1) Lithium Batteries > Alkaline Batteries > Zinc Carbon batteries
Lithium batteries cost more, lasts longer (extremely longer) than Alkaline ones and weighs less.
Ex: https://www.amazon.in/Energizer-Lithium-Batteri...
Mere two cells of Lithium batteries from energizer brand costs 300 rupees. But they are worth it. They are suitable for high drain electronics equipment. Energizer brand has 20 year shelf life. That’s really impressive. Since those are power houses, using them in right equipment is very important. Because of light weight, gamers can use these on their gaming mouses. They perform in extreme conditions (-40 to 60 degree C in case of the battery shown above)https://data.energizer.com/pdfs/l...df Uses: Cameras, Gaming Mice, RC toys, smoke alarms etc
2) There are different kinds of Alkaline Batteries. They come next to Lithium batteries but at a fraction of cost n a lot less performance. But they cost slightly better than Zinc Carbon batteries and last longer than them.
Duracell has a whole portfolio of such batteries. Notable applications involve wireless mouse, keyboards, wall clocks etc
3) Good ole Zinc Carbon batteries are for low drain occasional power requirements, ex: torch light, toys
4) Rechargeable Batteries They are good for environment as they are rechargeable. Common use among cameras, trimmers, electric toothbrushes etc
