What is a Panasonic Type-27 anyway?

Panasonic Type-27

The Panasonic Type-27 is a cordless telephone battery used in a number of different Panasonic, AT&T and V-Tech cordless telephone models.

We have provided detailed information on the Panasonic Type-27 battery below while answering many of the most frequenly asked questions regarding the Type-27 battery. Our goal is to provide you with additional knowledge you may need to make an informed buying decision when purchasing a replacement Panasonic Type-27 battery pack for your telephone.

We have provided detailed information on the Panasonic Type-27 battery below while answering many of the most frequenly asked questions regarding the Type-27 battery. Our goal is to provide you with additional knowledge you may need to make an informed buying decision when purchasing a replacement Panasonic Type-27 battery pack for your telephone.

What are the specifications of the Panasonic Type-27 battery Pack?

Most Panasonic Type27 batteries are rated at 2.4 volts and 1500 mAh (Mili-Amp Hours). Sometimes you will see higher or lower mAh ratings. The mAh number is the measurement of the "capacity" (run-time) of your Type-27 battery pack. The higher the Mili-Amp Hour rating, the longer your run time. For example, a 1000 mAh cordless phone battery will give you twice as much talk time when compared to a 500 mAh (half of 1000) battery pack.

What is the typical useful life of a Panasonic Type-27 Battery Pack?

Most consumers get between 3 to 5 years of service out of their Panasonic Type-27 phone battery before needing to replace it. This lifespan absolutely depends, of course, on individual patterns of usage

But I thought Panasonic Type-27 batteries were rechargeable. Why do they wear out?

True, the Panasonic Type27 battery is rechargeable. But alas, we still have not invented a perfect battery and since there is no such thing as a perpetual motion machine, the Panasonic Type-27 will eventually need to be replaced. You see each time you charge and discharge your Panasonic Type-27 battery, a chemical reaction occurs to store or release the electricity to power your cordless telephone. Part of that chemical reaction uses a tiny portion of the NiMh chemistry in your Panasonic Type-27 battery pack. Eventually those chemicals are depleted and your battery goes "dead".

My Panasonic Type-27 battery is a black battery pack. I see different colored telephone battery packs available. Is that ok?

Yes, several different companies manufacture and market their own version of the Panasonic Type-27 battery design to consumers. Many times these other battery manufacturers use different colored plastic as part of their own marketing and "branding" efforts. We have seen white, tan and blue colored packs to name a just a few! Rest assured, the color of your Panasonic Type-27 plastic battery wrapping is unimportant. What is very important is that the form factor (size), polarity (orientation of the positive and negative contacts) and of course the voltage of your Type27 needs to be exactly the same.

How do I make certain I'm getting a quality replacement Panasonic Type-27 battery pack?

Here is where you have to use some common sense and be a careful shopper. You can find websites selling replacement Panasonic Type-27 batteries at prices from $8.95 to $21.99 for what looks like "the same" (in the pictures at least) Panasonic Type27 battery. Our experience indicates that it is true that you usually do "get what you pay for". In this particular example, there is definitely something wrong with the two extremes. Certainly $21.95 is way too much to pay for a Panasonic Type-27 battery. Somebody is just trying to make a lot of money! And in most cases, $8.95 is just too good to be true. We get concerned about the quality of the materials (battery cells), safety features, and quality control process to insure the correct precision fit and finish of the Type-27 battery. One has to wonder - is it a brand new Type-27? Unfortunately there are probably some "refurbished" or damaged goods out there at some of those low prices. In addition many of these low teaser rates do not include shipping or handling charges. Oftentimes that "$8.95" Panasonic Type-27 cordless phone battery ends up being $18.99 or more after the hidden shipping and handling charges are added. So make sure you are looking at the final whole price of these "bargains".

What should I look for when buying a Panasonic Type-27 battery?

If you are interested in buying a quality replacement Panasonic Type-27 battery upgrade, go with a proven company that offers at least a 30 day money back guarantee, a one year no hassle warranty, gives you a toll free customer support telephone number, and clearly identifies the total cost of the purchase including any shipping or handling charges upfront.