NOCO Genius GENPRO10X2 20A Battery Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead boat battery in the middle of a trip, you know the frustration. I tested the NOCO Genius GENPRO10X2, a 20-amp onboard charger with two 10-amp banks, and it’s built for the harshest marine environments. This charger is really for boat owners … Read more
NOCO GENIUS1 vs GENIUS2 vs GENIUS2D: Best Trickle Charger for Your Battery? I’ve tested all three of these NOCO smart chargers, and the decision comes down to how you plan to use them. The GENIUS1 is a compact 1A unit, the GENIUS2 bumps that to 2A, and the GENIUS2D is a 2A direct-mount onboard charger … Read more
NOCO GENIUS2X2 vs GENIUS2X4 vs GENPRO10X4: Best 4-Bank Charger for You? If you need to keep multiple batteries topped off, you’re probably staring at three NOCO models: the GENIUS2X2 (4A total, 2A per bank), the GENIUS2X4 (8A total, 2A per bank), and the GENPRO10X4 (40A total, 10A per bank). The big question is whether you … Read more
NOCO GENIUS1 vs GENIUS5 vs GENIUS10: Best 6V Battery Charger for You? If you’re trying to pick between the NOCO GENIUS1, GENIUS5, and GENIUS10 for charging a 6V battery, you’ve come to the right place. All three are smart chargers that handle 6V and 12V lead-acid and lithium batteries, but they differ in amperage — … Read more
NOCO GEN5X1 vs GEN5X2 vs GENIUS2X2: Best Waterproof Marine Charger for You? If you need a waterproof charger for your boat or marine setup, you’re likely staring at three similar-looking NOCO options: the single-bank GEN5X1, the dual-bank GEN5X2, and the versatile GENIUS2X2. The big difference comes down to how many batteries you need to charge … Read more
NOCO GENIUS1 1A Smart Battery Charger Review I’ve been there — you pull the car out of winter storage and the battery is completely dead. I tested the NOCO GENIUS1: 1A 6V/12V Smart Battery Charger on a neglected lawn mower battery that read just 2 volts, and it brought it back to life using its … Read more
NOCO GENIUS10 Smart Charger Review I’ve been there — you go to start your car or motorcycle after a long winter, and the battery is completely dead. I tested the NOCO GENIUS10: 10A 6V/12V Smart Battery Charger on a deeply discharged battery, and it brought it back from just 1 volt, which is honestly impressive. … Read more
NOCO GENIUS5 5A Smart Battery Charger Review I’ve owned a few battery chargers over the years, and they all seemed to cook my batteries or just stop working when I needed them most. After a long winter, my motorcycle battery was completely dead, so I finally tested the NOCO GENIUS5: 5A 6V/12V Smart Battery Charger … Read more
NOCO GENIUS2 Smart Charger Review I remember the frustration of finding my motorcycle battery completely dead after winter storage. That’s why I tested the NOCO GENIUS2: 2A 6V/12V Smart Battery Charger — a compact unit that puts out 2 amps and weighs just 1.2 pounds. This charger is perfect for anyone with cars, boats, ATVs, … Read more
NOCO GENIUS2D 2A Smart Charger Review I have a bad habit of letting my car sit for weeks at a time, and nothing kills a battery faster than sitting idle in the cold. I needed something I could mount under the hood and forget about, so I tested the NOCO GENIUS2D: 2A 12V Smart Onboard … Read more