How confusing...so what's the difference between the regular Duracell CopperTop batteries widely found in stores, and these "ProCell" ones?
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same battery packaged for different market - just be sure the copper top you are looking at is a USA made version, The china version is not the same.
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I personally have no idea what the manufacture did that makes these any different. I do know that I purchased them in the past, and had very good luck with them, and the price is a lot better on these Pro Cells.
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They are the same as the USA-made Coppertop ones. They just look different. These are packaged for commercial use, or by people who use a lot of batteries. They also come in a box rather than blister pack or plastic so they can be stored easier in bulk.
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According to RightBattery.com, these are different batteries. That is the conclusion from their performance tests, where the ProCell batteries measurably outperform the CopperTop batteries at all loads (0.1A, 0.2A, 0.3A, and 0.5A). Of course, there's always the possibility that these are technically the same batteries as the CopperTop ones, but that Duracell did "binning" - testing the batteries and branding the best as ProCell (much as chip manufacturers test their chips and brand them at different speeds depending on how well they tested). Bottom line is that these should perform somewhat better than the CopperTop ones, especially at higher loads. http://rightbattery.com/294-1-5v-aaa-duracel-copper-top-vs-duracell-procell-alkaline-batteries/
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I bought a battery from one of the resellers on Amazon and it was terrible. I returned it the next day. Be careful which resellers you purchased from. Go to a reputable business. I bought a battery from Duracelldirect.com and it was great. You can key in your model number and it'll give you the right battery to get. Hope that helps.
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These are the pro/contractor packs from my understanding. Basic, bulk, no frills packaging for heavy users. So far they seem to have a life span the same as other Duracells in my experience. I have no idea what you might have received, but the units that I got were fine.Here is a link that describes them.http://professional.duracell.com/en/procellHope this helps.
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See my Customer Image for this product page. The Duracell Pre-Charged cell with 'white top' is equivalent to Sanyo eneloop (made in Japan). The one with 'black top' is equivalent to Rayoyac Hybrid (made in China). Most people seem to prefer the 'white top'. But both versions are good in my opinion. Be careful that Duracell also sells ordinary NiMH cells with very similar 'Copper Top' color scheme. Make sure that your cells actually have 'Pre Charged' printed on them. The ordinary NiMH cells are not worth getting, since they all suffer from rapid self-discharge problem.
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I really don't know. I bought a pack of 9 volt batteries - Duracell Pro. They have lasted really well with everyday use!
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I had done a search for generic battery but came up with nothing. I didn't try battery stores however and that may be an option. You'd need to take the battery to the store for comparison.
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Ps, I read a post after I wrote that any charger will work on Duracell's. My comment to that persons claim Duracell sucks, not true. I use AA/AAA BATTS AND I LOVE THEM. I use them on several (high demand) items they last super long. From video controllers to my house phone (1 full charge will last about a week, only put I on the cradle once a week)!
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As far as my experience goes the Duracell Ultra Lithium CR17345 - 3V is different than the Duracell ultra photo 123 - 3V. Although they look similar.
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I did some online research. Maxell 'standard' AA alkaline batteries seem to be rated at about 2250mAh. By comparison, Duracell/Energizer 'standard' batteries seem to be rated at about 2350mAh. (Procell, etc. have higher ratings -- and considerably higher prices.) So, the Maxell's don't quite last as long (95%?), but their price is significantly lower.
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That's hard to answer, Duracell doesn't provide a lot of technical information about the the Quantums, which have widely varying reviews. The "superiority" of their performance varies, but they are fundamentally still "alkaline" batteries, but engineered somewhat differently than the "regular" Coppertops. But if you're asking whether these are comparable to the Quantums rather than the Coppertops, the answer is "no." These are basically the "industrial version" of the consumer-oriented "regular" Coppertops, NOT the Quantums (which as you presumably know, are much more expensive than the Coppertops.) That's hard to answer, Duracell doesn't provide a lot of technical information about the the Quantums, which have widely varying reviews. The "superiority" of their performance varies, but they are fundamentally still "alkaline" batteries, but engineered somewhat differently than the "regular" Coppertops. But if you're asking whether these are comparable to the Quantums rather than the Coppertops, the answer is "no." These are basically the "industrial version" of the consumer-oriented "regular" Coppertops, NOT the Quantums (which... » Read More That's hard to answer, Duracell doesn't provide a lot of technical information about the the Quantums, which have widely varying reviews. The "superiority" of their performance varies, but they are fundamentally still "alkaline" batteries, but engineered somewhat differently than the "regular" Coppertops. But if you're asking whether these are comparable to the Quantums rather than the Coppertops, the answer is "no." These are basically the "industrial version" of the consumer-oriented "regular" Coppertops, NOT the Quantums (which as you presumably know, are much more expensive than the Coppertops.) « Show Less
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Here is the spec sheet on these batteries, http://www.batteryspecialties.com/images/pdf/duracell/PC1604.pdf.
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I believe this battery is made in the US but not all are, see the artical below from Wikipedia. Duracell manufactures alkaline batteries in many common sizes, such as AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V, but capacity of Duracell batteries can't be found on the official Duracell site (www.duracell.com). Lesser used sizes such as AAAA (primarily for pagers, penlights, and blood glucose meters) and J size batteries (for hospital devices and photographic strobe flash units) are also manufactured along with a range of "button" batteries using zinc-air, silver-oxide and lithium chemistries, used in calculators, watches, hearing aids, and other small (mostly medical related) devices. Duracell entered into a brand licensing agreement with flash memory manufacturer Dane-Elec in 2008 for a line of products including memory cards, hard drives and USB flash drives with the Duracell brand mark and in the brand's trademark "copper top" coloring.[2] Duracell also manufactures specialty batteries, including NiMH rechargeable batteries and batteries for cameras, watches, hearing aids, etc. Their two main battery brands are "CopperTop (Plus)," marketed as longer-lasting, and "Ultra," directed mainly at users of digital devices and devices that need more power. Duracell also has a line of lithium chemistry batteries and products, now manufactured outside of the U.S.
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The red and black Duracell Procell are, in my opinion, are sub-standard. I have used them in smoke alarms, electronic testers, and various other devices over the past few years. With out exception the seeped chemicals from the terminals and corroded the device they were in, often to the point of needing to be replaced. If you use them for short periods or remove them from the device each time you use them they may be alright. They are cheaper but in my circumstances it cost me much more in the replacing damaged equipment.
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no comparison, Duracell is clearly the better battery. maxell batteries just don't have the same output or last as long as Duracell.
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I guess you have already found out that the needed batteries have many names in different countries.A simple googling got this result in a second: http://www.batteryjunction.com/mn-1400.html . I agree with the other peoples that unless you are going to scrutinize several hundred slides, batteries, eventually rechargeable, are quite enough. Spring 2012 I viewed about 300 hundred for an eventually scanning and I have still the same two duracell batteries!
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I been very happy with mine.. they seem to be no different than Duracell batteries that I buy from a local store.. I have had no reason to doubt they are real Duracell batteries..at a very reasonable price.
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There is nothing on the battery or the box, but if you go to their website www.duracell.com/procell you can find a download link for the full technical data at http://ww2.duracell.com/media/en-US/pdf/gtcl/Product_Data_Sheet/NA_DATASHEETS/PC1604_US_PC.pdf