Energizer currently has two similar brands of rechargeable batteries on the market. So, what are the main differences between the Recharge Power Plus and Recharge Universal?
You can find out in this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
When compared to the Energizer Recharge Power Plus Battery, the Energizer Recharge Universal Battery has a maximum charge cycle that is twice as many as the competition. The Recharge Universal is also slightly more lightweight.
On the other hand, the Recharge Power Plus has a bigger battery capacity.
If you are looking for the best endurance, in terms of how many times you can recharge a battery, then we recommend picking up the Energizer Recharge Universal.
If you are seeking a bigger capacity, which means you don’t have to recharge as often, then the Energizer Recharge Power Plus is the better choice.
Recharge Power Plus vs. Recharge Universal Comparison Chart
You can check out a comparison table for the two Energizer rechargeable batteries below.
| Energizer Recharge Power Plus Battery | Energizer Recharge Universal Battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Available Sizes | AA AAA | 9V AA AAA C D |
| Model Number | AA: ENERGIZER NH15-2300 (HR6) AAA: ENERGIZER NH12-800 (HR03) | 9V: ENERGIZER NH22-175 (HR22) AA: ENERGIZER NH15-2000 (HR6) AAA: ENERGIZER NH12-700 (HR03) C: ENERGIZER NH35-2500 (HR14) D: ENERGIZER NH50-2500 (HR20) |
| Designation | AA: ANSI-1.2H2 IEC-HR6 AAA: ANSI-1.2H1 IEC- HR03 | 9V: ANSI-7.2H5 AA: ANSI-1.2H2 IEC-HR6 AAA: ANSI-1.2H1 IEC- HR03 C: ANSI-1.2H3 D: ANSI-1.2H4 |
| Chemical Composition | Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) | Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) |
| Nominal Voltage | AA: 1.2 Volts AAA: 1.2 Volts | 9V: 8.4 Volts AA: 1.2 Volts AAA: 1.2 Volts C: 1.2 Volts D: 1.2 Volts |
| Rated Capacity | AA: 2300 mAh AAA: 800 mAh | 9V: 175 mAh AA: 2000 mAh AAA: 700 mAh C: 2500 mAh D: 2500 mAh |
| Shelf Life/Usable Life | AA: Up to 5 years AAA: Up to 5 years | 9V: Up to 3 years AA: Up to 5 years AAA: Up to 5 years C: Up to 3 years D: Up to 3 years |
| Maximum Charge Cycle | Up to 500 times | Up to 1000 times |
| Typical Weight | AA: 28 grams (or 0.99 oz.) AAA: 12 grams (or 0.42 oz.) | 9V: 42.0 grams (or 1.5 oz.) AA: 27 grams (or 0.95 oz.) AAA: 11 grams (or 0.39 oz.) C: 66.0 grams (or 2.3 oz.) D: 73.0 grams (or 2.6 oz.) |
| Typical Volume | AA: 8.3 cubic centimeters AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters | 9V: 22.0 cubic centimeters AA: 8.3 cubic centimeters AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters C: 27.0 cubic centimeters D: 57.0 cubic centimeters |
| Jacket | Plastic label | Plastic label |
| Recycled Content | 4% | 4% |
| Operating Temperature Range (Charge) | 0ºC to 40ºC (or 32ºF to 104ºF) | 0ºC to 40ºC (or 32ºF to 104ºF) |
| Operating Temperature Range (Discharge) | 0ºC to 50ºC (or 32ºF to 122ºF) | 0ºC to 50ºC (or 32ºF to 122ºF) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20ºC to 30ºC (or -4ºF to 86ºF) | -20ºC to 30ºC (or -4ºF to 86ºF) |
| Humidity Range | 65% (±20%) | 65% (±20%) |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Available Sizes
Both the Recharge Power Plus and Recharge Universal are available in AA and AAA sizes.
The Universal version also comes in 9V, C and D sizes.
You can find a breakdown of the available size options below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA
- AAA
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V
- AA
- AAA
- C
- D
Model Number
You can take a look at the model number for each size below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: ENERGIZER NH15-2300 (HR6)
- AAA: ENERGIZER NH12-800 (HR03)
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: ENERGIZER NH22-175 (HR22)
- AA: ENERGIZER NH15-2000 (HR6)
- AAA: ENERGIZER NH12-700 (HR03)
- C: ENERGIZER NH35-2500 (HR14)
- D: ENERGIZER NH50-2500 (HR20)
Designation
You can also check out the designation assigned to all the sizes for the two battery types below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: ANSI-1.2H2 IEC-HR6
- AAA: ANSI-1.2H1 IEC- HR03
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: ANSI-7.2H5
- AA: ANSI-1.2H2 IEC-HR6
- AAA: ANSI-1.2H1 IEC- HR03
- C: ANSI-1.2H3
- D: ANSI-1.2H4
Chemical Composition
Both the Energizer Recharge Power Plus Battery Pack and Energizer Recharge Universal Battery Pack are composed of the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) chemical.
Nominal Voltage
When it comes to the nominal voltage, the 9V Energizer Recharge Universal Battery uses 8.4 Volts.
The rest of the battery sizes for both the Energizer Recharge Power Plus and Energizer Recharge Universal use 1.2 Volts.
Rated Capacity
When you compare the same sizes, the AA Energizer Recharge Power Plus Battery can hold 300 mAh more capacity than the AA Energizer Recharge Universal Battery. Thus, the AA Recharge Power Plus should last 15% longer than the AA Recharge Universal if you used both at full charge.
The AAA Energizer Recharge Power Plus Battery can also hold 100 mAh more capacity than the AAA Energizer Recharge Universal Battery. Therefore, the AAA Recharge Power Plus is expected to last 14.2857% longer than the AAA Recharge Universal if both batteries are fully charged.
You can check out the rated capacity for each size of both products below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: 2300 mAh
- AAA: 800 mAh
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: 175 mAh
- AA: 2000 mAh
- AAA: 700 mAh
- C: 2500 mAh
- D: 2500 mAh
Shelf Life/Usable Life
The shelf life/usable life for the two battery types in this versus guide are identical if you are comparing the same battery sizes.
You can check out the lifespans below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: Up to 5 years
- AAA: Up to 5 years
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: Up to 3 years
- AA: Up to 5 years
- AAA: Up to 5 years
- C: Up to 3 years
- D: Up to 3 years
Maximum Charge Cycle
When it comes to the maximum charge cycle, the Recharge Universal Battery can be recharged 500 more times when compared to the Energizer Recharge Universal. In terms of percentages, the Recharge Universal has a 100% advantage in this case.
You can take a look at the charge cycles below:
- Energizer Recharge Power Plus: Up to 500 times
- Energizer Recharge Universal: Up to 1000 times
Typical Weight
When you compare the same size options, the AA and AAA Energizer Recharge Power Plus Batteries weigh slightly more when compared to the AA and AAA Energizer Recharge Universal Batteries.
You can find the typical weight specifications below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: 28 grams (or 0.99 oz.)
- AAA: 12 grams (or 0.42 oz.)
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: 42.0 grams (or 1.5 oz.)
- AA: 27 grams (or 0.95 oz.)
- AAA: 11 grams (or 0.39 oz.)
- C: 66.0 grams (or 2.3 oz.)
- D: 73.0 grams (or 2.6 oz.)
Typical Volume
The AA and AAA versions of the two battery types in this comparison guide are identical when it comes to typical volume.
You can check out the volume stats below:
Energizer Recharge Power Plus:
- AA: 8.3 cubic centimeters
- AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters
Energizer Recharge Universal:
- 9V: 22.0 cubic centimeters
- AA: 8.3 cubic centimeters
- AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters
- C: 27.0 cubic centimeters
- D: 57.0 cubic centimeters
Jacket
For the jacket, the two battery types use a plastic label.
Recycled Content
The Energizer Recharge Power Plus and Energizer Recharge Universal Batteries are manufactured with 4% recycled batteries.
Operating Temperature Range (Charge)
These batteries have a recommended operating temperature range, when being charged, of 0ºC to 40ºC (or 32ºF to 104ºF).
Operating Temperature Range (Discharge)
When the batteries are discharging, Energizer recommends an operating temperature range of 0ºC to 50ºC (or 32ºF to 122ºF).
Storage Temperature Range
For storage, the two battery types have the same non-operating temperature range of -20ºC to 30ºC (or -4ºF to 86ºF).
Humidity Range
The recommended humidity for both products is 65% (±20%).
Resources:
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh15-2300.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh12-800.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh22-175.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh15-2000.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh12-700.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/nh35-2500.pdf
- https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/NH50-2500.pdf