Which is cheaper per battery?

Duracell. At $26.49 for 48 cells that is about $0.55 each, against about $1.41 each for the 16-pack Energizer at $22.48.

Which lasts longer in storage?

Duracell states a 5-year storage life with Duralock. Energizer does not state a storage life for this pack.

Which is better for a family with lots of toys?

Duracell, because 48 cells at a low per-battery price covers many devices without rebuying soon.

Is the Energizer worth the higher per-battery price?

Only if you want a small pack or a lower total spend now. For volume use, the Duracell pack costs less per cell.

Do both work in the same devices?

Yes. Both are 1.5 V AA alkaline cells, so they fit remotes, toys, flashlights and similar electronics.

Which has more capacity?

Energizer lists higher capacity, though its own listing shows conflicting figures (11,000 mAh and 3,000 mAh). Duracell lists 2,400 mAh.

Energizer MAX AA Batteries (16 Pack) vs Duracell Coppertop Alkaline Batteries AA 48 Pack

Buy the Duracell Coppertop 48-pack if you want the lowest cost per battery and long shelf life; buy the Energizer MAX 16-pack if you need fewer cells now or want the cheaper single purchase. As of November 4, 2026, the Energizer pack is $22.48 at Amazon and the Duracell pack is $26.49 at Adorama. That is about $1.41 per battery for Energizer versus about $0.55 per battery for Duracell.

Today the Energizer MAX AA Batteries (16 Pack) costs $4.01 less at its best price.

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