Is LR6 same as AA?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Hey fellow gamers, it‘s time to shed some light on this AA/LR6 battery debate. I know we all wonder if these terms are interchangeable when powering our wireless controllers, keyboards and mice. Well after some hardcore investigation and benchmarking, I‘m here to share the definitive answers!

The Straight dope: AA = LR6

I‘ll cut right to the chase: Yes, AA and LR6 batteries are technically one and the same! LR6 is essentially the model number that labeling standards bodies have given to traditional 1.5V alkaline AA batteries.

So if your new headset calls for LR6 batteries, just slot in any regular AA batteries you‘ve got laying around. Vice versa, if you have LR6 batteries, feel free to use them to power any peripheral or device that normally uses AA batteries. It‘s a perfect match!

Now I know specs and testing analysis gets your gamer juices flowing as much as me. So let‘s get into the nitty gritty details…

Inside the AA/LR6 Specs: It‘s All About the Volts and Amps!

Most AA sized batteries you‘ll encounter have these core specs according to BatteryBro [1]:

Battery CodeNominal VoltageCapacity RangeChemistry
LR61.5V2,300 – 2,850mAhAlkaline
HR61.2V2,100 – 2,700mAhNiMH Rechargeable
FR61.5V – 1.7V2,400 – 3,100mAhLithium

As you can see, AA and LR6 share all specs since they‘re pointing to the same classic alkaline battery type!

But the table shows we do have some options when it comes to different AA battery chemistries: alkaline, lithium and rechargeable. We‘ll analyze how those compare later on.

First, let‘s visualize some LR6/AA discharge curves to see voltage stability in action…

Tested to the Extreme: LR6/AA Discharge Curves

When testing the Duracell Plus Power LR6/AA alkaline battery at a 2 amp discharge load, the voltage holds steady between 1.3-1.5V for about 5 hours as shown in BatteryData‘s analysis [2]:

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Impressive stuff! This shows LR6/AA batteries can power our gaming gear consistently even under heavy loads.

Now let‘s compare across battery chemistries…

As you can see from BatteryUniversity‘s discharge tests [3], lithium AA batteries like the Energizer Ultimate Lithium maintain higher voltages for longer vs. traditional LR6/AA alkalines:

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So if you need max battery life for a long raid or gaming marathon, consider stepping up to a Premium lithium AA battery rather than standard LR6/AA alkaline batteries.

Next let‘s examine some…

Head-to-Head AA/LR6 Showdowns!

The good folks over at TechLila [4] did some awesome hands-on tests pitting the latest AA/LR6 batteries against each other in real-world device drain scenarios. Here‘s how some of the top contenders fared powering a 2.1A tablet:

BatteryTablet Run Time
Energizer Max AA/LR6 Alkaline8 hours 43 minutes
Duracell Optimum AA/LR6 Alkaline11 hours 14 minutes
AmazonBasics AA/LR6 Alkaline9 hours 55 minutes

While the Duracell Optimum came out on top, the AmazonBasics delivered an impressive bang-for-the-buck run time!

For even longer runtimes, TechLila found that the Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA clocked a whopping 18 hours on a single charge! So lithium AA‘s could be a smart play for ultra long gaming sessions.

On the rechargeable front, Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA/HR6 delivered…

The Gamer‘s Hot Take: Optimized AA/LR6 Recommendations

After crunching all the data, here is my all-star lineup of AA/LR6 batteries to power your gaming gear like a pro:

Everyday Longevity: AmazonBasics AA/LR6 Alkaline – Solid bang-for-buck performance that will last through most gaming marathons.

Rechargeable MVP: Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA/HR6 – Top shelf capacity retention even after 100s of recharge cycles.

Epic Ultra-Marathoner: Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA/L91 Lithium – Just like adding high-octane race fuel to your wireless gear!

So there you have it friends…the definitive word on whether ordinary AA batteries and labeled LR6 batteries can be used interchangeably. And some AAA game-changing battery upgrade ideas to try in your own gear!

Stay powered up, and game on!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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