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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Surefire batteries vs Duracell vs Energizer

Posted: 9/5/2010 2:51:58 AM EDT

Do Surefire batteries last as long as the other major brand batteries? I know Surefire says they have a shelf life of ten years. But I'm wondering about the actual usage vs the other brands. It seems the Duracell and Energizers are twice as much. I found the Surefire batteries for $4.98 a pair this weekend at Lowes. Walmart has the Energizers for $9.98 for a pair. An anyone done a test?

Posted: 9/5/2010 3:21:44 AM EDT

[#1]

The Panasonic facility in the US is where BatteryStation (New), Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, Rayovac, Streamlight, and SureFire, CR123's come from.

Look at the pack to see where the CR-123's are made. If they are made in the USA, then buy them.

Posted: 9/5/2010 5:09:52 AM EDT

[#2]

Something to keep in mind is that different brand name labels request different output curves for their batteries. So one brand may perform differently than another depending on what kind of device they're used in.

Posted: 9/5/2010 5:41:05 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
The Panasonic facility in the US is where BatteryStation (New), Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, Rayovac, Streamlight, and SureFire, CR123's come from.

Look at the pack to see where the CR-123's are made. If they are made in the USA, then buy them.

The Panasonics did best in a comparison I saw somewhere (candlepowerforums, maybe)... I didn't realize they made most other brands there too. Anyway, I got a dozen of them for $20 shipped from a vendor on amazon, and they hold up very well... I will go for Panasonic again next time.

Posted: 9/5/2010 6:16:32 AM EDT

[#4]

I buy the Streamlight CR123's. They are cheaper and hold up fine.

Posted: 9/5/2010 10:09:24 AM EDT

[#5]

As log as I can buy Surefires for $21 Bucks a dozen, I'll just keep using them. If I ever DO have a problem in my Surefire lights, I can say "nanny-nanny-boo-boo, I USED the recommended batteries in my light", and semd 'em the smoking hulk. For my other 123A stuff, I trust 'em enough to use them. Never had one leak or explode. I HAVE, however had the $10.00 a pair Duracells leak.

Posted: 9/5/2010 5:26:24 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The Panasonic facility in the US is where BatteryStation (New), Duracell, Energizer, Panasonic, Rayovac, Streamlight, and SureFire, CR123's come from.

Look at the pack to see where the CR-123's are made. If they are made in the USA, then buy them.

The Panasonics did best in a comparison I saw somewhere (candlepowerforums, maybe)... I didn't realize they made most other brands there too. Anyway, I got a dozen of them for $20 shipped from a vendor on amazon, and they hold up very well... I will go for Panasonic again next time.

Yes, CPF.com has two comparisons, both rather informative,with one of them being extremely detailed.

Posted: 9/5/2010 7:23:45 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
As log as I can buy Surefires for $21 Bucks a dozen, I'll just keep using them. If I ever DO have a problem in my Surefire lights, I can say "nanny-nanny-boo-boo, I USED the recommended batteries in my light", and semd 'em the smoking hulk. For my other 123A stuff, I trust 'em enough to use them. Never had one leak or explode. I HAVE, however had the $10.00 a pair Duracells leak.

That's exactly the same way I feel. I actually had a Surefire X400 I had to send back and the first question asked was "which batteries are you using?".

Posted: 9/7/2010 2:33:26 PM EDT

[#8]

My new Eotech XPS3 came with a Panasonic Made in USA. The Made in Japan Duracell Ultra will NOT fit in it. The ring around the positive end is a couple of thou. too large to fit in the cap. Good thing I have plenty of Surefire batteries.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Surefire batteries vs Duracell vs Energizer

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