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title: "Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable Batteries – New & Improved"
date: 2012-11-07 09:10:38
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/11/07/sanyo-eneloop-rechargeable-batteries-new-improved/
author: Lester Chan
excerpt: "On 1st November 2012, Sanyo announced new and improved eneloop Rechargeable Batteries, model HR-3UTGB, replacing the older HR-3UTGA. They boast a 20% longer lifespan, around 1,800 recharge cycles, and improved storage, retaining 70% of their capacity even after five years."
categories:
  - "Battery & Power"
tags:
  - AA
  - battery
  - Eneloop
  - improved
  - new
  - rechargeable
  - Sanyo
---

On the 1st November 2012, Sanyo announced the new and [improved eneloop Rechargeable Batteries](https://www.panasonic.com/global/energy/products/eneloop/en.html) (Model Number: HR-3UTGB). The old batteries have a model number of HR-3UTGA.

**What’s New**

- Life span increased by 20%, bringing the total life cycle of approximately 1,800 recharge cycles
- Longer storage time, retaining 70% capacity even after five years of storage
- Outer covering label with “Antibacterial finishing”, ideal for business places, schools, and hospitals where one battery is handled by multiple people
- Stable discharge voltage: Longer operation times for gadgets with high power consumption and in low temperature circumstances than other dry cells

The new & improved batteries will maintain the same price as the previous model, **S$25.90** for a pack of 4x AA or AAA size and **S$13.90** for a pack of 2x AA or AAA size.

It will be available at all major electronic stores starting from Thursday, 15th November 2012.

[![Packaging Front](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/8157432550_79c017ce3b_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7109/8157432550_2a8fb8dd56_o.jpg "Packaging Front")

[![Packaging Back](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8157432340_b26720fafc_z.jpg)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8340/8157432340_ba12f02940_o.jpg "Packaging Back")

[![New & Improved eneloop Batteries](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8157431898_89dc1bd987_z.jpg)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8157431898_47df4b7c70_o.jpg "New & Improved eneloop Batteries")

[![Model Number](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/8157431764_990df930f9_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/8157431764_a349c5b9f9_o.jpg "Model Number")