Board Thread:Off-topic discussion/@comment-39263329-20190615185512/@comment-27306930-20190616050605

Let me say this about that. The truth is there are only two alkaline battery manufacturers left in the US since Energizer bought Rayovac. At this point Duracell and Energizer make all the grocery-store brands you've ever heard of. And because of this, every brand you've ever heard of is almost exactly the same chemistry, performance, and longevity.

I'd also like to point out that Energizer Ultimate Lithium® batteries are not the same as the Lithium-Ion, Li-Ion, and LiPo batteries we talk about in the NIC. Yes, the chemistry is lithium based, but they perform exactly the same as regular old alkaline batteries. The difference is they provide power eight times longer than regular old alkalines. They might cost twice as much, but they last eight times longer.

It's also really important to understand that Energizer Ultimate Lithium® batteries are NOT rechargeable like all the other lithium chemistries we talk about in the NIC. They are one-use disposable batteries. Personally I think it's kinda deceitful to brand them as "Lithium batteries" considering how closely that name is associated with rechargeable batteries.

In most US states the least expensive grocery-store alkaline batteries are Rayovac brand. They are actually manufactured by Energizer, and have the same chemistry as Energizer batteries, but they spend zero on advertising and typically package in bulk. So it's not uncommon to find 60 AA Rayovacs for $15.50 USD.

Bottom line, grocery-store batteries are expensive. So buy in bulk. Buy off-brand because many alkaline batteries are all the same. Pay attention to what "lithium" means. And shop around !

A little knowledge goes a long way.