Insignia™ - AAA Batteries (48-Pack)

I almost never have a problem with anything I purchase from Best Buy, and really can't recall the last time I returned anything. These batteries were a deal when i saw them, and even though I never used this brand before, thought I'd try them. I use a lot of AAA batteries in my home, so a box of 48 for less than $7 was a deal. But, sometimes you do get what you pay for. I found these batteries to be extremely weak, if they powered anything at all. Many times I'd have to mix them with another brand of battery (if remote or whatever I was needing batteries for used like 4 bats) just to use them. After trying these in several things around the house, I finally gave up and went back to the brand I've been using without a problem (Amazon Basics, excellent battery, lots of juice, good price). I still love Best Buy, but won't be buying these again.

These are tough to review at this point because you really need to wait and see how batteries perform over the long haul. At this point all I can really say is that when I put them into things they work and the overall build quality seems fine. So far so good. I have had some cheap batteries with an outer shell that seemed to be splitting or poorly adhered but these are fine. I like the very compact packaging. I have noticed that some brands have gone to a big cardboard backer for batteries, I am assuming for display in the store purposes, but that makes them more difficult to store at home. Can't give them 5 stars now because I don't know how they will hold up. Might be unfair but that's how it goes.

Our kids have RC cars that use AA batteries. As you can imagine, they seem to go through them really quickly. We tried rechargeable batteries but they just don’t seem to hold up as well as traditional disposable batteries. These are working great so far. Best of all, these occasionally go on sale for nearly 50% off. With the amount that you get in these 48 packs, you can usually afford to wait for another sale on these before you’re out of batteries. I can’t tell any difference between these and any name-brand batteries. I’m sure you can get better batteries but at the price these are occasionally offered at, it can’t be worth the premium.

When BB marks these batteries down, at least once or twice a year I buy a box of the double AA's, triple AAA's, or the combination carton (contains a few C's, D's, a 9-volt, some AA's, some AAA's). Same review I wrote for these same batteries in the AA size: Simply put, when BB marks these down for a deal of the day, it's a great buy - stocking my closets and pantry with reliable batteries is always needed. I have gadgets all over the house, and a 16 month old daughter with MANY baby/kids toys, all of which require batteries regularly. These batteries last as long as Die-Hard, Energizer, and Amazon Basics and the packaging is sturdy and easy to open.

My mini-rant is that they have the technology to put about 10 times as much juice in batteries, but they don't seem interested in doing that because they won't sell as many that way. Talk about adding to the landfills. So, until they do something to improve the life of batteries (beyond charging twice as much for batteries that only last 1.25-1.5 times longer), I am going with the cheaper brands that seem to do the job. These are as good as any Duracell or Energizer and are about 1/4 the price when purchased on sale. Don't give these name brands yahoos the satisfaction of paying 4X as much just because they market more. These batteries are a great deal (when on sale). Even a great deal when not, but I recommend stocking up when they are available as a daily deal.

I've been using this batteries for a couple of nightlights around my home. For the first 5 days batteries give a glow of eye blinding bright light, after that 5th day, light dims to 50%, i thought it was the light bulbs giving up but change another set of new batteries and noticed it was this batteries. Conclusion batteries die quickly, it will do the job don't get me wrong but don't expect long term high power batteries from this batteries.

I needed batteries because I have a lot of small children which means lots of small chidlrens toys. I just wanted a large amount of batteries for the cheapest amount of money. I am not one of this people who has to have name brand everything especially on small items like batteries. Far as I'm concerned it lasts about the same as duracell. For the price I paid, you can't beat this. I am glad that they had the best buy brand in stock and if they have more sizes I will probably buy more. Folks remember, there is no difference between fruity O's and fruit loops.

I'm a hunter and wild game observer and run 8 trail cameras of various brands. I have a remote camp where I rely on my trail cams to record people up to no good. BB's previous in house brand of battery lasted 4-6 months over the winter in conditions down to well below zero. These didn't last 3 months in warm and moderate temperatures through the summer and early fall. I can't recommend them at all and won't buy any more even when they are on sale for $8.99 for 60 with free shipping.