Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Tests and Review

Value

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Overview

The Ansmann ENERGY 16 battery charger is capable of charging up to twelve AA or twelve AAA rechargeable batteries and four 9V rechargeable batteries at the same time.

The ANSMANN ENERGY 16 deluxe rechargeable battery charger can also charge up to six C or D rechargeable batteries and four 9V rechargeable batteries at a time, or any combination of AA, AAA, C, D rechargeable batteries plus four 9V rechargeable cells.

Price

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Price

Features

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Features

Charge Mode

• AA 700mA
• AAA 300mA
• D, C 1000mA

Refresh Mode

An automatic refresh mode activates the rechargeable battery. See the Test section of this review for more information.

Specifications

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Specifications

• Automatic Refresh ( Condition) Capability.
• Charges NiCd or NiMH Rechargeable Batteries.
• -deltaV Precision Charging Circuit.
• Built-In Capacity Quick Test when battery is inserted.
• Shows average Battery Charge state.
• Damaged cells detected and automatically discharged before fast charging.
• Ultra Fast Charging Precision.
• Recharges high capacity rechargeable batteries.
• Individual Supervision of each cell.
• Detects faulty or Bad Cells.
• Reverse cell protection.
• Defective Cell Indicator.
• Switching Power Supply operates on Worldwide 100~240V 50~60 Hz AC
• Built in 6' AC Cord.
• Simple AC Plug adapter plug for International use.
• 3 Year Warranty

Tests

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Tests

1. Battery Charge Capacity Tests
2. Battery Charging Temperature Tests
3. Charging Characteristics
4. Feature Tests

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Capacity Tests

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

NiMH rechargeable batteries that were tested were the Ansmann AA 2700 mAh, Ansmann C 4500 mAh and the Titanium D 11,000 mAh.

The Ansmann Energy 8 did an excellent job of charging and in most cases, the trickle charge mode will top up the rechargeable batteries when left for a short extended period of time.

( tested results in % of rated capacity, i.e.. for a 2000mAh battery 99% = 1980mAh )

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Temperature Tests

The Ansmann Energy 8 did a good job of keeping the Powerex AA 2700 mAh and Duracell AA 2500 mAh battery below 35 degrees Celsius. Overall, this is a Medium Rate Universal charger.

Ansmann Energy 16 Charging Characteristics

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

The only unique charging characteristic of the Ansmann Energy 8 charger is the automatic refresh mode.

From our tests and the graph below, the Ansmann Energy 8 automatic refresh mode drives the rechargeable battery through a series of cycles to activate and rejuvinate it.

Ansmann Energy 16 Charger Feature Tests

Conclusion

Overall Conclusion

See the Energy 8 Review ( based on the same technology )

The Ansmann Energy 16 will do an excellent job of charging your NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries while keeping them cool.