Product review
July 2025
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
July 2025
Energizer
Ultimate Lithium
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
89
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
89
The Energizer Ultimate Lithium is the top performer of all the batteries we tested. It's an excellent all-round battery that's ideal for high-drain devices and it has an excellent shelf life. Being lithium, it's a good choice for cold weather use. But it's very expensive.
Test results
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88Performance (low-drain)
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90Performance (high-drain)
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90Energy (low-drain)
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90Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Excellent high-drain performance.
- Good low-drain performance.
- Excellent high-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Excellent low- and high-drain energy.
- Excellent shelf life.
Bad points
- Very expensive.
Model
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TypeLithium
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)56:44:00
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)5:09
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Expected shelf life19 years
More info
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Availability
Member reviews
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In 2025?
Pros
Pretty appalling that Consumer is recommending disposable batteries in 2025
Cons
Pretty appalling that Consumer is recommending disposable batteries in 2025
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Ian M.
Used 1 month or less