Remotes, Toys, Gadgets: These Rechargeable Batteries 🔋 Just Make Sense
Certain things in tech feel too obvious to ignore once you try them. USB-C rechargeable batteries fall squarely into that category. Coast makes AA and AAA options with a built-in charging port right on the side. You don't need a charger. You don't need a dock. Simply plug in a USB-C cable and charge them just as you would your phone.
This kind of battery solves two problems at once. First, it saves money. Second, it reduces waste. A pack of disposable AA batteries can cost you $8 to $12, and they're gone in a month if you've got a kid's toy that eats power. That cycle repeats every few weeks. With rechargeables, you buy them once and keep reusing them. Over time, that adds up.
The environmental impact matters, too. All batteries are filled with metals and chemicals that don't disappear when you throw them away. They sit in landfills or wind up in the wrong place entirely. Coast's rechargeable ZITHION-X AA and AAA batteries are designed to be reused hundreds of times. It's a small switch that reduces the frequency of batteries ending up in the trash.
Besides being good for the environment, they are also practical. I've been using them in a wireless mouse and keyboard for over a month now. When they get low, I plug them in, and they're fully charged again in about two and a half hours. I keep a charged backup pair in a drawer, just in case. It's simple, and it works.
I've also swapped them into a drawer-style LED motion light in the kitchen, which was consuming batteries every other week. Since the light turns on multiple times a day, it's the kind of thing that quietly drains power in the background. With rechargeables, it doesn't matter. When they're low, I pop them out, recharge, and go again.
The USB-C port on the side makes it easy to use. Any USB-C cable you already have will work. You can charge one battery at a time or up to 4 at once. This is accomplished by simply using a variety of power sources, straight from a USB wall adapter, your laptop, or a portable USB charger. It is easy and has no bulky base station to keep track of. Just charge and go.
They're made with lithium-ion technology and have a capacity of 2400mAh, providing ample power for everything from remotes to flashlights, small tools, and toys. They can hold a charge well when stored in a cool environment and recharge fast when needed. While the upfront cost for rechargeable batteries is higher, the cost benefits of not having to make battery purchases every month or so means rechargeable batteries quickly pay for themselves plus create less waste.
At the end of the day, this is the kind of tech upgrade that doesn't call attention to itself but quietly improves how you live. You stop throwing things away. You stop spending money on the same thing over and over. And your devices keep working without the hassle.
