Product review
June 2024
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
June 2024
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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We've tested 12 other disposable aa batteries.
Best value for money and great overall performance
Pros
Cost per hour and consistently good performance.
Low drain cost around $0.013 per hour - Lithium around $0.09 per hour and only 3 hour longer life.
High drain cost around $0.18 per hour - Lithium around $1.00 per hour and only 1 hour longer life.
Significantly better cost performance under high drain than the other alkaline batteries.
So far, no problems with leakage if left in under used appliances
Cheap enough to buy in bulk and keep spares on hand.
Cons
Going to have to be replaced slightly more often than a Lithium battery...
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Alan and Kathryn R.
Used 6 months or more