Cost effective alternative
These batteries are a very good choice for an inexpensive alkaline. Heavy duty batteries are not cost effective because although cheaper they have a very short run time. To get the best bang for your buck go for alkalines like these.
The "Procell" designation is basically Duracell's way of marking these batteries as ones intended for industrial applications. They make them as a separate line so they won't directly compete with their consumer lines.
My experience is that these batteries do not last quite as long as the top consumer lines from Duracell and Energizer. However they are within 10-20% (depending on the application) and are considerably cheaper. So they are much more cost effective.
Unless you are using them in an application where it is difficult to change the batteries I recommend going with these instead of spending more.
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Everything is True - Great Deal
Yet another satisfied customer. Everything you've read by satisfied Amazon reviewers is true. These 20 batteries only cost $3.09 with free shipping (took two days to Maryland). Our local CVS drugstore was charging $5.95+tax for one Duracell battery. I randomly checked 3 of the 20 batteries with a voltmeter and found readings of 1.57 - 1.58 V (rating on packaging is 1.55 V). The rear of the packaging suggests a 2-year expiration date but the manufacture date is nowhere to be found.
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Excellent PurchaseI went to the local "Geek store" to get batteries for a Christmas ornament that went dead. They wanted close to $3 per battery and the ornament needed 3 batteries. This set will keep the ornament going for many years and was a great price. My ornament is back in great working condition. Exactly as advertised and arrived very quickly. Cheap price does not mean cheap product!
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Exactly As Ordered!Lot's of batteries at a very low price. I wish the package had an expiration date but I tested them and they are all fully charged!
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Don't confuse those with Duracell 'Pre Charged' batteries
I can't believe it! Just when we thought we've got the Duracell battery color scheme figured out those folks at Duracell pulled another cheap trick out of their collective... hat!
To recall here is the color scheme for Duracell AA/AAA batteries:
- Duracell alkaline cell has the famous 'copper top' and a black bottom
- Traditional Duracell Rechargeable NiMH (DC2400) cell is green and black in color
- Newer Duracell Pre Charged NiMH cell has a 'copper top' and a green/black bottom
The latest batch of rechargeable AA/AAA NiMH cells from Duracell all have the 'copper top' and green/black bottom similar to that for 'Pre Charged' version. However those cells don't say 'Pre Charged' on them. Instead they have their capacity printed (2650mAh for Duracell DC1500 AA 1000mAh for Duracell DC2400B4N AAA). It is important to know that: those are NOT the low-self-discharge type like Sanyo Eneloop. They are traditional NiMH cells which have higher capacity but suffer from rapid self-discharge problem. So even though their prices may look attractive those are no bargains.
Remember: "If it doesn't say 'Pre Charged' put it back!"
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You get what you pay for.
Bought these for my Omron Pedometer (which uses CR2032 batteries). I was enticed by the price (and the surprising high user rating) but in retrospect I should have stuck with a name brand. The battery that comes with the Omron and the Energizer battery I replaced it with each lasted 5-6 months. The BEST of these generic batteries lasted only 1 month and the worst of the bunch lasted mere days. Very inconsistent from one battery to the next. You get what you pay for and the price is not worth the hassle IMO. I would recommend Energizer. (I imagine Duracell if they sell these kind would also probably be good.)
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Long Lasting Power - Highly RecommendedDuracell is our favorite brand of batteries for our high drain electronics. These AAAs generally last a full day or two longer than Maxell 723815 LR03 AAA Cell 36 Pack Box Battery (which are a good value) in our MP3 speakers but you are going to pay about 18 cents more apiece (50 cents vs 32 cents).
These are good to use when traveling since they will likely last much longer than generics and are less likely to need replacing at a critical moment.
Highly Recommended!
CFH
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