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Actually while they claim to be NiMh batteries their characteristics i.e. weight and performance are closer to Li-Ion. Most useful is their non-use discharge characteristics which are also more Li-Ion like as well, but they do take a longer time to charge which may or may not be a bad thing. I use an intelligent charger with them and typically they charge in 8-10hours compared to overnight with a standard charger.
The reason I moved to using these Eneloop batteries was that I could charge them and then use them a month or two later with little charge loss. This is definitely not the case with standard Ni-Mh batteries.
Indeed not but the characteristic terminal voltage of a Li-Ion cell is 3.7V and Eneloop cells don't display this characteristic. Legally there would be issues with shipping them if they were Li-Ion cells because of their flammable electrolyte.
I too use Eneloop batteries where I need them to retain charge for long periods, flash guns for instance, and they are extremely good.