If you are looking for the very best rechargeable batteries on the market, look no further.

All batteries release their stored energy in small amounts even when not in use.  This phenomenon is called self-discharge and all batteries suffer from this.  Self-discharge is particularly noticeable in rechargeable batteries such as Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium batteries etc.  Alkaline batteries even suffer from self-discharge.  That is why they are usually date stamped.

This means that all of your batteries are slowly dying while they are sitting on the shelf, in a drawer or even in your flashlight.  Depending on the brand and age of the battery, it can be losing as much as 10% of its stored capacity per month.  This is why your flashlight batteries are usually dead when you need them most.

Sanyo has introduced great improvements in rechargeable battery self-discharge properties.  After one full year of non-use, Sanyo Eneloop batteries retain 85% of their capacity after 12 months, better than any other battery on the market. 

Once charged, Eneloop batteries keep their charge even if you store them for 6 or 12 months.  ( 90 per cent of the charge after 6 months, 85 per cent after 12 months )

For a rechargeable battery this is a revolutionary advantage.  No more worries about the state of charge of your battery.  Just, charge them and store them. Even after months you will still have an almost fully charged battery.

Sanyo battery specifications are some of the most accurate and realistic in the industry.  Where others rate their batteries at 2000 mAh, you may realize an actual capacity of around 1500 mAh or even much less.  Sanyo Eneloop AA batteries are rated at 2000 mAh and will deliver at least 2000 mAh and usually more.

Rechargeable batteries stereotypically cannot be used unless charged after purchase.  Sanyo batteries arrive pre-charged, ready for use.

In mission critical applications or when you need a battery that will be stored for any length of time, Sanyo Eneloop batteries are the only logical choice.

Even if you regularly use other rechargeable batteries, make sure you have Sanyo Eneloop batteries standing by because they will not fail you when you really need them.

Unlike a disposable battery, Eneloop rechargeable batteries can be charged 1000 times.  Thus one Eneloop saves the waste of 999 disposable batteries.  This saves the environment and your budget.

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS!

Purchasing batteries over the Internet or from a membership store can sometimes save you money, but remember, you may not be getting what you are paying for.  There are many reports of fake Sanyo Eneloop batteries out there.  There is always someone trying to make a buck on someone else's good name.  Make sure you purchase Sanyo Eneloop batteries from a reputable distributor.  Google for more information.