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Big battery test from CBC news.

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ErikTheNorwegian:
"We tested double-A disposable batteries to find out whether major brand names like Energizer and Duracell deliver on their marketing promises to be long lasting. Our test reveals some surprising results about batteries from dollar stores. Watch our investigation to find out which batteries you should buy — and which ones you might want to avoid."

https://youtu.be/K3nd-OvhPwg

To read more about the rest

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketplace-battery-test-1.6403542

thm_w:
Didn't watch the video, but, they don't make a single mention of rechargeable batteries in the article.

"There's no reason to sell a zinc carbon system in 2022."

Sure, also not much reason to sell Alkalines either, when we have LSD Eneloop type cells for ~$1/ea.

floobydust:
I didn't find value in the CBC TV Marketplace tests. It's the usual energy capacity test at most +/-8% delta, when the reality is - batteries taking the piss and leaking is the main concern people have, the damage done to the device.
They should have also done the bubble test to evaluate the seals and gas generation of the battery's chemistry.

Where's the class action lawsuit against Duracell for their total garbage alkaline battery products? The ones the video shows leaking in the package, what a joke it's commonplace and Duracell will never fix their Berkshire Hathaway cheapened-to-rubbish-for-shareholder-return, products. It's the cover-up and inaction of Duracell's executives that is most infuriating. Thousands of mysterious 5-star reviews.

The warranty might cover a cheap remote control or flashlight damaged, but mention a $400 multimeter or expensive AV remote and they squawk hard, they won't pay for damages there and even insult you by suggesting you are scamming them with such an expensive claim. "Just mail that in and we'll look at it"  :-DD

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