China made Eneloops not as good as the Japan originals

[Tinderbox (UK)]

Just let you guys know, the latest test comparing Japan vs China Eneloops show quite a difference in performance, so if you want the best performance, ask where the battery`s were made before ordering them, but be aware stock of Japan eneloops are limited.

The link below is the website were the comparison was made.

Japanese Vs Chinese Eneloop Cycle Testing Results

John.

 

[Overread]

I've noticed (from reading of model companies starting up with Chinese factories) that whilst China can produce to a very high level of quality, it seems that you have to fight tooth and claw to get the factories to actually produce to a high level of quality. It seems to be a very lazy form of production (likely spurred on by the fact that the west is very happy to buy all the cheap really shoddy stuff just as much as the high quality stuff).

It also seems that the factories like to get into production fast so that you end up with a boatload of lower grade products before you know it (that or they have very bad quality control - able to make the master copies well and then it all falls apart during mass production).

Hopefully this gets sorted out - otherwise Eneloop will just lose out to the other brands (who all have memory batteries now)

 

[Atrayus]

Here you go guys no more hunting or guessing. The new eneloop................. Fujitsu Ready to use hr3utc

Unless you are really die hard and want to keep ordering the paneneloops direct from from Japan or over ebay for more money.

 

[Solarflare]

The main issue with China is simply that the workers are poorly paid and thus poorly motivated.

 

[hamlet]

The main issue with China is simply that the workers are poorly paid and thus poorly motivated.

That and you do not have the old foxes who know what they are doing to teach you all the tips and tricks garnered from years of experience.