{"id":4211,"date":"2025-10-06T08:06:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4211"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:16:51","slug":"trust-usb-c-rechargeable-aa-batteries-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4211","title":{"rendered":"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries 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>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Excellent rechargeable batteries that can replace alkaline cells.<\/h2>\n<p>Using Li-ion rather than NiMH, the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries deliver a constant 1.5V, making them compatible with a wider range of devices, including high-power torches and smart locks. If you\u2019ve devices that only work with alkaline batteries and you want a more eco-friendly option, then these are a good choice. For basic use, regular NiMH batteries are cheaper and offer higher capacities.<\/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                        Works with devices that require alkaline batteries                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Constant power output                    <\/li>\n<li>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        Easy to charge                    <\/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                        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=\"B0DJFQCVX8\" 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__usb_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                                Charge via the integrated USB-C port.                            <\/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__energybolt_colour\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__heading\"><br \/>\n                                1.5V                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Delivers the same output as standard alkaline batteries.                            <\/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                                Mid-range capacity                            <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <span class=\"phoenix-key-features-block__content\"><br \/>\n                                Holds 1700mAh of power \u2013 enough for most standard uses.                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Rechargeable batteries might be good for the environment, but standard NiMH rechargeable cells have one problem: they\u2019re rated at 1.2V, whereas standard alkaline batteries have an output of 1.5V. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That can make some rechargeable batteries incompatible with some devices, such as smart locks, something the Lithium-Ion Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries overcome.<\/p>\n<p>With an integrated USB port, these batteries can also be recharged without any specialist equipment. They are quite expensive, but if you need higher-voltage rechargeables, these are a good choice.<\/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_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design-and-charging\">Design and Charging<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USB-C input<\/li>\n<li>Indicator light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries look like standard AA batteries, there\u2019s a clue that there\u2019s something different: the USB-C port on the top. Via the integrated circuitry, this battery can be charged via a standard USB-C cable.<\/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\/11\/Trust-USB-C-Rechargeable-AA-Batteries-USB-C-port-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries USB-C port\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4634136\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Internally, these batteries are Li-ion rather than the more standard NiMH that most rechargeable batteries use. So, what\u2019s the difference?<\/p>\n<p>The main one is that Li-ion batteries can deliver a constant 1.5V, similar to a standard alkaline battery; NiMH batteries are rated at 1.2V, though many start higher and the voltage drops as they discharge.<\/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>For devices that are sensitive to voltage, rechargeable batteries are a non-starter. For example, I\u2019ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/yale-linus-smart-door-lock\">Yale Linus<\/a> smart lock, which complains that the batteries are low if I use standard rechargeable AA cells.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, the Li-ion cells here can\u2019t be recharged in a regular battery charger. Don\u2019t even try it, as a regular charger will damage the batteries and prevent them from working.<\/p>\n<p>Charging, then, is limited to USB-C. With the dual-pack of batteries, Trust doesn\u2019t provide any cables; buy the four-pack and you get a four-way USB-A-to-USB-C cable, so you can top up four batteries on the go.<\/p>\n<p>A green light flashes to show that the batteries are charging and then turns solid green when they\u2019re fully charged.<\/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\/11\/Trust-USB-C-Rechargeable-AA-Batteries-charging-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries charging\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4634134\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These batteries have a maximum capacity of 1700mAh, which makes them relatively low capacity compared to NiMH batteries, which go much higher, as with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/ansmann-digital-aa-hr6-2850mah\">Ansmann Digital AA HR6 2850mAh<\/a> batteries.<\/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>Recharge cycles are also lower, with the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries supporting up to 800 charge cycles. Most NiMH batteries will last for at least 1000 charge cycles, although there are some products that last for up to 1500 cycles.<\/p>\n<p>Li-ion batteries don\u2019t self-discharge at the same rate as NiMH batteries, so you can charge these ones and leave them in a drawer until you\u2019re ready to use them.\u00a0<\/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-performance\">Performance<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Constant 1.5V output<\/li>\n<li>Decent capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I couldn\u2019t use my standard battery-drain test because the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries aren\u2019t compatible with my older battery tester. Instead, I used the XTAR VX4. Using this, I found that the batteries held 1834mAh, which is slightly above their rated capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s good enough for most applications, although if you have a high-drain device, such as a remote control toy, that you\u2019ll use in one go, a traditional set of NiMH batteries with a higher capacity may make more sense.<\/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_4\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>I found that the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries worked perfectly in my smart lock, and I didn\u2019t get the low-battery warnings I get with NiMH batteries.<\/p>\n<section class=\"block block-squirrel\">\n<div class=\"squirrel_div\" data-make=\"__ASIN__\" data-model=\"B0DJFQCVX8\" data-loaded=\"false\"><\/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 need high voltage rechargeables<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>Compatible with everything regular alkaline batteries are compatible with, these batteries are a good, rechargeable alternative.<\/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 have more basic needs<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"should-you-bottom\">\n<p>For a lot of standard jobs, such as remote controls and game controllers, standard NiMH batteries are cheaper.<\/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>The Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries are a lot more expensive than NiMH batteries, so whether they\u2019re right for you depends on your requirements. <\/p>\n<p>For standard game controllers, remotes and the like, I\u2019d be tempted to stick with regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-rechargeable-aa-and-aaa-batteries-4259803\">NiMH rechargeable batteries<\/a> and charge as required \u2013 my guide to the best rechargeable batteries can help. However, if you\u2019ve got a specific requirement for high-voltage rechargeables, such as in a torch or smart lock, then these are great.<\/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>        <\/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 an Ansmann Energy XC 3000 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\">Do you have to charge via USB-C?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A standard battery charger will damage these batteries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764671481152\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the voltage of the Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They output a constant 1.5V, which is the same as standard alkaline batteries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\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<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 AA Batteries<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Battery tested capacity<\/th>\n<td>1834 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 AA Batteries 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>1700 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>02\/12\/2025 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Model Number<\/th>\n<td>Trust USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries <\/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>AA <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excellent rechargeable batteries that can replace alkaline cells. 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