Paleblue rechargable lithium ion batteries ZDNET's key takeaways These batteries are a perfect replacement for alkaline batteries in pretty much every situation
I like that can be recharged from a USB port and don't need a specific charger
The USB-A connector in the end of the 4-way charge cable does feel a bit dated View now at Amazon
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It's almost 2026, and yes, we still need batteries. But it no longer makes financial or ecological sense to keep using disposable alkaline batteries. For me, I need mostly the good old AA battery, but I also need AAA, C, D, and even the blocky 9V PP3.
There are some great rechargeable batteries out there from companies such as Eneloop and Nitecore, but the drawback there is that you need a specific charger, and who needs "yet another thing" in their life, am I right?
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It would be cool if you could just plug a USB cable into a battery, wouldn't it? Well, USB-C ports and battery charge circuitry are small enough, and battery chemistry is good enough to let that happen.
I've been testing a lot of USB rechargeable batteries, and the brand that's consistently been a winner for me is Paleblue.
The company offers a wide range of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V, as well as assorted bundles. These are superior to the older nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, which need their own chargers.
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