Which dollar store batteries provide the best value?

CBC Marketplace & Ontario Tech University tested double-A disposable batteries from six brands – Energizer, Duracell, Noma, Great Value, E-Circuit from Dollar Tree, and Panasonic batteries from both Dollarama and Dollar Tree.

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We tested double-A disposable batteries from different brands and found surprising results about batteries from dollar stores. Our investigation reveals which batteries you should buy — and which ones you might want to avoid.

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