Lithium Jump Starter Recommendations (1 Viewer)

[mcgaskins]

I bought an inexpensive 120AC to 12v Wall adapter...which charges the the NOCO the fastest.

There are many ways to charge it and the slowest is usb. You can plug in nearly any dc charger that fits the round plug...and each will charge at varied rates based on the source...including solar.

This is what I use:
AC to DC Converter, Cooolbuy 8.5A 102W 110-220V to 12V Car Cigarette Lighter Socket AC/DC Power Supply Charging Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07174RPL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OZytBb7HGQFBG

I’m just surprised that a premium product at this price point doesn’t come with an adapter like the one in your link. Same thing with the case you linked - I’d expect it to come with both out of the (massive) box. If it’s truly the best jump starter, none of that really matters just surprising first impressions.

 

[Willy beamin]

China is striking back at us! expensive jumper, limited supplied charging options and no case.

 

[Union]

I got my NOCO GB150 from Crutchfield about two weeks ago. Dead on arrival (after charging). I exchanged it for another one and no issues since. It's quite the monster but I love it. If you really wanted a normal outlet charger, they have the quick charge accessory for like 35 dollars. Honestly, it wasn't a big deal to let the thing charge overnight in my usb outlet. If I'm on the road, i'll just plug it into the 12v while we drive. I bought the NOCO case as well. I appreciated the extra room for all the accessory cables.

 

[yonah]

Scotty, my favorite internet car guy, is a believer:


His review of a SuperCap jump pack was interesting as well:


His YouTube channel is worth subscribing to - very genuine and entertaining.

 

[krice118]

OH CRAP! Bet you never had this happen before!

 

[DirtNap]

Scotty, my favorite internet car guy, is a believer:


His review of a SuperCap jump pack was interesting as well:


His YouTube channel is worth subscribing to - very genuine and entertaining.

I agree, Scotty is a trip. I also love ChrisFix. He does a great job explaining things for the DIY'er and very well done videos.

 

[cru1s3r]

The Noco has a 50 Deg C (122 Deg F) maximum rated storage and operating temp, while the Antigracity XP-10 is rated to 43 Deg C (109.4 Deg F). I wonder if a car parked in the hot sun may have contributed to the XP-10 failure mentioned previously?

 

[HRTROB]

OH CRAP! Bet you never had this happen before!

Already posted on the second page of this thread...

 

[Haggis]

Super informative. I got burned on this pos at Lowe’s paid $99 jumper clips broke and fell to pieces on the first try.

 

[blatant]

Costco. Works every time I've volunteered it's use and it's got the best warranty available.

Costco Wholesale

 

[DRANGED]

continuing with my beatit recommendation, here's the one I'm thinking for the GX: https://www.amazon.com/Beatit-BT-D11-18000mAh-Portable-Starter/dp/B01MY9FZM4?ref=ast_p_ep

and their higher output unit with mad specs (Qi charging and 3A outputs)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5PMXX...&pd_rd_r=3427b9b2-a04b-11e8-9945-2f4179e16a7b

 

[WeekendWarrior]

Scotty, my favorite internet car guy, is a believer:


His review of a SuperCap jump pack was interesting as well:


His YouTube channel is worth subscribing to - very genuine and entertaining.

Whoa, super capacitor solid state game changer!

Update: Ordered. Will report once I've put it through its paces.

 

[HRTROB]

Just a heads up:

NOCO GB150 is currently only $225
GB70 only $150

Both shipped and sold by Amazon. This is the lowest price I've seen for these. I'm really happy with my GB70, so far it hasn't let me down yet. Just ordered the GB150 which should be even better

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB150-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKSSB8

 

[MikeVpdx503]

Just picked up the GB70 myself on a Black Friday deal on Amazon. It was briefly $135 and snagged a couple for the household. Works as well as advertised.

 

[Markuson]

The accessories I snagged on Black Friday finally showed up. Their 150 Case is of supreme great quality. Large, but ready to accommodate any and all accessories. Also grabbed their 57Watt wall charger for their various starters. -There are a zillion ways to charge (USB, ANY small 12V charger plugs at all levels of A, any level of solar input , Standard 12v socket...but the 57 Watt plug in charger they sell is by far the fastest. So...if you run it down and don’t have an AGE to charge it...their standalone recharger is nice.

On sale it was only about $17.

 

[cru1s3r]

Amazon bait 'n switch. Loaded the GB150 into my cart about 2 hrs. ago at the $225 price, then went to read some reviews. When I went back to buy, the price had jumped from $225 to $253.49. Buyer beware!

 

[Markuson]

Amazon bait 'n switch. Loaded the GB150 into my cart about 2 hrs. ago at the $225 price, then went to read some reviews. When I went back to buy, the price had jumped from $225 to $253.49. Buyer beware!

Fairly certain some computer program automatically does that...

On the flip side...I’ve seen items in my cart take significant drops in price too.

 

[mcgaskins]

Amazon bait 'n switch. Loaded the GB150 into my cart about 2 hrs. ago at the $225 price, then went to read some reviews. When I went back to buy, the price had jumped from $225 to $253.49. Buyer beware!

Fairly certain some computer program automatically does that...

On the flip side...I’ve seen items in my cart take significant drops in price too.

For better and for worse, like Mark said it’s all software and AI and algo stuff in the background dynamically changing prices constantly. The name of the game is it you see a price you like, buy it right now to ensure your price. If you’re afraid it will go down more in the future, use a card with price protection like most if not all Citi cards, Chase Freedom and a few others.

 

[highrisk]

Amazon bait 'n switch. Loaded the GB150 into my cart about 2 hrs. ago at the $225 price, then went to read some reviews. When I went back to buy, the price had jumped from $225 to $253.49. Buyer beware!

They were down to $208 or so on Black Friday.

 

[ckkone]

NOCO Genius Boost Pro GB150 4000 Amp 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter (B015TKSSB8)

Amazon Price History

Current $224.95 Dec 07, 2018
Highest * $363.00 Jan 13, 2018
Lowest * $208.75 Nov 26, 2018
Average + $294.88 -