Comments on: Why Rechargeable Batteries Are Rarely Cost Effective

By: Len Penzo

Len Penzo — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:57:17 +0000

Costco. Even though this post is now two years old, the prices still hold.

For example, as of January 28, 2011, Costco was selling alkalines for the following prices:

Kirkland Alkaline AAA: 48 for $17.43 (36 cents each)
Kirkland Alkaline AA: 48 for $12.20 (25 cents each)
Duracell Alkaline AA: 40 for $16.27 (40 cents each)

Hope that helps, Tex.

By: Tex Hunter

Tex Hunter — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:56:26 +0000

I like to know where you buy alkaline batteries for 30-40 cents each. Us pedestrians here buy them cheapest like at Walmart, where a pack of 8 cost about 5 bucks. That is about 62 and a half cents.

By: Jonathan Wingate

Jonathan Wingate — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:26:05 +0000

Freaking awesome, things like this make me turn on my Wii and play Brawl again. Downloaded, for sure.

By: Dewey 1693

Dewey 1693 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:28:37 +0000

I understand the new 1500 Eneloop are slow discharge equally well suited for clocks, remote controls, flashlights, radios, smoke alarms, etc.
If I only got 15 recharges instead of 1500 that would make them much much better than the alkaline technology based on cost along.
I also like that they are always ready for use just like an alkaline right out of the blister pack.
Just looks like folks need to be sure to get the current 1500 Eneloop and NOT the 1000 Eneloop.
Pretty much right in your opinion?

By: Fredby

Fredby — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:18:55 +0000

Current Eneloop technical information ~
http://www.eneloop.info/home/the-new-improved-eneloop.html

By: V J

V J — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:47:10 +0000

I’m not sure of the age of these postings, so I am curious if the current technology and cost effects your opinion. The Sanyo (SECHR3U8BPN)1500 Eneloop NiMH AA 1900mAh are pre charged and retain 75% of that pre-charge after 3 years. In a 8 pack they are currently < $2.50. You can get a 4 pack (SECHR3UTGA4BP) with a nice Eneloop quality slow charger for < $15. Assuming the batteries are valued at $2.50, then the charger cost is < $5.00.
Also I've read that 1.5V alkaline typically discharge at 1.1V to 1.3V as compared to the 1.2V discharge of rechargeables.
Thanks for discussion.

By: Frank Pisani

Frank Pisani — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:09:33 +0000

Nice article, but I’m a little exhausted by the arguing.

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aid85 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:18:15 +0000

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