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Review on Rechargeable AAA Lithium Batteries With Micro USB Charging Port - 1000 Cycle, 1.5V/400MAh - Pre-Charged, 4/Pack by Tony Baker

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As fragile as an egg shell

I purchased a couple sets of these as an alternative to purpose-built rechargeable battery packs for Xbox One controllers. While I was initially pleased with the purchase, that pleasure unraveled in short order.The Good:The little rechargeable batteries feature a nifty "flip cap" design, exposing a standard-issue USB-A male connector (think: the tried and true USB connection type for desktop computers and wall chargers). They charge relatively quickly, and fit perfectly well in anything that accepts AA batteries.The Bad:TL;DR: they break. Very. Easily. The USB connector (not the battery top-style cap) breaks with very little provocation. On to

Pros
  • Lithium Ion technology provides a more efficient and sustainable power source
Cons
  • The charging process may be complicated or difficult to use