Pale Blue: Batteries you can recharge like your modern devices

Available in all the traditional sizes from AA to 9v, the Pale Blue batteries you can recharge use USB-C and support fast charging. Not to mention, they last longer than NiMh — for over 1,000 cycles. They aren’t much more expensive either, making them not just a viable alternative, a more reasonable and eco-friendly one, too. These reusables mean less single-use battery waste overall.

Normally, when you buy rechargeable batteries, like the AA or AAA variety, they come with a proprietary charger. You plug in the batteries, let them sit for a few hours, and guesstimate how long they need to recharge. It’s not as convenient as charging modern devices, which you can plug into a USB charger and give it an hour or two — or even less, if you just want a quick boost. Not to mention, some devices deplete the batteries faster than others. Lithium last longer in electronics than alkaline, for example. I know, I’m rambling, but what I’m saying is it would be nice to have a little parity and convenience. Pale Blue is ready to do us one better.

Pale Blue offers standard rechargeable batteries, like AA, only they use a USB-C charger. Best of all, these batteries support fast charging standards, charging up to ten times faster than conventional rechargeable batteries. They take about one and a half hours to charge to full. As for what battery types you can choose from, Pale Blue offers AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and CR123A sizes. All the traditional battery sizes you’re used to and you don’t have to keep buying more batteries. Just buy one pack of what you need and you’re good to go.

Why would you want Pale Blue batteries over other batteries you can recharge?

Besides the charging capabilities and the modern conveniences of Pale Blue, conventional batteries also create a ton of waste where rechargeable batteries do not. As Pale Blue describes it, let’s “end the needless manufacturing, transportation and plastic of single-use batteries.” They don’t really make much sense anyway, especially when you have better options. Pale Blue batteries come in all the conventional sizes you need, with a USB-C charger that can charge up to four batteries at once. Plus, they support fast charging in as little as an hour to an hour and a half, so you’re not waiting around long to reuse them.

But while all that sounds great, you’re probably mulling over the cost of admission. These are advanced, so surely they cost a lot, right? Wrong. They cost about as much as a single pack of batteries for four. But you can reuse them over and over, so really, they cost a lot less. A four pack of AAA rechargeable cost $25, while a four pack of AA rechargeable cost $30. They outperform standard alkaline batteries during use, meaning they last longer in electronics like Lithium disposable. They have a capacity of about 1,700 mAh, with a lifecycle rating of over 1,000 charges and discharges.

If you need a better cost comparison:

Pale Blue
- Cost Per Use: $0.07
- 1,000 Charges
Alkaline Disposable
- Cost Per Use: $1.00
- Single Use
NiMh Rechargable
- Cost Per Use: $0.05
- ~500 Charges

Another important thing to note here is that Pale Blue also sells cost-effective bundles, so you don’t have to buy the batteries in packs of four. You can buy however many you need for your household at a reasonable price.

Pale Blue batteries you can recharge held up in front of a van

Pale Blue batteries bundle with lots of batteries you can recharge together

Pale Blue batteries in box with charger -- batteries you can recharge with USB-C

Who is it for?

Tired of swapping out and tossing batteries? Tired of dealing with bulky or proprietary charging devices? Sick of trying to guess how long your rechargeables need to sit on the charger? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Pale Blue batteries are for you. Also, if you just want a more convenient, reliable and wasteless experience, grab some of these batteries you can recharge via USB-C.