On Tue, 4 Dec 2018 08:59:11 -0500, EE Sparks
wrote:

On 12/3/18 3:50 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
I'm wondering if it's worth paying more for the "premium" alkalines or
just go with the lower priced standard alkalines?


**** leaky alkalines!

I just use Panasonic Eneloops or lithium-ions in all devices and
recharge when necessary.
A bit of a problem when "when necessary" is exactly when you need
them.
Haven't tried Enerloops but when the power goes out and the device
runs out of battery a spare set of Alkalines or Lithiums (not
rechargeable) can "save the day". Otherthan for remotes, just about
anything I have that needs batteries is an "emergency use" item and
recharging batteries when they are needed is a disqualifier.

Ansd in answer to the OP's question, in MOST cases a standard brand
name lithium is a better deal than the "premium"or "boutique"
batteries on a dollar per anp-hour basis as well as on a dollar per
shelf life basis. The newer mercury free and otherwize "greener"
batteries often do not perform as well as theolder batteries - then it
comes down to a "values" issue.