Batteries. Sure, that huge econo-pack is tempting. But experts say that the batteries you can buy at dollar stores are lower quality, Kiplinger reports. The carbon-zinc batteries that dollar stores typically sell don't last as long as the alkaline name brands.
How much does a 4 pack of triple A batteries cost?
This item Energizer MAX AAA Batteries (4 Pack), Triple A Alkaline Batteries Eveready Gold Alkaline Batteries AAA, 4-Count (Pack of 3)
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Price $328 $782
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Battery Cell Composition Alkaline Alkaline
Brand Name Energizer Eveready
Are batteries cheaper online?
It's not difficult to find bulk cheap batteries for sale. Many online stores sell off-brand (and sometimes even counterfeit) batteries at very low prices. The problem with finding cheap batteries online is just that; they are cheap!
What store has the best price for batteries?
- Walmart. While Walmart doesn't offer private-label batteries, you can still find some of the best prices on off-brand batteries at Walmart.com.
- Sam's Club.
- Amazon.
- Costco.
- Best Buy.
Is it OK to buy cheap batteries?
Yes, the battery will still have energy in it, but if it won't run the device correctly who cares? The bottom line: Cheaper, lesser-known brands can be fine for less demanding devices such as TV remote controls. And buying them in bulk, say from a big-box store such as Costco, could save you a lot of money.
Where can I order batteries online?
- Walmart. The first option on the list is Walmart, an online store selling batteries from high-performance brands like Duracell, Energizer, Rayovac, and many others.
- Amazon.
- Sam's Club.
- Costco.
- Best Buy.
- The Home Depot.
- Target.
- Staples.
Are generic batteries just as good?
Our exclusive test results gathered by the Worcester Polytechnic Institute show that in terms of power over time, there's no discernible difference between expensive, name-brand batteries and cheaper generic ones.
Do more expensive batteries last longer?
Somewhat unsurprisingly, the more expensive brands, Duracell and Energizer, were shown to have greater power, more energy and last longer than the cheaper dollar store batteries. The more expensive ones have more power, sure, but for the same amount of money you get more batteries in the dollar-store pack.