thanks for the info!!
so it would seem:
1900mAh = regular AA eneloops
2450mAh = AA eneloop pro / old IKEA ladda
750mAh = regular AAA eneloops
sad to see old AAA ladda / eneloop pro go, that was a rad little cell. right at the edge of what is possible.
but all in all, if the new ones are all made in japan, that’s a win.
regular eneloops are much more durable concerning internal resistance after X discharges.
we’ll have to see. but anything made in japan (i.e. by FDK) will likely be good quality, except if the purchasing agents of IKEA forced them to decrease quality by using cheaper metals.
but at that point, I think it would be cheaper to buy chinese eneloops (less pure metals, cheaper machinery, lower cost of labor).
no I think if they’re japanese cells, IKEAs purchasing agents did everyone a favor.
I’ve tested all 32 AA/AAA Laddas (with Liitokala lii-500S though).
All but one meets or exceeds declared capacity when discharged with 0,5A.
Worst one (AA) was 15-20 mAh worse than declared 2450.
Was at IKEA in West Sacramento, CA on Friday 5/28 to buy dishware and it found the white LADDA AA & AAA (made in Japan) endcap was fully stocked.
$6.99 for a 4pack AA
$6.99 for a 4pack AAA
Very glad to see 1900mAh and made in Japan confirmed. I hope HKJ or another thorough tester is able to review a set soon.
I’m surprised to see Ikea offering both 1900mAh and 2450mAh. I assumed we would only see a single variety. The packaging seems to indicate 1,000 cycle and 500 cycle ratings respectively.
I could use some more NiMH cells in both AA and AAA, and want standard capacity, so this is looking like good timing.
Good to know that the new Laddas are still made in Japan. I have now received my delivery and it was still the well-known white ones.
Can you actually see somewhere on the package or on the battery the date of manufacture?
The Date Code for the "white LADDAs" is very lightly embossed on the battery wrapper and hard to see with a format similar to "2044-HW" which would indicate a manufacturing date of week "44" of year "2020". I don't know what the letters following the dash indicate.