Which Alkaline AAA Batteries are the Best (in 2020)? Allmax and Fuji.

[@KimLostCatFinder]

I love that you start with the results THEN explain. THANK YOU!

[@TheRealChirpy]

He gets a like because of that

[@ScottDotDot]

Allmax actually asked if they could use excerpts from this video in some promotional posts on social media. I said yes. 🧐 Full disclosure: I didn't take any sort of payment from them. Not so much as a free battery. Nada. And I think I said in the video, but I paid for all those batteries myself. So if you see this video being used by the company, it's totally cool with me as they should be happy with these results. But this test and any upcoming ones (annnd there will be another shortly) are completely independent, NOT sponsored, and I could care less in advance who wins. So fwiw my results are as objective and accurate as they can be. I don't even have monetization enabled on KZbin, so I technically lose money on these things. 🥴 They do satisfy my own curiosity, though... as well as yours, I hope! (I mean, Allmax doesn't exactly have a huge social media following, so I doubt any of you saw that.. but this is just in case you did, I don't want you to think this video was a shill thing.)

[@joecarrigan4923]

Best. Battery. Comparison. Video. EVER MADE! I love how you start with the results. My wife watched the video for about 15 seconds and ordered a bunch of Allmax batteries for a use case similar to your test. I loved the analysis and the methods. Great stuff. Thanks for making and posting this.

[@Burse-sh3lp]

I love that you give your information at the beginning lol makes me wanna see the whole video and subscribe

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Bought several Allmax a while ago. Finally running out and happen to be at Lowe’s where there are several batteries on sale after Xmas. Used this as a reference to chose between the big boys and Rayovac and ended up getting the cheaper Rayovac for now until I can order some more Allmax. Thanks for your info!! Subscribed!!

[@Tay675]

i feel like when you have unlimited options allmax makes sense. but what happens when you need to run outside your house late a night and buy a pack? i agree with the rayovac

[@xDrGeek]

So want to say thanks for all the hard and time consuming work. One thing I would like to point out is the Duracell Optimum and similar type style cells are meant for a a very long shelf life with low self discharge. So that is also why they have lower overall capacity. SO they would be good for an emergency bag that you might not touch for 5+years vs something like the Allmax that you could be swapping out every few weeks/months depending on device.

[@KenSellers]

Cool test with a lot to like about how you set it up and conducted it. One thing is bothering me though. @7:46 The Allmax batteries' meter has gone out (from dipping below three volts), and several other batteries' meters are still on. It gets worse; @7:51 the Allmax LED has gone out, and at that time I count 13 others still shining. So how can the Allmax batteries place 2nd in Ah (1.433 Ah in your spreadsheet), when they were among the first to go out?

[@captainjolly8734]

Thank you so much for getting right to the point. Not much on electronics but if I want to know something, you’re my guy.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Good night! Best outro yet on KZbin! 👍

[@krissykatportal]

I love that you give your information at the beginning lol makes me wanna see the whole video and subscribe 😁

[@Honeypot-x9s]

Glad I’m not the only sane person here that when the pepper grinder is running low I go out and buy roughly $150 worth of AAA batteries.. phhhew!

I use my two hands to grind the pepper because I'm not a baby.

[@donaldcrawford5577]

guess bulk purchase beats the single cost price. who really knows. crazy economics at best.

[@banaire]

Awesome video, ground breaking format! I've subscribed immediately and will follow in the future. I've always been a flashlight, knife and gun collector, and love detailed reviews. Thanks for the info. I'll be buying Allmax👍🏼

[@mohanadaljohani8582]

That’s a lot of work and preparation. Respect. The video helped me a lot and explained everything just perfectly!!

[@kILLuMBuS]

results first and explanation after, this is the way. GOAT

[@LuciaWhalenBremer]

Please test Voniko, Intenso Energy Ultra and Costco Kirkland batteries

[@paluman]

I seriously love how "meh" you are about self promotion. Honestly, its a breath of fresh air!

[@ScottDotDot]

I don't even respond to KZbin comments! Oh, crap.

[@stevenson720]

100% agree. This guy deserves a like.

[@danielc.1169]

@@ScottDotDot but you just did, duh

[@ScottDotDot]

@@danielc.1169 Something's wrong... I.. can't.. stop..

[@DNaidoo95]

instant sub for posting your results at the beginning but also adding a thorough test afterward :)

[@ranger178]

i like the 4 packs it is great for carrying you can tell unused ones that are still wrapped from slightly used ones easily

[@TheMartinchostar]

Excellent, detailed and accurate test & review of Alkaline Batteries!!! The numbers say it all. Well done! Congrats.

[@aqwheavenlehealer]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I love your content. You are a true breath of fresh air and quality content creator.

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

Great information, thanks for going through the tedious testing efforts! I liked and subscribed.

[@RRaucina]

Rayovac AA and AAA on sale at ACE now for .23 cents each, 30 pack. Cheap!!!

[@speeddemon32]

Great video! I really appreciate your approach to get the info out there right off the bat, then get into the details. also then the packaging part. and how you say there is not more good info, but some people might find it useful. I watched till the end, but I liked how I knew what was to be expected. I think it kept me engaged more. lol. anyways, great video. all youtube videos should be like this.

[@lohikarhu734]

Hi; Nice work... I think that one could do some more testing for different applications, but one's time in life is limited, and budget for cells (!), packs, sockets, meters, I'm sure adds up pretty quickly! I used to work in a large mobile device company, and we had lots of test procedures, to cover pulse load performance, internal resistance, loaded life, delivered *energy* in Mw/hrs.... nobody seems to do that, through?? Anyway, I just ordered a pack of Allmax for our battery shelf 🙂

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

I bought and just received from Amazon a delivery of 100 cnt. AA and 100 cnt. AAA ALLMAX batteries because of your comparison test, thanks again for the video!

[@benweir665]

Appreciate the results at the start.

[@redstang5150]

Excellent comparison. Would have been interesting to see Costco's Kirland batteries in there, which are super cheap but known to not be long lasting. Also, I know the focus was alkaline, but seeing how the lithium versions hold up in the Ah calc would be interesting. Btw - I watched your powerstrip video too - I enjoy your sense of humor and editing style, you should do videos more often.

[@SuperScottCrawford]

This is the FIRST video I've EVER seen that doesn't have 1 dislike. Amazing and congratulations!

[@raiyanbashir1877]

this video got 7 dislikes and you got 7 likes

[@jc_boy4718]

now it got 8 dislikes and you got 8 likes coincedence huh

[@dandiaz19934]

well, this aged poorly.

[@SuperScottCrawford]

@@dandiaz19934 lol

[@SuperScottCrawford]

@inajiffi I jinxed it.

[@tombowen8091]

i like the way you think , and no silly music , and well explained

[@aggasht104]

You know you're a legend ❤️

[@davidcarlson4533]

Good testing, appreciate your honesty.

[@SianaGearz]

"Battery Solutions" company in USA claims to have nearly 100% recycling of specifically alkaline cells and several other kinds of cells. It doesn't necessarily mean that they become batteries anew, but that the cells are partitioned into separates which are then sold and used in manufacturing of something rather than disposed of in a landfill.

[@noahneutral7557]

I love all the hardware you have in the background! I only have a 42u rack and I hope to get to that point one day.

[@GR46404]

Thank you for this clear, thorough, and intelligent analysis. It is just what I wanted to know. You have done a real public service.

[@hilbilydru]

This was hugely helpful thank you! Hope you start making more content!

[@MrSL101]

Saw the first minute of this video, liked and subscribed.

[@hamrad88]

Awesome and very details testing. Lately I have had Duracell batteries leak even in the package. So I am looking for a good replacement. Lately I have been using Amazon Basics. Thumbs up for this show.

[@frijidmeatwad5253]

Amazon basics are made by Fujitsu

[@CrimeVid]

I have never had Duracell leak in normal/regular use.

[@ryhk3293]

You sir, get a thumbs up ight away for the BLUF - Bottom Line Up Front. That was one of the first lessons I learned as a cadet.

[@a.castillo6624]

Thanks for the work man. Appreciate the info

[@davidbutlin6454]

Thank you for keeping the fluff out your video. You have done us all a noble service🙏

[@chrismason5179]

Just a quality informative video in every way. Even provided the results up-front. Your intelligence is very apparent. Wish you could provide an evaluations tutorial to other KZbin evaluators.

[@appearnowappearlater]

Alright man, wasn’t expecting to enjoy this video. At all. You’re hilarious and got yourself a subscriber after begging at the end. 😁

[@joseg3259]

Appritiate the time you took to make this review Thanks

[@tb3atz719]

Your intro is the first and long awaited for me, I tired or “before we start don’t forget to like and subscribe sh!t” whew so I’m now gonna subscribe to your channel for your intro and extremely detail and cool testing data and rig.

[@AmCanTech]

thanks for no self-promo and giving the answer upfront

[@hismajesty40]

Excellent presentation!

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Haha, I got here because I went down the same road. I usually buy Energizer Max, but when I was on Amazon searching for them, I saw these "Allmax" guys. The price was too good to not, at least, find out who and what they are and so...KZbin to the rescue! And, thanks to your information, I pulled the trigger and bought 100 Allmax, for the same price I usually pay for 48 Energizers. Yeah, I am a home user. But I buy in relative bulk because I hate running out. I have flashlights, headlamps, led lights...all kinds of stuff that run on AAA. With my usual buy of 48 Energizers...I needed more batteries today, on October 30...and my last purchase was in July. With 100...and if you are right about these Allmax outlasting the Energizers, I will be set for AAAs for half a year of longer. And, if it all holds true...I will also choose Allmax when the AAs run out. GOOD STUFF! Thanks for doing this work!

[@frijidmeatwad5253]

I remember seeing the Fuji enviro max for sale in big lots stores around 2012 or so. And the Amazon basics that are made in Indonesia are manufactured by Fujitsu (FDK)

[@waitandsee9345]

Yes. My country make some good goods. 😸

[@frijidmeatwad5253]

@@waitandsee9345 The AAA batteries were pretty good. The AA batteries on the other hand were only good in low drain devices. In a motorized device, they were about the worst I've ever seen

[@Acc0rd79]

Just ordered a 20 set of Allmax after watching this video. Normally I go with Energizer but hey, let's try something new for now. Save a few bucks and see if they work for my flashlight and other items I use around the hangar.

[@syedrizvi2687]

Thank you for this comprehensive guide!

[@resilienceVT]

Could you do a video for 9V and AA batteries just like this?

[@georgespeck2289]

Really enjoyed the video 😊 About the various batteries, I remember the squeeze the battery to find out if there was Low on power. Many years ago a battery company, they put a battery checker in the Battery pack for that battery Size, AA or AAA batteries. To check the batteries, have not seen them in years. Have you done a battery test for the Harbor freight brand ?

[@billmaher4631]

Thanks for a great presentation. I like your style.

[@affordablerod3006]

Thank you. Awesome job

[@tarstarkusz]

5:00 Reusing batteries that can no longer work in a high drain device by putting them in a low drain device is a formula for a broken device. Large drains on a battery are very bad for them. Even though the current capability may be still be moderate,, the physical degradation of the cell will (probably) make them more prone to leaking. Frankly, most decent brand name batteries are the same in terms of energy, the physical construction quality varies widely. No batteries I have ever found leak like both energizer and Duracell. I have had more stuff ruined by these things over the course of my life that it simply isn't worth messing with them. Also, I simply have not had the problems of low voltage of NIMH cells.

[@viperstrike3827]

where is each battery made

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I came across a strange brand name that last 5 times longer than Energizer, Duracell or other familiar names. * Power flash* with a lightning bolt between the word power & flash.

[@1947froggy]

Hi hooked me watched all but ff the pkging. Points you maybe left out (and you did way more than me so kudos).. Batteries build internal resistance & still recharge to full volts, but once the resistance is too high they suck. You would need to time test them (maybe the top 5 or such). Some require proprietary chargers and that changes the price dynamic if you add the charger cost. I bought a "good" charger that will test (discharge/recharge) and allow selection of charge rate (slower=better). Also it shows the internal resistance as you recharge them each use. Throwing out a LOT of EBL's due to this problem. Does 4 at a time. Subbed & new fan dude. ;)

[@DTWARRIOR_MK]

Thanks for the video, very useful 😎👍🏼

[@MarcTBG]

Holy crap I thought you quit KZbin. Super happy to see this vid!

[@UraniumEagle]

This is the bets battery comparison video I've seen. Good work! Now do AA's please! :)

[@matthewmassey2333]

Thanks for the video man!!! I have been using anker batteries as well as their chargers ( they make very good socket and car chargers, I have had their same carbon fiber car charger for years without fail) one thing I will say about the price they have a lot of discounts when buying on Amazon. Especially around the holidays that is when I got a bulkpack I believe if you took that into consideration it would be around the same price, or less as the winners of this contest.

[@autonomiatolete2612]

great video, thanks for your time.

[@DJaquithFL]

Have you tried Lithium AA/AAA rechargeable batteries? Personally my current high drain, choice of low discharge AND 1.5V rechargeable AA and AAA are AmpTorrent's Lithium 1.5V AAA 1100mWh / AA 3000mWh.

[@DJaquithFL]

BTW .. I went with Energizer when I use alkaline batteries because they do not leak like Duracell and other brands. A leaky battery can run your electronics in a snap and quicker than you can imagine especially with high load devices.

[@pablomoreno9550]

Can you please do another video for AA batteries? Or should we assume All Max and Fuji are the best as well?

[@KimLostCatFinder]

SAME QUESTION! Is Allmax best for AA batteries as well?

[@staccatoglock]

From the looks of your spreadsheet a person who buys Duracell Quantum’s is getting assraped 😳

[@HedgehogY2K]

You're just calling Allmax first place because of it's power to price ratio. I consider the Fuji to be the best cause I am guessing in your chart they have the most power and are ECO. Am I wrong?

[@disciple15]

Excellent video!

[@billwilson7782]

My main complaint about batteries is when they leak and the inside of my light becomes damaged. Is there any way to for you to test for leakage? Thank you for this information, Great Stuff.

[@patrickhonar4285]

Thanks!

[@ScottDotDot]

Thanks to you as well, most appreciated!

[@matsurivirus3560]

Very informative video

[@GregoryCunningham]

Love your style of reviews man, most of these shills string you along. Subbed.

[@dizzitoast]

You are a saint my friend!

[@viveviveka2651]

Good info. Thanks. I'm trying to decide on AAAs, either alkalines or NiMH rechargeables. Amazon has a bunch of "off" brands at great prices. Reviews are too often fake to take them overly seriously. Still sorting them out. Occasionally something is well discounted, at certain quantities. If you buy 100, the price per battery goes way way down, in some cases at least. Not sure if the lower voltage of the NiMH batteries will or will not be a problem in some of my devices. Haven't tried them yet. Still using alkalines at this point, but running out of them and thinking of switching to NiMH. How common is it for NiMH batteries to be too low-voltage and problematic? And in what sorts of devices?

[@RC-73]

TY FOR THE FASTEST RESPONSE EVER!!!!!!

[@Rchan925]

How have the all max been holding up?

[@aperson1181]

Can we extrapolate these results onto D batteries?

[@helloworldstein]

One thing not considered in this is that many of the cheaper batteries (at least in my testing) have a high internal resistance and do worse long term as they easily discharge themselves after a few months. This is important if you’re storing batteries for an emergency or for long term use. That being said, for most use cases the cheap batteries like Allmax and Fuji are perfectly fine. Just buy some good name brand long last batteries if you’re storing some for an emergency (ie: inclement weather).

[@ScottDotDot]

Very good point! The Allmax claims to have a 10 year shelf life, but I'm dubious at best. I'm tempted to stick a couple examples of each type on a shelf for a few years and come back to it. I just don't know if I can deal with that kind of commitment! I suppose I might as well and give myself the option... 🤔

[@Trusteft]

@@ScottDotDot I think it would be awesome if you did this. Say for 2, 5 and 10 years. I would love to watch them then. If I am still alive of course.

[@bird718]

gonna grab the fujis but the price went up a bit since when the video was made.

[@timaskew4837]

V good video - testing dispelled my marketing led bias!

[@boyb.7421]

Does the magnet drain the batteries?

[@WelshmanSudios]

I’ve subbed and going to share

[@donaldcrawford5577]

wow, what a scoop. amazing how a proper test reveals so much. ps, why do many hyper markets seem to only supply the costlier brands. is it the higher cost turnover at play as opposed to better value ones.

[@ignore-a-moose9860]

Hello sir, will you test other battery types such as CR2 which are used in security applications and in military weapon parts? Thank you.

[@commandertoothpick8284]

Sadly fujimax and allmax aren't available in my country . Although i did find the Amazon Basics, so thats a win. Thanks for this

[@SpartacusDog]

Great job, thank you.

[@jjg5365]

iv had the same batteries for remote that came with a Sony tv like at least 10 years ago and thing still works...granted iv only ever really used it to turn on/off the tv and change inputs and volume but still

[@diegoivan4977]

Would it be the same for aa batteries? Like would the Almax batteries be best for aa

[@yuramiridiy1685]

Thanks very much!

[@DonzLockz]

Awesome, I appreciate your video.... and the ending, haha!

[@walkingdude8779]

Watch this review. Thank you for a simple great review that compares cost per useful energy.

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

AA next?

[@lahaza6515]

Haven't been happier about seeing a new man in a long time! This was SO helpful & your approach is refreshing!

[@tarstarkusz]

Can you give me a link to the little voltmeters included in your rig?

[@hkcitation]

So have any of the batteries started to leak in storage if you have any of them left after 2 years?

[@ScottDotDot]

Nope! Not yet, anyway. I actually did save a couple of each brand so I could test their self-discharge after a few years of shelf life. The way KZbin does dates makes no sense.. it says on the video that it was from 2 years ago, but that video is actually from March 2020. I guess they round down? I had no idea.

[@randomdude3066]

Would this likely apply to AA batteries too?

[@broken1965]

Suprising Acdelco wasn't in the test

[@josephthibeault4843]

How many different Battery Manufacturers are there, location, and country of origin.

[@RejectedManiac]

I'm a little confused. AllMax battery display went out quicker than a few other brands. How is AllMax the best in longevity?

[@ScottDotDot]

I had to go back and double check what I said, but it's that the cheapest batteries were generally the longest lasting. Allmax and Fuji won top marks because they were the best value for money. Specifically in cost per amp-hour, while also putting out the most power. The different brands of batts had different discharge curves and internal resistance, so the Allmax died faster in the light bulb test but put out more current for the time they was on than most others. I tweaked and improved the spreadsheet since making the video.. same data and conclusions, but added some graphs to show the discharge curves.

[@RejectedManiac]

@@ScottDotDot Thanks for the reply. I'll have to check out the updated spreadsheet.

[@auttosave7320]

Thank you!!