User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-05

   Whenever I charged my cells in this charger, they would get extremely hot towards the end of the charge cycle. I know now that this extreme heat was killing my batteries. I had two sets of cells die on me within the first year after using this charger.
   
   NiMH cells are great for connivence and saving money, but if you buy this charger it will kill your cells early!
   
   I have since changed to a different charger and have not had any of my cells die since.
   
   User: crazyk
   Rating:
   Summary: Do not buy
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-03

   These batteries work great when freshly charged, but do not expect them to hold a charge over time. A couple of days in my camera bag and they will only be able to fire my flash once or twice.
   
   User: Iggy's Kid
   Rating:
   Summary: Batteries have poor standby time
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-02

   Other reviews are right -- this charger does NOT charge fully!
   
   I've tried the charger with the included Sony batteries as well as other brands, batteries that have worked fine in other chargers. They will appear to be charging fine, but will go from half-charged to fully-charged (per the LCD display) very quickly. Then when you test the batteries again later, they are only 25-50% charged. This is not simply an effect of the unit not recognizing a "full" battery. When I put in a battery charged on my old cheap charger, it shows fully charged. Likewise, I've confirmed on devices that show battery charge level that the AAs out of this really are coming out only partially charged.
   
   Somehow the unit is reading the batteries as "charged" even though their not while charging, but reads correctly when you first put batteries in. Maybe it's an issue of the heat, I don't know, but it's not a problem other chargers have.
   
   The LCD is neat, the refresh function works, and shape is good and it feels well built. But who cares? IT DOESN'T CHARGE BATTERIES FULLY!
   
   Since this appears to be a common defect I highly recommend people avoid this charger.
   
   
   User: Ocean State Doc
   Rating:
   Summary: Doesn't charge fully -- what use is it?
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-10-25

   Even though the charger itself is made in China, the batteries that come with it a Japan make. Its damn difficult to find these in any other brand as far as I have researched. Awesome look n feel, rugged and sturdy design and does its job well. Best part is that it works universally.
   
   User: Adi
   Rating:
   Summary: Made in Japan batteries
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-10-21

   
   I purchased the older model of Sony charger and 4 2500 AA batteries. Then I purchased this unit and 8 more batteries. My plan was to use 4 and keep 4-8 charged "on standby" at all times, swapping them out as I needed them.
   
   The Sony rechargeable batteries suck too much to support my plan. After a full charge, even a full refresh/charge, if I leave them in the drawer for 2 days they will run out of power and I need to charge them again. And they seem to power my devices for less time than alkaline (non disposable) batteries as well.
   
   If I knew what brand to get instead, I would throw these away and buy them. But the Sony rechargeable batteries have made me distrust NiMH rechargeables altogether. This is not a premium quality product, definitely not worth the Sony name.
   
   
   
   User: sq
   Rating:
   Summary: *Extremely* Poor Charge Lifetime
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

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Editorial Reviews

The Sony Super Quick Charger charges four AA or AAA batteries at once to give you power when you need it. The charger is compatible with worldwide voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts, and it uses an LCD indicator to show how much your batteries are charged. When the display for a battery stops flashing, it's fully charged. The charger comes up with four AA batteries you can use right away. A refresh function lets batteries be charged to their maximum capacity, and an automatic cut-off prevents batteries from overheating due to overcharging. You can take the charger with you whenever you need portable power.

Product Details

1. LCD display to monitor all 4 charging circuits
2. Charges both AA and AAA
3. Universal voltage from 100-240V
4. Alkaline battery detection, temperature and voltage safety controls
5. Refresh function extends the life of the battery