New Project Farm Battery Testing

[AnnoyedOne]

(12-16-2024 01:21 PM)gege Wrote:  ...when I measure the voltage without load they are 1.8 V and not 1.5 V.

Which is why they're not recommended for use in some devices.

Personally I've found Lithiums no better than name brand Alkalines in most applications. Good for weight sensitive and cold applications though.

These days I buy a name brand bulk-pack of Alkalines. Often a 10yr+ shelf-life which I've never got close to. I recently purchased such a pack so...

I might save a small amount by buying another brand but it isn't worth it to me.

A1

PS: Perhaps Lithium AA's have gotten a lot better over recent years. That said I just checked and they're still cost many times more per cell (3x plus) than Alkalines. Yes way better in some applications but for my money the bang'for'buck factor just isn't there yet.

I've stopped using the Duracell brand but have never had Alkalines "leak".

That said this is all "anecdotal". Individual usage patterns and costs vary.