Are alkaline or lithium batteries better?
user
Alkaline batteries are more common and tend to be cheaper than lithium batteries, but they don’t last as long.  Many lithium-ion batteries can last for ten years, while alkaline batteries are typically much less reliable.  Which do you have now?
assistant
So are the lithium worth the extra money then?
user
They are if you need to have a battery that lasts a long time.
assistant
Are alkaline or lithium batteries better?
user
Alkaline batteries are more common and tend to be cheaper than lithium batteries, but they don’t last as long.  Many lithium-ion batteries can last for ten years, while alkaline batteries are typically much less reliable.  Which do you have now?
assistant
So are the lithium worth the extra money then?
user
There’s a more important question.  Do you like the lithium batteries?
assistant
Are alkaline or lithium batteries better?