Battery Ratings
Select the batteries for all your devices like a pro. Use alkaline batteries for low-drain devices. Lithium batteries will extend the battery life of your device.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best batteries.
AA batteries (15)
In Consumer Reports' ratings of AA batteries, our testers found real differences among well-known names and value brands.
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