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Hi

 

Is there a preferred battery for the Arlo camera performance?  Lithium vs Alkaline?

 

Thanks

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Wklovelace3
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Virtuoso
Its a tradeoff really. Personal preference. The rechargeable lithium batteries are only 650 mah. So they wont last as long as a non rechargeable lithium or alkaline. Some are 1400 mah. But then you have to buy them vs rechargeable.
jguerdat
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There are no 123 batteries in alkaline, only lithium. They're rated at ~1400-1500mAH while rechargeables (the good ones) are under 800mAH, depending on brand.