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Product review
June 2024

Disposable AA batteries

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

Duracell Coppertop Alkaline
June 2024

Duracell

Coppertop Alkaline

Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
Recommended
The Duracell alkaline battery is a good performer in most situations and has a good shelf life. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes.

Test results

  • 80
    Performance (low-drain)
  • 53
    Performance (high-drain)
  • 75
    Energy (low-drain)
  • 49
    Energy (high-drain)

Good points

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

Bad points

  • Poor high-drain energy.

Model

  • Type
    Alkaline

Specifications

  • Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)
    53:43
  • Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)
    3:40
  • Expected shelf life
    9 years

More info

  • Availability

Member reviews

4 Member reviews

Wouldn't trust these now
Pros

I have some ancient ones (D size, 2014) in a LED torch

Cons

Prone to leakage, Google "Duraleak"
Seems the newer ones not so good

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Colin W.

Used 6 months or more

Warning these batteries leak and corrode over time if left in a device for a long period
Pros

None

Cons

I have found on countless occasions in the past that these batteries break down and leak..if left in a device they will on break down corrode your device..
Used Energizer lithium batteries every time with no worries

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Peter S.

Used 6 months or more

great value for money
Pros

have been using Duracell batteries for a number of years in various applications.
Find that they are efficient ,don't leak and are up to task.
Well priced.

Cons

None

Recommend it?

Yes, I recommend this product.

A M.

Used 6 months or more

Found very unreliable over time
Pros

Ok initial charge

Cons

I have a lot of past experience with this make of battery…over time they degrade and corrode “salt” in the device damaging it…I’ve had several the most costly were Bose headphones …I would only use these batteries while actually using the device eg a torch then when not using take them out..better still I simply never buy them.

Recommend it?

No, this product has too many drawbacks.

Peter S.

Used 6 months or more

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