Overview: All Eneloop batteries 2005-2024

Some devices don't really like NiMH batteries because of their voltage, but that doesn't mean they still are one of the best rechargeable NiMH batteries on the planet..

New fake Eneloops spotted in India this time. Thanks to a reader named Shashi, who tipped me.

What do you think looks weird on this packaging?

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“Japan technology” would not be on the packaging. Plus some other details like the graphics don’t look right. Shame on people for copying Eneloops. Plus, correct me if I’m wrong, but the LSD Eneloops are made by FDK I believe. No one else makes them to my knowledge since it’s a trade secret.

Maybe try comparing with a couple of AAA Eneloop (both are genuine Eneloops, left side is "Made in China" ; right side is "Made in Japan")

Thanks for the great comparison!

The fake package mentions Min. 800mAh, which I have never seen on any AAA package.

Also, Japan Technoly.... whatever that means.

So funny to see the backside of the Chinese made Eneloops d_t_a ... it says with large letters: Eneloop Technology from JAPAN to the world.. but are made in China. Just an interesting detail I just noticed.

When I was a kid growing up in Sweden, the label on the honeyjar said in large writing, “Authentic Swedish Honey” and in smaller writing, “Made in Hungary”

Hahaha. that is funny.

I had the same: The best dried Hawaiian Mangoes.
but in small font on the back: from the Phillipines..

hahaha

With most things, you have to go to a third party to get fakes, but eneloop makes their own Chinese “JAPAN Technology” fakes.

Have there been any recent comparisons of the Chinese vs Japanese eneloops. (I just buy Ikea Laddas anyway in Australia).

No, not that I know of, unfortunately!

My Japanese website is online, in case you are Japanese or living in Japan :D https://chibim.com/

Still need to add many pages, but will go slowly.

And how low can you go knockoffs:

White Eneloop PRO.. lol.

13.6 euros for 20 batteries.

Thanks to Fabian for sharing.

Could you please send me some pictures of the packaging and of the batteries?

Where did you order from?

They show only 950 mah so not pros.

They look really fake!
That ridge near the positive terminal.and the negative terminal. Where did you buy them?

What do you mean arow55? 950mAh is normal for AAA Pros, but not Minimal, but Typical.

The package should show Up to, or Typ. 950mAh and Min 900mAh / 930mAh depending on the location. 4HCCA should be Min. 900mAh

Should be Min. 930mAh for the BK 4HCD(E) and Typical 950mAh.

Willing to share pictures of your original as well?

I thought all “Japanese” eneloops sold on Chinese sites are fake?

I was thinking AA.

On a different subject wish the light makers would make an AA thrower. I posted something on nitecore Facebook page to make something that uses these smaller leds like Manker MC13 or Acebeam E10. Wouldn’t require a whole lot of power 4AA should do it. Guess I will continue to ask till someone brings out something for us who don’t use lithium cells. Seems all the innovation goes into lithium but most folks don’t use them in the general population.