New AA and AAA lithium-ion batteries with USB-C unveiled

[Redaktion]

Verbatim plans to launch lithium-ion AA and AAA rechargeable batteries, along with a 9V battery. All models can be charged via USB-C, eliminating the need for a dedicated battery charger. Thanks to voltage conversion, the rechargeable batteries can replace standard disposable batteries.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-AA-and-AAA-lithium-ion-batteries-with-USB-C-unveiled.1390050.0.html

[Jedics]

I will buy two and see if they last long enough

[Geoff]

Hi, are you aware that these type of batteries are already available? I bought these off Temu last year and they work really well

[Bret]

I bought some off of Temu and they didn't last a couple of hours in a smoke alarm. I was able to get a partial refund and keep the batteries. I put them in our electric lift chairs as backup in case we get stuck up when our electric goes out. Tried it once as a test and they kinda worked but I also had a regular 9 volt in the box too. I'll try them again sometime.

[Ryan223456]

Welcome to 2020...?

Coast AA/AAA batteries are currently the best on the market as far as the usb c rechargeables.

[Ann]

Hi, are you aware that these type of batteries are already available? I bought these off Temu last year and they work really well

You really bought lithium-ion USB-C batteries last year? I am pretty sure they were NiMH instead, a different technology

[anan]

These indeed have been available for quite a while from Chinese manufacturers. Unfortunately, these use custom cells and tend to be more expensive than the more standard Li cells. A lot of them get poor reviews for not lasting the advertised amount. And there are quite a few instances of them exploding / burning up during charging.
This is simply an established manufacturer moving onto an existing product space. But it is quite welcome.

These are best for devices that have a higher power draw where you would need to change regular alkaline batteries often (and rechargeable NiMn - even more often)