Which AA batteries are best?

We’ve compared Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic batteries with supermarket own-brand batteries, such as Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl and Sainsbury's, to find the very best. Put a set of one of our Best Buy AA disposable batteries in your most power-hungry devices, such as a camera or torch, and they will last over three hours longer than the worst.

What type of battery should I buy?

Shop around for AA and AAA batteries and the main types you’ll find are alkaline and lithium disposable batteries. Lithium batteries last a lot longer in more energy intensive devices. We've found that they can give you 2-3 hours more power than an alkaline battery. But they're also much more expensive.

What are the most reliable battery brands?

List of battery brands that include the most reliable models available. Top battery brands include those from major manufacturers of batteries including Energizer, Duracell, Panasonic and more. In strict terms, a battery is a collection of multiple electrochemical cells, but in popular usage battery often refers to a single cell.

Are best buy batteries any good?

Typically, the Best Buys are also some of the priciest batteries. However, you can save money by opting for high scoring own-brand batteries, where a pack of eight is just a fraction of the price of other Best Buys. Log in to reveal our pick of the best batteries in our tests. Not a member? Join Which? today. Last updated June 2024.

Which alkaline battery is best?

CinemaSound rated the cost per hour for Fuji's EnviroMax AA at the highest of all alkaline batteries they tested, edging out the Duracell Procell. Fujitsu is slightly more consistent in the sense that the battery brands we considered were almost all around the bottom of the pack, with the strange exception of the Fujitsu Universal Power AA.

What is the best rechargeable battery?

Google “best rechargeable battery” and chances are Panasonic’s Eneloop range will top the bill. We tested a four-pack of black 2,550mAh Pro AAs and found they were nearly fully charged straight out of the box. Eneloops are said to retain around 85% of their charge after a year in storage.