Nikon EN-EL14a battery and inexpensive but good alternatives

As a rule, sooner or later every digital camera will need a second or third battery in order to still be able to take photos when the first battery is empty. This can happen faster than expected, especially with long exposures. The Nikon EN-EL14a is a lithium-ion battery that Nikon uses in various camera models. It has the material code VFB11408 and VFB11402 and has a capacity of 1230 mAh. With a voltage of 7,2 volts, you get 8,9 watt hours (Wh).

The original from Nikon has the model number EN-EL14a or EN-EL14. It is used by Nikon in numerous camera models (Photo: Nikon).

The original from Nikon

There are people who always like to use the manufacturer's original part. This is an understandable mindset if you are willing to pay the extra charge for it. The original battery from Nikon costs as much as a two-piece battery set including a charger. But for everyone who wants the original, it's linked here:

7,70 EUR

Nikon EN-EL14a lithium ion battery

• An extremely compact rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery
• With a capacity of 1230mAh
• An extremely compact rechargeable Nikon lithium-ion battery EN-EL14a. With a capacity of 1230mAh. For Nikon ...

57,99 EUR −7,70 EUR 50,29 EUR

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Inexpensive EN-EL14a batteries and sets with charger

If you are looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Nikon EN-EL14a battery, you will find good single batteries or entire sets with two batteries and a charger from manufacturers such as Blumax, RAVPower or Patona.

The battery with the identifier "EN-EL14a" or. "EN-EL14 ″ is used by Nikon in the following cameras:

• Nikon D3100
• Nikon D3200
• Nikon D3300
• Nikon D3400
• Nikon D5100
• Nikon D5200
• Nikon D5300
• Nikon D5500
• Nikon Coolpix P7800
• Nikon Coolpix P7700
• Nikon Coolpix P7100
• Nikon Coolpix P7000

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