Product review
July 2025
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
July 2025
Varta
Longlife
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
62
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Score
62
The Varta Longlife is suited to low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes, and it as a good shelf life. However, there are several better performing alkaline batteries.
Test results
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77Performance (low-drain)
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47Performance (high-drain)
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72Energy (low-drain)
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42Energy (high-drain)
Good points
- Good low-drain performance.
- Good low-drain endurance.
- Good low-drain energy.
- Good shelf life.
Bad points
- Poor high-drain performance.
- Poor high-drain energy.
Model
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)59:34:00
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)3:09
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Expected shelf life9 years
More info
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AvailabilityAvailable at Bunnings and online.
Member reviews
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Not found what you want?
We've tested 12 other disposable aa batteries.
Energizer
Ultimate Lithium
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Duracell
Coppertop Alkaline
Prices are what we paid per battery. They may be cheaper in bulk packs but check the expiry date.
Bulk pack Price:Performance ratio good
Pros
Lasts almost as long as any and price good. None have leaked in use
Cons
Were made in Germany.. now made in China. My experience is re German manufactured batteries. Hence my maybe recommendation.
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
R H B.
Used 6 months or more