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Batteries are expensive. And while rechargeable batteries provide a beneficial and eco-friendly alternative to purchasing a 24-pack twice a year and subsequently disposing of them once they run out of juice, they also come with some frustrating drawbacks. For one, the chargers themselves tend to go missing, especially since you may only need it every couple of months. Also, a rechargeable AA can take half a day to power all the way back up. Fortunately, COAST has created a viable solution with their Zithion-X batteries that charge directly via USB-C cables.
There are tons of benefits to the Zithion-X over your standard rechargeable batteries. Available in both AA and AAA sizes, these premium 1.5V lithium cells have cut the charging process down to a fraction of the time. We’re talking 2.5 hours for a single AA and 1.5 hours for a single AAA battery. Plus, they’re designed to not overheat and to be both corrosion- and leak-resistant. They also dwarf the performance of both NiMH AAs and standard lithium rechargeable AAs by giving you at least twice as much runtime.
Utilizing patent-pending circuitry to simulate the voltage curve of single-use alkaline batteries, each individual Zithion-X battery has a USB-C port built into it, so you can plug them directly into any outlet or charger via a standard cable. There’s also a charge indicator on the side to let you know how much juice it has. What’s more, the charging process automatically shuts off once the battery hits 100% to prevent overcharging.
Available in 4, 8, or 12 packs, the AA and AAA Zithion-X range in price from $30 to $80, depending on how many you purchase. Plus, each pack comes with a USB-C charging cable with a four-port splitter and a USB-A adapter built in. Head over to COAST’s dedicated website to purchase some for your home.
