Product review
July 2025
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
July 2025
Energizer
Max
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
67
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
67
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
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81Performance (low-drain)
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52Performance (high-drain)
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76Energy (low-drain)
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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
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)60:50:00
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)3:29
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Expected shelf life10 years
More info
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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
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Maxlife
01 Alkaline
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
