Okay, so I've been using these POWEROWL rechargeable batteries for about 3 months now, and here's my real talk review:

First off - the good stuff. These batteries are seriously saving me money! I use them in everything from my Xbox controller to my kid's noisy toys (bless these batteries for making that dinosaur roar quieter). The 12-pack means I always have spares ready to go.

Now the not-so-perfect part: They don't last quite as long as regular Duracells in my trail cam. Maybe 20% less? But considering I can recharge them 1000+ times, I'll take that trade-off any day.

Weirdest thing - they work perfectly in some devices but drain crazy fast in others. My TV remote? No problem. My VR controllers? Gone in like 2 days. No idea why, but it's kinda funny.

Pro tip: The first few charges matter! They get better after 3-5 full cycles. And yeah, they're a tiny bit fatter than regular AAs - had to squeeze them into my flashlight.

Final verdict? For the price, these are solid. Not perfect, but way better than constantly buying disposables. Plus, eco-friendly points! Would buy again.