Interestingly, Energizer lists the capacity of these batteries at 2000 mAh, but we found them to hold more in our real-world tests.įor a less expensive alternative, we recommend AmazonBasic Rechargeable Batteries ( available at Amazon). They provide the best balance of capacity and price, holding about 2200 mAh of charge and supporting up to 1000 charge cycles. Lots of it.Īfter hours of testing, the Energizer Recharge UniversalĮnded up being our top pick.

Séamus Bellamy, senior editor with 15 years of experience testing mobile devices and travel gear.ĭisposable batteries are cheaper upfront, but investing a good set of rechargeable AA batteries that'll provide years of service in toys, flashlights or TV remote controls will save you money in the long run. Richard Baguley, a veteran journalist who has been writing about technology since the early 1990s.