AAA Batteries

[JimM169]

What's everybody's recommendation for decent long lasting AAA batteries? Are Duracell the way to go or are there better value options out there?
Not looking for rechargeables, just your standard throw away jobbies

Thanks

[Zetec-S]

Amazon Basics seem to do the job for me.

Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.

[mark_1974]

Costco Kirkland batteries... They appear to be Duracell pro in disguise, based on the physical attributes of the battery.

They last really well, and they are cheap - or at least they were the last time I bought them - they come in big packs which last ages.

I know you aren't looking for re-chargables - but I've moved over to Eneloop Pros for most of my battery needs now - they are extremely good.

[bmwmike]

I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.

[TonyRPH]

For quite a long time, it seems that Duracell batteries were widely faked - and the fake ones always leaked.

These days, I just buy Energizer (Morrisons often has them on special) or just Morrisons own brand 'extra long life'.

I tried 'RS Pro' alkaline batteries from Radio Spares however I found that they didn't last long, and some leaked once they were flat.

Incidentally, the faked Duracells always seemingly came from cheap 'pound' shops (my o/h would often buy them).

[Sheepshanks]

bmwmike said:

I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.

What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.

[Wacky Racer]

What are the different grades of Duracell batteries?


Sold in the 5 popular sizes of AAA, AA, C, D and 9V, their alkaline batteries are further split into 3 types. Duracell Simply are the basic range, perfect for use in low drain devices like TV remotes or clocks.

[SlimJim16v]

Lithium, but not cheap.

Oh, won't leak.

Edited by SlimJim16v on Tuesday 4th October 16:28

[bmwmike]

Sheepshanks said:

bmwmike said:

I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.

What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.

Yeah I always rated Duracell until about 10 years ago. They are in kids toys and probably left in too long in fairness, but I've also had them (and Costco AAA) leak in Amazon fire stick remotes and almost ruin then. Bought from reputable places, Tesco etc, not off ebay so they are genuine. Never had them leak outside of a device, always when installed.

[thebraketester]

Zetec-S said:

Amazon Basics seem to do the job for me.

Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.

Same. I have been using Amazon batteries for a while now and they seem ok.

[LuS1fer]

Procell off eBay.

[OutInTheShed]

I tend to pick up a couple of packs if I ever suffer the misfortune of being in Ikea.
Otherwise Toolstation sell big packs of GP batteries which seem to be OK leak wise, as I don't get through so many these days.

In the long run, I think they all leak in the end? More so if flattened.

I've got Duracell Pro AAA's here which haven't leaked, labelled 'use by Mar 2020', I'd guess they came from work about 8 years ago?

Found some RayOvac Maximum Alkaline D cells in an old dive torch, '1204' date code. No leaks! Winner?

[QJumper]

I just get packs of 10 AAA batteries for £1 from Poundland. They seem to last ok, but don't really care at that price.

[Driver101]

Sheepshanks said:

bmwmike said:

I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.

What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.

I've never had a battery leak as long as I can remember.

Edited by Driver101 on Tuesday 4th October 18:56

[bmwmike]

Driver101 said:

I've never had a battery leak as long as I can remember.

Edited by Driver101 on Tuesday 4th October 18:56

This is quite perplexing ! What am I doing wrong to have them leak then? I can post photos if needed

[LuS1fer]

bmwmike said:

Driver101 said:

I've never had a battery leak as long as I can remember.

Edited by Driver101 on Tuesday 4th October 18:56

This is quite perplexing ! What am I doing wrong to have them leak then? I can post photos if needed

Usually leaving them in for far too long.

[silentbrown]

GP Ultra : Never had any problems with these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batteries-Pack-GP-Superb-...

[WelshRich]

I can’t remember the last time I had a leaking battery either, worst being a little bit of corrosion on cheap batteries left in a damp shed for months…

Not scientific, but rubbish batteries always seem lighter than decent ones - The difference is more noticeable in larger sizes or with multi-packs but some of the pound shop no-name versions feel almost hollow!

[Glosphil]

The only batteries I have ever had leak have been Duracell. However, all of the leaked batteries have been in lightly used devices. Not had the same problem with other makes of batteries. I no longer use Duracell.

[clockworks]

I stick with Maxell, bought in bulk from a trustworthy supplier to avoid fakes.

Leaking batteries are the main killer of quartz clock movements.

I get through a lot of AA, AAA and N batteries, never had a problem with Maxell.