Alkaline & Rechargeable Batteries

Start with the size the device takes, then choose single-use or rechargeable, and a chemistry that suits how hard the device works the battery.

Alkaline cells

Duracell Plus Power cells such as the 656.940UK AA pack have a shelf life of up to 10 years; they use DURALOCK technology. Simply Duracell cells such as the 656.952UK are for low to moderate drain devices like radios, remotes and clocks. GP Ultra cells such as the 656.010UK are formulated for high current over longer periods in toys, torches and smoke alarms. GP Ultra+ cells such as the 656.001UK last around 30% longer than the standard Ultra range.

Other chemistries

GP Greencell zinc chloride cells such as the 656.050UK AA are an economical choice for low to medium drain devices such as clocks, remote controls and LED torches. GP lithium batteries last 2-5 times longer than ordinary alkaline cells: the 656.331UK 9V has a low self discharge rate and up to 10 years shelf life, which suits smoke alarms. For repeated use, GP ReCyko+ NiMH cells such as the 656.154UK AA 2600mAh can be recharged hundreds of times and stay charged when not in use.

Specialist sizes and bulk packs

GP High Voltage alkaline cells such as the 656.006UK 23AE and the 656.304UK 11A are made for car alarms, lighters and some cameras. The 656.024UK N and 656.603UK AAAA Super Alkaline cells suit medium to high drain devices such as toys, electronic games and remote controls. Duracell Procell Constant cells are designed for low-drain applications and come in boxes of 10. GP bulk packs such as the 656.036UK AAA also hold 10 cells. GP supplies the most products here.

Related categories

This page is part of our batteries and battery packs range, within the wider batteries and power supplies department. Makers have their own pages, including GP batteries and Duracell batteries.

Brands we stock in Alkaline & Rechargeable Batteries

Duracell, Energizer and GP.