Varta batteries are one of the world’s oldest battery manufacturers. Varta was established in Germany during 1904 and quickly grew to sell batteries to a world wide market.
The company has undergone major changes over the past century with much of the business sold off since 2002 to American companies.
Despite that Varta are still viewed as one of the world’s top and most respected battery manufacturers.
Varta batteries cover a wide assortment of products, from the smallest of digital camera batteries to large 12 volt batteries.
The range includes:
Battery packs are also available. These can be used as a replacement for camcorder batteries and other electrical equipment which makes use of a rechargeable battery.
There is a large market for replacements as rechargeable batteries have one major failing. Over a typical lifespan of one to three years and 100 to 1000 charges they lose their ability to hold a charge, ruining the equipment’s portability advantages.
Varta sell the product along with a mains adapter allowing the batteries to be recharged worldwide.
As batteries are a worldwide market, and a product we tend to use daily, it is little surprise that there is so much choice in the market.
Rival manufacturers to Varta include:
To make the best choice of battery, you must evaluate your demands for power offset by how much you wish to pay. These companies, and the smaller manufacturers across the world, will offer the perfect battery for your use.
Some of the smaller companies may be cheaper. However Varta batteries do come highly-rated and boost an enviable reputation for reliability and performance.