Product review
November 2021
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 15 models of 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
November 2021
Necessities
Alkaline
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
61
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
61
The Necessities Extra Long Life Alkaline battery is inexpensive. It's suited to low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes. However, it has a poor shelf life and there are several better performing alkaline batteries.
Test results
- 74Performance (low-drain)
- 48Performance (high-drain)
- 70Energy (low-drain)
- 43Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain energy.
- Inexpensive.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain performance.
- Poor high-drain energy.
- Poor shelf life.
Model
- Price ($)
$0.67
- Type
Alkaline
Specifications
- Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)
57:32
- Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)
3:25
- Expected shelf life
4 years
More info
- Availability
Exclusive to The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery.
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