Product review
July 2025
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
July 2025
Anko
High Performance Alkaline
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
54
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
54
The Anko Alkaline battery is inexpensive. But it's the worst overall performer of the alkaline batteries in our tests, suited only to low and moderate-drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes. It also has a poor shelf life.
Test results
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71Performance (low-drain)
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38Performance (high-drain)
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67Energy (low-drain)
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35Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Inexpensive.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain performance.
- Poor high-drain endurance.
- Poor high-drain energy.
- Poor shelf life.
Model
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)53:43:00
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)2:29
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Expected shelf life4 years
More info
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AvailabilityExclusive to Kmart.
Member reviews
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Not found what you want?
We've tested 12 other disposable aa batteries.
Energizer
Ultimate Lithium
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Duracell
Coppertop Alkaline
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Anko AA Batteries
Pros
Very cheap. My use is low drain, where they are good performers.
Buying them from Bunnings - they are even cheaper.
Cons
None
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Doug L.
Used 6 months or more