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AmazonBasics 9 Volt Everyday Alkaline Batteries 8 Pack
Last Updated: April 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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998
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447.92 grams
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45 meters
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Review Analysis - 970 recent, verified reviews
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Battery Life
367smoke detectors, smoke, 9v, detector, 9 volt
+71%
-29%
" ... Decent batteries, decent price . ... "
" ... Works like a battery. ... "
" ... Best battery for the buck ... "
" ... Good quality batteries for a good price ... "
" ... Individual batteries are wrapped in shrink wrap. ... "
" ... They're 9v batteries. ... "
" ... The cost per battery with this multipack is good, and I have used these for the semiannual replacement of batteries for my smoke detectors, and are just as reliable to me as the more expensive name-brand batteries. ... Save yourself a buck or two and try out the Amazon-branded replacement batteries. ... "
" ... I like to keep batteries around the house for random things. ... "
Product Reliability
89months, lasted, smoke detectors, dead, smoke detector
+54%
-46%
" ... I am just using the last one now so here it is 4 yrs later and I am reordering. ... "
" ... They last a long time and work well. ... "
" ... they showed up and they worked ... "
" ... So far, the 1st battery I used has been working fine. ... Generally, it runs my smoke detector for a little over a year. ... So 8 might last a decade! ... "
" ... They work, no issue. ... The last two of these have lasted 69 and 68 days. ... "
" ... They last fine. ... "
" ... Got all,the smoke detectors working again. ... "
" ... I buy these twice a year to replace in my smoke detectors at home. ... "
Price
86money, waste of money, value, cost, beat the price
+85%
-15%
" ... Value the price the most. ... "
" ... Same quality at a better price. ... "
" ... I’d highly recommend you give these a shot for the price. ... "
" ... U get a lot for your money ... "
" ... Can’t beat the price. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck ... "
" ... Can’t beat the price ... "
" ... Great value buy. ... "
Marketplace
52basics, order, described, works, products
+75%
-25%
" ... Will order more soon. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... As described, ?Great porice, ... "
" ... Product is as described ... "
" ... got them today thanks Chuck ... "
" ... so far i am liking the amazon basic line. ... "
" ... Fast delivery from Amazon as well. ... "
" ... I always get all of my batteries from amazon. ... "
Build Quality
27individually wrapped, plastic wrap, battery is individually, wrapped in plastic, individually
+59%
-41%
" ... After the frustration of having the item pull out of the sheet rock, I started looking for a durable stud finder. ... "
" ... I needed them for my children’s metal detectors and they have worked great so far. ... "
" ... long lasting and doesn't short out when thown in a drama since they are individually wrapped ... "
" ... Great and durable:) ... "
" ... Looks more durable then Duracell. ... "
" ... Not bad, they are individually plastic wrpped, which is a good thing for me. ... "
" ... The box they were delivered in was really nice and durable. ... The batteries themselves were individually wrapped in a plastic wrap. ... That was a bit tough to remove but it kept them safe. ... "
" ... Additionally, each battery is individually wrapped in plastic which is great if you want to store them loose. ... "
Clock
24alarm, alarms, chirping, beeping, batteries
+58%
-42%
" ... Like the price on 4 pack for smoke alarms ... "
" ... Great price and good batteries, now my smoke alarm will stop beeping or cheeping or whatever it is lol. ... "
" ... Gadgets and smoke alarms ... "
" ... Work well and last a long time in my smoke alarms. ... "
" ... Good price for changing smoke alarm batteries ... "
" ... USED IN MY FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS,TAKES 8 AND HAVE USED SOME BEFORE GREAT ... "
" ... a very cost effective way to keep the alarms ready. ... "
" ... Will use these for smoke alarms at home as well. ... "
Fit
24smoke detectors, tight, smoke detector, batteries, fitting
+54%
-46%
" ... Fit the bill, for only a portion of the cost. ... "
" ... Just wanted to add that I don't have any problem fitting these into any of my devices. ... "
" ... But it fit my needs perfectly and all I had to wait was 2 days - can't get much better than that. ... "
" ... Here's another tip - replace the batteries annually, like in the fall. ... "
" ... They fit the snap caps normally ... "
" ... These fit my smoke detectors fine. ... "
" ... Changing out batteries in the fire alarms spring and fall, holds a great charge. ... "
" ... Fit in multiple smoke detectors with no problems at all. ... "
Delivery
22delivery, received, fast, expected, described
+91%
-9%
" ... Got my product in just a few days. ... "
" ... As described, received as promised. ... "
" ... delivery was very quick and i received exactly what i wanted. ... "
" ... Arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... They were very nicely packed, and worked just like you'd expect! ... "
" ... Arrived as described. ... "
" ... As advertised and received what was expected. ... "
" ... Great value and arrived quickly ... "
Charging
16batteries, hold, tested, quickly, nearly
+38%
-63%
" ... One year after purchase the charge dropped to about 75% - unless you use them quickly it's not worth purchasing them in bulk ... "
" ... Almost all easily lost its charge after short period of use. ... "
" ... I bought these a little over a month ago and found out these are out of charge. ... Based on this, I conclude at least 3 of the 8 batteries in this pack did not have any charge. ... "
" ... Batteries didn’t have any charge. ... "
" ... And here comes these useless batteries that i have changed several times over the past several weeks because they lose their charge in two days. ... "
" ... Amazon Batteries sent were without a charge, dead on arrival. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money, these have been sitting for so long they have almost no charge left. ... "
" ... Now none of them will hold a charge. ... "
Returns
13refund, amazon, would, time, sent
+38%
-62%
" ... adds time to the replacement . ... "
" ... I am returning them for a refund. ... "
" ... I am going to return them. ... "
" ... Had to return them. ... "
" ... Of course it was just enough time that I cannot return them ... "
" ... Can't even return as past the 30 day return policy. ... "
" ... Now I am beyond the refund return window. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I didn't realize it until the return period had expired. ... "
Overall performance
12price, performance
+100%
" ... Their performance was nearly identical to the Procell. ... "
" ... Great product and price + fast shipper .A+ ... "
" ... They last long and provide reliablity on the job. ... "
" ... They do their job ... "
" ... do the job ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... does the job ... "
" ... Doing a great job so far ... "
Capacity
11smoke detectors, around, last, got, bought
+82%
-18%
" ... Got these for the smoke detectors in the house. ... "
" ... needed these around the house, perfect! ... "
" ... Used them in smoke detectors around the entire house. ... "
" ... Always room for improvement as my wife says (but I think she may have been talking about me. ... "
" ... Got a boat load of channels even in my basement. ... "
" ... We ordered these for our smoke detectors we recently replace when selling our house. ... "
" ... My house never been so fire safe. ... "
" ... I bought these for smoke detectors throughout my house. ... "
Product As Described
11works, product, advertised
+100%
" ... Worked as advertised! ... "
" ... As per description . ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Product is as described ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
Storage
8batteries, bag, storage, quality, keep
+75%
-25%
" ... Similar price to big box store brands but better quality. ... "
" ... no issues with it, don't know the details of capacity, purchased it based on its brand. ... "
" ... I buy a box of these and just keep it in my gig bag. ... "
" ... Shelf life is decent. ... "
" ... I like that they came in a box for easy storage. ... "
" ... It is also a perfect width and length for my counter and we will be putting it on the couch next. ... "
Size
8nice, like, bulk, also
+88%
-13%
" ... Great to buy in bulk ... "
" ... I like the size of the package. ... "
" ... Nice quantity size. ... "
" ... Handy to have extra around. ... "
" ... These have a nice weight to them and are great quality. ... "
" ... I used this product for a portable horn at work. ... "
" ... It is also a perfect width and length for my counter and we will be putting it on the couch next. ... "
Comfort
8trying, quickly, one, without, way
+25%
-75%
" ... Then they wear out quickly. ... "
" ... WHAT A PAIN. ... "
" ... It is a pain unwrapping each one. ... "
" ... I almost broke the thing trying to fit these in. ... "
" ... Popped one I'm my E-stimulator for my back pain and quickly found out why the are so cheap. ... "
Hair
7use, cut, without, way, trying
+29%
-71%
" ... so to remove plastic wrap you need a knife. ... "
" ... The only way I've found to get them out is to use a knife to cut the plastic - and to do this, you have to put a knife - a metal object - right next to the two battery terminals. ... "
" ... Maybe I am slow, but I had to use a knife to cut off some of the plastic on each battery so the rest of the plastic could be removed. ... "
" ... Even knife had trouble cutting it. ... "
Remote
6use, went, two, new, needed
+33%
-67%
" ... I had 3 left and went to fetch one for my daughter's RC car remote, only to find dark powder all over the inside of the shrinkwrap. ... I gave this review 2 stars instead of 1 because it didn't leak inside the remote, only inside its own packaging. ... "
" ... I ordered these when I had two alarms that needed backup and a remote that needed a new battery, too. ... The one in the remote did fine (so far, only 2 weeks) but the ones in the alarms BOTH went directly to 'chirping' that they needed a new battery! ... "
" ... Used others for garage door opener remote pads, and they didn't last a full year, where other brand 9 volts lasted for several years of use. ... "
" ... batteries were so dead when i received them they wouldn't even run my remote. ... "
Setup
5installed, batteries, alarms, simple, one
+100%
" ... Make you you remove the shrink wrap first before installing ... "
" ... Installed the batteries in my smoke detectors and they are doing just fine ... "
" ... The install went easily, replace bases and install new alarms. ... "
" ... we write the install date on each one, so we always know if we missed one. ... "
" ... Four of the Eight purchased caused the alarms to chip immediately upon install. ... simple sequence in the install procedure. ... "
Software Platform
4fire, applications, alarms, google
+75%
-25%
" ... I guess I'll me time will tell currently being used in fire alarms ... "
" ... Now, every time I need a battery I just go like : Alexa . ... "
" ... The Size is not an issue in the application - but I can see where in other applications it might be. ... "
Door
4smoke, detectors, hand
+100%
" ... I have a Duracell in a second door pad and it is still working fine. ... "
" ... I immediately run to the door and throw away into the back yard just like the hand grenade, so worry it will explosion in my hand. ... "
" ... I use these for my smoke detectors and electric front door lock. ... "
Packing
4free, hassle
+50%
-50%
" ... Individual packaging is hard to remove ... "
" ... First, this is supposed to be 'Frustration Free Packaging.' ... "
Defective Delivery
4-100%
" ... 2 out of the 3 boxes were defective. ... "
" ... they leaked in the box. ... "
" ... I exchanged them thinking they were defective. ... "
" ... I assumed I got a defective batch and forgot about it. ... "
Features
4led, smoke, door, detectors
+100%
" ... Good for light duty ,led light ... "
" ... If you do it on the weekend of the daylight savings time switch, you'll always know when you changed them last year! ... "
" ... Nice to have for times when it gets dark on me while light switches are off. ... "
" ... I use these for my smoke detectors and electric front door lock. ... "
For Kids
3toys, kids
+100%
" ... My niece loved it for x-mas ... "
" ... I needed them for my children’s metal detectors and they have worked great so far. ... "
" ... We use in kids toys, musical guitar , etc. ... "
Ease of Use
3difficult, install, individually wrapped
+100%
" ... The stud finder was very accurate and easy to use. ... "
" ... simple sequence in the install procedure. ... "
Weight
3light, led, batteries
+100%
" ... u can just tell by weight. ... "
" ... Good for light duty ,led light ... "
" ... These batteries are surprisingly light weight compared to an alkaline. ... "
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Weight: 447.92 grams
Size: 45 meters