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Duracell AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size 34/78
3.7 out of 5 stars
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46 ratings40 reviews
  1. 5 stars57% (26)
  2. 4 stars2% (1)
  3. 3 stars17% (8)
  4. 2 stars4% (2)
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Dec 21, 2019
Reviewer name: David
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Replaced a pair of Optima batteries

Replaced a pair of Optimal batteries in my GMC Duramax diesel. Time will tell longevity, but so far no problems. Cost was a major consideration as these are less than half the cost of Optima's.

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Jan 2, 2017
Reviewer name: HJ998
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Has both types of terminals, good CC Amp rating

I put this in my 1989 Jeep. Had to make a few adjustments but I knew that in advance since it's larger than what it called for. Needed it to keep my Jeep running and use with the winch as well.

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Mar 5, 2020
Reviewer name: ViperDriver
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great battery at a great price

Needed to replace a DieHard AGM battery that lasted almost 10 years in the AZ heat. This battery has a great rating at half the price of others. So far it’s been flawless to include heavy winching. Very happy.

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Feb 16, 2019
Reviewer name: Dave
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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I've always used Optima before

In my Jeep and trucks but they've gotten too proud of their name. This Duracell AGM has nearly the exact same specifications as the Optima, for about $100 less. Time will tell if it will prove as trustworthy but I expect this Duracell will prove as reliable as their batteries have always been.

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Jan 5, 2017
Reviewer name: frank43
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great Battery

Great battery for group 34. Fits like a glove for 06 Chrysler Pacifica. Would definitely recommend to others....Worth the money!

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Aug 23, 2019
Reviewer name: TA
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great bang for the buck!

I recently purchased this battery. It worked as designed. Got it for a good cost with the instant rebay.

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Jun 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Felipe
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

3 yr battery but only lasted 2.5 months before it died, ok battery, glad it was still under warranty, but new replacement you are only offered the remaining months from previous battery, in my case 6 months warranty. For the price I expected battery to last longer than 3 yrs

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Jan 26, 2023
Reviewer name: Alex
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not The AGM Batteries They Used To Be

3yr. warranty whether you buy the standard sealed or AGM battery. This begs the question - Why pay so much more for the AGM Duracell? I had been regularly getting 7-8 yrs. from the AGM Duracell batteries by keeping NOCO chargers connected every time I parked my vehicles in my large garage. With no unusual vehicle drains, or problems with the vehicle electrical system, or a NOCO charger problem, I today found one of my Duracell AGM batteries now has a dead cell and won't start the vehicle - just out of its Duracell warranty. Since this appears to be the normal experience now for many, I will no longer pay extra for an AGM Duracell, although I may buy the cheaper standard sealed Duracell. I have seen each and every one of my standard sealed Duracell batteries last at least 5 years regularly in the past. I purchased another brand AGM as a replacement for the dead AGM Duracell - an ODY brand I have seen last as long as 15 years, even after severe abuse. It cost 60% more than the AGM Duracell, but long-term service is a must for me. I did notice the AGM batteries were missing date codes and were mixed with months older AGM batteries when I bought my last two at Sam's Club. Could someone have swapped the stick-on date code? I couldn't say, but it could have easily been the case as the batteries are kept on open to the public shelves. But, at the time of that purchase, it did also look as if sales for these batteries had slacked off. I've noticed many popular group sizes have been very low in stock and unavailable for months at a time in my local club over the past four years. Either way, this doesn't speak well for Duracell.

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Mar 1, 2022
Reviewer name: Michael
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Didn't last 2 years

Started having weird starting issues. One day it would be dead, then get a jump and it would last 4 weeks with no issues then dead. Jump start, driving 10 miles and it would only crank 3 seconds then dead. No draw on vehicle and alternator works properly.

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Jun 11, 2022
Reviewer name: Wel
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Dead less than 12 months Warranty never in stock

Died in less than 12 months. Warranty is for replacement with exact same battery but Sams never has it in stock and won’t order it so can’t get it replaced. Free replacement only good if Sams stocks battery. This is exact same battery as Super Start Platinum which I had to buy to replace battery(was on sale for less than Sams)

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