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Rechargeable vs disposable

Only use rechargeables when the manufacturer allows them.

Disposable (primary)

Most CR / LR / SR coin and button batteries are disposable — do not put them in a charger.

When rechargeable is OK

Some devices (for example Casio fx-CG50) allow NiMH AAA of recommended brands — and may need a battery-type setting in the menu.

Some Apple Magic Mouse models allow rechargeable AA; sealed Lightning/USB-C Magic Mouse is a different product.

On our device pages

Where we know it, we note whether rechargeable batteries are allowed. Trust that over forum advice.

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