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Re:Energizer, Walmart are sued for conspiring to raise batte... by ChuckNorris89 on Sunday April 30, 2023 @08:03AM (#35761789)
>It's a lithium coin cell, I doubt there's huge variance like this.

Anecdotally, from my own experience, the differences are real and huge.

The no-name CR 2032 cell I bought from the discount store lasted 3-6 months in my room thermometer, while the name brand one closer to 2 years.

>seems to be enough of a margin to call it a racket

I'm not trying to justify the racket pricing, I'm just saying the differences between those no-name Chinese batteries you can find in 1 euro LED candles and good cells from a reputable brand is real and palpable.

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Re:Energizer, Walmart are sued for conspiring to raise batte... by newaccount74 on Monday May 01, 2023 @02:24PM (#35776993)
OK, so that's one anecdote saying there's a difference, and one anecdote saying they are the same. Would be sweet if someone bought a couple of different CR2032 cells and tested them.
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