Product review
June 2024
Disposable AA batteries
We tested 1.5V disposable AA batteries to see which lasted longest.
June 2024
Energizer
Max
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
Price
Prices are what we paid per battery.
Score
67
The Energizer Max is the best alkaline battery in our test (beating Duracell only on shelf life) and a good performer in most situations. It also has an excellent shelf life. Its best use is in low-to-moderate drain devices such as torches, gaming controllers, radios and TV remotes.
Test results
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81Performance (low-drain)
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52Performance (high-drain)
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76Energy (low-drain)
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48Energy (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.
Model
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TypeAlkaline
Specifications
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Time to fully discharge (low-drain) (hrs:mins)60:50
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Time to fully discharge (high-drain) (hrs:mins)3:29
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Expected shelf life10 years
More info
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