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4.5
These batteries are long lasting and fit as they should. Energizer and Duracell are my go to batteries. There is a difference. I actually prefer Duracell, but Energizer are second on my list.I recommend.They are Energizers, of course they work and pretty good price.I have tried numerous battery brands over the years and found Energizer to be the best when it comes to quality and dependability. Other batteries I have tried include major brands like Duracell and generic brands such as Kirkland Signature (Costco). These other battery brands have been a disappointment! The main reason is that they leak alkaline. Normally this occurs when batteries are old or have remained installed long after losing their charge. I have experienced these leaks with Duracell batteries that had NEVER been installed and were NOT older than the date printed on the battery itself. Believing that this was an isolated incident, I purchased additional Duracell batteries and had the same outcome. Since then, I have not purchased Duracell batteries.I recently noticed that one of my children's toys had a white powdery coating developing around the battery compartment. After opening the compartment, I observed two of the (four) batteries were leaking alkaline. All four batteries were Kirkland Signature brand and installed at the same time. The date printed on the batteries was "MAR 2018". According to that date, the batteries should remain fresh for at least the next four years. The toy still worked and each battery, when individually tested, still had a charge. The toy was a two-way radio that not been exposed to extreme temperatures, moisture, or any other conceivable factor which could cause the alkaline leak.I have NEVER experienced this with Energizer batteries. Normally, I use rechargeable batteries. However, with children toys, I use regular alkaline batteries since children misplace and lose toys. A lost toy is bad enough. However, losing four rechargeable AA batteries installed in it is like losing an additional $15. Additionally, I don't feel comfortable having my children around batteries that leak alkaline. Kids are constantly touching things and placing their fingers/hands in their mouths, eyes, etc. I feel that there is a real safety concern with leaking batteries. For safety, dependability, and quality reasons, I have chosen to purchase Energizer alkaline batteries exclusively when I'm not using rechargeable batteries.I understand that my experiences may differ from others. However, the negative experiences I've had were not one-time occurrences. This review is not intended to berate other brands. Any negative experiences mentioned involving other brands are done so in order to establish the difference between them and Energizer batteries. I hope this review is helpful.I purchased this product because I wanted quality batteries. Energizer is rated as top alkaline batteries, and I read somewhere that they're American made (hope that's true)... a definite selling point, as the cheap ones (i.e., made in China) last no time at all. Plus, getting 34 top quality batteries for under $20 is a deal I just couldn't pass up. A big reason for my 5-star rating results from the GREAT customer service rep who helped me resolve a delivery issue regarding my purchase of these batteries. When I initially made my purchase, I waited and tracked the progress concerning delivery. When the estimated delivery date came and went without me receiving anything, I checked online and saw that it was marked as "undeliverable" by the mail service and sent back to Amazon. An Amazon service rep confirmed this fact during an online chat session, and set up a replacement order so that I could get my batteries. However, when I checked online a couple days later, I wasn't able to retrieve an order number due to a system error which resulted in that second order being cancelled. I decided to call a toll-free Amazon phone number and spoke to a very courteous and helpful service rep by the name of Shavoun (hope I spelled name right). She was AWESOME. When I explained the situation about not having received the Energizer batteries, she took the time to locate the product information and in-stock availability. Not only did she set up a new order to ship the batteries, SOMEHOW she was also able to set it up for next-day delivery. Mind you, when I spoke to her it was after 9:00 o'clock at night. She told me that I'd receive the product the NEXT day...at NO additional charge...how cool is THAT? I thanked her for her help and hung up the phone. The next day I did in fact get an email stating that the package was shipped out. The message DID state expected delivery that day, but I told myself it would be very unusual to get something that quick (less than 20 hours...no way!). But...surprise, surprise, it arrived before 2 o'clock....that was roughly about 16 hours after having talked with the service rep. I was TRULY impressed...thanks Amazon...and special thanks to Shavoun....you really ARE an AWESOME customer service rep !!!We have tons of battery powered gizmos and gadgets galore, and I often interchangeably buy Duracell or Energizer batteries, though I prefer the Energizers if the price is right. They last in storage for years which is perfect for me, and I leave a couple of these packs in an accessible storage space so that my kids can grab them whenever they need them to power up some of their toys.Recommended.I like these batteries. They seem to last a long time.Paid a lot lot more than this for Duracell batteries that lasted a lot longer amazing value for money!Only just fitted to alarm box so see how long they lastThey work. No idea how long they will lastNormally get 2 to 2.5 years from duracell. Time will tellGood value
