Low self-discharge, also referred to as Ready To Use rechargeable batteries work very much like other NiMH rechargeable batteries. But they have a number of key advantages:
For general purpose use, these batteries are the ideal replacement for sinlge-use batteries. They can be stored for extended periods. Because you can recharge them, you're helping reduce waste and you're saving lots of money on rechargeable batteries. For best performance, low-self-discharge batteries prefer a moderate charge speed; they are not suitable for super fast chargers, such as 15-minute chargers. For best performance, we recommend one of our chargers below: they are the ideal companion for ready-to-use batteries.
The Ansmann MaxE NiMH batteries are a great choice of low self discharge batteries.
Winner of a 2011 Which? Best Buy Award and a Channel 5 Gadget Show Best Buy. GP Recyko AA 2050mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. Recyko batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. The GP Recyko batteries also gained 100% in a recent independent Which? battery review. More detail... RRP £12.99 inc VAT, save £3.00.
EkoPower AAA 600mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a brand new product from GP. They are an economical entry level low self discharge battery. They come ready to use, can be recharged up to 1000 times and last up to three times longer than Alkaline batteries. More detail... RRP £9.99 inc VAT, save £5.68.
The high performance GP Recyko+ AAA size battery. Pre-charged for immediate use and designed to retain approximately 85% of it's charged capacity after 12 months, you'll find this battery perfect for those emergency situations. The GP Recyko+ NiMH rechargeable batteries also gained 100% in a recent independent Which? battery review. More detail... RRP £12.99 inc VAT, save £5.18.
This Energizer AA Precision NiMH rechargeable battery has a 2400mAh capacity. A high performance pre-charged battery that stays charged for up to 1 year. More detail...
Sanyo Eneloop AA 2500mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries are the battery for the 21st Century. They come "already charged" and retain up to 75% of their charge after 1 year. Sanyo Eneloop batteries combine the cost savings of a rechargeable with the convenience of an alkaline now in a high capacity version. More detail...
Ultra Hybrio batteries from Uniross come ready to use and keep their charge when not in use. These AAA batteries have a 800mAh capacity. More detail...
Ansmann MaxE+ AA 2500mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A high capacity rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £16.95 inc VAT, save £4.46.
Ansmann MaxE AAA 800mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £9.95 inc VAT, save £2.62.
Ansmann MaxE 9v 200mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £8.95 inc VAT, save £2.35.
Ultra Hybrio batteries from Uniross come ready to use and keep their charge when not in use. These AA batteries have a 2100mAh capacity. More detail...
Ansmann MaxE C size 4500mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £15.95 inc VAT, save £4.19.
The GP Recyko+ 2 hour Fast Charger. Supplied with 4 x AA size Recyko+ precharged NiMH rechargeable batteries, this charger will ensure that when you need to recharge your Recyko+ batteries you can do so quickly. Designed to a high specification, this charger can be used worldwide. More detail... RRP £29.99 inc VAT, save £10.00.
Ansmann MaxE+ 9v 250mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A high capacity rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £14.95 inc VAT, save £3.92.
Ansmann MaxE AA 2100mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £11.95 inc VAT, save £3.13.
Ansmann MaxE AAA 800mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £5.25 inc VAT, save £1.38.
Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH rechargeable batteries are the battery for the 21st Century. They come "already charged" and retain up to 75% of their capacity after 3 years. With a lower resistance, you'll also find the voltage stays higher for longer. Sanyo Eneloop batteries combine the cost savings of a rechargeable with the convenience of an alkaline. Special introductory price, save £2.00 per pack. More detail...
Ansmann MaxE D size 8500mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £28.95 inc VAT, save £7.60.
EkoPower AA 1000mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a brand new product from GP. They are an economical entry level low self discharge battery. They come ready to use, can be recharged up to 1000 times and last up to three times longer than Alkaline batteries. More detail... RRP £9.99 inc VAT, save £4.10.
This C-converted battery from Panasonic has a 2100mAh capacity. Converted cells use an adapter that allows a AA battery to run as a C size giving you maximum convenience. This battery also uses Infinium technology so are designed to have a very low discharge rate. More detail...
Ansmann MaxE AA 2100mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries are a great product. A rechargeable battery which comes pre-charged so ready for instant use and retains its power for up to a year when not used. MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. More detail... RRP £6.25 inc VAT, save £1.65.
This Ansmann MaxE Speed Set Battery Charger comes with 4 x 2100mAh AA MaxE rechargeable batteries. Ansmann's MaxE batteries combine the convenience of an alkaline battery with the money saving and environmental benefits of a rechargeable battery. This intelligent travel charger provides safe charging no matter where in the world you are. More detail... RRP £29.95 inc VAT, save £3.00.
This ultralight and compact Panasonic Pocket Energy AA battery charger is amazing! Arriving with two AA Panasonic Infinium (low self discharge) batteries, you can use this charger as a standard 2xAA rechargeable battery charger or, attach the included USB cable and charge many electronic devices including Apple devices and many mobile phones. Suitable as an emergency device too, you can place alkaline batteries into the BQ600 unit and use the power from single use AA batteries to run your devices. (Of course, you can't actually recharge the single use AA batteries - this BQ600 unit just allows you to utilise the power from single use batteries when needed). More detail...
The Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack is a great rechargeable starter kit. It includes an Eneloop quick charger, 4 x 2000mAh AA Eneloop batteries, 2 x AAA 800mAh Eneloop batteries, 2 x C converters and 2 x D converters. More detail...
The Sanyo Eneloop Quick Charger is a compact and fast charger. It comes with 2 x AA 2000mAh Eneloop low self discharge batteries. It can charge 2 x AA or 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries at a time. More detail...
This C-converted battery from Uniross has a 2100mAh capacity. Converted cells use an adapter that allows a AA battery to run as a C size giving you maximum convenience. This battery also uses Hybrio technology so are designed to have a very low discharge rate. More detail... RRP £8.49 inc VAT, save £1.55.
This Uniross charger comes with 4 x 2100mAh AA rechargeable batteries. It can charge two or four AA or AAA batteries at a time and comes with LED indicator lights. More detail...
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