Best Oculus Quest & Quest 2 controller batteries 2022

Best rechargable batteries + charger

These rechargeable batteries store up to 2,000 mAh of power, and can be recharged up to 2,100 times. They can be charged completely from dead or partially charged without damaging the energy storage memory. We recommend buying them with the quick charger accessory, which will get your AAs recharged in three hours or less, but you can also purchase the batteries alone for half the price if you already have one.

Extra battery potential

Storing up to 2,550 mAh of energy and able to be recharged 500 times apiece, these eneloop pros will give your Oculus Touch controllers even more time before you have to swap them out. They have significantly fewer recharge cycles than the non-pro batteries, but give you the added convenience of not having to recharge them so often and should still last you for several years. Make sure to buy the charger if you need it.

Never open them again

This unique charge kit comes with two special batteries, form-fitting covers, and special recharging cables. Each battery has a small magnetic connector that fits through the opening in the battery cover, making it easy to recharge each controller when the battery gets low. If you pair this with one of the BeswinVR controller grips in the same Amazon listing below — which features that same cut-out for the charging port — you won't even need to remove your grips to charge your controllers.

Dock it up

It's probably difficult to justify at nearly $100, but the Anker Charging Dock for Quest 2 is one of the coolest bespoke accessories you'll find for the VR headset. You can dock your headset and both controllers in its form-fit design and never have to worry about overcharging or overvoltage, thanks to the series of safety components inside. Just be aware that you'll need to remove any controller grips before docking. That's annoying, but at least you will only need to charge these batteries once every few months.

Charging Panasonic batteries

This charger will take your Panasonic eneloop batteries from dead to charged in up to two hours. It has an LED indicator to help you know when your batteries are done charging, and automatically shuts off to protect your batteries.

Keep going and going

These Energizer batteries are affordable and dependable with a five-year shelf life, 1,000 recharge cycles, and 12 months of charge retention. Its 2,000 mAh may not be ideal for electronics with higher power demands, but should be more than sufficient for the energy-efficient Oculus Touch controllers.

Universal battery charger

This smart charger will charge up to four Ni-MH or Ni-CD AA batteries. The LCD screen shows the current charge level of each battery individually, detects non-rechargeable and defective batteries, and protects against accidents like overheating and short-circuiting. Best of all, it can also charge AAA batteries.

Rechargeable and budget friendly

These rechargeable batteries are budget-friendly but have a large 2,400 mAh capacity. They'll maintain 70% of their original capacity for up to six months, so after you're finished with the two in the Touch Controllers, you'll still be able to use the other two from the pack with a decent charge. We don't know how many recharge cycles they're predicted to keep their full charge, but Amazon says at least "three years," which should last you until the Oculus Quest 3 arrives.

Best lithium disposables

These batteries have a massive 3,000 mAh capacity, and can last up to 20 years in storage. They are also able to perform in extreme temperatures ranging from 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. You probably aren't using your headset in extreme temperatures, but you can take a couple from the four-pack for your Oculus Quest, and two others for more extreme conditions. They aren't rechargeable, but last longer, are cheaper in bulk, and won't force you to buy a charger.

Best alkaline disposables

These batteries last up to 10 years in storage, so you can grab a pair out of the drawer and keep your Touch Controllers powered and ready to go. They're leak-resistant, which helps protect your hardware, and the 24-pack is available for a budget-friendly price. The Oculus Touch controllers don't demand a lot of power, so this pack of 3,000 mAh alkalines should last you for years if you only use them exclusively for your Oculus Touch controllers.

Great bargain

These batteries come in a 72-pack that costs around the same price or less than name-brand battery 48-packs. They're leak-protected to guard your device and can hold power for up to 10 years in storage. We guarantee you won't need all of these for your Touch, but this is a great bargain if you need AAs for your other controllers or devices.

High capacity, low discharge

These eco-friendly batteries have a large 2,800mAh capacity and can be charged over 1,200 times. They're both explosion and leakproof, so you won't have to worry about any accidents. Best of all, they keep 70% of their charge after three months of non-use.