Amazon Basics 4-Pack 9V Alkaline Batteries, 9V/6LR61, 5-Year Shelf Life - for Smoke/CO Detector, Electronics & Audio
Reviewed 1 September 2026 · price checked live
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This is a four-pack of 9V alkaline batteries with a five-year shelf life, built for reliable everyday power. They are the usual choice for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, but also suit garage door openers, radios, toys and various other household bits. Having four to hand means you are covered for the next few battery changes without a last-minute dash to the shops. A 4.6 rating across more than 237,000 buyers confirms they do the job well. Note they are not rechargeable, and check the price on Amazon.
- Brand
- Amazon Basics
- Amazon rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 238,713 ratings
- vs Household Batteries, Chargers & Accessori
- level with the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 42 of 49 rated household batteries, chargers & accessori we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £2.99 to £19.99)
- How proven
- One of the most-reviewed in its category
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 238,713 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 lower third of a category running from £2.99 to £19.99, where the midpoint is about £6.57. Cheaper than most while rating at or above the category norm is the combination worth looking for, and it is the main argument for this one.
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 4-pack of 9-volt alkaline batteries for reliable performance across a wide range of devices
- Ideal for household items like garage door openers, smoke detectors, radios, toys, and more
- Note: these batteries are NOT rechargeable. For reusable options, check out Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries
