Comparison: Lithium Vs Alkaline Batteries

Jan 10
2010

Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA

Lithium batteries offer a huge advantage over Alkaline batteries. Its not even a fair playing field when comparing Lithium batteries to alkaline batteries. Lithium batteries offer more voltage over a longer time frame hands down. A Lithium battery will last up to 8 times longer in a digital camera compared to a alkaline battery.

Energizer AAA Battery

Energizer AAA Battery

Lithium can power a MP3 player up to 4 times longer when compared to Alkaline. Battery types offered in both lithium and alkaline are AA, AAA, and 9 Volts. Generally speaking lithium does not offer larger general purpose battery types than the above mentioned. Keep in mind when purchasing batteries that some electronic and photographic devices are designed to only be used with either lithium or alkaline batteries, some devices allow either type to be used. Do not put Lithium batteries in a device that requires only alkaline batteries. In some cases when putting lithium batteries in a device that only accepts alkaline batteries, lithium can cause permanent damage due to over voltage.

dollar-sign 2One disadvantage that lithium batteries have to the alkaline batteries is the considerably higher cost of the lithium batteries. Consumers at first were not fond of the price tag of the lithium batteries.  Sense, the sales of lithium batteries have gone through the roof. Lithium batteries have proved to consumers that they can last 8 times longer in high drain devices like digital cameras. The average cost of a 4 pack of AAA Alkaline batteries is roughly 5 dollars. The average cost of a 4 pack of AAA lithium batteries is 12 dollars. Lithium batteries cost nearly 2 1/2 times more than alkaline batteries. Lithium batteries however are a excellent choice for the holidays when numerous photos are taken. Lithium batteries last 8 times longer and cost 2 1/2 times as much as comparable alkalines, we’ll let you be the judge.

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Laptop | Netbook | Notebook Battery Life Comparison | Part 1

Jan 08
2010

Battery life in your Laptop is a very important buying criteria, especially if you are a very mobile user. We are gonna look at and compare 5 different notebook, laptop and or Netbook computers in this bestbatterytips.com segment.

Lenovo Thinkpad T400S

Lenovo Thinkpad T400S

Lenovo Thinkpad T400S

This laptop we have found really packs a punch on battery life for those consumers who are looking to get the most out of long battery life. Lenovo ThinkPad T400S could stretch it self out to 6 hours of battery life. Think how productive you can be away from a power source with this Notebook. We here at bestbatterytips.com give this notebook high marks in the mobile arena.

Acer Aspire One Mini

Acer Aspire One Mini

Acer Aspire One Netbook

The Acer Spire One is a nice mini. We really wasn’t sure what to expect out of the battery life from something so small. When this netbook  was loaded down it only had 1.5 hours of battery life to offer. Does that Seem like a short battery life? Well consider the size of the Acer Aspire one and you be the judge. When the Acer Aspere one’s battery life was stretched out as far as it could go it was able to squeeze out 2.5 hours.

Toshiba Satellite L505

Toshiba Satellite L505

Toshiba Satellite L505

Everybody knows that Toshiba makes some great quality laptops and or notebooks. The Toshiba Satellite is just another excellent display of a quality Notebook with some great features. We were surprised however that this Toshiba model was producing roughly 2.5 hours of battery life under loaded conditions. This model does fall under the average battery life of a Laptop computer.

HP Mini 311 Netbook

HP Mini 311 Netbook

Hp Mini 311 Netbook

The HP Mini 311 Netbook surprised us to say the least. This little power house was able to go 5 1/2 hours! This Netbook had no problem surfing the web over a wifi connection for extended periods of time. We take our hats off to this display of power. HP did a excellent job offering the consumer a long duration of working capabilities.

ASUS UL50

ASUS UL50

ASUS UL50

Asus made sure they were thinking about battery life when they designed this Notebook. The ASUS UL50 had no problem going 5 hours while watching video on this model. Once again we were impressed with the ability of going mobile with this Notebook.

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Alkaline comparison to Oxyride(Nickel Oxyhydroxide NiooH)

Dec 10
2009
Alkalines versus Oxyride

Alkalines versus Oxyride

Alkaline comparison to Oxyride(Nickel Oxyhydroxide NiooH)

Oxyride (Nickel Oxyhydroxide, NiOOH) –  Probably the best disposable battery on the market

In 2006 Oxyride came flying out of the chute to compete with Alkalines, and to say the least they do exactly that. They last greater than twice as long as your  standard alkaline in a digital camera or other high drain device, and around 1.5 times as long as high drain alkalines like Energizer e2. Guess what, they are price competitive with Alkalines as well. The only down fall to Oxyride is that they can not be recharged. However with that being said, they are a very good disposal battery and out perform Alkalines hands down.

Oxyride batteries put out 1.7 volts versus Alkaline batteries at 1.5 volts, while rechargeable batteries put out a considerably lower 1.2 volts. But don’t be fooled, higher voltage doesn’t always mean a better battery. Voltage isn’t the same thing as capacity. Voltage is how “strong” the force is, not how long that force lasts. The higher voltage received from Oxyride battery is not a issue to your electronics. Oxyride  batteries are just what the doctor ordered for a disposable battery that fits your budget in your high drain device.