Product review
October 2021
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 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
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80Performance (low-drain)
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53Performance (high-drain)
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75Energy (low-drain)
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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
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)53:43
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)3:54
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Expected shelf life6 years
More info
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AvailabilityExclusive to Mitre 10.
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