The Top 4 Best Replacement Car Batteries
- by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/17/2023
Choosing a replacement battery for your car or truck can be confusing. With so many different brands and chemistries to choose from, It's tough determining which battery is right for your vehicle. In order to make things easier, we've highlighted the top four auto batteries available at Batteries Plus, along with a brief breakdown of their performance specs.
Is It Better To Have Higher or Lower Cold Cranking Amps?
In order to determine the right battery for your needs, you'll want to consider a few factors first. Climate can have a big impact on a battery's life cycle and overall performance. If you live in an area prone to extreme cold, you'll want to select a battery with a higher number of cold cranking amps.
Is a Higher Reserve Capacity Better?
The next thing to think about is the amount of technology in your vehicle. Basic Applications such as windshield wipers, clocks, lights and alarm systems are all powered by your auto battery. A standard battery should provide enough power for things like that. If your car has a lot of advanced tech in your vehicle, such as driver assistance, navigation and start-stop systems, you might want to consider purchasing a battery with a higher reserve capacity.
What is the Chemistry of a Car Battery?
The final thing to consider is a battery's chemistry. For gas-powered vehicles, there are two basic auto battery types: flooded and AGM. There are a number of differences between flooded and AGM batteries. Basically though, AGM batteries last longer, charge faster and do a better job of starting your vehicle in a greater variety of conditions and climates. They cost a bit more upfront, but due to their longer lifespans, most people save money with an AGM battery in the long run. One other thing to keep in mind, if your vehicle originally came with an AGM battery, you need to replace it with another AGM battery.
What are the best Car Battery Brands?
1. Duracell® Ultra Auto Battery
- Flooded battery
- The starting point for most cars & trucks
- Very affordable
- Offers enough power to start most vehicles reliably
- Comes with a 24-month warranty
2. Duracell® Ultra Gold Auto Battery
- Flooded battery
- Offers better starting power in extreme conditions than a standard Duracell® Ultra battery
- Higher number of cold cranking amps
- Comes with a 36-month warranty
3. Duracell® Ultra Platinum AGM Auto Battery
- AGM battery
- Provides more power than a Duracell® Ultra Gold battery
- Higher number of cold cranking amps than a Duracell® Ultra Gold battery
- Offers twice the cycle life of a flooded auto battery
- 20X more resistant to vibrations than a flooded auto battery
- 100% spill-proof & maintenance free
- Comes with a 48-month warranty
4. X2Power Thin Plate Pure Lead AGM Auto Battery
- AGM battery
- Provides more power than both flooded & standard AGM batteries
- Features some of the highest cold cranking amps in an auto battery
- Offers 3X the cycle life of a flooded auto battery
- 28X more resistant to vibrations than a flooded auto battery
- 100% spill-proof & maintenance free
- Comes with a 48-month warranty
Batteries Plus Tests Auto Batteries for Free
The battery in your car or truck will typically last between three and five years. If your battery is older than that, or if you've been having a hard time turning over your engine, bring your vehicle to any Batteries Plus location and we'll test it for you for free. If it's time for a replacement, our stores offer battery installation too. We also offer key fob replacement, as well as a number of additional essentials in our Automotive Center.