Product review
June 2024
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
June 2024
Duracell
Coppertop Alkaline
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
The Duracell alkaline battery is a good performer in most situations and has a good shelf life. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes.
Test results
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80Performance (low-drain)
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53Performance (high-drain)
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75Energy (low-drain)
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49Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain energy.
- Good shelf life.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain energy.
Model
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)53:43
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)3:40
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Expected shelf life9 years
More info
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Availability
Member reviews
Have you used this product? Share your opinion with Consumer members
Not found what you want?
We've tested 12 other disposable aa batteries.
Wouldn't trust these now
Pros
I have some ancient ones (D size, 2014) in a LED torch
Cons
Prone to leakage, Google "Duraleak"
Seems the newer ones not so good
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Colin W.
Used 6 months or more