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Radioshack Batteries vs. Durcell/Energizer

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Andrewajt62

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I use the Radioshack Alkaline batteries for my 5mW, and they last a long time. Even when their is barely anything left in them, my Radioshack Lasers are still just a bright as if they had new batteries. Would Durcell/Energizer last longer or make it brighter? Also, does D/E work depending on how much battery life is left? At my local Radioshack, for a 4 pack of AAA's, the Radioshack Alkaline batteries are 5$, as well as the Duracell and Energizer. Which batteries are the best, are all they all just the same?
 





I worked for Radio Shack for several years, and during that time I was told (by superiors) that RadioShack batteries are manufactured by Eveready/Energizer. This is not too hard to believe given the fact that most manufacturers will make batteries for clients under the clients brand name.

My cousin is a VP at Purina (which owns Eveready/Energizer) here in St. Louis and has confirmed this for me..
 
have you priced radio shack's batteries they are up there with energizer too :'(
 
Walmart, home depot have bulk packs of D's and E's way cheap, 5$ for a 4 pack is a joke!
 
i'd recommend just getting some good quality NiMh batteries, they tend not to sag as much under heavy loads like green lasers
 
If you want alkaline AA/AAA's, the differences are usually marginal. I've seen a consumer test not too long ago, and many performed similar regardless of price. These included duracells, but also house-brand alkanlines from Ikea, Aldi (Lidl of sorts) and home construction shops.
 
I think i'll just buy a 40 pack of Radioshack batteries for 20$. That's 50 cents a battery, not bad.
 
I always buy them a good prices too.. 24 Varta brand for 5 or 6 euro's, and those work fine.

There really is little distinction between alkaline batteries, except for 'total crap' that often comes with electronics as a free service.
 
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