Energizer Ultimate Lithium Aa 2Pk
Power your favorite devices with Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries. Known for their extended 20-year shelf life, these batteries are a reliable choice for emergency kits and high-drain electronics. They're designed to perform in demanding applications, offering long-lasting energy when you need it most.
The details
| Weight | 0.024 KG |
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Is it for you?
A great fit if…
- You need batteries for emergency kits and long-term storage.
- You prioritize performance in high-drain devices.
Maybe look elsewhere if…
- You need batteries for multi-battery or in-series devices.
- You are looking for the most budget-friendly option.
Use & care
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Dispose of responsibly.
The Coyscore
58/100 — the honest lowdown
Our category-aware score, built from real reviews across the web — sourced, weighted, updated weekly.
People love
- Longest lasting for high drain devices
- Suitable for long term storage
- Can be a good deal when on sale
Worth knowing
- Sudden failure of individual cells
- Shorter lifespan than expected
- Unsuitable for in-series applications
- Difficult to monitor battery life
- Higher cost than alkaline batteries
- Concerns about counterfeit products
In their words · sourced & attributed
I have been using Energizer Lithium AA batteries for over 20 years. Most recently, I have used them extensively in fifteen Nest Protect Smoke Alarms and four Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolts at our home. These batteries used to last 3-4 years in the smoke alarms and 6-12 months in my smart locks. But now they only last 8-10 months in the smoke alarms and 2-12 weeks in my smart locks (average about 4-6 weeks).
I have given up on Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA. I was using four of them in a chip activated cat flap because we wanted reliability while out of the house, but have has several instances of the sudden death of one cell phenomenon.
One battery of the failing set generally shows very low voltage (~0.5V) while the others are still above 1.5V. The remaining batteries somehow die shortly as well when I attempt to re-use them.
When ordering online, always be sure to select the shipped and sold by [Retailer] option to ensure that you receive the best consumer experience possible.
If you want to buy in bulk you want to look at specific brandings. Duracel Procell and GP Supers. I think Procell have some lithium sku's, but they are going to set you back 3-4x the cost of Alkaline so you should consider if the marginally better performance is worth the price for your hardware.
The only reason I’ve ever heard against the use of lithium batteries in smoke detectors is their flat energy curve. Alkaline batteries give a warning well in advance of the battery dying, whereas you may miss the chirp if you’re at work with the steep power loss at the end of life for a lithium.
This is a good deal, sometimes rechargeable aren't the option. For example small emergency phones often specifically request these lithium ultimate batteries for long term storage.
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