AA Batteries
The pencil battery, known by its international size name AA, is a cylindrical battery about 14.5 mm in diameter and 50.5 mm in length; the single-use types here have a rated voltage of 1.5 V. It is used in devices such as remote controls, wall clocks, toys, flashlights, wireless keyboards and mice, and portable radios. The category includes Varta's alkaline pencil batteries, among them the Longlife series, and the zinc carbon Superlife pencil battery, which is described as manganese in the product name, in packs of 4. Choose the alkaline or zinc carbon type according to the current the device draws and how often it is used, and the pack quantity according to how many batteries the device runs on at the same time. If LR6 is written on the battery compartment, an alkaline AA battery is specified; if R6 is written, a zinc carbon AA battery is specified. Zinc carbon types are preferred in low-current devices such as clocks and remotes, and alkaline types in devices that draw more current, such as motorized toys and flashlights. Single-use pencil batteries should not be confused with rechargeable NiMH AA batteries of the same size: alkaline and zinc carbon batteries are not made to be recharged in a charger.
Products
- Varta AA 1.5V Alkaline 4-Pack Battery — Varta · SKU: V114.003.4006.100 · TRY 101.00 · In stock
- Varta AA 1.5V Alkaline 4-Pack Longlife Penlight Battery — Varta · SKU: V114.002.4106.404 · TRY 148.00 · In stock
- Varta AA 1.5V Manganese 4-Pack Superlife Battery — Varta · SKU: V114.001.4120.404 · TRY 44.00 · In stock
How to choose AA Batteries
The pencil battery, known by its international size name AA, is a cylindrical battery about 14.5 mm in diameter and 50.5 mm in length; the single-use types here have a rated voltage of 1.5 V. It is used in devices such as remote controls, wall clocks, toys, flashlights, wireless keyboards and mice, and portable radios.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AA Batteries and where is it used?
The pencil battery, known by its international size name AA, is a cylindrical battery about 14.5 mm in diameter and 50.5 mm in length; the single-use types here have a rated voltage of 1.5 V. It is used in devices such as remote controls, wall clocks, toys, flashlights, wireless keyboards and mice, and portable radios.
What should I compare when choosing AA Batteries?
Choose the alkaline or zinc carbon type according to the current the device draws and how often it is used, and the pack quantity according to how many batteries the device runs on at the same time.
Where can I find technical details for AA Batteries products?
Single-use pencil batteries should not be confused with rechargeable NiMH AA batteries of the same size: alkaline and zinc carbon batteries are not made to be r