Amazon Basics 12-Pack Rechargeable AA NiMH Performance Batteries, 2000 mAh, 1.2V, Recharge up to 1000x Times, Pre-Charged

Really good replacement for my alarm system and same to be working and holding charge great.

These batteries hold their charge well, in an occasionally used torch they were still working fine after 12 months. Good value for money.

Further to my review yesterday titled 'not to be trusted' suggesting the batteries were faulty was not a fair one. Yesterday I had a further 2 batteries which were 'dead' and my 'intelligent' charger status was null so I was beginning think that something wasn't quite right so I put then in a 'not so clever charger' for a short while and they have come back to life. I'm still not sure how 2 of 4 batteries could be 'dead' and the security light still working and why there was such a discrepancy of charge when all the batteries were charged at the same time. My conclusion is that the jury is still out on 'not to be trusted' until I can be confident we are not going to be left in the dark when most needed but for most purposes where usage is monitored my now initial impression is that they represent very good value for money.

These are great. They take a good charge from an older charger I had available, and last quite a while in most appliance. Have purchased 2 packs now, once you get started and see how good they really are. Wife has several battery operated air fresheners, each taking 3 batteries, expensive if you do not use rechargeable.

Cant beat the price & they work.

Working well

Like many people I tend to use a lot of AA and AAA batteries. I've tried various manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, but read an independent review that praised these Amazon Basics batteries. I tried some and have been impressed. They seem to last well, and are usable straight out of the box, although with a slightly lower life before requiring a recharge. In fact my understanding is that often these batteries need several recharges before reaching full capacity (just what I've heard, can't confirm). According to my 'smart charger' they are full at 1.48v so almost the same as 1.5v alkaline batteries. I did have one that wouldn't automatically recharge. Normally people throw them away when that happens, however there are several internet videos that show you how to 'kick start' the battery so that it will recharge. I've used the technique on several occasions (for various makes of battery) and it works a treat. From having a seemingly 'dead' battery it recovers to become a fully usable battery again so don't chuck those apparently duff batteries away. Amazon don't like URLs in reviews so you'll have to look it up yourself.

These batteries are a budget-friendly way to go rechargeable, but be prepared to handle the initial charging yourself. The Good Excellent Price Point: For an 8-pack, the cost is hard to beat, making the initial investment negligible. Performance Post-Charge: Once they get their first full charge, they hold power reliably and perform well in high-drain modern devices. The Bad Not Pre-Charged: The major fault is the misleading claim—mine arrived completely dead. Amazon needs to address their quality control regarding the "Pre-Charged" guarantee. Factor in a 4-8 hour charging session right out of the box. Compatibility Alert: Be cautious when using these in older or highly sensitive electronic equipment. Like many NiMH batteries (1.2V), they may fail to power devices designed strictly for 1.5V alkaline cells. They work best in newer toys, flashlights, and controllers. Recommendation: Buy if you prioritize saving money and are using them in modern, non-sensitive equipment. Just charge them immediately upon arrival.

These are always at a great price point and last as long as much more expensive brands. I use them in clocks, remotes, solar lights and many more uses.

Pilas buenas y funcionales, sin problemas. Buen precio.

Robią to co mają robić żadnych zastrzeżeń.

J’utilise ces piles Amazon Basics depuis plusieurs mois pour différents appareils (télécommandes, lampe torche, accessoires photo). Elles arrivent 📦 préchargées et sont prêtes à l’emploi immédiatement, ce qui est pratique. ✅ Points forts : Capacité réelle proche des 2000 mAh annoncés Rechargeables jusqu’à 1 000 cycles ♻️ Bonne tenue de la charge dans le temps Prix compétitif pour un lot de 4 ⚠️ Points à noter : Comme toutes les NiMH, légère perte de charge après plusieurs mois sans usage 💡 Mon expérience : Après plusieurs cycles de recharge, l’autonomie reste stable. Idéal pour remplacer les piles jetables et réduire les déchets. Je les utilise aussi dans un flash photo, elles tiennent bien même en usage intensif. En résumé, un excellent rapport qualité/prix pour ceux qui veulent passer au rechargeable. Je recommande sans hésitation.

He estado cierto tiempo buscando un juego de pilas recargables que pudiera usar para alimentar una colección cada vez mayor de aparatos que necesitan baterías para hacer algo. Esto, lógicamente, me pasa después de Navidad, cuando los juguetes de los niños, las luces, los cacharros electrónicos y cualquier cosa con un botón de encendido piden docenas de pilas que no tengo, y llega a un punto en el que he perdido la cuenta de todos los paquetes que he tenido que comprar, y ahora tengo un cementerio de pilas gastadas que parece un almacén nuclear. Este paquete de pilas, sin grandes promesas al ser la opción de Amazon Basics, resulta que ha sido lo que necesitaba, ni más ni menos. Son pilas básicas, sin florituras, pero cumplen su función perfectamente, y lo sé porque tras usarlas en varios dispositivos y someterlas a ciclos continuados de carga y descarga (los juguetes de los niños son devoradores de baterías sin piedad), puedo decir que su duración es más que decente, aguantando sin problemas sesiones prolongadas de uso antes de necesitar pasar de nuevo por el cargador. Lo que más me ha convencido es que, incluso después de varias recargas, siguen funcionando de manera fiable y no dan la sensación de no duran nada a medida que las vas recargando, al menos de momento y tras un uso extensivo de un par de semanas. En resumen, una opción práctica para el día a día con buena relación calidad-precio, ideal si tienes niños, dispositivos tragapilas o simplemente quieres dejar de vivir pendiente de comprar pilas todo el rato y gastar un dineral.