I have had this product for a few days now, and so far I am loving it. I was originally scouring amazon for a docking cradle for my Xbox One controllers, as I was burning through our AA batteries like crazy. However, all of the products I found either had trouble holding the controller or else melted them when they overheated the battery. However, I found this product and read all of the safety measures put in place by the manufacturers and I decided to compromise. When I received the package, the batteries themselves were much more quality design/material than I originally thought they would be. The charging dock itself is not the most pretty thing in the world, but it doesn't need to be. The indicator lights work fine, and it looks great by my soundbar with the cord hidden. It is worth mentioning that I was able to hook this up to my Xbox's USB port to charge, so it was able to stay close to my console.
PROS
-This is a very safe product (overheat/overcharge safety), so you need not worry when popping them in before bed for overnight charging.
-While this may change, the battery life I am experiencing is phenomenal. I charged them for about 45 minutes when I received the package, and I have not needed to recharge them yet.
-The price, of course, is quite nice for this product's purpose and quality.
CONS
-So far, I have not been able to fully charge the batteries. However, as stated above, I am still getting quite nice play time out of them.
-There is no manual included in this package. This was in no way a down side to me (it was quite simple to set up), but I can see how it might be to other people.
Overall, this is a very nice product and I (so far) have no complaints. The price for this item is spot on and I believe worth it for what you actually get. I will of course update this review if anything dramatic happens to change my opinion on this product.
Please note: I am not (nor do I pretend to be) a hardcore gamer and I am very casual gamer. If you are a hardcore gamer, I cannot guarantee that your experience will be the same as mine.
After a month of buying this I think it's worth it . I have no probelms with it what so ever . Longest Ive had it stay alive before charging was about a week and a half which is no problem for me at all . I usually leave it charging after 4 days just so it can be ready to use . And for those of you wondering if the back cover can be put back on . Yes it can . It does also fit the Xbox One S Controller
Initial charge took about six hours, but these batteries LAST. I have been playing for about 4-5 hours and the batteries don't even show half yet.
The USB from the Xbox has plenty of power to charge them. Although it is a little slower, I feel it will be better for the long term life of the batteries. Cover fits great with normal, Elite, & S controllers.
Will update if anything whack happens.
So far so good, I've now used both batteries and they seem to last quite a long time, I like the fact that I can play games now and not have to keep plugging in my controller just to charge up my battery. I simply just have to swap out the dead one for the fresh one and then put the dead one on the charger and repeat, it simply could not get easier.. I also don't understand why Xbox has not made their own version of this seeing as that these batteries are much easier to put in and take out vs the xbox brand lithium ion batteries. Khanka Hard Case Travel Storage Bag for Aennon / Shining Buddy LED Headlamp Light Rechargeable Flashlight I also would recommend getting this case if you want something to store your charger and batteries in :)
Got these last week and one of the batteries had been leaking. Luckily the other battery works!
Update: Company sent a replacement product that works great!
Feature Product
- Rechargeable xbox one battery: say goodbye to AA battery, 2000mAH high capacity rechargeable battery for Xbox One / Xbox One S / Xbox One X / Xbox One Elite controller charger
- Dual-Channel Charger Charges 2 Batteries to 100% in about 6-7 hours with no interruption when DC Input >5V/1A
- Controller charger with interlligent timer, effectively calculate charging time.when charging time exceeds 7 hours,charger's indicator light will turn green.If you interrupte charging time , the charging time will be re-calculated
- Longer battery life: 2-packs rechargeable NI-MH xbox one batteries for longer playing time
- With over charge protection, charge the batteries overnight with safety. We supply a effective warranty for xbox one battery
Description
Smatree Ni-MH Battery for Xbox one / Xbox One S Wireless Controller
Model: SM-XB1
Voltage: 2.4V
Capacity: 2000mAh(4.8Wh)
Smatree Intelligent Dual-channel Charger for Smatree SM-XB1
Model: SC-XB1
Input Require: DC 5V/1A
Output: DC 3.0V 300mAh x2
-Smatree Intelligent dual-channel charger is designed with overcharge protection, will not damage the batteries while overnight charging and keep safety.
-Can fully charge 2pcs Smatree NI-MH batteries in 6-7 hours WITHOUT interruption (DC Input >5V/1A)..
-Over-voltage protection: When the battery reaches the assigned voltage (The voltage when the battery is fully charged), charger's indicator light will turn green and stop charging.
Overcharging time protection: The charger comes with timer, and could calculate charging time automatically to make sure charging time within 7 hours. When charging time exceeds 7 hours, charger's indicator light will turn green (stop charging) to protect batteries from overcharge. ( If the charge is interrupted, the charging time will be re-calculated ).
LED Indicator Light:
Red indicator light: Charging
Green indicator light: Fully charged / Standby
Package:
2x Smatree battery for Xbox One
1x Smatree Dual-channel Charger
1x USB Cable
Really like these rechargeable batteries they last so long if you have a problems with battery's that die and can't play your Xbox because you have no batteries look no further this is worth every penny most batteries would last me 5 hours that's the normal ones from the stole well these rechargeable batteries it's been 2 days now and been playing my game all day both days and have never charged it yet and it's not even said anything about low battery these are the best out there go ahead and buy you will not be disappointed thanks for making my gaming experience so much better.
I've had difficulty finding a good battery solution for the Elite controller.
I've tried all the main brands, including energizer for rechargeable batteries.
Most rechargeables seem to die quickly or have issues charging.
With this I always have a pack charging and when mine dies, I just swap them out.
It's mildly inconvenient having to swap them, but it's quick enough that it really isn't a big deal.
Overall these are a great option for people tired of fighting sub-par batteries and dying controllers.
This whole kit exceeds the expectationa if my daughter and I am more than thrilled I pulled the trigger on these after a little debate. I charged both battery packs as soon as I opened the package and as stated it took exactly 7 hours to charge. This is a good thing since using a rapid charger with stress the battery packs and shorten the life span of each occuring charge. I've had the first battery pack in my Xbox One S controller for 3 days now and with heavy use the battery indicator currently reads about 75℅ full!! Highly recommended!
This is a fantastic rechargeable battery system for any Xbox One or One S... when it is working. About 9 months after I got this system, one half of the battery charger died. This means that I can only charge one of the batteries at a time, not both. Even that wouldn't be so bad if, and this is a huge "IF", Smatree sold a plain old replacement charger but, they don't... so you have to buy two new batteries and a new charger and my batteries are fine. I don't need 4 batteries. It's a problem. I really wish they would sell the charger separately from the batteries. And perhaps they do but, not here on Amazon. Anyway, I already bought the system for someone so, it's definitely worth buying. But, there may be a few snags.
*Update: After contacting Smatree directly and inquiring into purchasing just the charger, because I did get my money's worth, they simply agreed to send me a new set (with extra batteries that I don't really need but, I appreciate the companies generosity). I changed my rating because I probably could have contacted them two months ago when the problem started. That's on me. Their Customer Service was first rate and they really came through. Although this product isn't available any longer for purchase, you should definitely keep an eye on this company, Smatree. They're definitely trying to do things right.
I bought this since it was on a lighting deal and was super cheap. The main reason is for long gaming with friends and an easy swap out of the batteries for a fresh one. I already own the Nyko Battery Pack as my main charging and storage solution but it is a pain when I swap out the battery out of the 2nd controller into the first one.
It does seem that they take a bit longer to charge then the Nyko does, but perhaps that's because they are plugged into the side of the xbox and the Nyko is plugged in the wall mains.
My biggest complaint is the LEDs that let you know the status of the batteries they are BRIGHT, so bright it light up my room in the middle of the night with no other light source. Luckily I had some original strength light dims to put on the 2 LEDs. They each required 2 to dim down the brightness of those blinding things.
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