7 picks compared, with specs, filters and a calculator to find the right size.
In a lab test, lithium AA batteries held more than three times the energy of alkaline under a trail camera’s load. Check your camera’s manual before using 1.2 V NiMH rechargeables, since some cameras won’t run on them.
| Product | Best for | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA 1.5 V lithium · About 4.3 Wh per cell measured | Cellular cameras, cold weather and long sets. | Check price (paid link) | |
| XTAR 1.5 V Lithium-ion AA 4150 mWh 1.5 V regulated · About 3.4 Wh per cell measured | Cutting battery costs on cameras you check often. | Check price (paid link) | |
| Panasonic eneloop pro AA 1.2 V NiMH · 2,500 mAh | Cameras that support NiMH, checked every month or two. | Check price (paid link) | |
| Panasonic eneloop AA 1.2 V NiMH · 2,000 mAh | Low-traffic photo cameras on a budget. | Check price (paid link) | |
| Energizer MAX Alkaline AA 1.5 V alkaline · Rated 0 °F to 130 °F | Short sets in mild weather. | Check price (paid link) | |
| Browning Rechargeable Lithium Power Pack 11.1 V lithium-ion · 24.4 Wh rated | Browning owners tired of buying AA batteries. | Check price (paid link) | |
| Stealth Cam FieldMAX External Lithium Battery 10,000 mAh lithium · External pack | Cellular cameras on busy feeders. | Check price (paid link) |
The longest-lasting AA in GearCheckers’ trail camera test and rated to work down to −40 °F. The usual pick for cellular cameras and cold seasons.
Best for: Cellular cameras, cold weather and long sets. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from gearcheckers.comHolds a steady 1.5 V until it is nearly empty, so cameras that dislike 1.2 V NiMH usually run fine. TrailCamPro’s top rechargeable pick for the Tactacam Reveal X.
Best for: Cutting battery costs on cameras you check often. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from gearcheckers.comHigh-capacity NiMH cells that measured close to their rating. A good value if your camera runs properly on 1.2 V batteries.
Best for: Cameras that support NiMH, checked every month or two. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from gearcheckers.comThe standard eneloop, cheaper per cell than the pro with less capacity. Good for photo cameras that don’t use much power.
Best for: Low-traffic photo cameras on a budget. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from gearcheckers.comCheap and easy to find, but alkaline cells gave the least power to a trail camera load in testing and can lose up to half their capacity below freezing.
Best for: Short sets in mild weather. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from data.energizer.comA rechargeable pack that drops into Browning cameras in place of AA batteries. It delivered slightly more than its rated energy in GearCheckers’ test.
Best for: Browning owners tired of buying AA batteries. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from gearcheckers.comAn external battery that plugs into the camera’s power jack for far longer run time than AA batteries. Stealth Cam also sells it bundled with a solar panel.
Best for: Cellular cameras on busy feeders. Check price on Amazon (paid link) Specs from trailcampro.comNo products match those filters. Try clearing one.
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