I tested Costco, AC Delco, Sunbeam and IKEA near the end of the rechargeable AA battery video. Thanks for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZqdhetmCmZbOYIU.html Here are the batteries tested in this video. Thank you and best regards, Todd Amazonbasics: amzn.to/3aNFFI7 Energizer: amzn.to/2EsGLgi Duracell Quantum: amzn.to/2COEETG Duracell: amzn.to/2EnP4KD Rayovac: amzn.to/31lwsne Enegizer Lithium: amzn.to/3aVdF5G Eveready: amzn.to/32aToFa

why this channel is one of the best - doesnt start with a shitty intro - basically doesnt give a sh*t about brands - unbiased results - no sweet talks - no raid legends sponsorship - "we're gonna test that"

Proper unbiased testing, minimal shit talking....its like I've waited my whole life for this guy. Keep up the good work my friend

Alot has changed in the last few years. Every manufacturer has looked for ways to reduce cost since covid. You should conduct this test again and see if the results are the same. Love your channel! Great work

I switched to standard Energizer batteries years ago. They've just always seemed to last longer than most brands, including Duracell. It's good to know Energizer is the better choice.

This guy is easily putting out some of the most valuable information available on youtube

This Man and channel should be protected at all cost.

You sir, are a hero! All the testing you do to help us out is unmatched! Keep up the good work! And Thank You!

I use a lot of batteries in trail cameras and would really love to see rechargeables vs energizer and energizer lithiums. Cold weather testing would be great too. Great job on all your videos! One of the best on KZfaq! Thank you.

The cheapest batteries for noisy kids toys. No need to prolong the torture.

this has quickly become one of my favorite channels. no nonsense content, honest reviews. this is what youtube is all about.

I like the Energizer over the Duracell mostly because the Duracell batteries seem to leak more than the Energizers. If you could find a way to test for leakage, that would make an awesome video!

Would definitely really like to see your AAA video. You have the most informative breakdowns by far. I don’t watch all your videos all the time because I’m not always in the market to see which product is better than another. But when I am looking for a specific product and want to know which one is best, your videos are priceless.

“I wouldn’t recommend the harbor freight or Dollar General, unless it’s for a kids toy that you want to die very quickly”... that one got me!😂😂😂🤣🤣

I’ve watched all your videos, and for some reason this one has blown my mind the most. It seems there’s no situation where a Dollar General battery is of good value. Great work!

Lithium batteries have very high internal impedance. They do really well in low drain applications like smoke detectors where the life limiting is basically the shelf life of the battery. We've had really good experience with the lithium AA batteries in our 13 smoke detectors.

Really do appreciate the battery comparisons you have done. That info is great to know.

Channels like these open the gateway to a totally different realm in You tube recommendation list.

Can we just appreciate that the battery draining tests took, on average, A FULL DAY. All in, this video took a few weeks just to drain the batteries, much less record the results, and relaying that information to us. Good on you, sir, for saving us the time and effort of testing these for ourselves.

I just discovered this video today and I can’t say how appreciative I am for you doing this. I’m know going to dive into your channel and see what other valuable information you have

This is one of the most useful projects you’ve taken on! Still pumping out great content!

This may be the most important video on the internet for parents with small children. LOL

Thank you for running these tests. I appreciate the data.

I really love this video! The costs as you lay it out makes a whole lot more sense than just a cost for battery. I usually buy the Amazon basics, just for convenience, however, I have some devices in hard to reach places, I think I’ll start using the lithium for that. Thanks again, keep up the good work! I really appreciate that you spend your own money on stuff rather than be influenced by companies that support you.

Since the price keep changing, I used your MAH measurements to re-calculate the "MAH per penny". For a 20 pack at this time, both Duracell and Energizer edged the "Amazon Basics" (offered better value) so went with Energizer. Great video!

Everyone should really appreciate this man's work. This is easily the most expensive test ever done.

The lithium batteries have two additional advantages - they don’t leak when stored in a device and they have a longer storage life. Lots of alkaline batteries say they are leak proof, but I’ve seen plenty of those leak.

I've been using Amazon Basics for the past couple of years in my trail cameras and I've been pleased with the performance. I felt they were the best value and your test confirms that. Thanks! I'm going to keep using them.

In some special cases I really do like the energizer lithiums. An excellent use for them is for elderly people, the electronics my grandparents use just need to “work” trouble free for as long as possible. So for them I put the lithiums in all their light timers, clocks, remotes, telephones etc… Keeps everything working trouble free for much longer than the rest, I highly recommend them for situations where long term reliability is paramount.

The advantage of the Energizer Lithium is when you need cold temperature performance. They are highly recommended when you have an outdoor application. It would be pretty neat to run the test again at freezing and hot day temp equivalents.

I was welding this morning and my angle grinder battery died, and swapped it out, then had the idea of you making a battery video and see a battery video up now! Coincidences? I think not.

Thank you so much for this video! It is very useful to me because my batteries in my lightstick died during a concert and now I know what to buy!

Just found your channel and subscribed, I can literally see myself enjoying a beer and appreciate good and useful information, thumbs up man I'll be watching more.

Thanks for the tests. One thing to note: If a cell is marked 'Heavy Duty', it means that it is an older technology simple Zinc Carbon (a.k.a. Zinc Chloride) cell. The title is a throwback to the days when only Zn-C/ ZnCl Leclanché cells and batteries were available for portable equipment. The 'Heavy Duty' descriptor meant that the cell could sustain a higher current than standard cells of the time without depolarising. That's why the portable, battery-powered light was called a 'flashlight'; you could only flash the light for short periods before having to wait for the battery to recover. Once 'Heavy Duty' cells became available, flashlights could be used as torches - i.e. continuously - and the old-fashioned name, 'flashlight' was dropped in the U.K. (It still persists in the U/S.) Nowadays, we call them 'torches' for good reason. Unfortunately, and mainly because of the ineptitude of legislators, manufacturers were never required to state the cell capacity on the label. So once Alkaline cells became available, they were allowed to continue to describe the inferior cells as 'Heavy Duty'. The outdated Standard Duty cells were discontinued, some years later. People around the globe are duped by the now misleading name to this day. *We need a worldwide concerted campaign to persuade lawmakers to require manufacturers to state clearly the minimum guaranteed capacity on each cell.* (Not tucked away on a website, as we find today.) That will go some way towards restricting the ongoing dishonest behaviour of cell manufacturers. It has only been enforced with rechargeable cells, so far.

I’m a professional photographer, and I use a camera-mounted strobe “speedlite” frequently. The problem with alkaline batteries in this unit is that as you use them the recycle time (the time it takes for the strobe to get back to full power) keeps increasing. Lithium batteries, on the other hand, maintain their rapid recycle time until the battery is drained, at which point the strobe just doesn’t recycle. In any job where you have to shoot quickly (e.g. weddings) recycle time is critical. After using lithiums for several years I discovered the Panasonic Eneloop rechargeable batteries. It turns out that they have similar characteristics to lithiums, but they’re rechargeable. And it further turns out that the Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries are similar to the Eneloops. That’s all I use now.

In one of your tests I was so impressed with the amount of life left in it that exceeded my effection for another brand. I have since parted with that other effection and learned that my pace maker uses the brand named product that still has life in me above my other implant that lasted only 7 years. I am now going on ten years with my battery bunny.

One of the most helpful videos and channels on You Tube. You offer a wonderful service. Thank you.

7:32 for overall results and graphs, including value for money.

Duracell: "Guaranteed 10 years" Project Farm: "We're gonna test that" I'll be waiting for that one in 2029

Echoing appreciation on the format. Thanks!

Great review as always! Love your channel. Wanted to comment on the lithium's major advantage: high power discharge and ability to sit for several years without the discharge problems of rechargeables. In 2002, digital cameras were absolutely BRUTAL on power requirements; those cameras could overheat even the best alkaline batteries in 15 minutes of use. The lithium non-rechrageables were the perfect extra backup battery after running through my two sets of rechargeables: They'll sit in your bag for years without going flat and are also able to handle the power requirements. While modern digital cameras now typically have custom batteries and also aren't as power-needy, there are still a few high-power and longterm storage situations where lithium non-rechareable are the answer: backup for my camera flash and a CREE flashlight I keep in the glove compartment of my car.

My wife's gonna think I lost my mind when I'm drop testing every battery in the house

All your videos are such ridiculously high-quality, very scientific-method based content. Instant sub, glad I found this channel!

Grateful for this info. Thanks!

Another spot on video with useful knowledge. Thanks for making quality videos. Merry Christmas.

I use the energizer lithium in my driveway alarms and my freezer alarms. They maintain their voltage better in cold temperatures.

I can’t believe how good these videos are. Lol good job pal. You’re outstanding.

EXCELLENT VIDEO. After trying many batteries over the years, I have ended up with the Energizer Lithium for one simple reason: I have never had one leak. Duracell used to be in that category, but they changed something in their manufacturing a few years ago, and are now on par with the Amazon Basics and Kirkland batteries. Keep them in an appliance long enough (often less than one year) and they will leak, even in room temperature conditions. In fact, I recently saw a Duracell 9V battery leaking IN ITS CASE, on the shelf at Costco. My tools are too expensive for me to care much about the cost of high quality batteries. Having said all that, we do use the Amazon Basics for lit up Christmas decor, and throw them away at the end of the season. Thanks for the awesome video!

I smell rechargable battery test coming

You're becoming my go-to for everything. I used to go by reviews, now I go by your demonstrations! Thousand times more accurate!

Good one. Very helpful - I always wondered.

Hey, that was really helpful! Thanks alot!

This video was worth watching just for the drop test 👍🏽

I’m thinking it’s time for an updated video testing some new batteries like harbor freights thunderbolt edge to see if they’re any better. Love your content!

Yes AAA test - and also 9v industrial type battery. I use the 9v batteries in my electric door entry with keypad. Have five doors and get about 2 years per battery using best long last battery I can find. AS ALWAYS, appreciate your videos 👍

His smile at the beginning of each video makes me a very happy person. This channel should be a world heritage site.

I vote for a rechargeable test!!

Another great review -- very helpful. I wanted a long life AA in hard to reach place so your data on the Energizer Lithium helped me decide. Thanks again.

I watched this video years ago and it really has influenced how i use batteries. For TV remotes, the cheapo batteries are just fine, its coin flip odds on whether the batteries die or corrode first. But for the important things and high-power devices such as a digital camera w/flash or an RC car, nothing beats the Energizer. And for everything in-between, the Amazon Basics are great! Thank you for continuing to make great videos Mr Farm!

the Energizer Lithium is a freaking beast, it's light-weight and has a lot of capacity we actually use it at work for weight-sensitive sensor applications

I'm a big fan of rechargeable. would greatly appreciate a rechargeable battery review.

Thank you for the battery test. Good review.

I did notice you were using the dollar store heavy duty batteries versus the Duracell. For an accurate test you’d need to do both sets alkaline. Huge difference in power and drain. Love your channel!

Do a rechargeable test and make sure to include the Ikea Rechargeables. They are a re branded sanyo eneloop and awesome performing cells. I have used enough rechargeables over 25 years to know.

Thank you! Excellent breakdown, especially the mAh/penny. I use a lot of AA in my trailcams and suspected Duracell was lasting longer than the Rayovac. Thinking some day I’d run head to head tests in identical flashlights, but this was HUGELY better. ^THIS is in my opinion one of the most useful videos I have seen.

Fantastic videos man. Very informative.

Your reviews are better than a google search or the heavily censored reviews on amazon. Thank you for all your hard work and thorough testing.

I’ve always felt that Duracell was the best, but clearly you’ve just proved that Energizer is the best buy.

Best Value: Amazon Basics Best Performance: Energizer Lithium

Sir, your channel is just so efficient and informative. Thanks!

This guys great! He does an excellent analytical analysis. Thanks

Can you please test rechargable AAs. Most importantly Eneloop Pro vs. the big variant of the IKEA rechargable batteries because all evidence points to them being the same battery.

It’s been nearly 40 years since I performed my AA battery test, using a simpler setup, since I didn’t have a nice testing tool like the one you used. However, the Energizer was the top performer even back then, with Duracell in a fairly close second. The overall capacities have surely improved, but the relative ranking hasn’t changed.

Love how you do your videos and how honest you and your testing is! Many thanks 🙏 for what you do 😅 How’s your green thumb? What’s the best garden soil for the price? 😅

It’s interesting how this channel started, it was a lot different and enjoyable! I absolutely love what it has become though, it’s amazing there isn’t 10 million subscribers! 👍

When it is 40 below in northern Canada the energizer lithium is the only one that keeps working in outdoor sensors, otherwise I use the energizer.

I like how this video is to the point. Some KZfaq people just talk too much and off topic.

Would really like to see a test of the AAA's, as well as the rechargeable AA's now being sold. Great content, Great testing.

This video is worth watching for sure. Especially for holidays and kids toys. Thanks again.

First time watching this guy, was his seafoam test on his truck. I have been hooked on this channel ever since. Honest non biased. Simply awesome!

Please do this test for *RECHARGEABLE AA/AAA BATTERIES* please!! There are also lithium batteries to try!!

Energizer have been my go to for years, thanks for confirming my own observations!

You make great vids i appreciate your efforts thank you

Yes, a AAA and a Rechargeable showdown would be awesome! Thanks!

I'm sending this to my Duracell fanboy dad, lmao.

Mate, this channel is the King. I flippin' love it.

Awesome video! Been waiting for this one! Edit its been 3 years....wow 😅

Yet another AWESOME, useful, helpful and professionally done test and video!!! I too use a significant number of double A batteries around our farm and ultimately, it’s a balancing act between value and life. A better value yet having a shorter life isn’t necessarily the better choice when your device dies at the most in opportune time which is when they always seem to die. For me, the good balance is a reasonable endurance without an astronomical price. This makes the standard Enegizer my best choice. I did start using the Enegizer Lithium in my camera equipment because ultimately I prefer maximum field use without having to change batteries. Thank you again for answering yet another one of life’s “million dollar questions”!!

Lowes sells 60 packs of those Rayovacs AA/AAA for $12 every so often. Lasts me an entire year and @ 20 cents a battery makes it the best value!

I'm impressed with the harbor freight special. Those AAA's work in my casio fx9750gii surprisingly well and have no issues when I crank the clocks on the calculator all the way up. Quite impressive for zinc carbons!

Love your videos. I like to come back to goodies like this one. I know that you're probably flooding with other peoples requests, but if you could test CR123A batteries in the future I would be very grateful, thanks for your hard work and you're unmatched integrity. Todd you're modern time hero of common people!

Before this vid i was a Duracell man, i think its time to make the switch to Energizer now

I would love to see some Costco Kirkland signature brand batteries enter the fray.

Thank you so much for this video 😊

I buy batteries at a well known membership store. They had Energizer batteries for years, but they switched to Duracell. During the time they had Duracell, I noticed decreased performance but also much more frequent leakage and equipment damage by Duracells. I was very happy when they switched back to Energizers, which I have long thought provided superior performance, and I've only had one Energizer leak on me but even that was in a device forgotten in the attic for years.

Love this video. I am a flight medic in the Air Force and our comm systems run on AA's. The lithiums feel like the way to go since they last the longest, allowing me to focus on the tasks at hand

This dude is brave! I'd be watching out for a van parked down the street after making a video like this...

This is very informative. Please do more styles so we know what gives the most bang for the buck. Thanks for all your work!!

Hi this was a great test and we use a lot of AAA batteries at home. I would be pleased to watch you test them!😊

AAA test, please! THANKS! REALLY appreciate your channel. WE TRUST YOU - and TRUST is a rare commodity these days! - Johnny -