Home tech archives at Common Sense Home. We are geeks by nature, so we enjoy hunting down useful gadgets.
Check out our product reviews, product recommendations, and troubleshooting tips. Featured products include batteries, battery chargers, flashlights, emergency radios, solar, emergency lighting, and more. We talk about pricing, usability, and durability.
We share information best AA batteries on the market – the longest lasting, best priced, most powerful single use AA batteries – including a table showing which batteries are best for each type of use.
The Nitecore Tini 2 has a max 500 lumen output and a handy OLED screen to track mode and battery life. It’s a great keychain flashlight, and you’re sure to want it in your EDC gear.
For straight “price + performance” pick any one of these three best rechargeable AA batteries. Check prices, battery capacity and select the one that has the lowest price. Spoiler alter, we like the Eneloop Pro but it is NOT our top pick. EBL High Capacity Precharged Ni-MH 2800mah (Best Price about $2.12 each) Amazon Basics…
The Thrunite TN12 is a great 18650 flashlight for camping or night work. You’ll notice it in a pocket, but it’s still small enough for an EDC flashlight. When we have to search around the yard in the dark, this is the flashlight we grab.
This post tells you everything you need to know about 18650 batteries. We’ll talk about different types, features, charging, lifespans, and our recommendations for batteries and chargers. What is an 18650? An 18650 is a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Their proper name is “18650 cell”. The 18650 cell has voltage of 3.7v and has between…