John Lewis Long-Life AA review
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- AA
- Alkaline

If you bought batteries purely as a fashion accessory these could be a good choice. The smart black and white design of the battery wouldn’t look out of place on display in a modern art gallery. But it’s what’s inside that’s important to us. Will these batteries power your devices efficiently, or will you be making your own art-installation on a shelf when they run out too soon? Read our test results to find out.
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First reviewed by Which?
September 2020

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- SizeAA
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