Jim Langehennig, Consumer Reports, says "If you have a device that you use a lot, or uses a lot of power, like a digital camera, you may want to spend more money on lithium batteries or rechargeable batteries. They cost a lot more than regular batteries, but you'll end up saving more in the long run."
Testers evaluated the double-a's using digital cameras. They turned on the camera, zoomed in, zoomed out and zoomed in again. Then they turned on the flash and took five pictures in a row waiting 30 seconds in between each shot. They did this over and over until the battery went dead.
"A good choice for a rechargeable battery was the Duracell 2650," says Langehennig. A pack of four cost 15 dollars, plus about 15 dollars for the recharger.
Alkaline batteries, which cost less, are a good choice for flashlights and remotes, items you don't use that often. But Rayovac's batteries come up short on its advertising claims.
In Consumer Reports' tests, six other double-a batteries lasted longer, including the least expensive - Kirkland signature batteries sold at Costco. They cost just 20 cents a battery. But you do have to purchase them in packs of 48.
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