They will start selling the 4th generation Eneloop batteries in Japan from April 26 2013
They will have a different style of wrapper, and will say PANASONIC eneloop
I bought a pack of these a few weeks ago. They come in the original packaging with the plastic holding case- they’re definitely original. Not a bad deal- especially if you don’t have prime or are buying $25 worth of stuff.
Panasonic has replaced all their Sanyo Eneloop branded batteries in most stores.
Yesterday I`ve been looking for some batteries upon request, but had a hard time finding the special editions.
Most shops are now carrying the newest Panasonic eneloops.
Some big stores still have the older ones, but are still pricey.
What I also noticed, is that they are not continuing the PLUS line up. I guess that this type of battery is a little too specialized to bring to the average user.
I suppose they are authentic, but it cant be seen from the pictures.
The pictures show the 1st/2nd gen with venting holes.
sure tell use when you receive them!
in my country, all are still gen 1. not to mention gen 3, i’m trying to find XX gen 2, zero results. everything is in accordance of whatever gen that they are distributing in singapore.
You can check my test/review of them, I has a temperature probe on them and discharge with up to 10A. I have also tested the XX, but have not published the result yet.
Much hotter, when testing I only have one cell with air around most of it.
I am using my clamp to hold the battery:
And I do not put NiMH into a LiPo sack.
The battery is probably slightly hotter than I measure, because I stop measuring when I stop discharging, but the maximum temperature will first reach the thermo sensor a bit later.