Originally Posted by
A10K
Eneloops aren't just for infrequent applications; they hold capacity better over multiple charge cycles such that after a hundred or so cycles they have better capacity than batteries that advertise higher initial capacities. If you plan on using the light for a year or more you're still better off with eneloops.
That hasn't been my experience. I have some older Energizer 2500 mA-hr regular NiMH cells that I've used regularly for years in my GPS and they still run longer than my newer Eneloops as long as I charge them shortly before use.