The short answer is: I don't know.My informal testing of run-time performance of AmazonBasics AA against the Sanyo Eneloop AA cells (for the last 3 months) in LED candles that has a timer function (on for 5 hours every night), netted results that were not too surprising, the Sanyo Eneloops ran 2+ weeks longer than the AmazonBasics. My informal test was even biased towards the Amazon cells, I'm testing my older last generation Sanyo Eneloops against new AmazonBasics cells.I don't know if this helps you at all but my "take away" from the results shows that, in this case, you really do get what you paid for. « Show Less
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If they are, no where on the labeling does it indicate they're made by Sanyo. They R labeled "made in Japan" with a recent mfg. date. As for me, I read the + and - reviews, & decided 2 give them a try for the price (great for an 8 pack). They worked right from the start, came almost 100% charged & continue 2 provide power to cordless phones and a camera. Hope this helps. Does Sanyo make bad batteries?
225519
Quite possible, although I note that the mAH of the Amazon Basics is a little less than the current generation of Eneloops.
679915
They need a Ni-MH charger. Be sure to use one that charges EACH battery independently or you'll likely burn a few out before their time. (Avoid using the Sanyo charger sold in the AA/AAA/Charger combination card as sold at Costco, etc.) Eneloop is the best Ni-MH battery out there, btw. Good luck.
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They are both advertised as 'pre-charged' and have the same capacity ratings. However, the white version is made in Japan and appears to be rebranded 2nd-gen Sanyo eneloop. The black version is made in China by some unknown manufacturer, and its charge-retention rate is not as good as that of the Sanyo eneloop. Obviously the white version is a better deal.
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I don't think so. read the specs for eneloop and see if you can use that charger with these batteries. The batteries are ni-mh. does the charge say that also?
1521066
I recommend the Eneloop AA hybrid rechargeable battery by Sanyo. These batteries retain their charge much longer than conventional rechargeable batteries.
387673
I use only Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries & chrger system. They are great w/ long life per charge.
1881577
It was the Mikita brand. I bought another one at a battery store that was red - that was a mistake - it is not as powerful as this one and does not hold a charge as well as this one. This one is more expensive, but with it.
829776
The original battery and then other one bought here are completely identical, and after almost a year of using both, their discharging times are very similar. I would say that this battery is original.
1516114
I bought one of these and was concerned by the same discrepancy. However, it has performed perfectly thru dozens of charge and use cycles. I read that due to a new labeling standard, the label was changed, but the battery is the same. I can't verify that, but it works perfectly in place of my original battery.
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DANGER: These are NOT rechargeable batteries. The Sanyo Eneloop chargers I've seen are intended for Ni-MH(nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries. It can be dangerous to attempt recharging any kind of batteries in the wrong kind of charger. There are rechargers for alkaline batteries, but I've heard they aren't worth the trouble, and/or are a pain in the neck, and/or are dangerous. -- Why bother - these batteries are really cheap. - Paul
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It appears to be a Genuine Nikon EN-EL3e battery. on the other side there will be a hologram and the Nikon name on a sticker. I bought a battery once that wasn't genuine and didn't notice it for a while but so far not problems. It's about 3.5 years old now and some of my other Nikon batteries are 4 and 5 years old.
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Yes this is a Canon Brand battery. It looks just like the photo appears with the Canon trademark on it. Be careful when checking other listings. I had to double check, some listings are impostors. Read the fine print and scroll down the page to see pictures of the product.
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I am not too sure they aren't the same battery with a bit different rating scale/methodology...
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They are electrically and mechanically identical to 2nd-gen Sanyo eneloop batteries ('1500-cycle'). The latest 4th-gen eneloop cells are advertised as '2100-cycle', but in real life you are not going to see any advantage over the AmazonBasics version.
744778
I just got one and it does look like (and fit like) a Samsung battery. It's branded as Samsung. I've been happy with the battery life so far, especially for the price of the battery.
487428
Unfortunately you can never know for sure, because different sellers sell the batteries under the Toshiba part number, and some of them are real and some are not. I got one of these from Laptop Parts (laptopsparts) and it was the genuine Toshiba battery. But this is a different seller and a different ad, so I can't say for sure. It sounds like the real thing, though. The seller is actually Toshiba so if they say it's the real thing it better be.
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whether the battery is authentic, depends on the seller. the reviews are for the product, and not for the sellers. various reviews of this battery may be referring to different sellers. you won't know if battery is authentic or not, unless a review mentions seller by name - including whether the battery was authentic. i purchased mine online either at office max or office depot or staples (don't remember which now), and it was authentic.