Battery Comparison Chart

With so many battery choices, you’ll need to find the right battery type and size for your particular device. Energizer provides a battery comparison chart to help you choose.

There are two basic battery types:

Primary batteries have a finite life and need to be replaced. These include alkaline batteries like Energizer MAX® and lithium batteries like our Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™. Other primary batteries include silver oxide and miniature lithium speciality batteries and zinc air hearing aid batteries.
Rechargeable batteries, of course, can be recharged again and again – some of them up to 1,000 times! Check out the Energizer Recharge® page for more information.

Comparison Chart	LITHIUM	MAX PLUS	MAX	RECHARGE EXTREME
	#1 longest lasting AA battery	Our longest lasting alkaline battery	Our best selling brand Long Lasting Power for your everyday devices	Our Longest Lasting AA & AAA Batteries
Sizes Available	AA, AAA	AA, AAA*, C, D, 9V	AA, AAA*	AA, AAA*
Composition	Lithium Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™ batteries differ from alkaline batteries in chemistry and construction. Learn More	Alkaline Energizer® alkaline batteries are available in a wide variety of sizes to fit most applications Learn More	Alkaline Energizer® alkaline batteries are available in a wide variety of sizes to fit most applications Learn More	Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) The true advantage of Energizer® NiMH rechargeable batteries can be found in the cycle life (resuse after charging).
Shelf life/ usable life	AA, AAA up to 25 years	AA and AAA up to 12 years	AA, AAA, C, D up to 10 years; AAAA, N, 9V up to 5 years	12 Years of Shelf Life
Leakage Protection
Key Features	World's longest lasting AA and AAA battery* *AAA in high-tech devices	Our longest lasting alkaline battery, AA is 150% longer lasting vs IEC standard minimum average duration in digital cameras	Long lasting power for your everyday devices. AA lasts up to 100% Longer vs standard minimum average duration in demanding devices	Designed to protect your essential devices from damaging leaks under normal use conditions
Type of Devices Best Used In	For everyday and high-tech devices such as: Home automation Handheld games Digital Audio Digital Camers Wireless Game Controller	For everyday and high-tech devices such as: High Tech Devices Gaming Controller Wireless Headsets High Powered Toys	For essential devices such as Everyday Toys Flashlights and Wireless Mice	For everyday and high-tech devices: Digital Cameras Wireless Game Controller Wireless Mouse
Rechargeable	-	-	-	yes
Charge Cycles	-	-	-	Chargers 100s of times
Charge Capacity	-	-	-	AA 2300 mAh AAA 800 mAh
Recycled Content	Includes recycled materials, steel up to 10% recycled AA and AAA only	Includes recycled materials.	Includes recycled materials. AAA, C, D steel up to 10%, 9V steel up to 4%	AA, AAA made with 22% recycled materials
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C	-18°C to 55°C	-18°C to 55°C	Charging: 32°F to 104°F Discharging: 32°F to 122°F Storage: -4°F to 86°F
Battery Weight	AA: 0.5 oz. AAA: 0.3 oz.	AA: 0.8 oz AAA: 0.4 oz	AA: 0.8 oz AAA: 0.4 oz C: 2.3 oz D: 4.9 oz 9V: 1.6 oz	AA: 1.1 oz. AAA: 0.4 oz.
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**Results vary by camera and usage
***Results vary by type of device

Battery Comparison Chart

There are two basic battery types:

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