What AA batteries should you get? Avoid getting a dud pack with our guide, and check out our AA batteries reviews to see which perform well in a variety of device types. We've tested disposable AA batteries from Energizer, Duracell, Eveready and more.
Buy the best disposable AA batteries for your devices
Check out our disposable AA battery reviews to compare the performance and price of 13 disposable AA batteries.
How to buy the best disposable AA batteries
With the wide range of disposable AA battery brands, models and types, we've made it easy to learn how to buy the best ones for your devices.
Battery types: Find out the pros and cons of each battery type – lithium, alkaline and carbon zinc.
Device drain: Devices can be categorised into high-drain, moderate-drain and low-drain. See which types of battery perform better in each scenario.
Expiry dates: Did you know AA batteries have expiry dates? Learn where to find the date to avoid buying batteries that'll go flat quickly.
Get the most out of your batteries
Ignore marketing tricks at the battery stand and see where you can recycle disposable batteries after use.
3 marketing tricks to ignore when buying batteries
With all the marketing jargon, it’s hard to know which batteries are going to last the longest – and which will have you right back at the same spot again very soon.
How to recycle used batteries
We explain why it's vital to recycle used batteries and where you can recycle them.
Don’t buy these AA batteries
When you’re next reaching for a pack of AA batteries, there are three our testing has found you should avoid.
How we test disposable AA batteries
We put each of the batteries through high and low-drain tests to assess how they perform in different gadgets. Then, we average the results from four examples of each battery in every test.
See more about our disposable AA battery testing.
