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Are Duracell batteries actually better batteries, or is it marketing?
4/26/2013 | rlmorel

Posted on 04/26/2013 7:59:41 PM PDT by rlmorel

Are Duracell batteries actually better batteries, or is it marketing?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet; Hobbies; Science
KEYWORDS: batteries; vanity
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To: rlmorel
Always a good thing to ask others for their own preferences and experiences. I've changed my own personal opinions and preferences by doing the same and testing the responses I received.

Good Luck!

41 posted on 04/26/2013 9:10:21 PM PDT by Pox (Good Night. I expect more respect tomorrow.)
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To: MHGinTN

I tested both many moons ago. All three lasted a long time -but they all had the same curve. They suddenly dropped out and died.


42 posted on 04/26/2013 9:15:07 PM PDT by JCBreckenridge (Texas is a state of mind - Steinbeck)
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To: rlmorel
By Wikipedia:

Compared with zinc-carbon batteries of the Leclanché or zinc chloride types, alkaline batteries have a higher energy density and longer shelf-life, with the same voltage.

In my own personal history, Duracell got out in front of the marketing of alkaline batteries, and in my primitive mind, I identify the "copper top" with this type of battery, and I always buy them.

43 posted on 04/26/2013 9:26:19 PM PDT by dr_lew
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To: rlmorel

Easy for me to answer because I have experienced a practical test of both the Duracell Ultra AAA and the Energizer Max AAA
... My Harley RF receiver would recognize the signal for about 50 Yards with the Duracell and would hold the charge for about a week. Bugged me because it was just out of range from the garage to the house. Accepted this for a few years. Tried the Energizer Max and not only do I now get RF reception to the house, but I walked another 50 yards away before I lost contact. Plus the Energizer last about twice as long. Same experience with my camera’s and tactical light with the various sizes. Energizer MAX all the way!
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own a Bunny!


44 posted on 04/26/2013 9:29:01 PM PDT by Chance Hart
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To: JCBreckenridge

The leaking of internal stuff which ruins delecate connections is what I was trying to address. I buy RayOvacs if I’m going to use the batteries up quickly, then remove them and toss away. If I’m gonna stroe soemthing, like a flashlight, I use Duracell ONLY. I keep them in my Camera. Ruined a previous camera by leaving RayOvacs in it.


45 posted on 04/26/2013 9:38:27 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: MHGinTN
The french Rayos leak as soon as the charge drops below an output level.

That's my experience with them as well. I've discontinued Rayovac purchases and will only use the remaining stockpile in high-consumption situations, where they'll be drained quickly and replaced.

46 posted on 04/26/2013 9:43:59 PM PDT by Spirochete (Sic transit gloria mundi)
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To: rlmorel

I’ve found that lowly Safeway (in CA)premium batteries (also sold at Vons in CA) work every bit as long in cameras as Duracells.


47 posted on 04/26/2013 9:54:21 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished.)
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To: tomkat

Those are second generation, the 3rd generation are now available at Amazon.


48 posted on 04/26/2013 10:24:56 PM PDT by ansel12 (Civilization, Crusade against the Mohammedan Death Cult)
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To: tomkat

Those are second generation, the 3rd generation are now available at Amazon.


49 posted on 04/26/2013 10:24:56 PM PDT by ansel12 (Civilization, Crusade against the Mohammedan Death Cult)
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To: aberaussie

Kirkland should be in these tests.

I use only Kirkland’s from Costco. They made be made in China, but they are great batteries - and a fraction of the cost of Duracell’s.

I do agree Duracell’s generally seem the best. But price per value - Kirkland’s are the winner..........


50 posted on 04/26/2013 10:43:15 PM PDT by Arlis (.)
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To: rlmorel

I switched from Duracell to CVS (pharmacy) brand..cheaper, and last longer.

Well, last week I needed batteries, and CVS weren’t on Sale so I bought some Sunbeam Alkaline ones at the Dollar Tree.

Figured they would be uber crappy. They’ve lasted longer in my wireless mouse (which I always forget to turn off) than either Duracells, or CVS brand.


51 posted on 04/26/2013 11:28:02 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Of Course I didn't read the article. After all, this is FreeRepublic..)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

AGREE here... I buy Rav-o-vac precharged rechargable NiMh. They are best deal going... I tried a few brands of rechargables, many more expensive than these are. I was doing foreclosure cleanup work and getting 400+ pictures daily for nearly 3 years. I used the rechargables and a couple times had to pick up some because mine happened to die that day and I did not have charged batteries, Nothing scientific, but from my experience, the fully charged rechargables would last as long as standard energizers or duracells I rotated in every now and then. Depending on amount of flash pictures I needed to take, there were times the new precharged batteries would last nearly 3 full days, well over 1000 pictures.


52 posted on 04/27/2013 12:33:28 AM PDT by AzNASCARfan
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To: MHGinTN
A favorite Gerber flashlight of mine went missing for over a year....when I finally found it again, the Duracells in it had leaked..........so badly in fact, that I couldn't get them out of the battery tube. So I sent it back to Gerber with a letter...and they sent me a new flashlight. Go USA!
53 posted on 04/27/2013 12:53:28 AM PDT by Daffynition (Stand Your Ground)
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To: rlmorel

Duracell better than most

No question


54 posted on 04/27/2013 1:19:08 AM PDT by wardaddy (wanna know how my kin felt during Reconstruction in Mississippi, you fixin to find out firsthand)
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To: 353FMG

Eveready was originally “Ever-Ready”, and was making batteries well over a century ago.


55 posted on 04/27/2013 1:23:16 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.)
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To: rlmorel

Duracell used to be good. Last couple of years though they leak almost instantly, have had two flashlights ruined.


56 posted on 04/27/2013 2:23:59 AM PDT by Hardraade (http://junipersec.wordpress.com (Vendetta))
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To: AzNASCARfan

I can charge 12 at a time, keeps everything running around here.


57 posted on 04/27/2013 2:25:21 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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To: ansel12

Yes, I realized that after the link was already posted, of course .. lol .. thanks ansel


58 posted on 04/27/2013 3:39:07 AM PDT by tomkat (a nation of spoiled children being 'led' by the very ones who coddled their petulance)
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To: Jet Jaguar

“The Radio Shack batteries lasted 2 days longer than the coppertops.”

Someone (Consumer Reports ifirc)published a report ten or so years ago that agrees with what you found. Radio Shack lasted the longest.

I seem to recall that Duracell was the Alkaline version of the Everready or some other popular “standard batt.


59 posted on 04/27/2013 4:40:47 AM PDT by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job.)
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To: rlmorel

I’ve been using rechargeables for years, so I don’t have sufficient data.


60 posted on 04/27/2013 10:57:44 AM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed &water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS, NOW & FOREVER!)
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