Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-Pack vs Tactacam Reveal X-PRO Cellular Trail Camera (Dual-Carrier)

Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right trail camera for your needs.

Energizer

$43.02

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Tactacam

$99.99

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Spec Winner

Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-Pack

Wins on 2 of 3 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecEnergizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-PackTactacam Reveal X-PRO Cellular Trail Camera (Dual-Carrier)
ConnectivityN/Acellular
Monthly feeN/AFrom $5/mo
Night flashN/Ano-glow
Photo resolutionN/A96 MP
Trigger speedN/A0.4 s
Detection rangeN/A96 ft
Flash rangeN/A80 ft
Power24x AA lithium (L91)16x AA (or LiPo pack)
Weather rating-40°F to 140°FWeatherproof
StorageN/AmicroSD up to 32GB
Price$43.02$99.99
Rating9.1/108.9/10
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Pros & Cons

Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-Pack

Pros

  • The single biggest runtime upgrade for any AA trail cam — 2 to 3x alkaline life
  • Rated -40°F to 140°F, so they don't die in a cold-snap when deer move most
  • 15-year shelf life means you can stock up and store them
  • Lighter than alkaline, which matters when you carry a dozen cameras' worth
  • Steady voltage avoids the false low-battery warnings alkalines trigger in cold

Cons

  • Pricey compared to alkaline up front
  • Overkill for a low-traffic camera you check often
  • A 24-pack only refills three 8-AA cameras

Tactacam Reveal X-PRO Cellular Trail Camera (Dual-Carrier)

Pros

  • Auto dual-carrier connection grabs whichever of Verizon or AT&T is stronger at the tree, so you don't guess SIMs before you hang it
  • Built-in GPS theft tracking means if someone walks off with it, you can still see where it went
  • True no-glow IR flash stays invisible at night — deer and trespassers never see it light up
  • On-camera LCD lets you frame the shot and confirm signal bars on-site instead of guessing
  • Tactacam plans start around $5/mo on the annual tier with no contract

Cons

  • 0.4s trigger is fine but a hair slower than the fastest SD cams when a buck crosses quick
  • Eats 16 AA cells fast unless you add the LiPo pack or a solar panel
  • Best features (on-demand pulls, HD) live behind the app and a paid plan

Our Verdicts

Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-Pack

If your cameras run on AAs, these are the upgrade that fixes the most complaints — dead cams in the cold and constant battery swaps. Buy them for any camera you can't check often.

Tactacam Reveal X-PRO Cellular Trail Camera (Dual-Carrier)

The covert cell-cam workhorse for serious hunters — dual-carrier connection and GPS anti-theft are the standouts, and the $5/mo entry plan keeps total cost honest. Budget for lithium AAs or solar from day one.

Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries, 24-Pack

$43.02

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Tactacam Reveal X-PRO Cellular Trail Camera (Dual-Carrier)

$99.99

Buy on Amazon

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