NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries offer several advantages over older rechargeable battery technologies such as NiCd.
- Higher energy density than NiCd batteries
- Less sensitive to the memory effect
- More environmentally friendly because they contain fewer harmful metals
- Suitable for rechargeable AA and AAA applications
- Widely used in consumer electronics and portable devices
Well-known brands that produce NiMH batteries include Varta, Duracell, and GP Batteries.