ConRAD wrote:Sweep wrote:... fast charging is not a good idea for AA and AAA cells if you want them to last - does this faster charging via those USB-C ports damage/shorten the life of the cells? ...
Afaik AA/AAA cells are 1.5V and therefore NOT directly chargeable via direct 5Vdc USB-C interface.
Of course if AA/AAA cells are loaded into a suitable battery charger with a a 5Vdc interface I think there'll be no problem, the charger will take the correct current anyway.
Have no problem charging my AA/AAA batteries Conrad. I use either a variable outlet mains charger that will charge slow (better) or can charge them from my slow charging Anker powerbanks.
My question though was about faster charging powerbanks. Are there any disadvantages with regard to battery health?
I don't consider my Ankers obsolete.