Duracell Ion Speed 1000 Charger for Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries, With 6 AA and 2 AAA Pre-Charged for Household & Business

The Duracell Ion Speed 1000 Battery Charger is a well-designed, highly reliable charging solution that brings the brand’s reputation for durability and consistency into the rechargeable world. From the moment you open the packaging, it’s clear that this isn’t a cheaply made charger. The build quality feels solid, the materials are smooth and sturdy, and the layout is clean and intuitive. One of the biggest strengths of this charger is engineering. The Ion Speed 1000 charges quickly—noticeably faster than many budget chargers—while still maintaining safe, even charging across all bays. The independent charging channels are a major plus, allowing you to charge one battery or several without affecting performance. Overcharge protection, smart detection, and auto shutoff all work exactly as expected, extending the lifespan of your batteries and adding peace of mind. The included four pre-charged AA batteries are a great bonus. They arrive ready for use, hold their charge well, and deliver strong performance in high-drain devices. The only small drawback is that it’s sometimes hard to differentiate these rechargeable Duracells from the brand’s disposable AA batteries at a glance. A more distinct visual cue would make quick sorting easier. Charging performance is excellent. Batteries consistently charge to full capacity and retain power over long periods between uses. For everything from flashlights and remotes to game controllers, kids’ toys, cameras, and cycling accessories, this charger keeps devices running smoothly with predictable reliability. Compared to higher-priced chargers from specialty brands, the Ion Speed 1000 holds its own. It offers comparable charging speed, better long-term reliability, and well-designed safety features—all at a more accessible price point. The compact size also makes it great for travel or keeping in a drawer without taking up valuable space. Pros • Solid engineering with fast, safe, efficient charging • Independent charging channels for flexibility • Durable build and clean, compact design • Included pre-charged AA batteries perform exceptionally well • Excellent value compared to premium chargers Cons • Rechargeable Duracell's could use a more distinct visual indicator to differentiate from disposables If you’re looking for a dependable, well-built battery charger backed by a trusted brand, the Duracell Ion Speed 1000 is an outstanding choice that delivers speed, safety, and long-term value in a compact package.

I am writing this review after owning these batteries for over a year: We picked up eight of these Duracell NiMH rechargeable batteries along with a charger while they were on sale. They are most often used in our Wii remotes and for that purpose, they are terrific. My kids used to burn through batteries like crazy and it irked me to have to keep buying (and keep throwing out) AA batteries. Now, we keep rotating these batteries for any application that burns through AA batteries and the money saving is huge! The charger takes about 6-8 hours for a full charge (slightly longer for the initial charge) and has color indicators to let you know whether the batteries are charging (red), charged (green) or trickle charging (blinking red). The charger we got is a 'smart' charger, which will not overcharge or damage the batteries if they are left plugged in too long. Additionally, the trickle charge function will keep your batteries fresh and fully charged until they are ready to be used. The reviewer that states the charger is a 'dumb' charger wrote their review in 2008 and based on the charger I received I can only surmise that Duracell has updated their charger and corrected that problem within the past few years. Overall, these batteries are money saving and convenient. After at least forty uses & recharges over the past year, these batteries still function as good as new. UPDATE 7/2017: These AA batteries still work well but charge less reliably and as such, hold less of a charge. Nonetheless, we still use them and they have certainly paid for themselves vs replacement batteries. Four years later these were still a worthwhile purchase and the charger still works as it is supposed to. It is seeing double duty as we also bought some AAA rechargeables.

Super quality, the load lasts a long time.

I am quite pleased with this product. It's perfect for my situation. The product arrived fast, batteries were fully charged.

Really great, gave them four stars because sometimes when I try putting the batteries in to recharge they keep popping out but they last the same amount of time as the regular batteries would.

This was my second purchase of this charger, however, I could not get the batteries to charge in the charger. They charged in the charger of the first purchase. I returned the item and purchased again from another vendor - same story/would not charge. On further inspection, I NOTICED A CLEAR SPACER SPANNING THE BOTTOMS OF BAYS 2 & 3 OF THE CHARGER. AFTER REMOVING IT, THE CHARGER/BATTERIES WORKED FINE. I notified Duracell and suggested they change the color of the spacer. Since this is my second purchase, I know I'll be completely satisfied.

This was my first time buying rechargeable batteries. These are really nice and they charge up pretty quickly. I can’t speak to how long the charge lasts yet because I’m giving these with a gift this weekend to my grandson for his play vacuum. They are a tiny bit bigger about 1mm then your standard AA battery which doesn’t sound like much unless you have a tight compartment you are putting them in so make sure you check that they will fit. The toy I bought said in the ad that it was compatible with rechargeable batteries. When you plug them in for the first time don’t forget to remove the clear plastic blocking the connection in the charger. It took me a few minutes to figure that out. They light up red when charging and green when it’s finished. The plug on the back folds down into the charger when not in use.

Useful for them you’re having multiple devices that only take batteries like mouses, tv remotes, console controllers and other’s, also you have the opportunity to just recharge the batteries which makes it more convenient, they fit anything that is AA, and they come with a charger.

Excelente

Really good and VFM charger. Only issue was that it has US input socket, so I have to use it with a convertor for UAE, but thats a small problem.

Great, simple charger. Fits both AAA and AA batteries as stated. Brand name product - so works as stated.

Useless in UK as needs an adapter but doesn't say this in the information. My item arrived late with the box ripped and taped up. One of the included batteries is badly bent.

Not for use in uk