{"id":4129,"date":"2023-10-31T15:55:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T22:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4129"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:16:52","slug":"trust-usb-c-rechargeable-aaa-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4129","title":{"rendered":"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<section class=\"review-summary\">\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A great alternative to disposable alkaline batteries.<\/h2>\n<p>Effectively delivering the same performance as alkaline batteries, in terms of capacity and the constant 1.5V output, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA are a neat eco-friendly alternative. Available as a two- or four-pack, there\u2019s a bit more flexibility here than with the direct competition. That said, if you need more capacity, regular NiMH rechargeables can provide this at a lower overall price.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-two-column-boxes pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Pros                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Two- or four-pack choices                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Integrated USB-C charging                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Constant 1.5V output                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"col-header\">\n<h2>\n                    <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    Cons                <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Low capacity compared to NiMH batteries                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Expensive                    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0DJFQFQ7V\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block phoenix-key-features-block__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__title\" id=\"key-features\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__energybolt_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                USB-C charging                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Connect a USB-C cable for direct charging.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__key-feature__container\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__icon phoenix-icon tr__battery_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                1.5V output                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Constant voltage makes these rechargeables a good alkaline alternative.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Another set of Li-ion batteries, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA are designed to hold their charge and output a constant 1.5V, making them compatible with any device that requires alkaline batteries. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where they\u2019re needed, they\u2019re good, but they\u2019re expensive and have a relatively low capacity compared to standard rechargeables.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-and-charging\">Design and charging<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available in two- and four-pack<\/li>\n<li>USB-C charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As with the company\u2019s Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA USB-C batteries, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA USB-C batteries use Li-ion rather than the NiMH that most rechargeable batteries use.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Li-ion has its advantages. First, these batteries output a constant 1.5V, the same as alkaline batteries. For devices that require this, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA USB-C batteries can be a direct replacement, only more eco-friendly. And, constant voltage output can help in some applications, such as having a torch that outputs the same brightness from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Li-ion holds its charge brilliantly, so these batteries can be charged and stored ready for use; or you\u2019ll find that they last a long time in low-power devices, such as remote controls, as they won\u2019t discharge while sat idle.<\/p>\n<p>Trust sells the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA USB-C as a pack of two or a pack of four, so there\u2019s a bit more choice than you get with the rival\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/paleblue-aaa-usb-c-rechargeable-batteries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paleblue AAA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries<\/a>, which come in a four-pack only.<\/p>\n<p>Nominally, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA cost the same per battery as the Paleblue options, but I\u2019ve seen Trust\u2019s batteries for sale, and they\u2019re often a lot cheaper.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_2\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>With the two-pack you just get the batteries; the four-pack gets you a four-way USB-C cable so that you can charge all the batteries with one USB-A port. In both cases, you do need to charge via the integrated USB-C port, as these batteries will be damaged by a standard battery charger.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Trust-USB-C-Rechargeable-AAA-USB-C-port-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA USB-C port\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4634744\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once plugged in, these batteries have a green light that flashes to show that they\u2019re charging. Once charged, this light ring goes solid green.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Trust-USB-C-Rechargeable-AAA-charging-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA charging\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4634742\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trust says that these batteries will last for 800 charge cycles, which is 200 fewer than the Paleblue ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Total capacity has a slightly lower rating, too at 500mAh. That\u2019s a little low for rechargeable batteries. Buy regular NiMH batteries and you\u2019ll get higher capacities: the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/hiquick-aaa-1100mah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HiQuick AAA 1100<\/a>, for example, are rated at 1100mAh, and even the budget\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/amazon-basics-rechargeable-aaa-800mah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Basics Rechargeable AAA<\/a>\u00a0are rated at 800mAh.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_3\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>If you want batteries where capacity is the most important factor, regular NiMH cells may be a better choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759154493501061&#038;usg=AOvVaw3oSb4VXTKMSKsfKrsEv-NS\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759317497426162&#038;usg=AOvVaw0FD0533MDM49ljNEIAOQ73\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Want to see more reviews and news? Add Trusted Reviews as a preferred source on Google here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peformance\">Peformance<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works anywhere alkaline batteries will<\/li>\n<li>Tested capacity just below quoted capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I used an XTAR XV4 battery tester to test the capacity of the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA batteries. It\u2019s a new model of tester that\u2019s compatible with Li-ion batteries. After draining the batteries, I found there was a total capacity 534mAh, which is 10mAh higher than the Paleblue batteries, which are quoted as being able to store 100mAh more.<\/p>\n<p>Although that tested figure is low compared to NiMH rechargeable batteries that I\u2019ve tested, it\u2019s actually a higher figure than I\u2019ve seen from regular alkaline batteries.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0DJFQFQ7V\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_4\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-it\">Should you buy it?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"should-you-columns\">\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You want an eco-friendly alkaline replacement<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>Similar capacity and the same voltage as alkaline batteries, these ones can be reused saving on waste.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-column\">\n<div class=\"should-you-top\">\n<div class=\"should-you-heading\">\n                <i class=\"fa-sharp fa-regular fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i><\/p>\n<h4>You need more capacity<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>If total capacity is the most important factor, regular NiMH batteries will be a better choice, and they\u2019re cheaper, too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-phoenix-final-thoughts-block\">\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>In terms of pure specs, there\u2019s not much between the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA and the Paleblue equivalent in terms of features and tested capacity. However, I have found that Trust\u2019s batteries are generally cheaper to buy, and it\u2019s nice to have a choice of buying a two-pack or four-pack.<\/p>\n<p>If you want an eco-friendly alternative to alkaline batteries, these are the ones to buy. If you have devices that work happily with NiMH batteries, you\u2019ll find these cheaper to buy and with higher capacity. You can see some alternatives in my guide to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-rechargeable-aa-and-aaa-batteries-4259803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best rechargeable batteries.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"phoenix-review-score-block-heading__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-review-score-block__title\" id=\"trusted-score\">Trusted Score<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block block-how-we-test\">\n<h2 id=\"how-we-test\">How we test<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p class=\"how-we-test-content\">We test every rechargeable battery we review thoroughly over an extended period of time. We use standard tests to compare features properly. We\u2019ll always tell you what we find. We never, ever, accept money to review a product.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about how we test in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/info\/trusted-reviews-ethics-policy-3521647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ethics policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>We use a battery tester to drain batteries, so that we can test capacity in mAh. After the first run, we charge and discharge 50 times, measuring the capacity every ten runs.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-check\"><\/i>We measure the initial voltage of the batteries, checking that the starting voltage is at least 1.2V.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731338768769\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you charge the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA batteries in a normal charger?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, a regular NiMH battery charger will damage these. Charge via the integrated USB-C port only.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764860098208\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you use these batteries in place of alkaline ones?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the constant 1.5V output here is the same as you get from disposable alkaline batteries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--test-data\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"test-data\">Test Data<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery tested capacity<\/th>\n<td>534 mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"phoenix-block phoenix-block--full-specs\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-specs\">Full Specs<\/h2>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table phoenix-datatable\">\n<tbody>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA Review<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Manufacturer<\/th>\n<td>\u2013 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery<\/th>\n<td>500 mAh <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Size (Dimensions)<\/th>\n<td> x  x  INCHES <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Release Date<\/th>\n<td>2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>First Reviewed Date<\/th>\n<td>04\/12\/2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Model Number<\/th>\n<td>Trust USB-C Rechargeable AAA <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery type<\/th>\n<td>Rechargeable <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery technology<\/th>\n<td>Lithium-ion <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery size<\/th>\n<td>AAA <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-single\" style=\"height: 420px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_5\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"phoenix-review-score-block-heading__container\">\n<h2 class=\"phoenix-review-score-block__title\" id=\"trusted-score2\">Trusted Score<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-rating\">\n<div class=\"star-rating__stars__container\">\n<div class=\"empty-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"full-stars\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-star-half\"><\/i>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A great alternative to disposable alkaline batteries. 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