Battery test: lithium vs alkaline and rechargeable AA

[@HappyDude1]

i did a new test with more batteries kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXKTeGmne7Bjors

[@sneakerlover3302]

It is written right there on the Ni-Mh rechargeable battery, it has nominal 1.2v. Newer gen rechargeable Li-Ion 14500 (AA) cells have 1.5v. The voltage you got for the eneloop, 1.4v, shows they were fully charged and it's perfectly fine. I doubt they ever show 1.5v, unless you measure right after taking them out from the charger. The 1.2v is the problem some devices had with rechargeable AA/AAA and they recommend alkaline. Imagine a flashlight with 3 batteries, that voltage difference adds up a lot

[@HappyDude1]

Hmm owke thank you Do you know wich rechargeable batteries are very good ?

[@sneakerlover3302]

@@HappyDude1 I've seen Project Farm's test and Duracell 2500mAh, Ikea Ladda 2450Mah and Panasonic Eneloop Pro 2500mAh are the best, whichever you choose. The ikea are actually made at the panasonic factory. Going for rechargeable Li-Ion 1.5v AA/AAA battery has mixed results, some are inferior to Ni-Mh 1.2v batteries. So I suggest Ni-mh from those 3 brands, they're so good. I actually use Ladda and Eneloop pro myself. They last long and work great in High Discharge devices, like camera flashes, but also toys, controllers, wireless mouse, keyboard, and they last a long time. Cheers!

[@TheCaptainWalter]

Thanks for this. The prices in Europe make the Duracell Optimum the more economical (non-rechargeable) choice for me. Energiser performance 36% better than the Duracell (based on the simple fan test) However, Energiser price (10 pk) is 103% more per battery than the Duracell (12 pk) I suspect the Eneloop Pro 2500mAh (with 'up to' 500 charges) is the best option @ 400% more than the Duracell per battery (provided you already have a charger)

[@HappyDude1]

Rechargeable is always the most eco way but some device need more power and Rechargeable batteries are so fast empty so its handy to have some lithiums. I waited for a sale and bought 20 for 18 euro, you can store them 7 years

[@alcom1313]

There are variables at work here and that these batteries have different discharge rate and thus the ones with higher discharge rate will drain faster.

[@Jaysubtodababy]

Man you are wholesome keep up the good work❤

[@TheMartinchostar]

Really neat and detailed test of alkaline vs rechargeable batts. It's amazing the difference between Energizer lithium Ultimate and the other ones. Well done! Thank-you

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you They have many advantages But more expensive offcourse ...

[@marklittler784]

Yeah then there's the individual cost of each to compare too.

[@vBDKv]

I only use alkaline in low drain devices such as wall clocks or dummy surveillance 'cameras' with a flashing LED. They last a very long time. For everything else, I only use rechargeable batteries. I use Eneloops, Fujitsu White (same as Eneloop but only made in Japan and not China) and Varta rechargeable batteries.

[@ovhq1308]

Watching your videos no matter the topic is always good entertainment👍

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you I only wish more people would watch it 😛

[@MsSweetlandofliberty]

Thank you for this information - Very helpful!

[@georgehofgren6123]

I appreciate this video. However, I believe the Alkaline (Duracell) would have lasted much longer vs the others if you had carried out the flashlight test. The fan has a high current need, which isn't best suited for Alkaline. A lower current draw, like a flashlight or remote control, might reveal that the Alkaline actually lasts longer than the Lithium Ion, which would be notable ~

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you here is somthing else. I have a RC remote and a ledstrip with motion sensor. The duracel did 3 months in the ledstrip the energizer 5 months In the remote the duracell did 9 months the energizer 1 year 2 months and still counting

[@Smith6265]

Lithium Works brilliant with my Amazon fire stick alkaline seems to die so quick.

[@UkGreatBritain]

They’re not lithium ion, they’re just lithium, and no matter what you do they are way better than alkaline. Not only do they last longer, but they don’t leak so you never get corrosion.

[@genuser9758]

No, lithium batteries have objectively better performance than alkaline batteries. Also, a flashlight is not a low drain device. An rc is but a flashlight is not.

[@Noksivs]

Would be cool to compare how many revolutions the fan did per battery type

[@HappyDude1]

Lithium did a lot more revolutions The rpm was higher

[@marklittler784]

@@HappyDude1 So looks like the lithium was more powerful as well as lasting longer.

[@HappyDude1]

@@marklittler784 indeed, it did a lot better

[@facetious_1]

All are impressive, I still can't decide which to ultimately choose. .but when u factor in rechargeable. It's still a no Brainer, when it comes to environmental factors

[@HappyDude1]

I use both Lithium and rechargeable

[@samdeur]

i guessed lithium would do better. i'm thinking of switching to lithium rather an expensive thing to do as i would also need a new charger. i currently have the "POWEREX MHC9000 PRO MAHA CHARGER/ANALYZER" but it only chargers NiMH and NiCD

[@HappyDude1]

these are non rechargeable lithiums :)

[@samdeur]

@@HappyDude1 ahh i see. ok..i did not even realize non rechargeable lithium existed.. that's a new one for me.. hahaha

[@HappyDude1]

@@samdeur and i did not know rechargeable existed 😆

[@alliwantedwasahellcat9565]

It was $14 for 4 lithium and $19 for 12 Duracell optimum. I’m just using them in a Xbox remote i think for the money and time Duracell optimum might be the better choice.

[@Ghakimx]

Why not just go for rechargeable then?

[@HappyDude1]

You can always try the lithiums and see how much longer they last 😀 i can buy 10 lithium for 29 euro sometimes they are on sale, then i buy 2 packs since they last 7 years you can store them

[@13MAM13]

Good info. Now I know just to take 4 Eneloops to exceed the performance of the lithium disposables

[@marklittler784]

Yeah so eneloop rechargeable only lasts 82% of the Duracell and 53% of the lithium energiser, but that's good I was expecting the rechargeable to last far less but it obviously doesn't that was the only downfall I was thinking about so rechargeable for some wire free doorbell chime receivers and shed alarm receivers should be good because unlike the battery PIR sensor for the shed alarm and battery bell push switch button the receivers are heavy battery users.

[@HappyDude1]

And you can also re use rechargeable. But for some devices its better to have lithiums and just leave them in for years and years to come For conveniance 😋 its always handy to have them as a spare since they last 7 years

[@filmerfilms6154]

Good vid that’s what people want to know how long do they actually last in a gadget. Thanks for posting.

[@brianohagan779]

Ok, so with a 4 pack of each set of batteries you can spin the fan for 3:20 minutes with the Duracell 4-pack. 4:30 minutes with the lithium energizer’s and an unlimited amount of time with the rechargeable eneloops. Seems like a no brainier to me. And if you buy the IKEA Ladda 2450 4 pack rechargeable you will easily beat the Duracell performance and will be cheaper than a 4 pack of the Energize Lithium. You’re throwing your money away if not buying IKEA rechargeable batteries

[@ourv9603]

I dont know how you got 1.4v from those rechargeables. I have used AA rechg for years & every brand I have uses ALWAYS gives 1.2v ALSO Every christmas my local Tv does a toy & battery test. And every year, year after year, ENERGIZERS win by a large margin besting even copper tops.

[@HappyDude1]

Wauw 1.2v thats low. Normally When they drop below 1.2 volt its time to recharge

[@charleshorseman55]

They all start out 1.4-1.5 and drop quickly to a stable 1.2v which is nearly flat and then drop to dead.

[@commscan314]

It seems my Walkman really won't like rechargeable batteries, then. The motor slows down as the battery drains, which means I can't even fully discharge alkalines without my extremely dumb Walkman, which doesn't even have Dolby NR, shitting itself, slowing and pitching down the music in the process.

[@HappyHermitt]

I cannot find lithium AAs anymore

[@70galaxie]

latest tech l.e.d.flashlights are very sensitive to overclocked voltage&no manufacturer makes one that attempts to reduce volts&or amps to get more battery life.

[@vanzaliros6757]

Is energizer lithium battery rechargeable?

[@HappyDude1]

Nope

[@robertobonano3553]

@@HappyDude1 Interesting 🤔! A lithium battery that is not rechargeable! 🤨 I think they might be an opportunity to make an experiment with these lithium battery from Energizer! I will buy some and see what happens if I recharge them!😬😉

[@michaelpepper885]

LMAO thanks for letting me know it's safe to put my finger in the fan

[@HappyDude1]

The more you know . 😀

[@mrmusiclover4178]

I changed over all the AA and AAA devices I own from alkaline to lithium, because of the leakage problem with alkaline.

[@HappyDude1]

That is a problem indeed

[@hawaiixtc]

You cant compare a lithium against an alkaline fairly. A fair test is Energizer lithium VS Duracell Lithium. I guess you already knew that because you seem smart...

[@HappyDude1]

It actually is fair when you think about it. It is to see if it is worth the extra money

[@hawaiixtc]

@@HappyDude1 agreed. Thanks...

[@CyniSocial]

And all this time I thought Duracell was the sh*t 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@HappyDude1]

a lot of people including me they are not the best, but for sure not the worst but keep in mind lithium batteries are more expensive.

[@charleshorseman55]

They are great for what they are, that is they have a good overall capacity, and the voltage drops as they are used, so you can tell when they are running low. The lithium and the nimh more or less go until they just turn off.

[@ajarnolaf9034]

damn the rabbit, he'll make better soup anyway.

[@HappyDude1]

Nooooo Cute little bunny

[@ajarnolaf9034]

It's all because of the bunny!

[@HappyDude1]

But the bunny lost 😆

[@Negative_1ne]

Which one is lightweight.. i want to use it in my mouse

[@HappyDude1]

The lithium one Energizer

[@jtoker9758]

Do you think the rechargeable batteries would be inferior to the standard version of it, or better?

[@HappyDude1]

Well you saw the performance in the video But you can re use them....

[@cactusstudiossouth]

UltramaxX AA 3150mAh at 1.2V are what I use in just about everything from my remotes to my camera flash! They're the best bang for buck!

[@lipsterman1]

Price per hour of use?

[@HappyDude1]

prices are very different depending on were you order them and how many

[@marklittler784]

Someone else has done that on YT buy in bulk

[@HappyDude1]

Yes its cheaper to buy them per 20 or so and wait for a discount

[@josenilsornito6321]

How much

[@eleventy-seven]

NMH are never as high as alkaline which are 1.65. Lithium need regulation as they are 3 volts.

[@Chuky-c3z]

It's obvious you know nothing about batteries. That envelope was right on the money, as it's a Nickel Metal Hydride. Nominal voltage is 1.2v. stamped right on the cell. You have no credibility with me.

[@ChosenOne9387]

Happy Dude 😳🤔😂🤣

[@HappyDude1]

Chosen one 😱

[@8475143117]

THANKS

[@raybernier8288]

Lithium

[@aarushtailor825]

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[@slaines14]

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[@70galaxie]

rechargeable batteries are famous for being lower voltage, initially & when discharging become useless in seconds. The choice of toy fan should've included rpms & sequencing of rpms over life. Cost per hour&cost of accumulated revolutions is a factor. The rechargeable would be millions more revolutions per cost of battery over reuses. Suggest 3fans&net number of hours & revolutions to wipe out a specific number of very expensive (tho they hav their uses) batteries. High drain has little relevance if you've an application that needn't run at hi drain. G.Davis sr, requiring flashlights that destroy batteries ,currently.ahahaha