Varta V4906121414 High Energy AA Alkaline Battery - 4 Pack

Compared to the price of other brands of alkaline batteries, these are like finding gold nuggets in a field of rocks! They are made in Germany and are truly excellent quality. The pack of Vartas I've used so far have lasted as long as Duracell copper tops. And they--without a doubt--outlast any Eneloops or Amazon rechargeables. Since I've decided to mention the Eneloops, I will explain my comment; I have eight of them [supposedly 3rd gen] from two separate orders. It takes something like six hours to charge them with the Eneloop charger, and they can only be charged in pairs. My #1 "stress test" for all battery brands is a Logitech m305 wireless mouse, which gets heavy daily use. A Duracell AA will last approximately 5 weeks; the Eneloops 3.5 weeks max; and the Vartas are going 5 weeks as well. I also have one in a small Ultrafire flashlight, which I use almost daily and it is still very bright after 2 months of use. [FYI, The m305 gives a pop-up warning notice in the lower right corner of your monitor when the charge is low; with Varta and Duracell, I still get another 24 hrs of use before they're dead; with the rechargeables, the things are dead in less than an hour of the pop-up notice.] For the price, these are gems for sure. If alkaline batteries--and their disposal--were not such a serious environmental issue I would use these for 80% of my battery needs. Read more

This is the best battery you can buy of course it's made in Germany not China I choose these when I can get them if not my backup is Duracell which moved China so that sucks Read more

I went searching for some other brand after Duracell went to China and their quality control declined. Their competitor, Eveready Energizer, had also gone to China and also suffered quality control problems. I have used Varta camera batteries for years, and was glad to see that these German-made cells are available in the U.S. at a reasonable price. The Varta AA have a consistent performance, slightly better capacity than the Duracell ProCell I had been using (U.S. made), and there have been no duds in a brand new box as I encountered with China-made ProCell and Energizer Industrial. I go through a lot of AA in a work-related environment, and you can consider this review reliable. Read more

The batteries arrived fresh (expiration date 2016), and all 4 were fully charged. The packaging is basic "tear open from the back along the perforated lines", but there are 4 separate tear-openings so you can remove the batteries one at a time, and even put them back for loose storage. No rated amp-hour capacity is stated on the packaging or the batteries. . > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question. Read more

Varta alkaline batteries are made in Germany and are the world's best in manufacturing excellence; they excell ALL other brands in having greater energy capacity, constant voltage, and the best durability under rugged service conditions. Don't waste your money on other brands, 95% of which are made in China having lesser energy capacity and much shorter life cycle and durability. One you have used Varta you'll know the difference in quality. Read more

Best batteries I ever bought. Well made. High quality. Lasts long. Read more

They are long lasting and I have been using them in almost everything around the house. They are just a great product! I'm going to reordering ASAP someone always needs batteries for something. Try them you will be glad you did! Read more

So glad to find a Quality Battery not made in China..always happy with the use of these batteries...and their duration Read more