THE COMPLETE ENELOOP CHARGER LIST
All chargers produced by Sanyo and Panasonic Eneloop
Eneloop Battery chargers:
Please select one of the following categories:
Group 1 Sanyo Eneloop chargers:
(Time-based chargers / charging in pairs only)
The first group of Sanyo chargers, which are also referred to as dumb chargers, are NOT recommended. Listed in alphabetical order and beginning after the first 5 products, you will find helpful specs on higher-quality charging alternatives.
Sanyo NC-M47
Type: 4-bay charger (dumb charger)
Manual: NC M47 Manual: JP version
Date: 2011
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 150mA x2 /x4
Charge rate std AAA: 90mA x2 /x4
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 100V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only.
Other info: –
Sanyo NC-MQN04
Type: 4-bay charger (dumb charger)
Manual: Sanyo NC-MQN04 manual: EN version
Date: –
Charge: AAA, AA 2- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 250mA x2 /x4
Charge rate std AAA: 120mA x2 /x4
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 230V 50-60Hz
Market: EU only
Other info: This product code charger was not available in Japan. Only works in 230V regions.
Led on=charging
Led off=charge finished
Sanyo NC-MQN06
Type: 4-bay charger (semi dumb/ semi smart charger)
Manual: NC-MQN06 manual: EN version
Date: –
Charge: AAA, AA 2- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x2 /x4
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA x2 /x4
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International version.
Other info:
Led flashing=charging
Led on=done charging
Led off=no batteries inserted.
US version SEC-MQN06COST was for Costco only.
This charger is not recommended because it charges batteries only in pairs. According to the manual it looks like it does cut the charge when the batteries are fully charged though. Also, do not confuse this with the NC-MQR06 which is a real smart and quick charger. See below.
Sanyo NC-MQN09 (w)
Type: 4-bay charger (dumb charger)
Manual:NC-MQN09 manual: EN version
Date: –
Charge: AAA, AA 2- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x2 /x4
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA x2 /x4
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International version.
Other info:
Led on=charging
Led off=charge finished
Led blinking= no batteries, wrongly inserted batteries / non rechargeable batteries inserted.
Includes an Asian/American plug for travelling. And they seem to be mainly sold in the mid/eastern Europe region. The Japanese version is probably called the NC-TGC01
Sanyo NC-TGL01
Type: 4-bay charger (dumb charger)
Manual: NC-TGL01 manual: JP version
Date: 2011
Charge: AAA, AA 2- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x2 /x4
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA x2 /x4
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: Overseas model named: BC-MQN10A and SEC-TGN10COST for costco.
Group 2 Sanyo Eneloops chargers:
(Smart and or Quick chargers)
These are the best Sanyo Eneloop chargers with:
- individual cell charging
- temp control
- Time control
- Peak cut control
Sanyo NC-M58
Type: 4-bay smart and quick charger
Manual: NC-M58 manual: JP version
Date: 2005?
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1275mA 1-2 / 565mA 3-4
Charge rate std AAA: 310mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: Not to confuse with the NC-MR58 which has a Refresh function. This one came out the year Eneloop was introduced, so this is officially not an “Eneloop charger”.
Sanyo NC-MDR02
Type: 2-bay Advanced smart and quick charger
Manual: NC-MDR02 manual: JP version and MDR02 English version
Date: 2007
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA 1-2
Charge rate std AAA: 380mA 1-2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International
Other info: Auto cutoff at 6 hours. Led on=charging Led off= timer off. Only sold as a set with batteries.
Sanyo NC-MDR03
Type: 2-bay charger, smart and quick charger
Manual: Sanyo NC-MDR03 manual: English
Date: 2006
Charge: AAA, AA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 600mA 1-2
Charge rate std AAA: 380mA 1-2
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International
Other info: The charging indicator will turn off when charging is complete.
Sanyo NC-MDU01
Type: 2-bay USB Advanced smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-MDU01: JP version , Manual NC-MDU01: EN version
Date: 2009?
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 850mA x1 / 450mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: 850 mA x1 / 450mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: USB 5V 0.5A
Market: International including Japan
Other info: Led blinking=charging Led on= charge complete.
Sanyo NC-MQH01(U)
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-MQH01: EN version
Date: ? (around 2006-2007)
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries (NiMH + NiCad)
Charge rate std AA: Depending on the capacity.
Charge rate std AAA: Depending on the capacity.
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International
Other info: A Sanyo charger that has been produced for other brands as well, including Hama, Kodak, Samsung and Maxell. It’s a fast charger that can charge individual cells. It uses LEDs to indicated the currect charge, red= 50% or less, orange = between 50% and 80%, and green is 80% or more.. If LED is turned off: fully charged.
Sanyo NC-MQH03(U)
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-MQH03: EN version
Date: 2007
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries (NiMH)
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 batteries 60min (2000mA) , 3-4 batteries 120min (1000mA)
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 batteries 60min (800mA), 3-4 batteries 120 min (400mA)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International
Other info: First it was only part of a Eneloop Family Pack at Costco Canada, but later also sold in Asia. See more info on Candlepowerforums.
Sanyo NC-MQR06
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-MQR06: EN version
Date: ?
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 560mA x4 / 1120mA x2 / 1680mA x1
Charge rate std AAA: 280mA x4 / 560mA x2 / 840mA x1
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: International
Other info: A charger that was liked by many battery enthusiasts back in the day. It’s still a good charger I believe. In Europe they also had this charger sold as an Eneloop Pro charger (Black) with the product code: BC-MQR06. In Japan sold under the product name: NC-TGR01
Sanyo NC-MR58
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger with Refresh function
Manual:Manual NC-MR58: JP version
Date: 2009?
Charge: AA 1- 4 batteries AAA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 565mA x4 / 1275mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: 310mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: This is a very interesting charger as it has a Battery check and battery Refresh function. In order to get the most capacity back after using the batteries for a long time.
Sanyo NC-TDR02
Type: 2-bay Quick smart charger
Manual: EN version
Date: ?
Charge: AA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: –
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: US, Canada
Other info: A small charger that only charges AA batteries. No AAA batteries. Also known as SEC NC TDR02.
Sanyo NC-TG1
Type: 4-bay smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-TG1: JP version
Date: 2006
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA x4
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-120V
Market: Japan
Other info: The charger is also know for the NC-MQN05 on the overseas market!
Sanyo NC-TGN01
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-TGN01: JP version
Date: ?
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x4 / 600mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA x4 / 300mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-120V
Market: Japan only
Other info: –
Sanyo NC-TGR01
Type: 4-bay quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-TGR01: JP version
Date: 2007 April
Charge: AA AAA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 560mA x4 / 1120mA x2 / 1680mA x1
Charge rate std AAA: 280mA x4 / 560mA x2 / 840mA x1
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V
Market: Japan
Other info: Possibly the same charger as the NC-MQR06 overseas.
Sanyo NC-TGR02
Type: 2-bay quick smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-TGR02: JP version
Date: 2007 April
Charge: AA AAA 1- 2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: 380mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V
Market: Japan
Other info: Also rebranded under the name Tamiya AC quick charger in Japan.
Sanyo NC-TGR03
Type: 4-bay Quick smart charger + Refresh function
Manual: Manual NC-TGR03: JP version
Date: 2007
Charge: AA 1-4 batteries AAA 1- 2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 565mA x4 / 1275mA x2
Charge rate std AAA: 310mA x2
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V
Market: Japan
Other info: Another special charger that has an inbuilt battery check and Refresh function to bring back up the capacity of older/more used cells.
Group 3 Sanyo eneloop chargers: Special
Multi charger and Charge station
Sanyo NC-TGU01
Type: 12-bay smart charger
Manual: Manual NC-TGU01: JP version
Date: 2007
Charge: AA AAA 1-8 batteries C 1-4 batteries D 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std D: 784mA x4
Charge rate std C: 784mA x4
Charge rate std AA: 280mA x8 / 560mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 280mA x8 / 560mA x4
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V
Market: Japan
Other info: The only C and D cell charger that Sanyo produced I believe. Overseas model called NC-TGU01W
Sanyo NC-M555ECS-W
Type: Charge station
Manual: Manual NC-M555: JP version
Date: 2007
Charge: not charging by itself
Charge rate std AA: depending on charger used
Charge rate std AAA: depending
Individual charging: depending
Colors: White
Voltage: 100V only
Market: Japan only
Other info: Works in combination with the following chargers:
NC-M58, NC-M57, NC-M55, NC-MR58, NC-MR57, NC-MR56.
Chargers are not included.
Sanyo NC-WL01
Type: Wireless Qi charger
Manual:
Date: 2011
Charge: Qi, on a wireless charge board
Charge rate std AA: (180 min)
Charge rate std AAA: (70min)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White and Black
Voltage: Qi charge only
Market: Japan only
Other info: Sanyo never released their Qi pad, but Panasonic did. So they can be charged off the Panasonic QE-TM101 board. Available with 2 AA batteries in the package. Official product code: N-WL01S-W for the white version and N-WL01S-K for the black version. The Panasonic equivalent to the QE-CV201.
Panasonic eneloop charger list
Ordered by product name, and not grouped into categories of smart vs quick chargers. See explanation for more details. The first 9 chargers below are Panasonic BQ-CC01 – BQ-CC10 chargers produced until 2013, from when they started carrying the Eneloop trademark. But to make this website as complete as possible, I`m adding the manuals for as many of these chargers as I could find. The BQ-CC04 does not exist, probably due to the number 4, which is an unlucky number in Japan because it`s related to the word ‘death.’
Scroll down for the other chargers. Sanyo and Panasonic recommend charging Eneloop batteries with these chargers only. I don’t think that is necessary!
Panasonic BQ-CC01
No manual available
Panasonic BQ-CC02
JP Manual
Manual (JP)
Panasonic BQ-CC08
JP manual
Panasonic BQ-CC09
Intl. manual
Panasonic BQ-CC10
JP. manual
Panasonic BQ-CC11
Type: 4-bay fast smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC11: JP version
Date: 2013, April
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA (4 batteries 4hours) fast (2 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 275mA (4 batteries 3 hours) fast (1.5 hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only.
Other info: This is a special 0V charger. Which means that it basically not uses any Voltage when plugged in without batteries.
These are a few Panasonic chargers that were only available with Evolta batteries. Nonetheless I added them for a good overview. BQ-CC13 doesn`t seem to exist!
Panasonic BQ-CC12
Manual JP
Panasonic BQ-CC14
no manual available
but there is a review done by HKJ
Panasonic BQ-CC15
Manual (JP)
Same as BQ-CC25
Panasonic BQ-CC16
Type: 4-bay fast smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC16: multi-language
Date: unknown
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA (4 batteries 4hours) fast (2 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 275mA (4 batteries 3 hours) fast (1.5 hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Overseas only, not available in Japan
Other info: This is a fast charger that detects when a battery is fully charged. You can mix AA and AAA. Reviewed by HKJ
Panasonic BQ-CC17
Type: 4-bay advanced smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC17: Intl. version
Date: unknown
Charge: AAA, AA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA (1-4 batteries)
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA (1-4 batteries)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White and Black
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Overseas only, not available in Japan
Other info: Smart charger that detects when a battery is fully charged. Mix AA and AAA is possible. Reviewed by HKJ. Note: when buying this, some people complained about AAA batteries not fitting in the charger. Make sure to test this when it arrives, so you will be able to get a refund when that is the case.
Get the BQ-CC17 in white or black.
Panasonic BQ-CC18
Type: 4-bay dumb charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC18: Intl. version
Date: unknown
Charge: AAA, AA 2 or 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 200mA (2 or 4 batteries)
Charge rate std AAA: 100mA (2 or 4 batteries)
Individual charging: No
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Overseas only, not available in Japan
Other info: It charges continually for 13 hours. It`s a dumb charger, which means that it will continually charge for 13 hours. It will not stop when the batteries are full. I do not recommend this charger! Reviewed by HKJ. There is also another BQ-C51 which I think is the same, just looks a little different.
Panasonic BQ-CC20
Type: 2-bay AA smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC20: JP version
Date: 2011
Charge: AA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 450mA
Charge rate std AAA: not possible
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: Green and white
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only.
Other info: This is not an Eneloop charger, this is from before Panasonic branded Eneloops.
Evolta-kun is his name.
His eyes will change colors during charging.
This is not an Eneloop, but a Panasonic Evolta branded.
I don`t like the way they coded this charger. BQ-CC20 comes after 11, 17 and 18, (which were sold with Eneloop batteries). So although this one is from 2011 it was already called the BQ-CC20.
Panasonic BQ-CC21
Type: 4-bay smart charger
Manual:Manual BQ-CC21: JP version
Date: Japan, April 2013
Charge: AAA, AA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA (1-2 batteries 4 hours, 3-4 batteries 8 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 275mA (1-2 batteries 1.5 hours, 3-4 batteries 3 hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White and Black
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: Available in black and white, separately only in white. Just like many other Panasonic chargers it chargers double the speed when used with only 1-2 batteries. The charge rate above is for 4 batteries only. 550mA*2=1100mA per battery when charged alone, or in pair.
Panasonic BQ-CC22
Type: 4-bay smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC22: JP version
Date: Japan, April 2013
Charge: AAA 1-2 batteries, AA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 275mA (1-2 batteries 4 hours, 3-4 batteries 8 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 138mA (1-2 batteries 3 hours) in combination with 2AA, 6 hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: Not available separately, only with a set of batteries. There are only 2 AAA slots, and 4 AA slots. So the rate mentioned above is with 1-4AA and 1-2AAA +AA.
Panasonic BQ-CC23
Type: 2-bay smart charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC23: JP version
Date: Japan, April 2013
Charge: AAA, AA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 550mA (4hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 550mA (1.5 hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: Available with AA Eneloop and Panasonic Evolta batteries. Also separately for sale. Can be used with Pro, Std, and Lite
Panasonic BQ-CC24
Type: 2-bay lite, dumb charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC24: JP version
Date: Japan, April 2013
Charge: AAA, AA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate AA lite: 160mA (7hours)
Charge rate AAA lite: 105mA (7 hours?)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: BQCC24 is only available with Eneloop Lite batteries and Panasonic Evolta. Not for sale without any batteries. The Japanese manual only shows the charging time for Lite batteries. Std and Pro can`t be fully charged with this charger unless you charge them twice, as is mentioned in the manual. So not recommended for other batteries than Eneloop lite!
Panasonic BQ-CC25 / BQ-CC15
Type: 4-bay smart? charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC25: JP version see BQ-CC15 for intl version.
Date: Japan, April 2013
Charge: 9V,D, C, AAA,AA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 400mA (6hours) 550mA*4 /400mA*4 / 180mA*4
Charge rate std AAA: (6 hours?)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: A D and C size charger plus 9V. 4 bays, with 2 slots left and 2 slots right. Max 2 batteries per 2 slots, don`t mix 2 types in these 2 slots. 1 type on left 2 bays, and another type on right 2 bays is fine however. I don`t understand AAA is 6 hours if charge current is 180mA. BQ-CC25 seems to be the same, but only available in Japan. BC-CC15 is available worldwide.
Panasonic BQ-CC43
Type: 4-bay smart charger
Manual: –
Date: 2016
Charge: AA+AAA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA*4 (7 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 225mA*4 (4hours)
Individual charging: Yes
Colors: Black only
Voltage: 100-240V
Market: Japan only
Other info: Only available at Costco in Japan as a set. The set is : k-kj43mcc84. Green LED during charge, LED turned off when not charging.
Panasonic BQ-CC50 (E/U)
Type: 2-bay dumb charger
Manual:Manual BQ-CC50: International version
Date: 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 1-2 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 200mA (10 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 80mA (10 hours)
Individual charging: Yes,
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Overseas only
Other info: Can mix AA and AAA. Auto cut off at 13 hours. Has a charging indicator, but I don`t think it uses different colors.
Panasonic BQ-CC51 (E/A)
Type: 4-bay dumb charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC51: International version
Date: 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 2 or 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 200mA (10 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 80mA (10 hours)
Individual charging: no, only in pairs
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Overseas only
Other info: This is a dumb charger. It will charge continuously for 13 hours. It does not have an indicator if a battery is full. Only charges in pairs of AA or AAA, do not mix 1 AA and 1 AAA. This model is only available for the overseas market, not in Japan. This charger is not recommended.
There is also a BQ-CC51E that looks different. I don’t know if they are the same.
Panasonic BQ-CC52
Type: 2-bay lite dumb? charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC52: JP version
Date: Japan, April 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 2 or 4 batteries
Charge rate AA lite: 200mA (6 hours)
Charge rate AAA lite: 115mA (6 hours)
Individual charging: no, only in pairs
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: This is a charger specially designed for Eneloop lite batteries. It will charge rather slowly. It does not have an indicator if a battery is full. Charging stops automatically after 6 hours. However, charging stops when the batteries are full, but the LED will stay on till the time has reached 6 hours. Personally, I don`t recommend this type of charger.
Panasonic BQ-CC53
Type: 4-bay fast smart charger
Manual:Manual BQ-CC53: JP version
Date: Japan, November 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 1- 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA (7 hours) fast (3.5 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 225mA (4 hours) fast (2 hours)
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan only
Other info: A fast and smart charger.
Panasonic BQ-CC55
Type: 4-bay quick smart charger (Eneloop PRO charger)
Manual: Manual BQ-CC55: Intl. version
Date: Japan, November 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 4*800mA (3 hours) fast charging (1.5 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 4*300mA (3 hours) fast charging (1.5 hours)
Individual charging: yes, fast
Colors: Black and White
Voltage: International 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: worldwide
Other info: LED colors used to show charge status.
Fast charging: 1 or 2 batteries normal: 3 or 4 batteries
Red=0-20% (Blinking red= Error, non rechargeable battery)
Yellow=20-80% (Blinking yellow= Battery need replacement)
Green=80% or more
Off= Fully charged
It can detect if the battery is rechargeable or not. It can also detect if a battery is in bad shape. Reviewed by HKJ and FilterJoe. There is also another BQ-CC55, without the multi-colored LEDs. It has some smaller 1 color LEDs. And I don’t think these 2 chargers are the same.
The BQ-CC55 is sometimes referred to as the Eneloop PRO charger because it`s sold with Eneloop PRO batteries and sometimes with standard batteries in a set.
Here is the charger without batteries:
And here is the charging combo
Panasonic BQ-CC57
Type: 4-bay smart charger with powerbank functionality
Manual:Manual BQ-CC57: JP version
Date: Japan, November 2015
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 4*550mA (4 hours) fast charging (2 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 4*275mA (3 hours) fast charging (1.5 hours)
Individual charging: yes, fast
Colors: White
Voltage: International 100-240V 50-60Hz
USB out: 5V 1A
Market: worldwide
Other info: This charger has colored LEDs for charging status. (Batteries pictured are Eneloop batteries for the Japanese market). Fast charging can be used with 1-2 batteries. Normal charge speed is used with 3-4 batteries. You can mix AA and AAA batteries. Reviewed by HKJ
Panasonic BQ-CC61
Type: 4-bay USB dumb charger
Manual:Manual BQ-CC61: JP version
Date: Japan January 2017
Charge: AA+AAA 2 or 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 200mA (10 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 80mA (10 hours)
Individual charging: no, only in pairs
Colors: Black and White
Voltage: USB voltage, 5V
Market: Japan and Europe
Other info: It has colored LEDs for the charging status. (Batteries pictured are Eneloop batteries for the Japanese market). Can charge only in pairs of AA or AAA, do not mix 1 AA and 1 AAA.
Panasonic BQ-CC63
Type: 8-bay charger
Manual: Manual BQ-CC63
Date: Japan 2017
Charge: AA+AAA 1 to 8 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 500mA
Charge rate std AAA: 300mA
Individual charging: Yess
Colors: White
Voltage: Intl. voltage 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Market: Japan and Europe
Other info: –
Panasonic BQ-CC65 (E/U)
Type: 4-bay Panasonic Eneloop Flagship smart charger with USB-out and an LCD display
Manual:Manual BQ-CC65: International version
Date: Announced May 2017 Available since December 2017
Charge: AA+AAA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 2*AA 1.5 hours 4*AA=3 hours
Charge rate std AAA: 2*AAA=1.5hours 4*AAA=3hours
Individual charging: yes
Colors: Black
Voltage: International 100-240V , 50-60Hz
USB-out: 5V 1A only when plugged in (Not a powerbank feature!)
Market: EU/UK/US
Other info: Includes an LCD display with battery status to show Voltage, Watt, and Wh. It also includes a Refresh mode. Unfortunately, the USB-out is not a powerbank feature, but it can be used while the charger is plugged in. Charging the batteries and the USB-out function does not work at the same time.
Combo deals:
Panasonic BQ-CC71
Type: 4-bay smart charger
Manual: -N/A Manual BQ-CC71AM
Date: Japan, July 2018
Charge: AA+AAA
Charge rate std AA: 300mA x 4AA
Charge rate std AAA: 225mA x 4AAA
Individual charging: >>??
Colors: Black
Voltage: International 100-240V , 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: Made specifically for Amazon Japan, therefore the product name BQ-CC71AM.
Panasonic BQ-CC73
Type: 4-bay
Manual:Manual BQ-CC73 AM: Japanese
Date: Japan, July 2018
Charge: AA+AAA
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 (1 hour 30 minutes) 3-4 (3 hours) 750mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (1 hours 30 minutes)3-4 (3 hours) 275mA x4
Individual charging: yes
Colors: Black
Voltage: International 100-240V , 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: Made specifically for Amazon Japan, therefore the product name BQ-CC73AM. Available with Eneloop standard and Eneloop Pro batteries. And the pictures of these batteries look strange.. black and white Eneloops… or maybe it’s just a Japanese thing that they are not allowed to show the blue colors?
Panasonic BQ-CC75 (BQ-CC75ASBA)
Type: 4-bay smart charger with USB-out*
Manual:Manual BQ-CC75: English, Manual BQ-CC75: French
Date: October 2017
Charge: AA+AAA 1-4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 300mA (7 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 150mA (5-6 hours)
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White only
Voltage: 100-240V
USB-out: 5V 1A only when plugged in (Not a powerbank feature!)
Market: US
Other info: Originally a Costco US dedicated Eneloop rechargeable battery kit. Comes only as a set with white Eneloop batteries (Costco used to have dark blue wrappers). 6 AA batteries, 4 AAA batteries, 4 pieces of AA to C size adapters, and 4 pieces of AA to D adapters. Item# 1185756 The USB seems to be only working While the Charger is plugged into a wall socket, and not as a powerbank feature. Thanks to CPF member fmc1 for the picture, the manual, and the charger he sent. Update: Now also separately available!
Panasonic BQ-CC80
Type: 2 bay dumb USB charger
Manual: No manual available yet
Date: Europe 2018?
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 2
Charge rate std AA: 10 hours (200mA)
Charge rate std AAA: 10 hours (200mA)
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White
Voltage: USB 5V input
Market: Europe
Other info: The specs show a charge current of 200mA x1 for AA batteries and 80mA for AAA batteries.. So that looks like it charges only 1 battery at a time. This is not a powerbank. During charging the charge indicator LED stays on, and turns off when it finishes. The product code, including batteries is: K-KJ80MCC
Panasonic BQ-CC83
Manual: Manual BQ-CC83: Japanese version
Date: Japan, September 2018
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 (3.5 hours) 3-4 (7 hours)
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (2 hours 15 minutes)3-4 (4 hours 30 minutes)
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White
Voltage: International 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: available with Panasonic Eneloop batteries as well as Panasonic Evolta batteries.
Panasonic BQ-CC85
Manual: Manual BQ-CC85: Japanese version
Date: Japan, September 2018
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 (1 hour 30 minutes) 3-4 (3 hours) 750mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (1 hours 30 minutes)3-4 (3 hours) 275mA x4
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White
Voltage: International 100-240V 50-60Hz
Market: Japan
Other info: Only available without batteries.
Panasonic BQ-CC87
Type: smart charger with powerbank feature and flashlight
Manual: Manual BQ-CC87: Japanese version
Date: Japan, July 2019
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 (2 hours 15 minutes) 3-4 (5 hours 30 minutes)
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (2 hours) 3-4 (4 hours)
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White + Black
Voltage: 5V: charged with a USB adapter.
Market: Japan
Other info: The first Panasonic charger which a power bank feature. There is no power cord included since it’s charging off any USB charger. Besides these great features, they also included a small LED light (Japan only), you can attach to the USB port for emergencies. This is an exciting new addition to their current lineup.
You can get one without the little light attachment in the US as well.
Panasonic BQ-CC91
Manual: Manual BQ-CC91: Japanese version
Date: Japan, 2023
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 4 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1-2 (3 hours 30 minutes) 3-4 (7 hours) 300mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (1 hours 30 minutes)3-4 (3 hours) 150mA x4
Individual charging: ??
Colors: White & black
Voltage: USB 5V
Market: Japan
Other info: Charger includes a 8 lumen flashlight. Only available in Japan. Similar to the BQ-CC87, but now with integrated flashlight.
Panasonic BQ-CCA3
Manual: Manual BQ-CCA3: Japanese version
Date: Japan, 2023
Charge: AA+AAA 1 – 8 batteries
Charge rate std AA: 1-4 (2 hours 30 minutes) 5-8 (5 hours) 300mA x4
Charge rate std AAA: 1-2 (1 hour 30 minutes)3-4 (3 hours) 150mA x4
Individual charging: yes
Colors: White
Voltage: 100-240V (Output 5V 1.8A connected to outlet, or 1.0A with powerbank)
Market: Japan
Other info: USB out, so you can charge your phone while connected to the outlet, but it also works as a powerbank. As powerbank, the output current is reduced to 1A.
What’s the best Eneloop charger?
Since Sanyo introduced Eneloop in 2005 they have put many chargers to the market. And while most of them were available in combination with Eneloop batteries they are not always recommended.
The following list contains the best Eneloop Chargers currently available (and from the past).
Best Eneloop chargers are:
- Sanyo NC-MR58: a specially designed charger with battery check and refresh functionality. A fairly fast charger and international voltage range. Unfortunately mainly available in Japan second-hand. Not in production anymore.
- Sanyo NC-MQR06: also an older charger but liked by many battery enthusiasts back in the day, and is still considered a good second-hand charger.
- Panasonic BQ-CC17: available worldwide. Reviewed by many people. Slow charger, but good and affordable. Note: some people said their AAA batteries didn’t fit well, so make sure this doesn’t apply to your charger, by testing it right away.
- Panasonic BQ-CC55: with a word of caution. See the charger info for a link to reviews. This is recommended with new batteries. It can be tricky using older non-Eneloop batteries with higher internal resistance.
- Panasonic BQ-CC65: This one is the most advanced charger Panasonic has put forth to this date. See the above details for more info.
If you want to have more control over charging your batteries, you should have a look at the Best Smart chargers/analyzers.
Why Eneloop?
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All Eneloops
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