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I use Eneloops and protected CW rechargeable lithiums now, as much as possible.


I am curious to the self-life of the charge with rechargeable lithiums and do they contain as much of a charge as standard lithiums?

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My wife recently trashed her 1xAAA cell Fenix flashlight with battery leakage. The battery was in there maybe a year, with very intermittent use.


I am guessing it had an alkaline battery? I only use lithiums in my Fenix E01 and they last almost a year with mostly daily use.