Why do rechargeable batteries only have 1.2 volts vs disposable batteries have 1.5 volts

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Why do rechargeable batteries only have 1.2 volts vs disposable batteries have 1.5 volts

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Disposables go down to 1.2V pretty quickly, and then hang out there until they’re used up (at around 1V). Lower charge rechargeable last longer, so I guess they decided that was enough to not push over into lower life expectancy.

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