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Energizer Ultimate Lithium L91 AA Batteries 20 pack for $9.99 at Costco! 50 cents per Battery!

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Not sure if this is regional or YMMV, but my local Costco has 20 packs of Energizer AA Lithium batteries for $9.99! I have NEVER seen these cells for .50 each!
This was at the Ft. Myers, FL Store.

https://www.costco.com/warehouse-locations

This is an instant savings deal for $5.00 off through Sunday May 10. I'm not sure when the price on these (regular price) went down to $14.99 (if it in fact has). I seem to remember these being normally priced at $18.99-$19.99? Maybe someone can confirm?

By way of comparison, an 18-pack of these is currently on special at Sam's Club for $18.98 after a $3.00 off promotion.

Energizer Lithium AA cells at Sam's Club [samsclub.com]

Time to stock up on these long shelf life, non-leaking batteries. You may never see a price like this again! I only wish they had the AAAs too! I
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overzeetop
05-06-2020 at 04:35 PM.
05-06-2020 at 04:35 PM.
The lithium AAs are only really good in special use cases (long quiescent life, low draw, very small/short peak power), but completely worth it if you need them.
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05-06-2020 at 05:00 PM.
05-06-2020 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from overzeetop :
The lithium AAs are only really good in special use cases (long quiescent life, low draw, very small/short peak power), but completely worth it if you need them.
These batteries KILL alkaline cells in high current draw applications. These are special application batteries, but not for the reasons you stated. These batteries will also never leak and ruin your device that sits for years with batteries installed.
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Hrshycro
05-06-2020 at 05:08 PM.
05-06-2020 at 05:08 PM.
Good deal, if you need them for the right use apps.
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fwhomeboy
05-06-2020 at 08:11 PM.
05-06-2020 at 08:11 PM.
Why is the link to Sams and not Costco?
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05-06-2020 at 08:20 PM.
05-06-2020 at 08:20 PM.
Quote from fwhomeboy :
Why is the link to Sams and not Costco?
The Sams link is posted as a price reference. It is the 2nd cheapest place to but these batteries at the moment, albeit at twice the price.

No Costco link because this deal is not available at Costco.com, only in the warehouse.

Maybe only in my warehouse by the look of things...Frown
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overzeetop
05-07-2020 at 09:53 AM.
05-07-2020 at 09:53 AM.
Quote from UN0335 :
These batteries KILL alkaline cells in high current draw applications. These are special application batteries, but not for the reasons you stated. These batteries will also never leak and ruin your device that sits for years with batteries installed.

That's true, but standard (NiMH/eneloop) rechargeable batteries are just as good, and far more cost effective, for high-drain applications. Alkalines will lose 50-75% of their rated capacity when run at high currents (2A), whereas NiMH and the lithium AAs will both hold within ~10% of the rated low-current capacity. A good NiMH will have a 2200-2400mAh rating, while the lithium will have ~3000mAh. Certainly better, but Energizer sets a limit of 3A on them, while NiMH can pull as much as 5A (due to lower internal resistance).

The fact that they are great for trickle devices (and do not leak) means that you can use them in applications where you may only change them once every 5-6 years for micro-amp draw (backup clocks, volatile storage backup, lcd readouts) without worry. Likewise, for emergency power you can store them in the emergency flashlight/radio/etc. without worry of leak and expectation of good performance.

Using them for 50c-$1 a piece for a continuous high-drain vs a NiMH which may cost $1-2 means that the payback time is very, very short for the rechargeables (which also don't leak but don't have as long a storage life w/o charging).
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05-07-2020 at 10:26 AM.
05-07-2020 at 10:26 AM.
I use them in a particular application that I consider important (an electronic dead bolt on one of the doors of our home) where standard alkaline batteries only last 6 months. These Energizer Lithium batteries last a year (probably more- I change them each year to be safe). Because the OP posted this, I stopped by my local Costco today here in NJ, and they had the same deal, so I bought a few packs. Thanks so much! By the way- I usually pay around $8 for a 4 pack of these batteries ($2 each cell), so this is a fantastic deal if you have a specific application that requires them.
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05-07-2020 at 12:32 PM.
05-07-2020 at 12:32 PM.
Quote from overzeetop :
That's true, but standard (NiMH/eneloop) rechargeable batteries are just as good, and far more cost effective, for high-drain applications. Alkalines will lose 50-75% of their rated capacity when run at high currents (2A), whereas NiMH and the lithium AAs will both hold within ~10% of the rated low-current capacity. A good NiMH will have a 2200-2400mAh rating, while the lithium will have ~3000mAh. Certainly better, but Energizer sets a limit of 3A on them, while NiMH can pull as much as 5A (due to lower internal resistance).

The fact that they are great for trickle devices (and do not leak) means that you can use them in applications where you may only change them once every 5-6 years for micro-amp draw (backup clocks, volatile storage backup, lcd readouts) without worry. Likewise, for emergency power you can store them in the emergency flashlight/radio/etc. without worry of leak and expectation of good performance.

Using them for 50c-$1 a piece for a continuous high-drain vs a NiMH which may cost $1-2 means that the payback time is very, very short for the rechargeables (which also don't leak but don't have as long a storage life w/o charging).
The lithium will also run at a higher voltage than NiMH. Love my Eneloops, but depending on what I'm using for, they require frequent recharging.
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JLFORBES
05-07-2020 at 12:44 PM.
05-07-2020 at 12:44 PM.
I use these in my Blink XT cameras. They last quite a bit although that is relative to the amount of camera usage. I'm here in Miami so I'll have to stop by one nearby and check it out.
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phdeez
05-07-2020 at 12:45 PM.
05-07-2020 at 12:45 PM.
I happened to stop by Costco today for my weekly run and sure enough they are on-sale here in Winter Park, FL.

I believe it is a nationwide coupon!
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RichardV8013
05-07-2020 at 01:22 PM.
05-07-2020 at 01:22 PM.
These for terrible reviews on Amazon. I'm so confused about the proper application of these? What are they good for?
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05-08-2020 at 09:46 AM.
05-08-2020 at 09:46 AM.
Quote from RichardV8013 :
These for terrible reviews on Amazon. I'm so confused about the proper application of these? What are they good for?

I use them for a smart lock that's outdoors because it handles the cold temp better and don't corrode when used for a long time.
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05-08-2020 at 02:27 PM.
05-08-2020 at 02:27 PM.
Quote from UN0335 :
These batteries KILL alkaline cells in high current draw applications. These are special application batteries, but not for the reasons you stated. These batteries will also never leak and ruin your device that sits for years with batteries installed.
Quote from overzeetop :
That's true, but standard (NiMH/eneloop) rechargeable batteries are just as good, and far more cost effective, for high-drain applications. Alkalines will lose 50-75% of their rated capacity when run at high currents (2A), whereas NiMH and the lithium AAs will both hold within ~10% of the rated low-current capacity. A good NiMH will have a 2200-2400mAh rating, while the lithium will have ~3000mAh. Certainly better, but Energizer sets a limit of 3A on them, while NiMH can pull as much as 5A (due to lower internal resistance).

The fact that they are great for trickle devices (and do not leak) means that you can use them in applications where you may only change them once every 5-6 years for micro-amp draw (backup clocks, volatile storage backup, lcd readouts) without worry. Likewise, for emergency power you can store them in the emergency flashlight/radio/etc. without worry of leak and expectation of good performance.

Using them for 50c-$1 a piece for a continuous high-drain vs a NiMH which may cost $1-2 means that the payback time is very, very short for the rechargeables (which also don't leak but don't have as long a storage life w/o charging).
Great post, excellent information! Eneloops are great, I have a ton of them that I use too. I don't use alkalines any more though. Such a waste vs NiMH! If I can't use Eneloops, I use an Energizer lithium cell (AA and AAA).
Quote from mzdrati :
I use them in a particular application that I consider important (an electronic dead bolt on one of the doors of our home) where standard alkaline batteries only last 6 months. These Energizer Lithium batteries last a year (probably more- I change them each year to be safe). Because the OP posted this, I stopped by my local Costco today here in NJ, and they had the same deal, so I bought a few packs. Thanks so much! By the way- I usually pay around $8 for a 4 pack of these batteries ($2 each cell), so this is a fantastic deal if you have a specific application that requires them.
Good to hear that it's a valid deal in other locations. Stocking up at this price is a great idea, because these batteries have an unmatched shelf life of 20 years!
Quote from iamchris :
The lithium will also run at a higher voltage than NiMH. Love my Eneloops, but depending on what I'm using for, they require frequent recharging.
Eneloops and lithium cells cover all the bases. The higher voltage (1.7V) of the lithium cells in rarely a problem, but the lower voltage (1.2) of the Eneloops can be, depending on the application.
Quote from RichardV8013 :
These for terrible reviews on Amazon. I'm so confused about the proper application of these? What are they good for?
I don't see terrible reviews on these, these are premium batteries. The only real drawback (usually) is their high cost. They are FAR superior to regular alkaline cells.These cells are great for cold applications (freezer sensors,trail cameras, etc.) high-drain devices, are lighter than any other AA battery, they don't ever leak and ruin your device either. I sometimes think if they marketed these as "non-leaking" that people would buy them solely for that! These batteries got their start marketed as "photo/camera" cells, back when lots of consumer digital cameras used AA cells. These were unbeatable in that application because they could recycle the flash so quickly.
Quote from dailo :
I use them for a smart lock that's outdoors because it handles the cold temp better and don't corrode when used for a long time.
Yes, any outdoor application where it is cold is where these cells excel.
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DadMaster5k
05-09-2020 at 06:52 AM.
05-09-2020 at 06:52 AM.
These were $25 in my local store so is YYMV. Great find if you find it!
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