Eton Elite Executive - Duration of NiMH over Disposable Alkaline Batteries

[Omega-TI]

Question for you Eton Elite Executive owners...

What is your average charging cycle when using NiMH batteries? On average, how many hours do you get from a full charge and how long does a full charge take from empty? Since alkaline batteries are 1.5v new, as opposed to 1.2v for a fully charged NiMH battery, there is a discrepancy of 1.2v from the start which reduces listening time.

100% of my listening so far has been off of battery, because it IS a portable after all and I don't want to be tethered to a wall outlet.

 

[doctordialtone]

On average, how many hours do you get from a full charge and how long does a full charge take from empty?

Disposable Batteres - Choosing between Alkaline and Lithium Disposable Batteries

Learn about the different types of disposable batteries. Discover which disposable battery is right for you.

batteryreview.org

 

[Omega-TI]

Disposable Batteres - Choosing between Alkaline and Lithium Disposable Batteries

Learn about the different types of disposable batteries. Discover which disposable battery is right for you.

batteryreview.org

Yeah, that link is mainly for Lithium Ion batteries. This radio (which charges the batteries) recommends Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. I know NiMH is better than the old Nickel Cadmium, but if that graph on the link includes NiMH under "Other Primary Batteries", it's even more important that I get input from real users since charts can be deceptive against real-world usage measured in listening TIME.

 

[a417]

Get a DMM and measure the current draw on the batteries and do some math?

 

[wtp]

 

[IStebleton]

I bought a bunch of Energizer Recharge 2300Mah batteries (10) to replace regular Alkaline batteries for both of my BC125AT's and my BC75XLT. I'll just say, that $30-40 of up front cost has saved me probably $100+ in just a few months. Granted, it may take 14 hours for used sets to fully charge. It all depends on what works best for you.

 

[Omega-TI]

I bought a bunch of Energizer Recharge 2300Mah batteries (10) to replace regular Alkaline batteries for both of my BC125AT's and my BC75XLT. I'll just say, that $30-40 of up front cost has saved me probably $100+ in just a few months. Granted, it may take 14 hours for used sets to fully charge. It all depends on what works best for you.

Thanks! I think I do the same and keep them in rotation with an external charger. Actually 14 hours is not a problem as I can't go through them that fast anyway!

 

[a417]