No, after 5 years eneloop AA batteries still retain ~70% of their charge. I have been using them in remotes, bathroom scales, flashlights, and the like for over

No, after 5 years eneloop AA batteries still retain ~70% of their charge. I have been using them in remotes, bathroom scales, flashlights, and the like for over a decade and they usually last a couple years before I need to recharge them. The only place I have Alkalines any more is my emergency box, and those tend to self-corrode almost as quickly the NiMH self-discharge. I think the name brands (Energizer, Duracell) have similar performance these days as well.