Overview: All Eneloop batteries 2005-2024

Sorry if its been asked before but do these eneloop pro AA batteries at DX look legitimate?

http://www.dx.com/p/panasonic-1-2v-2450mah-ni-mh-rechargeable-aa-batteries-black-silver-4-pcs-334789

I’m considering buying some for a friend that lives in a country where eneloops aren’t sold.

Yeah because DX is such a trusty source of batteries.
/sarcasm

That was the whole point of why I was asking the question.

I was asking if they look like real eneloops in the images so maybe someone that owns them can compare and confirm it or not.

But thanks for your helpful/informative post.

Do you always trust the pictures when shopping on the internets? What’s stopping DX from copying the pictures of Panasonic’s site? I for one would stay away from them.

Eneloops scam-free? My source: Eneloop Sales: SALES CLOSED!! February 2015

Definitely the best source for a great number of us when it comes to Eneloops. I have bought from ChibiM now 3 times and would not hesitate in the future. His prices are always cheaper than I can find locally in our little republic of Canuckistan and you know your getting the newest generation compared to a number of places around here still selling old gen2 stock.

As for DX’s listings… well after that last Samsung fake 3200mah battery adventure I wouldn’t trust them or touch them with a ten foot pole. All the pics/info was for the correct/legit batteries and what people got (or have yet to receive in my case) was anything but….

EZARC…

Here’s a good place to get Eneloops from (I don’t know if this helps you or not):

I learned about this shop here on BLF, and they come well recommended. I bought some Eneloops from them (Tropical as they’re European market only) and had no problems at all.

New Panasonic eneloops made in China.

“Chocolat Colours” (not sure why it doesn’t have E on the end of chocolate) enloops being sold in retail stores in Australia.

I bought these for $14.95 with free delivery and they come with a $10 voucher to spend on my next purchase.

it’s chocolat, as in french for chocolate

I see, well at least the spelled colours right :wink:

They look the same as the previous chocolat tones.

and thats an awesome price you paid there...

edit: these are the earlier ones HR-3UTGB

and the following are the new ones..

they are different... the older ones had 8 unique colors, while the new ones, have only 4.

BK-3MCCE

I’m glad you’re still updating this thread. I only ever read stuff that comes across the front page news. So, I would have missed this entirely. Great collection of information you have going here, ChibiM! Thanks for all your efforts in putting this together and keeping it up-to-date!

not really up to date.. ;)

since they produce some eneloops in China, I haven`t updated the thread.. as it has been a little confusing.. because they used the same codes, like BK-3MCC, but with the added E or A.. and I have no idea what they stand for..

so up till now its focused on Japan made only.

I asked panasonic through email, but they havent replied.. dont think they will ever do..either...

BTW; if Im going to update the first few posts with the newer Chinese made cells, HOW should I do that?

Make a separate list/table?

I don’t think a whole separate list for the Chinese cells, just a separate entry for them in the existing list and table. Or do you think it really would be too confusing? The added E or A might be codes for the factory they are made in. That should be enough to differentiate them in the list, I’d think.

the A is used in Asia, but also in the US.. and the China made ones use it, as well as the Japan made one

Ah, I see! 8)

BQ-CC11 BQ-CC21 BG-CC22 BQ-CC23 BQ-CC24 BQ-CC25
Battery fitment 4 cells 4 cells 4 cells 2 cells 2 cells 4+2*1
AAA 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-2 1-2 1-4
AA 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-2 1-2 1-4
C - - - - - 1-4
D - - - - - 1-4
9V*1 - - - - - 1-2
Smart charge Smart Smart Smart Smart -(timer) -
Charge time
Fast charge*2 1-2 AA 2 hours 2 hours 4 hours 4 hours *3 6 hours
normal charge 4 hours 4 hours 8 hours 8 hours 7 hours 6 hours
Zero Power consumption *4 yes - - - - -
Voltage 100-240 100-240 100-240 100-240 100-240 100-240

*1 BQ-C25 is a multi battery charger, and can charge 9V batteries, 2 in total.

*2 Fast charging can only be done with 2 cells. and not with 4 at the same time.

*3 the BQ-CC24 is a timer based charger especially for eneloop Lite, therefore its not recommended to use with standard eneloops.

*4 zero power consumption is that the charger will use less than 0.005 watt when not in use, according to IEC62301 it qualifies for Zero Power Consumption.

PDF info link

Hi do Eneloop do a
D cell rechargeable yet?

Yes, already since 2007.

They are supposedly just 3AA std eneloop batteries in a D wrapper.

I see can I just use 3 eneloops in an appropriate adapter?