Alkaline Battery Bulk Pack
by ULTRALAST
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Alkaline Battery Bulk Pack
Customer Review: These Batteries Are Terrible
Summary: 1 Stars
My experience with these batteries, both AA & AAA, over almost a year is awful. When I first received them and only visually inspected most of them, they looked fine. Over a period of five or six weeks, 50% of them were corroded. Some leaked more than others (always from the negative end). Of the remaining batteries, many tested less than half charged and when these were tried in electronic devices anyway, they either did not work or became depleted almost immediately. These are the only batteries I have ever used that had completely dead ones right out of the box. As weeks went by, additional batteries leaked and became corroded. I checked the batteries previously installed in devices that were being used only infrequently and the mechanism, in most cases, had become corroded by the batteries or the batteries had become corroded but had not yet effected the device.
I kept no statistics on these batteries unfortunately, but my educated guess is that less than 15% of the entire package performed as I could reasonably expect. The amount of time and aggravation I experienced is worth more to me than the lower price provided. New top grade batteries were stored next to these with no problems at all. As one previous reviewer has stated, I don't understand why Amazon keeps this product in their listings.
I did discover that WD-40 does a good job of neutralizing battery acid and requires just minor cleanup.
Customer Review: Don't expect miracles
Summary: 3 Stars
I've used these batteries from Amazon in the past and I'd say they are at least 80% as powerful as the name brands (Duracell/Energizer). If you do the math, they are still a good value at 20-25¢ compared to the big brands. But I see a lot of people complaining about the life of these batteries in their digital cameras, and I think that if you're buying these (or ANY alkaline battery) for a digital camera, you're going to be disappointed. Yes, they will work (briefly). But if you read the manual that came with your camera, you'll find they suggest more powerful batteries (like lithium or rechargeable NiMh) for best results. The current draw for the LCD screen in a digital camera is high and alkaline batteries just aren't up to the task. A brand new set of AA Alkaline batteries would be very lucky to have enough power for 50 pictures; the proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion batteries many cameras use are good for hundreds and hundreds of pictures.
Yes, you can use that space-saver spare on your car in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend taking a vacation on it. Same thing with alkaline batteries in your digital camera.
Customer Review: "If it's too good to be true, it probably is" - Do Not Buy these Batteries!
Summary: 1 Stars
I specifically ordered these batteries with the intention of using them for my digital camera on a recent trip I took to Europe for 10 days. I went through ALL BUT EIGHT of the batteries during this time. I had to change my batteries AT LEAST twice a day. I am extremely dissatisfied with this product - I not only wasted my money, it was a constant aggravation having to change them so often and bring along so many "back-ups". I did in fact read the customer reviews before ordering, and despite the indication of battery failure by others, I decided to take my chances. However, I not only suggested that my money be refunded, but that this product be made unavailable for future consumer purchase. Amazon did in fact refund my money and I submitted a report to their investigations team. I would believe that a simple AA battery is a rather basic item to correctly and consistently manufacture. This product takes advantage of that reasonable assertion that when one buys a battery, it will in fact function properly. I would have done better hooking up my camera to a potato.Customer Review: Not the same as store brands!
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought these thinking they are the same as the Sam's/Walmart store brand bulk pack. They are not. About half the batteries are bad out of the pack.
They foreshadow their lack of quality control with an insert that says if any of these batteries are bad, please send them to ____ for a replacement. I really do not want to send a 20¢ (or any number of them) back for a replacement. I just want the battery to work.
BTW, I have not check the expected life. As I am only putting them in electronics that get infrequent use (kid's pencil sharpener) or have minimal power demands (remote controls).
Customer Review: Good value for AA batteries
Summary: 4 Stars
Since various tests have found that all brands of normal AA batteries last roughly the same amount of time in normal devices, I decided to purchase this bulk pack of Ultralast batteries.
They come in a large block of 40, but once you open the package, they're packaged in packs of 4. I have not yet had any problems whatsoever with these batteries. Considering they are significantly cheaper than the 'big brands,' I could probably still come out ahead even if it took two of these batteries to equate one 'big brand' battery.
It's cheap and it works. What more could you ask for?