Batteries Best Buy AA batteries

Best Buy AA batteries

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There are lots of disposable batteries out there, but how do you know which ones to choose?

Which? tests batteries on a computerised rig so we can give a definitive verdict on which last the longest. We also work out the cost per hour so you know which ones offer the best value. Why not enlist our knowledgeable Which? experts to help you make the right choice? 

  • We’ve tested disposable batteries under high-drain and very high-drain conditions, so you know how they'll work in your high-drain shaver and in your very high-drain digital camera
  • We've included AA and AAA disposable batteries from top brands and supermarket own-brands in our tests
  • We reveal the disposable batteries that run out too quickly to be worth buying

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We test the widely-available big name brands including Energizer and Duracell alongside supermarket own-brands such as Lidl and Sainsbury's so you know if the logo is worth the cash.

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