Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries Always Tick My Boxes – Laser ChargeCore Batteries Review

Tired of the endless battery chase when your kids’ gadgets suddenly run out of juice? I was too, thanks to my 4 years old toddler with all his toys —until I discovered USB-C rechargeable batteries. Sure, rechargeable AA and AAA batteries are not new and we’ve seen many of them over the past years. However, having the convenience of USB-C charging? That’s kind of nice. Very nice, actually. Practical and Simple.

Laser ChargeCore Batteries from ChargeCore is a sub-brand of the trusted LASER brand (we’ve reviewe some of their products here at Craving Tech). And these rechargeable AA and AAA batteries have genuinely revolutionised my household’s power needs, plus they are not pricey too.

With rechargeable batteries, you can forget tossing out single-use batteries every few months (and having to replace them frequently). The ChargeCore rechargeable lithium-ion design gives you up to 500 recharge cycles per battery. Let’s break down the value proposition: at A$29.95 for a pack of four, you’re looking at roughly A$7.50 per battery. While this might seem higher than disposable batteries initially, the math works in your favour quickly.

Consider that a typical pack of four premium alkaline batteries costs around A$11, and you’ll need to replace them several times over the lifespan of just one ReChargeCore battery. Factor in the 500 recharge cycles, and the cost per use becomes mere cents. Plus, you’re also doing your bit for the environment by reducing landfill waste.

Note however, I believe these rechargeable batteries have lower capacity (almost half) compared to the traditional Alkaline batteries. The AA batteries come with 1332mAh whereas the AAA batteries come with 390mAh. Depending on your usage, you may actually need to charge them more often vs replacing an Alkaline battery.

This is also one of the reasons why these batteries are cheaper than the Paleblue’s I reviewed before. Laser’s ChargeCore capacity is lower compared to Paleblue’s and the charging cable is also cheaper – read the next paragraph.

The packaging comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable for fast charging two batteries at the same time (why not four like Paleblue’s?). It’ll only take around 90 minutes to fully charge the batteries – compared to the traditional 4-8 hours of charging time with Eneloop chargers and alike. Thanks to the universal USB-C, you can also use your own cables and even charge the batteries using a power bank while travelling.

Each battery has an individual LED indicator while charging. You’ll see a blinking Blue light indicator when it’s still charging and a solid Blue when the battery is fully charged. This might seem like a small detail, but it’s quite practical if you are charging multiple batteries at once. They are well-protected by Overcurrent protection, Overvoltage protection, and Temperature Regulation.

Apart from my son’s toys, I also have a few computer peripherals like my Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic mouse and Wave Keys keyboard that are using AA batteries. Well, these are now powered by the ChargeCore batteries from LASER.

The batteries deliver a steady 1.5V output and seem to maintain consistent power output throughout their charge cycle. I haven’t noticed any performance drop when using them on my peripherals and certainly did not notice anything strange with the battery-powered toys.

Overall, Laser ChargeCore Batteries have turned what was once a daily hassle into a seamless, eco-friendly experience. If you’re ready to ditch disposable batteries for a smarter, greener option, these batteries are definitely worth considering. You can grab them at Harvey Norman (AA | AAA).

Disclosure: Laser ChargeCore review samples were supplied for reviewing