Single Use Battery Prices
Analysis of 102,946 eBay listings for single use batteries.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Used ones cost about 60% more here.
๐ In short easy summary
The best value is found in Coin Cell/Button types and Silver Oxide compositions, both showing negative deltas. Conversely, AA batteries and AGM compositions command the highest premiums, with deltas of 222% and 350% respectively.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices range from Maxell at 7 to Energizer at 15.49.
Price by type
Why? Costs vary significantly by size, from Coin Cell/Button at 6.62 to AA at 23.98.
Price by battery size
Why? Specialized sizes like LR41 (6.92) are cheaper than 2/3 AA (18.98).
Price by chemical composition
Why? Silver Oxide is the most affordable at 5.99, while AGM is the most expensive at 33.5.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new single use battery?
The median price for new listings is 9.99.
Which battery type is the most expensive on average?
AA batteries have the highest median price at 23.98.
How do Duracell and Maxell compare in price?
Maxell has a median price of 7, while Duracell is higher at 14.84.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3โ$99, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 3, 2026.