Originally Posted By: IzzyJG99
Originally Posted By: hikermor
The charger and the charging cycle you use may affect their performance. So-called "inelligent" chargers and a slow cycle are allegedly better. My usage so far tends to confirm that notion.


I've heard the same. Those guys with those expensive super chargers get better longevity out of any rechargeable they put in them. That might be the missing component to make Eneloops live up to their full potential.

I've just been using the provided 4xAAA/4xAA charger that came with my Eneloops. Which is probably no different than an off the shelf Energizer one.


Ditto on the above - I use smart chargers only.

I've stayed away from the eneloop charger since no one has confirmed it has intelligent charging circuits. On the contrary: Last time I checked, the available data made me suspect that eneloop supplies a "dumb" charger.

Hints: Unless you can charge ONE battery individually in whatever port you like and the manufacturer braggs about delta-v circuits it probably is a dumb charger.