![]() ![]() In 2015 the specs changed to 70% charge remaining after 10 years. The 2013 standard version is called BK-3MCC. ![]() ![]() If you check the overview page, you can see they changed codes during the years. To keep consistent with appointing 'generations' we look at the Product Code. Yes, finally there is a 5th generation Eneloops, as of May 2022. Is there a 5th generation standard Eneloop? So at that time, it was sometimes difficult to distinguish from the package whether the cells were made in Japan or in China. This was the difference between the packaging of the Chinese Eneloops in the Oceania region that until 2015 showed a 65% remaining charge left after 5 years, and now showed 70% remaining charge left after 5 years. In 2015 Panasonic renewed their specifications with an increased LSD rating from 70% remaining charge left after 5 years to 70% charge left after 10 years.Īnd this time Panasonic decided to keep the same product code, BK-3MCC for their AA batteries.Īnd one more thing added to the confusion. "The manufacturing process and processing of base materials were improved over time." That they were better than originally thought and the cycle life number was just updated? Is it the manufacturing process, quality control, and difference in raw materials? If the same, was it just a discovery From 2013 onwards the last letter of the product code was not a designation for a new generation anymore.Īnd to add to this confusion, the product code BK-3MCCE is also used for the Eneloop batteries that are made in China, for the East Asian, Oceania, and South American markets.ĭuring an interview with a few Eneloop technicians I received the following answer to the question: What’s the real difference between the various generations? ( BK-3MCCA for the American market, and BK-3MCCE for the European market). This resulted in completely new product codes.īK-3MCC for the AA standard model. Panasonic decided in 2013 to change the labeling and coding of their Eneloop batteries. The product codes are now related to the different worldwide markets. This confirmed my understanding of the whole generation thing not being an age/production year thing, but a quality thing. At that same time, overseas sellers were still selling Eneloop batteries from a previous generation BUT with the same production date. In 2013, (when I still lived in Japan), I followed the change closely of the Panasonic Eneloop make-over in the Japanese market. I believe, and my little research confirmed this, that they at least produce 2 (probably even 3) generations at the same time. This does not mean that when a new generation was announced, they stopped producing the previous generation. Sanyo and Panasonic produced 2-3 generations at 1 time. So we, as consumers, used these specs of increased capacity or increased charge cycles in combination with the new product code as a new generation! The 2nd generation AA was called HR-3UTG A. When they retested the batteries and showed an increase in quality as in increased cycle life, they changed the product code. Why do we call them 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation Eneloops?ĭuring the years Sanyo produced Eneloop batteries, they started to improve their batteries over time. Here's a quick video of the 5th generation Eneloops. Take note that in Europe, the packaging doesn't mention any typical or rated capacity, just the Minimum capacity. This was 750mAh and 1900mAh on the previous models. AAA batteries start at 800mAh minimum capacity and AAA batteries at 2,000 mAh capacity. They have a higher capacity than all the previous Eneloop models. Since May 2022, European sellers sell the 5th generation Eneloops. The 5th generation standard Eneloop 2022~ The Japanese market had a make-over in 2013 and replaced the blue printed name Eneloop with Panasonic, and Eneloop underneath it in small font, as can be seen in the 2nd picture. Keep in mind that the latest upgraded 4th generation now has specs saying 70% capacity/charge left after 10 years, while the original 4th generation had 70% after 5 years. The 4th generation standard Eneloop 2013~ The 4th generation Eneloop is for the European market. The picture shows a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Eneloop battery for the Japanese market. 5th generation (Panasonic Eneloop, and product code starting BK-3MCD for AA, BK-4MCD for AAA).4th generation (Panasonic Eneloop, and product code starting BK-3MCC for AA, BK-4MCC for AAA).3rd generation Eneloops have metallic letters, and a Line underneath the Crown image (HR-3UTGB).2nd generation Eneloops have a crown image next to the + symbol (HR-3UTGA).Check the following picture to see the differences: ![]()
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