I test and review XTAR’s 1.5 volt AA and AAA rechargeable lithium batteries to find out if they are better than Nimh or alkaline batteries. These provide true 1.5 volts output during operation than Nimh batteries which matches that of alkaline batteries.
Thanks for the review. Having to purchase a separate charger has put me off. Hopefully they improve and we also get some solid long term reviews of how the longevity is. Eneloops are a joy in how long they last. I suspect the rechargeable lithiums will not hold up near that long, but we’ll see.
I’ve got enough batteries and chargers now to not want to experiment with another format. Especially with Xtar after the charger I bought from them tried to charge a Nimh like it was Li-Ion.
All these rechargeable 1.5 volt lithiums have circuitry that draw power just sitting on the shelf. Xtar said expect 5%/month self discharge. They are not good if your purpose is low current, occasional use, emergency devices. These batteries will die sooner than alkaline and Nimh is those situations. These 1.5 volt lithiums are meant to be regularly charged.