Customer reviews from Rayovac.com
Rayovac - NiMH/NiCad AA/AAA Battery Charger
Average customer rating
3.7
(153 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 153 reviews
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
16
1 Star
29
60%of customers recommend this product.
(
57 out of
95)
Customer Reviews for Rayovac - NiMH/NiCad AA/AAA Battery Charger
Customer Rating
1
POOR DESIGN
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: HOMEOWNER
from NJ, United States
Gender:Male
THE LED LIGHTS NEVER CHANGE COLOR OR GO OFF SO THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW THE BATTERIES ARE CHARGED. BATTERIES SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT ARE DEFECTIVE. PLASTIC STRIP HAS BEEN REMOVED, SO THERE IS NOT AN ISSUE THAT THEY ARE NOT CHARGING.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Rayovac.comBy Customer Service, July 6, 2017
We are sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations and we want to ensure that your concerns are resolved. Please contact us at 800.237.7000 or consumerservices@rayovac.com
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Customer Rating
5
So Far, So Good
on November 5, 2017
Posted by: Arazel
from Madison, WI, United States
Gender:Male
I have had 8 of these in AAA now for about 2 weeks. I purchased them to use in my Streamlight ProTac 2AAA light so I could use it without concern of burning the batteries up and having to go out and buy another set. (Unfortunately, I dont make much money. Living paycheck to paycheck here.) So far, they seem nothing less than great. Provide blinding consistent light in the flashlight. Have yet to deplete a pair of these as my light doesn't get super heavy use. In my case, even if I had to swap them once a week it would be well worth it to save the money. Swapping them with a freshly charged set takes less than 30 seconds and I have a bright light again.
When it comes to the poor reviews other people have given these, two things (at least) need to be given consideration:
1) Sometimes you get a defective product. This happens, especially when they are mass produced. Machines fail, people make mistakes, etc. I work part time in manufacturing. It happens, I know. Believe me.
2) Longevity of the charge depends on how they are used. In low drain applications, these NiMH batteries will not last as long as a standard alkaline battery as they have lower absolute capacity. However with high drain, they will last longer. NiMH doesnt experience the same total capacity drop that a alkaline does due to their lower internal resistance So consider the application they are used for. Flashlights, especially high-lumen LEDs, are much higher drain than most would expect. Other things like video game controllers are fairly low drain, so they wont go as far in this application.
Please, before complaints are made, and even before the product is purchased, do a little research. Can save you lots of headaches ahead of time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Rayovac.com
Customer Rating
3
Ehh, Can't Tell if The Battery Works
on April 5, 2016
Posted by: LNJDesignsPhoto
from Washington, DC, United States
I bought this product to use with my Speedlight flash for my camera. Because the lights stay green ALL THE TIME. I can't tell if they are charged or not. It makes it difficult when I have a large photoshoot to do and I can't adequately prep my equipment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Rayovac.comBy Customer Service, April 5, 2016
We are sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations and we want to ensure that your concerns are resolved. Please contact us at 800.237.7000 or consumerservices@rayovac.com and reference Case ID 1302013.
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Customer Rating
1
Junk
on August 25, 2017
Posted by: Rayovac is junk
Complete waste of money, batteries dont last long at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Rayovac.comBy customer service, August 28, 2017
We are sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations and we want to ensure that your concerns are resolved. Please contact us at 800.237.7000 or consumerservices@rayovac.com
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Customer Rating
4
Great Reliable Batteries, Nifty Charger
on July 27, 2013
Posted by: pianoman6954
from Taylor, MI, USA
Gender:Male
Bought these as a package with a 4 bay charger as a power source for a project I was building using a lm317t variable voltage regulator, I decided to use a 8S configuration with a 50K linear pot. These provide the 1.5A load current in short duration that I need and with a flat discharge curve , are pretty predictable and reliable when they need recharging, even at the bottom of the discharge curve these provide the extra 2 volts to avoid the DO of the regulator.
I feel as though the charger is the star of the show here, I have a handful of four bay chargers and the PS332 is the most intuitive useful charger I have. The Device has a dual LCD with a estimated completion time, rather than a timer these poll battery statistics at interval assuring that my batteries are properly being charged at rate that leverages charge time and thermal stress really well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Rayovac.com
Customer Rating
1
wast of money
on January 3, 2017
Posted by: cassie
from indiana
Gender:Female
I bought a set with charger included to use for wireless controllers. I didnt think to check them before throwing away the packaging but the batteries never worked at all. then i figured maybe they didnt come pre charged so i put them on the charger and still nothing. surely not something i will try and buy again. spend the extra couple dollars on a better quality battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Rayovac.comBy Customer Service, January 5, 2017
We are sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations and we want to ensure that your concerns are resolved. Please contact us at 800.237.7000 or consumerservices@rayovac.com and reference Case ID 1327596.
Written by a customer while visiting Rayovac.com
Customer Rating
1
Worst EVER Rayovac experience
on December 16, 2018
Posted by: Karmana
from Chewelah, WA
Gender:Male
I purchased this pack (mine came with 4 AA,) and an 4 pack of the same matching batteries (from Walmart.) All were so close to dead in the package they wouldn't light up the simplest flashlight. On every meter I tested them with, they were "Replace" or dead. Maybe they just need charged right? No! I've charged them for 4 hours, 11 hours (safety shutoff prevents longer,) etc. I've tried different AC outlets, even though they all worked for any other plugged in item. Zero charge to any of the 8 batteries. I've been using the silver Rayovacs for over 12 years; loved them.. I have used rechargeable before, so was not new to them. I thought the same quality would be here, but rechargeable. I was highly disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Rayovac.com
Customer Rating
1
DO NOT BUY Should be a 0 star
on January 21, 2019
Posted by: Joes
from Elizabethtown ky
Gender:Male
Charged to 100 percent put 2 in the tv remote they died before 4 hours
I tried them in several devices the dollar tree batteries out lasted rayovac 1350 mah by twice as long
And what sucks is I bought 3 sets of 8 pack rayovac and there all like this
On the side of each battery it has (suc s) I guess because all these batteries sucks
DO NOT BUY go with dollar tree batteries 8 for $1 because if you bought these you got screwed
I wouldn’t recommend these batteries to ANYONE but the TRASH CAN
I tried them in several devices the dollar tree batteries out lasted rayovac 1350 mah by twice as long
And what sucks is I bought 3 sets of 8 pack rayovac and there all like this
On the side of each battery it has (suc s) I guess because all these batteries sucks
DO NOT BUY go with dollar tree batteries 8 for $1 because if you bought these you got screwed
I wouldn’t recommend these batteries to ANYONE but the TRASH CAN
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Rayovac.com