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(More customer reviews)I'm an early adopter of LSD (low-self-discharge) batteries. With dozens of rechargeable AA/AAA cells in use throughout the house, it would be a nightmare to keep ordinary (rapid-self-discharge) type batteries charged at all time. The only drawback of using LSD cells is that they have lower capacity compared to ordinary NiMH cells.
I have tested four of those GP Recyko NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable AAA Batteries, using my La Crosse BC-900 Battery Charger. Right out of the package, the average remaining charge is 692mAh, or 81% of the advertised capacity of '850mAh' (Note: on each cell it actually says 'TYP. 820mAh'). This proves that they are indeed low-self-discharge type. (Ordinary NiMH cells typically arrive depleted due to self-discharge)
After two more Charge/Discharge cycles, the average capacity improved to 880mAh. This is the highest capacity among all name-brand LSD AAA cells, including the Sanyo Eneloop AAA (800mAh rated, ~830mAh measured). This capacity is also getting very close to that of ordinary NiMH AAA cells (900-10000mAh), so you get the best of both worlds.
Another thing I noticed is that: those ReCyko+ AAA cells are identical to the Kodak Pre-Charged AAA Battery, both mechanically and electrically. This is actually a good thing, because I have used Kodak Pre-Charged AAA cells for the past 3-4 years, with absolutely no problems. Based on my previously 6-month storage test using Kodak cells, their self-discharge rate should be just as good as that of Sanyo Eneloop.
Presently the GP ReCyko+ AAA is priced about 25-30% lower than other LSD AAA cells, making it an excellent value - just remember to shop around for the best deal.
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