Product review
October 2022
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
November 2021
Energizer
Max
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
Recommended
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
Recommended
The Energizer Max is the best alkaline battery in our test (beating Duracell only on shelf life) and a good performer in most situations. It also has an excellent shelf life. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes.
Test results
- 81Performance (low-drain)
- 52Performance (high-drain)
- 76Energy (low-drain)
- 48Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain energy.
- Excellent shelf life.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain energy.
Model
- Price ($)
$1.67
- Type
Alkaline
Specifications
- Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)
60:50
- Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)
3:29
- Expected shelf life
10 years
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