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Someone actually debunked that, voltage shouldn’t be an issue:

Someone actually debunked that, voltage shouldn’t be an issue: https://eznec.com/Amateur/1.5_vs_1.2_Volt_Batteries.pdf

Two different issues which the author of the linked article even acknowledges in his first conclusion, ” 1. You can use “1.2 volt” NiMH cells in devices which are

properly

designed to use “1.5 volt” alkaline cells. “

This is the issue that

I fully agree that if the device works it will work longer on a NiMH than on an alkaline. I have genuine Eneloops, AmazonBasics rewraps and the newer Chinese-made AmazonBasics. I haven’t done any hard measurements, but subjectively all three seem to last about as long.

Maybe the genuine article will sustain more recharges and/or demonstrate higher mAh life on a charge. That may be material to a pro whose job depends on it. But I doubt most casual users will notice.

I still use alkaline for some low drain devices where I might leave them in for months. But for high drain nimh all the way.

I use NiMH even in low drain applications like remote controls. NiMH have very low self-discharge so they’ll last a year or more in that sort of application. Alkalines may last even longer but it’s hardly a big deal to put in a fresh batch of NiMHs every year or more, especially when you can get the AmazonBasics for as low as a buck a pop. Even in this sort of application rechargeables will be cheaper after only a few cycles.

Two different issues which the author of the linked article even acknowledges in his first conclusion, ” 1. You can use “1.2 volt” NiMH cells in devices which aredesigned to use “1.5 volt” alkaline cells. “This is the issue that @eugene188 reports. Some devices won’t work or won’t work well on NiMH rechargeables because of this. I also have some devices like that. Yet the vast majority of stuff works just fine. I also wouldn’t use NiMH in critical safety-related devices like smoke/CO detectors even if they seem to work.I fully agree that if the device works it will work longer on a NiMH than on an alkaline. I have genuine Eneloops, AmazonBasics rewraps and the newer Chinese-made AmazonBasics. I haven’t done any hard measurements, but subjectively all three seem to last about as long.Maybe the genuine article will sustain more recharges and/or demonstrate higher mAh life on a charge. That may be material to a pro whose job depends on it. But I doubt most casual users will notice.I use NiMH even in low drain applications like remote controls. NiMH have very low self-discharge so they’ll last a year or more in that sort of application. Alkalines may last even longer but it’s hardly a big deal to put in a fresh batch of NiMHs every year or more, especially when you can get the AmazonBasics for as low as a buck a pop. Even in this sort of application rechargeables will be cheaper after only a few cycles.