Which Brand is the Longest Lasting AA Batteries, please?

Susie_Richards

And are there any offers about?

Thankyou.

SailorSam

I think if you can you're better getting re-chargeable ones.

Cornucopia

What are the batteries for?

There are 3 main types of non-rechargeable AA batteries:-

- Zinc - these tend to be the cheapest, but can offer VFM in low-drain applications.

- Alkaline - these are the mid-market (e.g. Duracell) and tend to be better VFM in higher-drain applications.

- Lithium - these are the most expensive, and are intended for especially high-drain/long-life applications.

For general use, Alkaline is probably the best bet. You can typically buy packs of 4-6 Alkaline batteries in poundshops. Ikea, B&Q and others also have value packs of 8-20 Alkaline batteries at reasonably prices.

Susie_Richards

Thankyou for the replies. The batteries will be for Christmas LED lights.

Cornucopia

I'd probably try Zinc (10 in a pack from a poundshop) and if each set doesn't seem to last very long, then upgrade to Alkaline.

Rechargeables should work in that application, too, though they might be a little dimmer (slightly lower voltage).

System

I seem to remember a test a few weeks ago and Lidls batteries came out on top even better than the named brands.