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Product review
October 2021

Disposable AA batteries

We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.

November 2021

Panasonic

Evolta Premium Alkaline

Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
66
Recommended

The Panasonic Evolta Premium is a good performer in most situations and has an excellent shelf life. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes. But it's expensive.

Test results

  • 80
    Performance (low-drain)
  • 52
    Performance (high-drain)
  • 75
    Energy (low-drain)
  • 48
    Energy (high-drain)

Good points

  • Good low-drain performance.
  • Good low-drain endurance.
  • Good low-drain energy.
  • Excellent shelf life.

Bad points

  • Poor high-drain energy.
  • Expensive.

Model

  • Price ($)

    $2.13

  • Type

    Alkaline

Specifications

  • Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)

    61:09

  • Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)

    3:30

  • Expected shelf life

    10 years

More info

  • Availability

    Available at Countdown, PB Tech, Jaycar Electronics and online.

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