The lithium-cobalt battery has USB-C and USB-A ports to keep your phone and other electronics charging on long trips. This jumper starter also has great battery life, claiming to be able to last up to a year without charging. Cobra 800A Jump Starter: Our Experience The folks at TOPDON wanted to give drivers a way to prevent these situations from ever occurring. And the JS2000 is their solution, a middle-tier power bank, and jump starter. The JS1200 offers similar functionality with slightly lower peak cranking amp power, and the JS3000 offers a brighter flashlight and higher peak cranking amp power. Lead-acid jump starters : Jump starters with lead-acid batteries are more durable and powerful than lithium batteries. However, they are bulky, making for a larger jump starter. Once the jumper cables are connected to the battery, a solid green light will turn on over the “correct” text showing that you’re ready to jump-start your car. Also, a boost button on the adapter can allow the jump starter to output full power if you’re trying to jump-start with a fully dead battery.

You can recharge the Gooloo by plugging it into a USB port. The device takes about five hours to charge, but the full charge will last up to three months. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified. Handling the Fanttik T8, we were immediately impressed with the carrying case. This is a relatively minor consideration, but it is an example of the attention to detail that’s been put into the design of every part of this portable jump starter. With some jump starters, the included power cords and clamps seem like an afterthought, built as cheaply as possible. Not so with the T8, which uses the highest quality cables, meaning both faster charging and improved longevity. When hooked up to our battery tester, the Gooloo performed as expected, consistently delivering 12.0 V.When we linked the Clore to our tester, it performed as expected and more consistently than any other jump starters we tested, consistently operating at 12.6 V. The clamps are durable and easy to attach. The JF.EGWO has a four- to six-hour charging time. It does not have overcharge protection, which means you can’t plug it in and leave it overnight. Also, as Topdon warns, make sure you connect the clamps correctly if using the ‘boost’ mode, otherwise you can look forward to fried ECU’s and the like. The TOPDON jump starter has a 16,000mAh power capacity, which is pretty good, although some have higher capacities. However, for this device, you’re mainly going to be used for jump-starting your car and not generally charging your devices, you could, but that’s not really what it’s for. In terms of charging phones with a 16,000mAh capacity, you could get about four full charges, or tablets could get about 1.5 full charges. Like the other NOCO batteries on this list, the NOCO Boost Plus comes with a carrying case, but it’s fabric and not durable. Unlike the NOCO Boost HD, the Plus doesn’t have built-in jumper cables, but it comes with a set that plugs into the device. This helps make it lighter and slightly more portable.

Though a general rule of thumb is that higher peak amps are better, knowing a jump starter’s peak amps is usually less helpful than knowing it’s CA or CCA. That said, some manufacturers only give you this number. Each year, we test over 350 auto products on vehicles and in our testing lab. Our team of product testers thoroughly researches top products, unboxes and puts our hands on each component, and tests the items on real vehicles before making recommendations to readers. Will Moore has previously tested OBD2 scanners, car battery chargers, and many other car gadgets.Like most other jump starters with lithium batteries, you recharge the Boost Plus using a USB port. While it doesn’t have the same battery capacity as the NOCO Boost HD, this car battery jump starter has the shortest charging time of just three hours. NOCO Boost Plus: Our Experience Flashlights and displays : Many portable jump starters come with flashlights and/or well-lit displays, which could come in handy if you have to jump your vehicle at night.

Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. One feature that makes the F40 jump starter stand out among others on this list is the display screen. It is noticeably larger and easier to read than any other portable jump starter we tested. That makes the F40 a good option for those who have trouble with tiny readouts. JF.EGWO F40: Our Experience The innovative Stop Spark™ sensors protect the JS2000, the car and the user! These sensors pause the JS2000 if it' s used 4 times within 10 minutes, preventing overheating. The TOPDON JumpSurge 2000 comes with a nice hard case that zips up. It also has a handle, which can be helpful when you’re in a stressful situation or if you want to lash the case to a hiking bag to bring the unit on a hike as a remote power source. Super Safe to Use ➤ Alongside a UL2734 certification,this car battery jump starter boasts 10 built-in smart-protections against reverse polarities, short circuits, overcurrents, and more. These well-rounded safety features protect the user, the car, and the jump starter tool from any damage while operating. It can work in temperatures between 14°F ~104°F thanks to its revolutionary Stop Spark sensor. The LED indicator will blink to warn users when the product is being misused to prevent damage.

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A carbon pile battery tester can measure the current a battery can discharge through its resistor. We attached each jump starter to a carbon pile tester, which can help gauge a battery’s cold-cranking amps and voltage. Power : We first judged the advertised voltage and cold-cranking amps of each jump starter. Then, we put that to the test by attaching each jump starter to our carbon pile tester. The product comes with one outlet you can use to charge your electronics. It also has one cord you plug into a wall outlet to recharge the device. We rank it among the best jump starters for cost, reliability, and longevity. Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry: Our Experience This portable jump starter is compact and includes a hard shell carrying case. Leave it in your trunk and forget about it until the need arises. It has useful safety features such as reverse polarity protection. TOPDON JS3000: Our Experience

Charging modes : The most common charging modes are an electrical outlet, USB ports, and solar panels. For some advanced models, you can use all of the above to charge your jump starter. The DC 5521 port can be used if you use a DC to cigarette lighter port adapter, as you could use a portable tire pump from the port. In my testing, I tried using the tire pump, but mine was too powerful for the DC port to handle, so I recommend making sure that yours fits into the capabilities of the DC port.All information in this manual is based on the latest information available at the time of publication and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness.TOPDON reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Jump starters can range from 20.0 to 30.0 lbs. all the way down to under 1.0 lb. If you drive a sedan and don’t have much room for a jump starter, you may want a smaller one. However, if you drive a heavy-duty vehicle and need a battery charger with more power, or have a portable power station to power your jump starter, larger jump starters may work best for you. Best Length For Jumper Cables While it’s unpleasant to jump a car in the rain, it’s unlikely you’ll be electrocuted. Your car’s electrical system is only 12.0 volts. This is much lower than the 120.0 volts of electricity in household outlets, which can electrocute you. Can jump-starting damage my car?