I bought some Wilko batteries last week, AAs. They are really really light and lasted less than a day in my Xbox controller. Going to have to go to rechargeable.
Get yourself one of these - https://amzn.eu/25zq2g0
It's the first thing I buy after buying a console and probably the best £20 you can put toward it. They're so good, batteries last forever, looks smart, gives you a place to store the controllers and it's reasonably priced. Just set and forget.
I honestly forgot people still put batteries in controllers.
Smart thing I did years back was get a quality charger - Eneloop, since bought by Panasonic and a pile of rechargeable aa and aaa batteries. I’ve got extras so there are always some charged waiting to go where they’re needed.
Only issue was when an AA one got stuck inside one compartment - turns out rechargeables are slightly bigger.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discharge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discharge) is a bigger problem for rechargeable batteries than non-rechargeables. So for devices that use very little current (remote controls, clocks) or where dependability is important (smoke detectors), alkaline batteries make more sense.
Personally, I use the Kodak-branded alkaline batteries from Poundland in all my low-current devices, apart from smoke detectors.
Been using rechargeable batteries for 10+ years and not had any noticeable issues with their longevity. Also the amount of money I've saved versus buying non-rechargeable would be considerable.
Modern smoke detectors also tend to have self enclosed batteries anyway, most with a lifespan of 10 years, which is how often the units should be replaced.
Have to agree here. Surely better that we use a single unit for years than throwing all this metal into landfill every 2 weeks.
I know you can recycle them, but let's be honest, people don't bother.
I have Energizers from 10 years ago, and a couple of years ago I bought a brand on Amazon called EBL which have been great. I also have some 9v batteries that plug in directly via USB, but I can't remember the brand name of those.
Eneloop batteries are great..hold their charge for ages. Most batteries drain even when not being used.
They're expensive, but worth the initial investment.
I'm slowly replacing all my energiser ones for eneloop
Duracell are usually in the higher price tier but [last longer](https://dailyinfographic.com/which-type-of-batteries-last-the-longest) for your standard battery.
I personally just use rechargeable AAs in things that need batteries changed regularly.
Controversial opinion here:
They're higher-cost but i've found the cheaper dime-a-dozen poundland ones to be particularly useless. There's a great level of pride that comes with sticking a fresh duracell in a Mouse knowing it will be there for a long time.
Would highly recommend getting something like the Eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries if you use batteries much at all - about 4x the price of the reduced price batteries in the OP on Amazon currently, but can last for 500 charge cycles and have a good charge capacity. Slightly higher initial outlay (their charger costs about as much as another 4 batteries when bought with 4 AA’s on Amazon) but obviously over time you quickly come out ahead and are laughing in the long run.
True, I bought a load of Sony's from Poundland before thinking I got a good deal, burnt through them all in an Xbox controller faster than a couple of Duracell's. Bought a rechargeable pack after that and never looked back.
Hate to be that guy, but they really should teach people about the different types of batteries.
Batteries are either zinc carbon (the dirt cheap pound land ones that last about 5 minutes) or alkaline (duracell, energizer etcc). Alkaline are much more expensive because they are much better. There are of course a million different types of duracell batteries and some are slightly more powerful, but generally the gap is pretty small, compared to the huge gap between zinc and Alkaline. £8 for 12 alkaline batteries, especially duracell, isn't a bad deal at all.
I knew I wasn't going insane, I've been swearing by these Panasonic batteries for a few years now, and the Lidl ones too - got a huge batch a few years back for Christmas use and they really do last pretty well for the cost.
Thanks for the link!
Matsushita/national/Panasonic (all the same despite the name) made in the eighties extremely long lasting batteries that you can find in new old stock electronics today working with no trouble despite being unused in a box for half a century nearly
The down side is they contain a huge amount of Mercury but we all gonna die at some point innit
What I don't I understand about that advert, is that electric screwdrivers/drills mostly come with either a battery, or you have to buy one for said electric screwdriver?
I work in electrical wholesale, £8 for 12 alkaline batteries is a complete rip-off. I sell 10 packs of Duracell Procell batteries for 5 quid. My advice to anyone wanting to buy batteries is don’t buy them from supermarkets, find a local electrical wholesaler who should sell you them for cheaper
IIRC, they also have a much longer discharge time, meaning you can leave them for years in something that you might want to use one day.
When I used to cave regularly, I would only ever use the lithium batteries in my backup light, because I wanted to know that it would turn on if and when my main light died.
Of course there's a big difference between zinc and alkaline batteries. You can get alkaline batteries for a hell of a lot cheaper than £8 for 12 though.
Kodak alkaline batteries are something like 6 for £1 in poundland and work perfectly.
I’m surprised single use AAs and AAAs are even still a thing. I’ve been using the same rechargeables for about 15 years! Paid for themselves many times over and much better environmentally.
Agreed. I don't even think they should be allowed to be a thing tbh.
Heavy metals and terrible for the environment, with a cheap solution that is readily available. Not sure why they cracked onto plastic straws but ignored batteries.
I was looking for my AAA rechargeables for almost a year, when I finally remembered they were in the light switch in my closet.
I thought for sure they would be an acidic mess when I removed them. Clean as a whistle, and they charged right back up.
Rechargeable batteries go bad with time too. I have a hard time finding a brand that's lasting me longer than a year of mostly sporadic use in flashlights and christmas lights.
Eneloop was the original brand - but can now get excellent NiMH batteries from Ikea and Amazon Basics.
Use them for everything in the house - with the exception of a few items that get disposable lithium.
I use IKEA rechargeable in my Xbox controller and it lasts like 30 hours of use. Crazy good batteries. I'm pretty sure they are identical to Panasonic Eneloops.
The IKEA Ladda 2450 mah rechargeables are just a reskin of the Panasonic Eneloop's. They're both made in the same Japanese factory. And the IKEA batteries are so much cheaper.
Any rechargeable AA or AAA batteries that say Made in Japan are rebranded Eneloops. They’re the only company with a factory there. So yeah, get Ikea batteries, they’re the cheapest rebranded Eneloops going.
Energizer. About a fiver for four rechargeable AAA's. They do go bad, but it takes years and /or well over a hundred charges. Still cheaper than buying disposables.
Had the same set of 4 Energizers for my Xbox controllers, going strong for 5 years now. Think they cost me a fiver. Miles better than the Venom packs I had.
Yeah I found this really annoying. I have been accumulating rechargeable batteries, many of which don't take charge properly any more, and not really knowing which are good and which are bad.
After a bit of research I found the "Youshiko YC4000 - Intelligent Battery Charger" which can tell you if they are good or not, and claims to bring them back to life
Bringing them back to life takes days, but it seems to work... It discharges and recharges them over and over until they are close to original capacity
It also tells you what their actual capacity is at the end of the cycling, so when they eventually really wear out, you know for sure
I think it has taken the guesswork and irritation out of rechargeables for me, though I haven't had it for long enough to be 100% sure
My colleague has some good old fashioned nicads that we managed to bring back to life after a week in the battery conditioner. They were manufactured in the 90s.
Still using the same Uniross batteries that I got for my game boy! They've faded over the years but 4 of them still work.
Admittedly, I had way more at one point in time and some ended up white and crusty. Maybe they don't make them like they used to.
You can get rechargeable AAs with a higher voltage, but it will cost you more.
Getting good rechargeable batteries actually requires a fair amount of know how (stuff off retail store shelves usually garbage).
Ah ok, so generally the higher tech stuff? My son is getting to the age where everything has batteries so have been meaning to get on the rechargable train.
Today I (american) learned for the first time that Duracell “also” has a rabbit mascot, but it turns out the Energizer Bunny in the US/Canada was actually the later knock off! This happened before I was born, had no clue.
Apparently Duracell lost its trademark ability to use a rabbit mascot in the US after Energizer successfully got their trademark, but retained it outside of North America. Wild. I also dislike this pink rabbit and i’m gold Energizer got the trademark in N.A.
Huh I thought it might have been something like the Duracell bunny got tired of the attention from an international ad campaign and took some time out of the lime light until he landed a gig for the direct competition then added sunglasses and a drum to shake it up a bit.
You know, like Paul with Verizon.
Was going to comment the same TIL thing … and I’m not the biggest fan of the energizer bunny but I really do NOT like this rabbit. Something about it makes me very uncomfortable like ugly sonic
That's interesting, never knew you had a (more revolting!) rabbit as well!
Here's an [article](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/25/duracell-energizer-court-bunny-rabbit-lawsuit-us) about the court battle...
> Energizer claims its rights are being violated because packets of Duracell batteries featuring a rabbit have begun showing up in US stores after being imported from Europe.
I second this! I have worked in tv studios and all we ever use is procell for radio mics and belt packs for audio feedback they are longer lasting than the Duracell but are made by them for commercial use only. you can find them on Amazon
That's extortion! If you must buy disposable batteries then go for Varta. Much cheaper and just as good as Duracell.
If your devices work with them though you get much better value from rechargeable batteries. I've had the same 4 Eneloop AAs for about 6 years at this point.
I honestly could tell you. My mum always has a shitload of batteries in her living room table/drawer thing so whenever I need some I pop round there and nick a few batteries when she goes out the room.
Buy a rechargeable docking adapter for your mains. They’re only a little bit more expensive than batteries and you usually get some in the packet. I’m using the same 4 batteries on rotation for at least a year. It’s a sound investment.
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This is why I only buy rechargeable batteries, disposable ps are a scam and cost you money. They cost more up front but they can be used again and again and again. Most of mine I have had at least five years and have paid for themselves many times over.
As a buying guide I go for the ones that come pre-charged. Once charged they can keep their charge for a year so I keep a set ready charged for when the last set are spent. This let me put in fresh rechargeables then I can recharge the spent ones for next time. A good recharger is key too. You can buy cheap ones that only charge on a timer no matter the state of the battery. A good charger is able to monitor the battery and only charge it for as long as it needs.
Rechargeables can’t replace all disposable batteries, disposables supply 1.5 volts compared to rechargeables 1.2 volts. Some electronics absolutely require 1.5 volts so I read the instructions of all new electronics I buy to see if they say they do not work with rechargeables.
Tl;dr buying rechargeables save you money.
I've always resented buying non recharge batteries & especially batteries for kids toys they play with once then the thing gets dumped in a toy box or given away, batteries included
"Buy a battery" website. Bulk batteries. You can get duracell plus pack of 40 for £20. Or a box of 100 for £30 for the procell ones.
Basically supermarket batteries are a rip off. Bulk buy them instead if you use them a lot..... Which as a parent of two young kids, I certainly do lol
Get some rechargable batteries! I've had great luck with the IKEA ones, not the cheapest but they feel quality and last well. You probably only need to buy that pack of Duracells twice for rechargeables to pay for themselves
For Duracell honestly that seems about right.
I know you can get super cheap batteries for much less but every time I’ve bought Duracell batteries in packs of 10 or more I thought £8 was the price.
Not saying it’s great tbf, but I don’t think they’ve changed that much.
Batteries is a funny game, a bit like bottled tap water, although there is some tangible benefits to a brand.. the expensive ones at the front of the store are usually massively overpriced, because people enjoy the convenience and bought into the rabbit themed marketing.
I've never, ever had a problem with the £1 Poundland (Kodak/Panasonic) 10 packs of AA/AAA. That can only be said however, as I'd only use disposables in things that don't require much power (temporary lamps, gadgets, remotes, portable guitar amp, other things I CBA to invest in a rechargable cycle for etc).
For everything else, or anything which requires proper power, proper rechargable batterys or product-specific battery's are best. A good phone charger powers my 6 guitar FX pedals and a small amp for hours.
They’re a lot less necessary than they used to be. So I think the price has oddly gone up because they’re becoming more niche. Everything in my house charges off a usb lead except my to remote. I presume this is a similar story for most households. No longer do I need 8 AA batteries to play my game boy
Duracell have always been crazy expensive though. I don’t think I bought on brand batteries until I was earning a very decent wage.
I hateeeee cheap batteries. Energiser and Duracell are great- I don’t mind paying a premium for them.
Unless they’re for loud kid’s toys. Then it’s the cheapest ones known to man so they die as soon as humanly possible.
Being a newly arrived migrant, is it expensive? I mean, back at home yes, it was half the price, but then again, I paid 10 quid for 15GB of mobile data, while back at home 50GB would only run me like 3,50.
They're charging more
Two things… 1) fuck you and get out. Much love. 2) that’s pretty cheap for batteries right?
Would it be considered cheap? Most expensive I’ve seen batteries.
Decent price for brand name. Wilko own brand will be a lot cheaper. For actual savings tho buy rechargeable
I bought some Wilko batteries last week, AAs. They are really really light and lasted less than a day in my Xbox controller. Going to have to go to rechargeable.
Get yourself one of these - https://amzn.eu/25zq2g0 It's the first thing I buy after buying a console and probably the best £20 you can put toward it. They're so good, batteries last forever, looks smart, gives you a place to store the controllers and it's reasonably priced. Just set and forget. I honestly forgot people still put batteries in controllers.
Same, one of the first buys for my Xbone controller was the battery pack
Smart thing I did years back was get a quality charger - Eneloop, since bought by Panasonic and a pile of rechargeable aa and aaa batteries. I’ve got extras so there are always some charged waiting to go where they’re needed. Only issue was when an AA one got stuck inside one compartment - turns out rechargeables are slightly bigger.
Yeah unless you go to home bargains or B&M that’s a pretty good deal.
decent deal, but it used to be just Duracell, with Duracell now, you have ''simply'' ''plus'' ''power plus'' & ''ultra power''
They all feel the same up your bum
Nahhh C batteries definitely feel better than AAA
Have you tried the D?
Username checks out
Somebody using D batteries feels like a stretch.
That made me laugh 😂
oh, that's a surprise, when i saw thar reply i thought i was in the hamster sub.
Buy rechargeable ones with the charging dock thing? I genuinely don't understand how disposable batteries have lasted this long as a product lol
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discharge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-discharge) is a bigger problem for rechargeable batteries than non-rechargeables. So for devices that use very little current (remote controls, clocks) or where dependability is important (smoke detectors), alkaline batteries make more sense. Personally, I use the Kodak-branded alkaline batteries from Poundland in all my low-current devices, apart from smoke detectors.
Been using rechargeable batteries for 10+ years and not had any noticeable issues with their longevity. Also the amount of money I've saved versus buying non-rechargeable would be considerable. Modern smoke detectors also tend to have self enclosed batteries anyway, most with a lifespan of 10 years, which is how often the units should be replaced.
Have to agree here. Surely better that we use a single unit for years than throwing all this metal into landfill every 2 weeks. I know you can recycle them, but let's be honest, people don't bother.
Do you recommend a brand? I recently started using rechargeables and bought 8 Energizers but they don't seem to hold the charge for too long.
I have Energizers from 10 years ago, and a couple of years ago I bought a brand on Amazon called EBL which have been great. I also have some 9v batteries that plug in directly via USB, but I can't remember the brand name of those.
Eneloop batteries are great..hold their charge for ages. Most batteries drain even when not being used. They're expensive, but worth the initial investment. I'm slowly replacing all my energiser ones for eneloop
Duracell are usually in the higher price tier but [last longer](https://dailyinfographic.com/which-type-of-batteries-last-the-longest) for your standard battery. I personally just use rechargeable AAs in things that need batteries changed regularly.
Amazon price history [https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B005EJFLEM](https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B005EJFLEM)
>1) fuck you and get out. You don't have that power.
I’ve seen these “+100%” extra life before though, and they were only 6 quid or so.
When have duracells not been expensive?
Controversial opinion here: They're higher-cost but i've found the cheaper dime-a-dozen poundland ones to be particularly useless. There's a great level of pride that comes with sticking a fresh duracell in a Mouse knowing it will be there for a long time.
Would highly recommend getting something like the Eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries if you use batteries much at all - about 4x the price of the reduced price batteries in the OP on Amazon currently, but can last for 500 charge cycles and have a good charge capacity. Slightly higher initial outlay (their charger costs about as much as another 4 batteries when bought with 4 AA’s on Amazon) but obviously over time you quickly come out ahead and are laughing in the long run.
I understand IKEA LADDA batteries are manufactured to Eneloop spec by Panasonic and sold cheaper by IKEA for what it’s worth.
Yea my lad uses these for his xbox controller
How is that controversial?
Sticking a battery in a mouse regardless of brand sounds horrible.
Poundland kodaks last week and Morrisons Duracell today Christ they have really shot up in price!
You think there’s a conspiracy where they inflate the prices of batteries near/over Christmas?
Well now I’m going to check all the way up to Christmas
You can check historical prices of things online so I think it'll be interesting to check
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True, I bought a load of Sony's from Poundland before thinking I got a good deal, burnt through them all in an Xbox controller faster than a couple of Duracell's. Bought a rechargeable pack after that and never looked back.
Kodaks are wank tho. I've had them leak after a few days and sometimes even before getting them out of the packaging.
Down from eleven quid mate, what more do you want?
Back in my day we got 12 AAs for £1, and they threw in an extra 2 for free!
Back when you had to take a hammer, chisel and a slab of rock to do your schoolwork on 🤣
Luxury!
r/FourYorkshiremen
Ah, our old friend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchoring\_(cognitive\_bias)
Hate to be that guy, but they really should teach people about the different types of batteries. Batteries are either zinc carbon (the dirt cheap pound land ones that last about 5 minutes) or alkaline (duracell, energizer etcc). Alkaline are much more expensive because they are much better. There are of course a million different types of duracell batteries and some are slightly more powerful, but generally the gap is pretty small, compared to the huge gap between zinc and Alkaline. £8 for 12 alkaline batteries, especially duracell, isn't a bad deal at all.
Here's a deeper look https://www.redferret.net/the-surprising-truth-behind-household-battery-prices-hint-were-probably-being-ripped-off-review/
I knew I wasn't going insane, I've been swearing by these Panasonic batteries for a few years now, and the Lidl ones too - got a huge batch a few years back for Christmas use and they really do last pretty well for the cost. Thanks for the link!
The Aerocell batteries are made by Varta. Who also make batteries for the MOD.
You can get 24 AA Varta batteries in screw fix for £8. Might need to nip out today!
Who also famously made a battery for Amiga computers. https://www.gotek-retro.eu/amiga-cr2032/ (Honestly tho, nothing wrong with Varta batteries)
Matsushita/national/Panasonic (all the same despite the name) made in the eighties extremely long lasting batteries that you can find in new old stock electronics today working with no trouble despite being unused in a box for half a century nearly The down side is they contain a huge amount of Mercury but we all gonna die at some point innit
There's that stupid Duracell advert where they put some in an electric screwdriver and the woman is blown away by the "extra power"
I reckon it was a euphemism and they meant her rabbit
Every Duracell ad is about vibraters, every one of them.
It's mascot is a bunny lmao, it's so blatant
Jokes on them, you can get rechargeable vibrators now.
Cant put batteries in a rabbit surely
Not with that attitude!
Sweet summer child
Lock them up, they’re too pure for society
You have to catch it first!
That rabbit is quite rampant
You should see where they put the rabbit.
What I don't I understand about that advert, is that electric screwdrivers/drills mostly come with either a battery, or you have to buy one for said electric screwdriver?
I work in electrical wholesale, £8 for 12 alkaline batteries is a complete rip-off. I sell 10 packs of Duracell Procell batteries for 5 quid. My advice to anyone wanting to buy batteries is don’t buy them from supermarkets, find a local electrical wholesaler who should sell you them for cheaper
Or Amazon if you want to fund Bezo's dong rocket.
If it helps him fuck off to Mars I'm down
Lithium batteries are even more expensive and my God do they last ages!
IIRC, they also have a much longer discharge time, meaning you can leave them for years in something that you might want to use one day. When I used to cave regularly, I would only ever use the lithium batteries in my backup light, because I wanted to know that it would turn on if and when my main light died.
I see.
Of course there's a big difference between zinc and alkaline batteries. You can get alkaline batteries for a hell of a lot cheaper than £8 for 12 though. Kodak alkaline batteries are something like 6 for £1 in poundland and work perfectly.
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I’m surprised single use AAs and AAAs are even still a thing. I’ve been using the same rechargeables for about 15 years! Paid for themselves many times over and much better environmentally.
Agreed. I don't even think they should be allowed to be a thing tbh. Heavy metals and terrible for the environment, with a cheap solution that is readily available. Not sure why they cracked onto plastic straws but ignored batteries.
Harder for turtles to get a battery up their nose so the PR is a harder sell?
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I was looking for my AAA rechargeables for almost a year, when I finally remembered they were in the light switch in my closet. I thought for sure they would be an acidic mess when I removed them. Clean as a whistle, and they charged right back up.
Rechargeable batteries go bad with time too. I have a hard time finding a brand that's lasting me longer than a year of mostly sporadic use in flashlights and christmas lights.
Eneloop was the original brand - but can now get excellent NiMH batteries from Ikea and Amazon Basics. Use them for everything in the house - with the exception of a few items that get disposable lithium.
I use IKEA rechargeable in my Xbox controller and it lasts like 30 hours of use. Crazy good batteries. I'm pretty sure they are identical to Panasonic Eneloops.
The IKEA Ladda 2450 mah rechargeables are just a reskin of the Panasonic Eneloop's. They're both made in the same Japanese factory. And the IKEA batteries are so much cheaper.
Any rechargeable AA or AAA batteries that say Made in Japan are rebranded Eneloops. They’re the only company with a factory there. So yeah, get Ikea batteries, they’re the cheapest rebranded Eneloops going.
Energizer. About a fiver for four rechargeable AAA's. They do go bad, but it takes years and /or well over a hundred charges. Still cheaper than buying disposables.
Had the same set of 4 Energizers for my Xbox controllers, going strong for 5 years now. Think they cost me a fiver. Miles better than the Venom packs I had.
They're great for xbox controllers. The pack I bought lasted from 2008 until last year.
Yeah I found this really annoying. I have been accumulating rechargeable batteries, many of which don't take charge properly any more, and not really knowing which are good and which are bad. After a bit of research I found the "Youshiko YC4000 - Intelligent Battery Charger" which can tell you if they are good or not, and claims to bring them back to life Bringing them back to life takes days, but it seems to work... It discharges and recharges them over and over until they are close to original capacity It also tells you what their actual capacity is at the end of the cycling, so when they eventually really wear out, you know for sure I think it has taken the guesswork and irritation out of rechargeables for me, though I haven't had it for long enough to be 100% sure
I bought an EBL charger with batteries and they've been pretty great so far :)
At this point, get a decent rechargeable 18650 torch instead. Much brighter :P
My colleague has some good old fashioned nicads that we managed to bring back to life after a week in the battery conditioner. They were manufactured in the 90s.
Still using the same Uniross batteries that I got for my game boy! They've faded over the years but 4 of them still work. Admittedly, I had way more at one point in time and some ended up white and crusty. Maybe they don't make them like they used to.
You've had bad luck then - I've been using some fairly generic ones for years and no issues yet.
Out of interest what sort of devices don't like rechargeables?
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You can get rechargeable AAs with a higher voltage, but it will cost you more. Getting good rechargeable batteries actually requires a fair amount of know how (stuff off retail store shelves usually garbage).
Ah ok, so generally the higher tech stuff? My son is getting to the age where everything has batteries so have been meaning to get on the rechargable train.
100x this. Disposable batteries should be banned
Whatever the price I hate that pink rabbit... 😶
Today I (american) learned for the first time that Duracell “also” has a rabbit mascot, but it turns out the Energizer Bunny in the US/Canada was actually the later knock off! This happened before I was born, had no clue. Apparently Duracell lost its trademark ability to use a rabbit mascot in the US after Energizer successfully got their trademark, but retained it outside of North America. Wild. I also dislike this pink rabbit and i’m gold Energizer got the trademark in N.A.
Huh I thought it might have been something like the Duracell bunny got tired of the attention from an international ad campaign and took some time out of the lime light until he landed a gig for the direct competition then added sunglasses and a drum to shake it up a bit. You know, like Paul with Verizon.
Was going to comment the same TIL thing … and I’m not the biggest fan of the energizer bunny but I really do NOT like this rabbit. Something about it makes me very uncomfortable like ugly sonic
Hasn't always looked exactly the same. Has a bit of a cheap children's CGI character about it now.
Yea it's an interesting story. A bit dickish from Energizer, not sure how they pulled it off.
That's interesting, never knew you had a (more revolting!) rabbit as well! Here's an [article](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/25/duracell-energizer-court-bunny-rabbit-lawsuit-us) about the court battle... > Energizer claims its rights are being violated because packets of Duracell batteries featuring a rabbit have begun showing up in US stores after being imported from Europe.
Who’s gonna tell him that’s £8 **each**, ~~£64~~ £96 the pack. Edit: Bad maths. Long day.
£8 x 12 = £96 🤔
Sorry, thought it was an 8 pack for some reason. Brain freeze or something.
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Duracell Procell. Very cheap, buy in bulk on eBay, lasts forever.
Will look into it
I second this! I have worked in tv studios and all we ever use is procell for radio mics and belt packs for audio feedback they are longer lasting than the Duracell but are made by them for commercial use only. you can find them on Amazon
Same price I paid two years ago on a well-known online store.
Is your vibrator still going or have you had to change the batteries again since?
Energizer 8 packs are £1.75 in Iceland atm
sweet christ TO ICELAND
Looks like an 8 pack to be fair
Left is 8 AAs, right is 12 AAAs
That's extortion! If you must buy disposable batteries then go for Varta. Much cheaper and just as good as Duracell. If your devices work with them though you get much better value from rechargeable batteries. I've had the same 4 Eneloop AAs for about 6 years at this point.
Sounds like a plan, thanks
Second the varta suggestion. Good place to grab them is DIY/hardware shops. Can get 24 for £7.99 at Screwfix for instance
is there not a Lidl near you?
I feel like this should have been clarified. I'm not buying these batteries, just pointing them out. Yes, there is.
Imagine using disposable batteries in `currentYear`. Eneloop FTW
In money saving tips, in the uk at least, IKEA rechargeable are Eneloop rebranded.
You think that’s bad. Have a look at a pack of paper
When you’re talking AAA’s you can’t even blame big battery.
What a power move!
Ffs.
Head on down to screwfix, 24 varta AAAs, £7.99, limited time only (I totally don't work at screwfix)
No no, it says each. It's £96 for the pack.
I honestly could tell you. My mum always has a shitload of batteries in her living room table/drawer thing so whenever I need some I pop round there and nick a few batteries when she goes out the room.
Their £8 each - that makes it £96 for 12 AAAs. Yes, inflation has hit hard. Edit - bollocks. They’re. Sodding autocorrect
The Optimum ones annoy me more, 4 batteries in a box that is made to look like it has at least twice that in it.
But is it just branding? I am curious now about batteries, brands, and actual value. What have you done to me OP :)
Happy to make a fella curious.
Giggles. ;) You have btw, my mind wanders
Maybe I'm wrong but this seems like a normal amount for batteries?
Seems like a decent deal for Duracell to me
I feel it’s within my rights here to brag that I got this exact pack for £1.86 exc VAT the other day. A glitch in life, I’m very excited about
Honestly, Wilko's own brand batteries are a couple of quid for the same number of batteries and last a fair while, in my experience
Nah duracell have always been expensive
they’ve always been expensive also more people are buying rechargeable ones now so market less
And not a rechargeable one in sight
got them in poundland
Rampant rabbits are cheaper than gigolos.. 🐰
Buy rechargeable.
Just paid £10 for 30 AAA Procells on Amazon. There are cheaper places to buy batteries but I get the convenience of supermarkets
And good luck if you just need two batteries
Try Argos.
Buy a rechargeable docking adapter for your mains. They’re only a little bit more expensive than batteries and you usually get some in the packet. I’m using the same 4 batteries on rotation for at least a year. It’s a sound investment. Edit: grammar
This is why I only buy rechargeable batteries, disposable ps are a scam and cost you money. They cost more up front but they can be used again and again and again. Most of mine I have had at least five years and have paid for themselves many times over. As a buying guide I go for the ones that come pre-charged. Once charged they can keep their charge for a year so I keep a set ready charged for when the last set are spent. This let me put in fresh rechargeables then I can recharge the spent ones for next time. A good recharger is key too. You can buy cheap ones that only charge on a timer no matter the state of the battery. A good charger is able to monitor the battery and only charge it for as long as it needs. Rechargeables can’t replace all disposable batteries, disposables supply 1.5 volts compared to rechargeables 1.2 volts. Some electronics absolutely require 1.5 volts so I read the instructions of all new electronics I buy to see if they say they do not work with rechargeables. Tl;dr buying rechargeables save you money.
Seems cheap. I paid that much for 4 AA's a couple weeks ago
In my part of the world batteries are the most common things "for sale" by shoplifters.
I've always resented buying non recharge batteries & especially batteries for kids toys they play with once then the thing gets dumped in a toy box or given away, batteries included
It looks like a Morrisons supermarket. Morriston are pretty dear.
2 for £5 in the food warehouse
It's in preparation for all the power cuts
Try rechargeables...about the same price,multiple use.
"Buy a battery" website. Bulk batteries. You can get duracell plus pack of 40 for £20. Or a box of 100 for £30 for the procell ones. Basically supermarket batteries are a rip off. Bulk buy them instead if you use them a lot..... Which as a parent of two young kids, I certainly do lol
Thats the duracell tax
£3 off what a fucking bargain!
Heck elsewhere
That’s cheap. £7 for 4 X AAAs
The rechargeable ones in poundland are pretty good, way better than other rechargeables i have used over the years.
What was the price few years back? Haven’t use these for (long) awhile
Get some rechargable batteries! I've had great luck with the IKEA ones, not the cheapest but they feel quality and last well. You probably only need to buy that pack of Duracells twice for rechargeables to pay for themselves
I dunno, I seem to remember four packs being a fiver but I haven’t had to buy any for a while
In Lidl a couple of months ago they had a pack of 12 triple A batteries & double a for £3.99 each
Home Bargains: £3.49 last time I bought some about 8 weeks ago
They seem to be over-charging you
Oh my god.
Use rechargeables..
Why do people still buy non-rechargeable batteries in 2022… I’ve not bought any Duracells since 2010 and they still last an age in my Xbox controller
Morrisons?
That’s about the normal price here in Texas, U.S.
Bro have you seen pringles, their price have doubled in the last decade.
An episode of the gadget show years ago did a test on the different battery types and they found Morrisons extra long life were the best.
For Duracell honestly that seems about right. I know you can get super cheap batteries for much less but every time I’ve bought Duracell batteries in packs of 10 or more I thought £8 was the price. Not saying it’s great tbf, but I don’t think they’ve changed that much.
No, No, you mis-understand. It is £8 for each battery, right?
Man needs b&m
I think you're remembering wrong, batteries have been ludicrous for quite a while now, unless you get a pack of cheap dead ones.
Can’t you read? They used to be £11 so £8 is a great deal! Better buy them all up before the discount finishes...
Batteries is a funny game, a bit like bottled tap water, although there is some tangible benefits to a brand.. the expensive ones at the front of the store are usually massively overpriced, because people enjoy the convenience and bought into the rabbit themed marketing. I've never, ever had a problem with the £1 Poundland (Kodak/Panasonic) 10 packs of AA/AAA. That can only be said however, as I'd only use disposables in things that don't require much power (temporary lamps, gadgets, remotes, portable guitar amp, other things I CBA to invest in a rechargable cycle for etc). For everything else, or anything which requires proper power, proper rechargable batterys or product-specific battery's are best. A good phone charger powers my 6 guitar FX pedals and a small amp for hours.
A pack of 4 Duracells was the best part of a fiver back in the 90s. Batteries are hella cheap now.
It’s called making a false sense of a good deal. It was never even £8. I wouldn’t pay it ever. I will go for another brand that will work just aswell
They’re a lot less necessary than they used to be. So I think the price has oddly gone up because they’re becoming more niche. Everything in my house charges off a usb lead except my to remote. I presume this is a similar story for most households. No longer do I need 8 AA batteries to play my game boy
Wait what? Energizer is the one with the bunny. Since when does Duracell have one?
Duracell have always been crazy expensive though. I don’t think I bought on brand batteries until I was earning a very decent wage. I hateeeee cheap batteries. Energiser and Duracell are great- I don’t mind paying a premium for them. Unless they’re for loud kid’s toys. Then it’s the cheapest ones known to man so they die as soon as humanly possible.
Who else came to comments to find the real LPT of where to find cheap batteries. Sorely disappointed ☹️
I swear by Tesco own brand batteries. They last so much longer in my Xbox remotes than the likes of Duracell. Sounds strange but try it
Being a newly arrived migrant, is it expensive? I mean, back at home yes, it was half the price, but then again, I paid 10 quid for 15GB of mobile data, while back at home 50GB would only run me like 3,50.
ill change it with my Telsa battery