AmazonBasics Rechargeable Batteries vs. High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

Amazon Basics have two types of rechargeable batteries with the standard version and a high-capacity version. So, what are the differences between these?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

When compared to the regular versions, the high-capacity AmazonBasics AA and AAA Rechargeable Batteries will last longer before needing to be recharged.

On the other hand, the standard versions of the AA and AAA Rechargeable Batteries can be recharged more times with minimal loss in performance in addition to having less self-discharge losses.

Comparison Charts

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the batteries below.

AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries vs. AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries vs. AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries

Battery Cell Type

The regular and high capacity versions of the AmazonBasics AA and AAA rechargeable batteries use the NiMH cell.

Available Packs

You can buy the AmazonBasics AA/AAA Rechargeable Batteries in different number of packs.

You can take a look at the available configurations below:

AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries:

• 4 Pack
• 8 Pack
• 12 Pack
• 16 Pack
• 24 Pack

AmazonBasics AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries:

• 4 Pack
• 8 Pack
• 24 Pack

AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries:

• 4 Pack
• 8 Pack
• 12 Pack
• 24 Pack

AmazonBasics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries:

• 4 Pack
• 8 Pack

mAh

Milliampere-hours, or mAh, measure the amount of milliamperes that a battery is capable of providing on a per hour basis. The high-capacity version of the Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable Battery has 20 percent more mAh than the standard version. The high-capacity version of the AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Battery has 6.25 percent more mAh than the standard version.

As a result, the Amazon Basics High-Capacity Batteries will last longer without having to recharge when compared to the regular versions.

You can take a look at the mAh for each product below:

• Amazon Basics AA Rechargeable Batteries: 2000 mAh
• Amazon Basics AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: 2400 mAh
• Amazon Basics AAA Rechargeable Batteries: 800 mAh
• Amazon Basics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: 850 mAh

Pre-Charged

All of Amazon Basics Rechargeable Batteries in this versus guide have already been pre-charge. Thus, you will be able to use them right away.

AmazonBasics Ni-MH AA & AAA Battery Charger

The batteries in this comparison can be recharged using the AmazonBasics Ni-MH AA & AAA Battery Charger. With this product, you will be able to recharge up to four AA or AAA batteries at the same time via the retractable AC plug or through the USB charge port. The recharging time from completely depleted batteries is 4 hours.

The Ni-MH AA & AAA Battery Charger also features a built-in power switch technology (100-240 V AC) so that you can use the charger from anywhere the world. If you are interested, you can purchase the product on Amazon with the following link:

• Amazon Basics Ni-MH AA & AAA Battery Charger(#CommissionsEarned)

Recharge Endurance

The regular versions of the AA/AAA Rechargeable Batteries can be recharged 1,000 of times with minimal power and capacity losses. The high-capacity options can be recharged hundreds of times with minimal power and capacity losses.

So, we can infer that the standard versions can be recharged more than the high-capacity versions.

You can find the recharge endurance specifications below:

• AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries: can be recharged 1000 times with minimal power and capacity losses.
• AmazonBasics AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: can be recharged 100s of times with minimal power and capacity losses.
• AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries: can be recharged 1000 times with minimal power and capacity losses.
• AmazonBasics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: can be recharged 100s of times with minimal power and capacity losses.

Self-Discharge

The regular AmazonBasics AA and AAA Rechargeable Batteries also have better self-discharge specs as both can maintain an 80 percent capacity after 24 mounts. The high-capacity AA can maintain 50 percent capacity after 12 months while the high-capacity AAA can maintain 80 percent capacity after 12 months.

You can find the self-discharge specifications below:

• AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries: maintains 80% capacity for 24 months
• AmazonBasics AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: maintains 70% capacity for 6 months and 50% capacity for 12 months
• AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries: maintains 80% capacity for 24 months
• AmazonBasics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries: maintains 80% capacity for 12 months

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

The products are packaged in what Amazon called “frustration-free” packaging. So, you shouldn’t have any trouble opening the box.

Recyclable

Once the batteries in this comparison guide run out of charge, and thus can no longer be recharged, you will be able to recycle them.

Warranty

The AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries, AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries, AAA Rechargeable Batteries and AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries each come with a 1-year limited warranty.