Are Varta rechargeable batteries any good?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on March 13, 2026
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Herein, what type of rechargeable battery lasts the longest?
In informal tests, Eneloop Pro retained 2035 mAh of capacity after 7 weeks of storage, which was higher than any other NiMH battery (both regular or low-self discharge), making it the longest lasting rechargeable AA battery.
Also, how long do Varta batteries last? Batteries are leak proof according to the expiration date printed on the battery label (e.g. at alkaline batteries normally 10 years) so they are not included in the 3 years guarantee but have an even longer guarantee. High performance LEDs last for approx. 50.000 hours, 5mm LEDs even for approx. 100.000 hours.
Subsequently, question is, which brand is the best rechargeable battery?
Here are our picks for the best rechargeable batteries you can buy:
- Best overall: AmazonBasics Rechargeable Batteries.
- Best for frequent use: Panasonic Eneloop 2100 Cycle Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries.
- Best eco-friendly: Energizer Rechargeable Batteries.
- Best high-capacity: AmazonBasics High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries.
Is NiMH better than lithium ion?
NiMH batteries offer a higher capacity than Nicad batteries, and less capacity than Li-Ion. They are nearly twice as heavy as Nicad batteries. They also don't have a memory effect. They are very similar to nicad when it comes to charge and discharge characteristics, and are safer than Lithium ion with thermal runaway.
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