What Batteries Do I Have?

Use the chart below to help you determine what type of batteries you may have in your home or office. We offer pros and cons, as well as examples of electronic products that use that particular battery. There’s also a Chemistry Specific Battery Recycling Guide you can download as a printable reference. Not sure where these batteries may be in your home? Use the handy tool to find out

Battery Type	Commonly Found In	Pros	Cons

Alkaline	Alarm Clocks Calculators Flashlights TV remote controls Remote control toys	Higher energy density. Moderate discharge rate. Cheap.	Most of them are non rechargeable.

Lithium Primary	Car keyless entry remotes Watches Pacemakers Fire alarm devices	High energy density. Long shelf life.	Can’t be recharged.

Nickel Cadmium	Cordless Power Tools Cordless Phones Digital Cameras and Video Cameras Two-Way Radios	Good performance. Least expensive of secondary batteries. Can be recharged up to 1,000 times.	Moderate energy density. Rapid discharge. Toxic.

Nickel Metal Hydride	Cellphones Cordless Power Tools Cordless Phones Digital Cameras Two-Way Radios	Cadmium-free. Good performance. Can be recharged up to 1,000 times. Performs well in high drain devices.

Lithium Ion	Cellphones Cordless Power Tools Cordless Phones Digital Cameras Laptop Computers Two-Way Radios	High energy density. Moderate discharge rate. Performs well in high drain devices. Excellent performance. Lighter weight.

Small Sealed Lead Acid	Mobility Scooters Fire Emergency Devices Emergency Exit Signs UPS Back-Up Batteries	Moderate energy density.	High discharge rate. Toxic.

What Batteries Do I Have?

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