Premium Only Content

Are your buying bad batteries? Rechargeable Battery Showdown! Four NiMH brands tested.
In this rechargeable battery comparison, I do flashlight duration and recharge capacity tests on the following four AA battery brands of NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargables. Through the links below, ThriftyAV receives a small commission at no additional cost to the buyer.
Energizer Recharge 2300mAh
https://amzn.to/2X71yvR
Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable Batteries 2000mAh
https://amzn.to/369uvvb
Harbor Freight Thunderbolt Magnum 2200mAh
https://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-4-high-capacity-nimh-rechargeable-aa-batteries-97866.html
YXZHENG 4 Pcs AA Rechargeable Batteries 2200mAh
https://amzn.to/2X83ELR
The Liitokala Lii-PD4 LCD 3.7V charger is Available at Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3gHfOV5
I conduct two tests. I discharge these batteries using FOUR GearLight M3 LED Tactical Flashlights and see how long they last. Each brand of battery was discharged in each Flashlight.
https://amzn.to/3cLRWgG
I also check recharge capacity of each cell after discharge using a LiitoKala Lii-PD4 charger. This is done 4 times with each brand (twice with each cell).
Here are the full results
FL1 FL2 FL3 FL4 RC1 RC2 RC3 RC4
Energizer 1 136min ------ 131min ----- 2376mAh ------ 1532mAh -----
Energizer2 ----- 131min ----- 125 min ----- 2348mAh ----- 2278mAh
Thunderbolt 1 170min ----- 172min ----- 2313mAh ----- 2186mA -----
Thunderbolt 2 ----- 163min ----- 172min ----- 2278mAh ----- 2237mAh
Amazon 1 112min ----- 105min ----- 1511mAh ----- 1532mAh -----
Amazon 2 ----- 134min ----- 125min ----- 2136mAh ----- 2158mAh
YXZHENG 1 117min ----- 108min ----- 1582mAh ----- 1567mAh -----
YXZHENG 2 ----- 103min ----- 100min ----- 1525mAh ----- 1343mAh
Patreon pledges help keep ThriftyAV going:
https://www.patreon.com/ThriftyAV
Pledge $1+ per month for Patron Exclusive Content!
Paypal ME contributions can be offered HERE:
paypal.me/ThriftyAV
Bitcoin (BTC) contributions are appreciated:
bc1q0ht079p05kep43p725qht6xj3w7q2ukjs37azv
If there is another type of cryptocurrency you would like to contribute, or you would like to contribute via Paypal, please let me know via comment or email.
ThriftyAV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Music during time lapse scenes:
Atmospheria by Francis Preve
from YouTube Audio Library
#ThriftyAV #NiMH #BatteryTest
-
16:04
ThriftyAV!
2 years agoUSB Turntable with Magnetic Cartridge, Bluetooth, and More! 1 BY ONE
79 -
LIVE
MrOldFart
8 hours ago $1.47 earnedLIVE - MEGABONK First Playthrough - Mr.OldFart
227 watching -
9:06:53
GritsGG
9 hours agoWarzone Win Grinding! Most Wins in WORLD! 3680+!
74.1K1 -
LIVE
Joke65
6 hours ago[LIVE] POST-SHOW | STAR WARS: Jedi Academy - Movie Battles 2 | ReaperAF95's Community Event Day 2
25 watching -
5:41:09
Right Side Broadcasting Network
2 days agoLIVE REPLAY: President Trump to Deliver Remarks at America's Navy 250 in Norfolk, VA - 10/5/25
140K72 -
LIVE
SynsFPS
7 hours ago🔴B07 Beta🔴|🔴 LEVEL CAP INCREASED 🔴|🔴Path to Verify 🔴
31 watching -
LIVE
tminnzy
7 hours ago*BETA DROPS* BO7 LEVEL CAP INCREASE! OPEN BETA
13 watching -
1:06:42
The White House
9 hours agoPresident Trump Delivers Remarks at Navy 250 Celebration
56.1K59 -
4:42:13
TinyPandaface
8 hours agoYour FACE is a Gaming Channel! | Homebody
25.2K -
3:22:43
Barry Cunningham
10 hours agoBREAKING NEWS: PRESIDENT TRUMP GIVES SPEECH TO THE NAVY!
81.2K50