Product review
November 2021
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 15 models of 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
November 2021
Number 8
Alkaline
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
66
Recommended
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
66
Recommended
The Number 8 Alkaline battery is a good performer in most situations and it's inexpensive. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes. It has an average shelf life.
Test results
- 80Performance (low-drain)
- 53Performance (high-drain)
- 75Energy (low-drain)
- 48Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain energy.
- Inexpensive.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain energy.
Model
- Price ($)
$0.70
- Type
Alkaline
Specifications
- Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)
62:57
- Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)
3:54
- Expected shelf life
6 years
More info
- Availability
Exclusive to Mitre 10.
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