Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries, 24 Count
Solid name brand AAs for everyday gadgets, but leak reports argue against them for expensive gear.
The short version
- Households that want a stock of name brand AAs for everyday devices
- People powering medium drain gadgets like toys and flashlights
- You are putting batteries into expensive electronics that sit unused for long stretches
- Your devices are mostly low drain, where cheaper alkalines perform about the same
- You go through batteries fast enough that rechargeables make more sense
What owners like
- Holds up well under heavier loads, landing near the top of an independent constant current test at 200 mA and 500 mA
- Familiar brand that is easy to find in many pack sizes
- Long storage guarantee makes a big pack practical to keep on hand
Common complaints
- Recurring forum reports of Coppertops leaking in devices, sometimes well before the expiry date
- Some owners report cells leaking while still in storage
- At light loads the capacity is about the same as cheaper alkaline brands, so the premium buys little in low drain devices
Based on Duracell's product page and MN1500 technical data sheet, an independent load test on Keacher.com, and a long Candle Power Forums thread on alkaline leakage by brand..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A 24 pack of Duracell's standard AA alkaline batteries for remotes, toys, clocks and other everyday devices.
- Duracell says the cells contain its Power Boost ingredients for long lasting power
- Guaranteed for 12 years in storage, per the maker
- Built in the USA with US and global parts, according to Duracell
- Suited to toys, remotes, flashlights, clocks, wireless mice and keyboards
- Sold in packs from 2 up to 24, so a large pack covers a household for a while
A dependable choice for people who want a name brand AA that holds up in medium and heavy drain gadgets and stores for years. The main trade-off is leakage: hobbyist forums are full of reports of Coppertops leaking in devices and in storage, so for expensive gear or devices left untouched for years, lithium or rechargeable cells are the safer pick.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- AA (ANSI 15AP, Duracell MN1500)
- Chemistry
- Alkaline manganese dioxide
- Nominal voltage
- 1.5 V
- Typical weight
- 24 g (0.8 oz) per cell
- Storage guarantee
- 12 years in storage
- Operating temperature
- -20°C to 54°C (-4°F to 130°F)
- Recommended storage
- 6°C to 29°C (42°F to 85°F)
- Count
- 24 batteries
Worth knowing
- Duracell's page warns that swallowed lithium coin batteries can seriously harm a child; keep all batteries away from children.
- Duracell lists a recommended storage range of 42°F to 85°F.
Questions
How long do Duracell Coppertop AA batteries last in storage?
Duracell guarantees them for 12 years in storage. The maker recommends storing them between 42°F and 85°F.
Do Duracell Coppertop batteries leak?
Any alkaline cell can leak, and leaks from Coppertops are a common complaint on hobbyist forums. Remove batteries from devices you will not use for a long time.
What voltage is a Duracell Coppertop AA?
1.5 volts nominal, per Duracell's MN1500 data sheet.
Are Coppertops better than cheaper AA batteries?
In one independent load test, most brands delivered about the same capacity at light loads, while Coppertop pulled ahead at heavier loads.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries, 24 Count, 12-Year Shelf Life
- Duracell: Coppertop Battery AA
- Duracell: MN1500 Coppertop AA technical data sheet
- Keacher.com: Are all alkaline battery brands the same?
- Candle Power Forums: Members' experience by brand with leaking alkaline cells
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
