Amazon Basics 36-Pack AA Alkaline Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life, for Everyday and Professional Devices

I prefer Amazon batteries over other brands. They are better quality, fair priced, rarely if ever corode, and last longer in my opinion. Strong connection, good power, and low heat. They aren't rechargeable but I still think they out rank the other brands.

I’ve been using these for about 4 years now and honestly haven’t felt the need to switch. They’ve been really consistent across everything I use them for—remotes, kids’ toys, flashlights, even a few small electronics—and I rarely run into issues with them dying quickly. Buying the larger pack just makes sense for me since I go through batteries pretty regularly. I like having extras on hand and not having to run out and grab more all the time. They also seem to hold their charge well when stored, which is a big plus. For the price, the performance has been more than solid. Nothing fancy, but they do exactly what you need them to do without any hassle. Definitely one of those everyday staples I keep repurchasing.

These are amazing and last a long timeand I love the great deal I get on them. Amazon basics are very good products that I continue to order time and time again.

I purchased these batteries for various household items like remotes, toys, and flashlights, and they have performed exactly as expected. The packaging was easy to open, which I appreciated, and none of the batteries arrived with leaks or defects. So far, they seem to hold a charge just as well as the more expensive name brands. They provide consistent power and have a long shelf life, making them a great value for the price. I would definitely recommend keeping a pack of these around for general home maintenance and electronics.

I’ve had good luck with most Amazon Basics stuff, and these are no different. They work like they should, last a reasonable amount of time, and cost less than the name brands. Hard to complain about that. Nothing fancy, just reliable batteries you can throw in whatever needs them and not think twice. Overall, good value and worth picking up.

I bought the Amazon Basics 48-pack AA “High-Performance” batteries because I wanted to stop living like a raccoon—scavenging half-dead AAs from junk drawers and blaming “the device” like the device is being dramatic. These show up and immediately give you the energy of a person who owns a label maker. I became insufferable for ten minutes. Let’s talk about that phrase: “High-Performance.” The audacity. It’s an AA battery. It’s not training for a triathlon. But I’ll admit it—these things perform. I put them in an Xbox controller and suddenly I’m playing like I’m sponsored. I tossed a couple into a flashlight and it turned on with the confidence of a guy who says “I got it” while carrying a couch up stairs. The real feature here is the 48-pack. Forty-eight is not a number you buy casually. Forty-eight says, “I’ve accepted that my home contains toys that beep, a clock that lies, and at least one device that only dies when guests are over.” It’s also the perfect amount to feel prepared for an emergency you’ll never actually prepare for. I slid the box into a cabinet and immediately felt ready for a blackout, a hurricane, or my kid discovering the sound effects button on a singing plush animal. They claim a 10-year leak-free shelf life, which is basically Amazon telling you, “Go ahead. Forget about these. You’ll find them in 2036 and they’ll still be fine.” That’s a bold promise, but honestly? I believe it, because these come in that Frustration-Free Packaging that opens like a normal human object. No plastic clamshell that requires bolt cutters and a tetanus shot. At 2AM, I tore it open, heard that crisp cardboard rip, and felt something close to peace. Important note: they’re not rechargeable. And I appreciate how blunt that line is—no flirting, no “maybe if you believe.” Just: Single use. Do not try to give these a second chance. Which is fair. These are the batteries you keep for the stuff you need to work now, not the batteries you put on a charger and then forget for three weeks next to your emotional support cables. Bottom line: if you’re constantly feeding batteries to controllers, toys, flashlights, clocks, and whatever mystery device your house has that only takes AA’s out of spite, this pack is the move. If you’re an “I recharge everything” person, you’ll look at these like they’re a fossil. Pros: - 48-pack means you stop playing “which remote is worth saving” at 11PM - Works across the usual AA battery zoo: controllers, toys, flashlights, cameras, clocks, etc. - 10-year shelf life is perfect for emergency kits and procrastinators - Packaging opens without turning your kitchen into a crime scene - Reliable performance (aka: things turn on and stay on, which is all we ask) Cons: - Not rechargeable — these are a one-and-done relationship - “High-Performance” is hilarious marketing for something that lives in a drawer - If you buy 48, you will briefly feel superior to everyone you know (side effect) Best for: People with kids, game controllers, flashlights, emergency kits, or a household that runs on AA-powered chaos. Not for: Rechargeable-only purists who treat disposable batteries like a personal moral failing. Summary: A 48-pack of calm, competent little power cylinders—because your house deserves better than the half-dead AA you found rolling around with a paperclip and a Lego.

6 Stars. I have never - ever - had an issue with Amazon Basics batteries. And the fact there are no duds and they hold their juice for a long time, enables me to buy a 48-pack with the confidence that they'll be good to the last battery. I keep them in a resealable bag in a garage fridge with all my other batteries. Maybe they're fresh and far from their expiration because they sell such high volumes and turn over their inventory. Or maybe they sell so much inventory because the price is right and there are no/few duds. For what it's worth, I've bought batteries from a national brick and mortar electronics chain and if you open the package and get duds, you can't return them. I bought in order to replenish my wildlife cameras; that's 8 batteries per camera for several cameras once a year. Not including remote controls, etc. Why should I have to buy batteries twice? Why should I have to make a career out of this? I don't need the stress their friction-point policies impose. Now, I can see how folks would return them for a refund but put old batteries in the open package and thereby get free batteries. I get it and it ticks me off that they ruin it for the rest of us. But if you open the package and get duds, you cannot be issued a refund for this very reason. This happened to me twice, that is on two occasions I bought batteries at this chain and they were duds. The second time I refused to take no for an answer for a refund and escalated it up and down the store's hierarchy until I got to a decision maker who could override the policy. But by that time, the damage was done. What ever happened to considering future cash flows from a customer? It wasn't the money; it was the principle that my money wasn't a dud so the product I receive in exchange shouldn't be either. Do you think I've bought batteries there since? Nope. Has it given me less reason to walk into their store and buy anything at all? Yep, 100% actually. No more meandering walks to see what's in store. No more impulse buys. I'll keep buying these. They're so solid. Problem solved.

Powerful battery, inexpensive, and packaged in smaller units. Although it has slightly less battery life than another brand, it's much cheaper, making it an excellent value product!