I also tested the AA Maxuss 3000 mah batteries. About 1750 mah. But I had recharged them 2 times so they are not new. Don't buy them http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maxuss-1-2v-3000mah-ni-mh-aa-rechargeable-batteries-2-pack-7729
I got an 8 pack of eneloops from an OZ seller. Came in a clear packet- no label or anything. They look legit as far as I can tell. Currently discharging straight out of the packet.
I have some ready to use Varta aa 2100 and 2500. I will not post results as they are not new and have been "cooked" a few times on the 15 minute charger. I noted that the 2100 has been charging for almost 3 hours and the capacity was 2400 mah and climbing. The battery felt overly hot so I stopped it charging. I'll buy a new pack and test soon.
I think these are pretty good numbers for inexpensive AAA cells, and they are nicely consistent across the 4 cells. They also get good reviews on DX. They arrived almost 100% discharged.
Claimed capacity 600mAh - first one tested gave 568mAh on a Turnigy Accucell 6 at 500mA discharge rate. Semi-button top.
Hold output on a demanding AA (It does have an XM-L in it) light better than a flame Trustfire - both freshly charged, the IMR on its first cycle, the Trustfire with less than 5 charges.
I think I love my eneloops more than my flashlights. I have 100 (72 aa & 28 aaa) and I'm still thinking about getting more. I think my next set of eneloops will be those glitter ones since I already have the white, costco, tones, and XX eneloops. I have so many that I don't get to use them but I do maintenance on them with my C9000's. It's just as fun to me. :bigsmile:
Semi-button top - the button protrudes about 0.1mm from the top of the cell.
Unprotected
Diameter 14.2mm, length 49.9mm. For comparison, an Eneloop with my calipers measures 50.1mm length and 14.3mm diameter. Both lengths include the button.
Capacity at 1A discharge to 3V (Turnigy Accucell 6) - 558mAh. Will try the other three to get average numbers over four of them.