So any recommendations for buying, say, 2 dozen Eneloop AAAs?
I wish I could find the price per cell listed — everything I find is 2-pack or 4-pack etcetera.
And wow do the prices vary.
Unfortunately, I can’t offer any suggestions for California, but people in the UK might like to consider Battery Logic:
They’re usually quite competive, and they sell the Fujitsu LSD cells as well as the Eneloops. I’ve started buying the Fujitsu ones - no chance of Panasonic mixing up a batch or something and sending me Chinese “Eneloops”.
Yeah, come to think of it, the last eight AAAs I bought were Fujitsus.
They seem to work fine. Gotta remember to recheck HKJ’s reviews ….
I managed to grab the last Costco set today. I have been putting it off waiting for a sale. But, I never saw them on sale. Bit the bullet and paid the $30. The last set on shelf. Also, all So Cali stores I have been to are all gone.
Try best buy they usually have them. At least in my area. Another over looked brand in my opinion is odec. I have 32 of them. 16 I’ve put through the ringer. Charged and discharged at least 300 to 400 times usually drained below .9 volt couldn’t tell you how many dozens and dozens of times they’ve been run completely dead and still have over 2000mah at 1 amp discharge. Highly over looked. They are very slightly larger then some but I hadn’t had any fitting issues in any lights. Only a remote. They get used in lanterns in the bedrooms charged up every 2 or 3 days. Over the last 2 and half years. Just bought another set of 16 for my kids toys. 25 dollars for 16 on Amazon. There my new go to.
my older eneloops or duraloops(white tops) seem a bit better then the newer ones with the orange circle on them, especially AAA version, the performance on the older ones seems better, I wonder what changed.
Lowes also carries AA NIMH with the brand “Portfolio” near the lighting/outdoor solar lights area, I mainly just use them in my PC’s mouse and keyboard so can’t attest to their quality/performance in a flashlight but if you cant find them elsewhere take a look, they are ok
Thomas Distributing used to have competitive prices.
https://www.thomasdistributing.com/search.asp?keyword=eneloop
Like most places, it appears they only stock the China/Panasonic variety now. (In the non-pro versions anyway).
I’m not sure how they stack up for price these days compared to other US sellers but they’re much cheaper than Oz sellers.
I have a large stockpile of Eneloops but usually recommend the IKEA whites (=Eneloop pro) to friends who ask. About a third of the price of the Eneloops here.
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I believe the cells at TomasD are the real deal. There is no indication they sell Chinese eneloops. Chinese eneloops are mainly for the Asian ,Oceanian,South American, African market.
Hmmm… My mistake then. I thought all the “Panasonic” branded eneloops were coming out of China. I must have lost track. Thanks for the correction.
Thanks for you great work, ChibiM !!
Yes, Thomas Distributing only handles the Japan Eneloops. I called to verify before my last purchase a couple of months ago.
They are my go to online store for Eneloops.
Great people to deal with & fast shipping.
There’s an Ebay seller “Horizonbattery” offering a discount on Eneloops right now — cost about $2/cell for AA and AAAs.
Ends today.
Botanic!
Very nice… but… made in Japan?
Where to buy?
Hey Fran,
sorry I only noticed your message now.
Currently only available in Eastern part of Europe. Not sure if they become available anywhere else.
I just got a special edition.
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Still think glitter edition is the coolest. :sunglasses:
Dont worry chibim.
But… are they made in japan?
I am still looking for the glitter ones hikarinoob :)
Fran, yes they are made in Japan. I might be uploading another video on Youtube with my latest envelope of eneloop goodies including a package of the AA botanics.
Yeah! I am anxious!