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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Their website is really light on details about mAh[0], but Duracell are even worse[1]. I've found a comparison website, but no idea where its getting its sources[2].

Looks like VARTA is around 2400mAh and will last around 5-7 years, whereas Duracell is around 2700mAh and will last around 7-10 years. But let's be realistic here, no battery in the world lasts more 2 years without needing to be switched out. Definitely not worth staying with Duracell.

0: https://www.varta-ag.com/en/consumer/product-categories/batteries/alkaline/longlife-max-power-aa
1: https://www.duracell.co.uk/product/duracell-optimum-aa/
2: https://www.batteryskills.com/aa-battery-comparison-chart/

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Why is babushka a Super Saiyan?

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

I saw a Project Farm video where they tested various AA batteries, alkaline and lithium.

One of the tests was how long each battery could run a fan with a constant energy draw and Varta Longlife got the worst score by far.

Those had a made in Indonesia label though, I don't know if they have different plants in Germany with better specs under the same name.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

I'm using AGM Varta battery for my car for 4 years. For now it is working fine.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 hours ago

They even have lithium-ion batteries in AA!