Amazon Basics 12-Pack D Cell All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life
Reviewed 1 September 2026 · price checked live
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Here you get a dozen D-cell 1.5V alkaline batteries built for long-lasting, reliable power across everyday devices like torches, clocks and toys. An improved design gives a five-year leak-free shelf life, so they are just as happy sitting in the emergency drawer as being used right away, and the frustration-free packaging is a small mercy. A 4.6 rating from over 150,000 buyers shows they match the big brands for far less. They are not rechargeable. Have a look at the current price on Amazon.
- Brand
- Amazon Basics
- Amazon rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 151,194 ratings
- vs Household Batteries, Chargers & Accessori
- level with the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 40 of 49 rated household batteries, chargers & accessori we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £2.99 to £19.99)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Household Batteries, Chargers & Accessori
Across the 49 rated household batteries, chargers & accessori products we track, the typical score is 4.6 out of 5. This one sits at 4.6, which is in the bottom quarter of the category. That does not make it a bad buy, but there are better-rated alternatives on the same shelf, so it needs another reason to earn your money.
It carries 151,194 ratings against a category median of 15,467. A rating from a large base is harder to distort and tends to hold up over time, so a high score here means more than the same score on a new listing.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £2.99 to £19.99, where the midpoint is about £6.57. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 49 household batteries, chargers & accessori products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- One 12-pack of D Cell 1.5V alkaline batteries providing long-lasting reliable power
- Ideal for a variety of everyday devices, including toys, clocks, flashlights, and more
- Improved design offers a 5-year leak-free shelf life; store for emergencies or use right away
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging;
- Note: these batteries are NOT rechargeable. For reusable options, check out Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries
- To learn more about recycling single-use batteries, simply copy/paste this link into your browser: call2recycle.org/what-can-i-recycle
