6/10
Best Jump Starter Value
Small and light at 2-1/2-lbs., the 2,000 amp rated Nexpow G17 ($90) can revive up to 7.0 L gas or 6.5 L diesel engines. A safety indicator with buzzer and flashing lights alerts you if the battery you’re jumping has excessively high or low voltage, or the cables are reversed.
Useful features included an LED flashlight; USB, USB 3.0 and USB-C ports to quickly charge phones and tablets; and a powerful 12-volt/15-amp outlet. Consider this jump starter for camping and traveling.
7/10
Best All Around Jump Starter
If you’re looking for a good mix of power and features and budget isn’t a concern, then a Hulkman Alpha85S is the right choice for you. With 2,000 amps, it can start vehicles with 8.5 L gas or 6.0 L diesel engines up to 60 times without recharging. A preheat feature can start your car at minus 40 F.
The 65-watt charger with over-volt protection can recharge the jumper in 90 minutes. Abundant USB ports, a 12-volt/10-amp power outlet and LED flashlight are included. The easy-to-read 3.3-inch information screen, two-year warranty and lifetime technical support makes this jump starter a winner.
8/10
Best Space-Saving Jump Starter
Weighing less than three pounds, the JF.Egwo CS02-200 packs a lot of features into a 5-in. x 6-in. package. With a built-in air compressor and rated at 3,000 amps, this jump starter has the muscle to get a 9.0 L gas or 8.5 L diesel engine, 12-volt RV, lawn tractor or marine battery going.
The 150 pounds per square inch (psi) air compressor comes with an auto-stop feature, digital LCD pressure gauge, and an extension air hose to fill a flat tire, basketball, pool toys and air mattresses. Two USB ports and LED flashlight are handy extras.
Although the CS02-200 lacks spark and reverse polarity protection, its many features and compact size make it worth consideration.
