Okay, so I finally caved and bought the Energizer MAX AA 20-pack after my kid's toys kept dying mid-playtime. And let me tell you – these things are LEGIT.

First off, they last FOREVER. Like, I swear my daughter's screaming unicorn has been running non-stop for weeks now. No more 'Mommy, it stopped working!' every 2 days.

The leak-resistant thing is huge for me. I've had so many devices ruined by battery acid – looking at you, other brand! These haven't leaked at all, even in our garage flashlights that sit unused for months.

Pro tip: The Amazon price is insane compared to stores. I saved like $5 getting them here. Only downside? They work so well I might not need to buy batteries again until 2025!

Used them in everything from Xbox controllers (teenage boy approved) to smoke alarms (no annoying midnight beeps yet). Honestly might buy another pack just to stock up at this price.