Emma Siddall Waiting for a jump starter to charge feels like watching paint dry. I have been there, sitting in my garage wondering why my Noco Boost takes forever. Picking the right speed matters when you are stuck in a parking lot. I have tested these units myself and dug into the technical details. This article will … Read more
CTEK PRO25SE 25A Battery Charger Review I’ve been in the shop long enough to know the frustration of a dead battery killing your workflow. That’s why I tested the CTEK PRO25SE Professional 12V Battery Charger, a 25-amp unit that weighs 8.4 pounds and comes with 19.6-foot cables for easy lift mounting. This charger is built … Read more
CTEK MXS 5.0 Fully Automatic 4.3 Amp Charger Review I’ve been there—walking out to a car that won’t start because the battery sat too long. That’s why I tested the CTEK 40-359 MXS 5.0 Fully Automatic 4.3 amp Battery Charger and Care Kit 12V, and it handled everything from my daily driver to a deeply … Read more
CTEK NXT 15 15A Battery Charger Review I’ve been stuck with a dead battery in freezing weather more times than I’d like to admit, so I decided to test the CTEK 40-727 NXT 15, High-Performance 15A Battery Charger Designed to Handle Any Type of 12V Battery. It delivers 15 amps of power and supports both … Read more
C-Tek MXS 5.0 Automatic Battery Charger Review I’ve been there — you go to start your motorcycle after a long winter and get nothing but a click. That’s exactly why I tested the C-Tek MXS 5.0 Fully Automatic 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer 4.3 Amp for Cars Trucks Motorcycles and RVs | 40-206 Br on … Read more
I recently bought the Noco Boost Ultrasafe jump starter and was excited to keep everything tidy in its included storage bag. But after a few uses, I started wondering if the bag actually helps or just adds to the clutter in my trunk. Many people assume the bag is perfectly organized, but the reality is … Read more
If you own an older Noco Boost with a microUSB port, you might be wondering if the USB-C upgrade is worth it. I’ve been in that exact spot, weighing the cost against the convenience. USB-C isn’t just about a new plug shape. In my experience, it charges the booster itself much faster, cutting overnight top-ups … Read more
Accidentally pressing the light button on my Noco Boost Ultrasafe drains the battery when I need it most. I want to avoid that frustrating surprise during an emergency jump start. The light button sits right next to the power button, making it easy to bump in a dark trunk or glove box. I learned to … Read more
I have seen many people frustrated when the clamps of their Noco Boost Ultrasafe jump starter do not fit back into the bag. This is a common problem that can make you feel like you are storing the unit wrong. The real issue is often about how you route the thick cable and position the … Read more
When your car battery dies, the last thing you want is a dead jump starter too. That’s why knowing if the Noco Boost can charge from a wall outlet is essential for every driver. Most Noco Boost models do come with a wall charger included in the box. I have used the GB40 for years, … Read more