Do batteries rank better than other brands?

Ranking brands is different from ranking batteries, of course, and it turns out to be a lot more complicated. You cannot necessarily trust that every battery made by one brand is automatically better than every comparable battery from any other given brand.

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.

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.

How are batteries rated?

Batteries are rated for two different capacity metrics: total and usable. Because usable capacity is most relevant to the amount of energy you'll get from a battery, we like to use usable capacity as the main "capacity" metric to compare storage products. Also, from our energy storage glossary, see how the two terms differ below:

Are Cheap batteries good for remote controls?

Cheap batteries good for remote controls One of the best-known battery brands, the Energizer Max AA, proved itself in the high-drain test, making this range of batteries particularly suitable for heavy use. The units are generally well priced, but you can get slightly cheaper batteries if you want a store for general-purpose use.

Are rechargeable batteries better than disposable batteries?

Rechargeable batteries can run for hundreds of cycles, meaning you don't have to buy and dispose of huge quantities of disposable batteries. This is much cheaper and it's better for the environment as well since battery disposal and recycling can be a carbon-intense process. The drawback of rechargeable batteries is that they have lower durations.