What is it that makes this rechargeable battery special?
Rechargeable
eneloop can be charged 1000* times, before it needs to be replaced.
*Estimate based on test results for battery life according to standard JIS C8708 (4.4.) Actual results may vary according to use.
eneloop battery is delivered pre-charged to the store and is ready for immediate use following purchase. There is no need to charge-before-use.
Once the application has used all or some of the energy, eneloop can be charged like a conventional rechargeable battery, 1000* times, before it needs replacing.
*Estimate based on test results for battery life according to standard JIS C8708 (4.4.) Actual results may vary according to use.

Helping the environment
- eneloop is rechargeable/reuseable 1000 times
- eneloop is recyclable. Just call 1-800-Recycle
Download: eneloop technical specifications (27 kb PDF).
Retains Capacity... Even After 12 Months
Once charged, eneloop retains its charged capacity even after 6 or 12 months of storage
(90% of Charged Capacity retained after 6 months, 85% Capacity after 12 months).
eneloop is pre charged and is ready for immediate use after purchase, straight from the pack. Just like Primary Batteries. There is no need to charge-before-use.
Comparison of remaining capacity over time
Eneloop lasts longer in comparison with dry cell batteries
Key advantages of Ni-MH batteries are still inherent in eneloop:g
for example, superior performance in digital cameras (four times more shots than with alkalines) and the excellent stability even at low temperatures, for example while skiing.
And eneloop can be charged with virtually all modern chargers for Ni-MH batteries.