USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries vs Great Value Alkaline AA Batteries

Buy the AA USB-C rechargeable batteries if you use AA devices often and want to stop buying disposables; buy the Great Value alkaline 8-pack if you need batteries for low-drain items like remotes, clocks and flashlights and want spares that sit for years. The rechargeables hold a steady 1.5V and charge over USB-C in about 3 hours, but their 1,700 mAh capacity is lower than the alkaline's listed 2,600 mAh, so they suit frequent, moderate-drain use rather than long single runs. The Great Value pack is disposable and rated to hold power for 10 years in storage, which makes it the simpler choice for occasional use.

• Choose the AA USB-C rechargeable batteries if you go through AA cells regularly and want to recharge them from any USB-C port instead of buying new ones.
• Choose the Great Value alkaline AA batteries if you want a ready-to-use 8-pack for remotes, clocks, toys and flashlights, with spares that keep for years.