General Performance Characteristics of Batteries

	Single Use Alkaline	NiCd	NiMH	Rechargeable Alkaline Regular Formula	Rechargeable Alkaline XL Formula
Voltage	1.5V	1.2V	1.2V	1.5V	1.5V
Capacity mAh	2400	800	2000	1500	2000
Cycle Life - Full Discharge	1	>200	>200	50	100
Cycle Life - Part Discharge	1	>500	>500	>250	>500
Shelf Life	7 years	2 months	1 month	5 years	7 years
Memory Problem	No	Yes	Some	NO	NO
Ready to Use When Purchased	YES	No	NO	YES	YES
Disposal Issues	NON-TOXIC* Single Use More Discards	TOXIC Cadmium	TOXICITY Nickel & Cobalt Compounds	NON-TOXIC Rechargeable Fewer Discards	NON-TOXIC Rechargeable Fewer Discards