Energizer MAX D Alkaline Batteries, 8 Pack (E95)
Dependable D cells for spares and emergency kits, but rechargeables suit daily heavy use better.
The short version
- People stocking an emergency kit or a drawer of spares
- Owners of D cell flashlights, lanterns, radios and toys
- Anyone who wants batteries that can sit unused for years
- You run a high drain device every day and would save with rechargeables
- You only need D cells for a clock or remote and a store brand will do
What owners like
- Long storage life suits emergency kits and backup flashlights
- Trusted name brand with a leak protection claim
- Works across a wide temperature range
Common complaints
- Capacity falls a lot under heavy loads, as with all alkaline D cells
- Independent hobbyist testing has found some store brands and Duracell's premium line matching or beating Energizer MAX in AA size
- Single use cells add up for devices used daily
Based on The Amazon listing, Energizer's MAX product page and E95 datasheet, and an alkaline battery shoot out thread on CandlePowerForums..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2026
First bought.
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What it does
An 8 pack of Energizer MAX D size alkaline batteries for flashlights, radios, toys and other D cell devices.
- Energizer says the cells hold power for up to 10 years in storage
- Designed to protect devices against leaks, per Energizer
- Rated for flashlights, radios, toys and higher drain devices
- Standard flat contact D cell that fits any D size device
A dependable choice for keeping spares on hand for flashlights, radios and emergency kits, thanks to a 10 year storage rating and Energizer's leak protection claim. The trade-off is that, like all alkaline D cells, real capacity drops sharply in high drain devices, so rechargeables make more sense for gear used every day.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- D (ANSI 13A, IEC LR20)
- Chemistry
- Alkaline, zinc manganese dioxide, no added mercury or cadmium
- Nominal voltage
- 1.5 volts
- Count
- 8 batteries
- Shelf life
- 10 years at 21°C, per Energizer
- Operating temperature
- -18°C to 55°C (0°F to 130°F)
- Typical weight
- 139 grams per cell
- Capacity
- Varies with load; Energizer's datasheet charts roughly 16,000 mAh at 25 mA falling to about 7,000 mAh at 500 mA
Worth knowing
- Energizer's datasheet notes the figures are typical and not a warranty.
Questions
How long do Energizer MAX D batteries last in storage?
Energizer rates them for up to 10 years in storage at room temperature.
What is the mAh of an Energizer D battery?
It depends on the load. Energizer's E95 datasheet shows about 16,000 mAh at a light 25 mA draw and about 7,000 mAh at 500 mA.
Do Energizer MAX batteries leak?
Energizer says they are designed to protect devices against damaging leaks. It is still good practice to remove batteries from devices stored for long periods.
Are Energizer MAX D batteries good in cold weather?
Energizer lists an operating range of 0°F to 130°F, though alkaline cells deliver less power near the cold end.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Energizer D Batteries, D Cell Battery Premium Alkaline, 8 Count
- Energizer: Energizer MAX Alkaline Batteries
- Energizer E95 Product Datasheet
- CandlePowerForums: Alkaline Battery Shoot Out
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.
