cheap x100 batteries

[divewizard]

Originally Posted by Rob-F

And has anyone tried the off-brand X100 batteries on Amazon? They have names like "Maximal Power" ($9.99); "Wasabi" ($11.99); and "STK" ($9.99).

Any luck with these?

I bought one (Maximal Power) with a charger for my Fuji Real 3D W1. It is the same battery as in the X100. The charger is great, but the battery started to fade after about 9 months. My original Fuji battery is still going great.

[Rob-F]

I decided to read all the reviews on Amazon, for the X100 batteries. The maximal Power brand is getting rave reviews for value and battery life, while the ostensibly OEM Fuji one is being panned as a counterfeit! Some also say it doesn't fit properly, etc. I'm surprised that Amazon continues to offer it, with such negative reviews, especially if it is really counterfeit.

I think I might try the Maximal Power brand.