"Jump starters come in two types, the old workhorse Lead Acid variety, or the new kid on the block, Lithium Ion. Select which is best for you thanks to our guides, and which jump starter is perfect for your requirements thanks to our unique and detailed reviews!"
JUMP STARTERS EXPLAINED IN 60 SECONDS
Jump starters mean you can get your dead car battery running again without having to hook up to another car. There are two types, lead acid and lithium ion. Lead acid are bigger but can come with extra features such as air compressors for flat tyres, but lithium ion jump starters are far more convenient as they are very small by comparison, but will still jump start cars no problem at all!
Jump starters are rated in amps for Peak Power and Cranking Power. Peak Power can range from just under 1000 Amps to over 2000 Amps. Jump starters with more peak power will be able to jump start larger engines. Cranking Amps is the amount of power the jump starter can put into the starting process and can range from around 300 amps up to 500 amps. Generally speaking the larger these numbers, the more powerful the jump starter will be.
When deciding which type of jump starter to go for, think about its intended use. For an emergency jump starter to rescue you or a family member a lithium ion is probably the best as they are small enough to easily store away, even in a glove box. If you need more power and features then consider a lead acid jump starter as having an air compressor to pump up flat tyres can be a useful feature!
Finally, check our detailed jump starter reviews for our unique customer satisfaction charts which reveal which jump starters are the drivers favourites!
Use our Top Lead Acid Jump Starters and Top Lithium Ion Jump Starters charts below for more details on specific jump starters.
Lead Acid Jump Starters
These are probably the jump starters most people will recognise; large and heavy these are not exactly what you could call portable, but they certainly perform as expected. Some modern lead acid jump starters have a built in air compressor, useful for pumping up flat tyres long enough to get home or to a tyre fitter. See our full Lead Acid Jump Starter Comparison Table to compare features.
TOP 3 LEAD ACID JUMP STARTERS
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- Clore JNC660
- Massive 1700 Amps
- Voltmeter
- 12VDC outlet
- Charge Cutout
- For Garages and Mechanics
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- Stanley J5C09
- 1000 Peak Amps
- Safety Features
- Air Compressor
- Torchlight
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- Clore JNC300XL
- 900 Peak Amps
- Ultra Portable Jump Starter
- Small but Powerful
- Charges Phones&Gadgets
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Lithium Ion Jump Starters
It's entirely understandable if you are looking with disbelief at the chart below and are thinking that these tiny devices cannot possibly be jump starters - but they are! These are modern lithium ion jump starters that are so small they will fit in a car glove box or door pocket, and yet they can jump start multiple vehicles multiple times between charges.
TOP 3 LITHIUM ION JUMP STARTERS
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- PowerAll
- No.1 Bestselling Lithium
- Award Winning Design
- 20x Starts Per Charge
- Charges Gadgets
- Fits in Toolbox!
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- Brightech Scorpion
- 3 Yr Guarantee!
- Jumps Starts V8s
- 20x Starts Per Charge
- Charges Gadgets
- Fits in Toolbox!
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- PowerGo
- 3 Yr Guarantee!
- Jumps Starts V8s
- 20x Starts Per Charge
- Charges Gadgets
- Fits in Toolbox!
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Mar 18, 2016
USB Gadget charger, unique digital readout, sturdy and compact carry case, this tiny lithium jump starter has it all!
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Jan 24, 2015
The PowerGo has some nice features, it comes with some serious concerns however….
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Dec 22, 2014
A tiny Lithium Jump starter that packs a big big punch with enough power to jump start several times between re-charges.
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Nov 10, 2014
The Stanley J5C09 excels in all areas, it has the muscle and the versatility to explain it’s top rankings.
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Nov 10, 2014
The JNC300XLC is ultraportable and very capable; we found good and bad points worth considering.
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Nov 10, 2014
PowerAll Jumpstarter is the award winning, #1 bestselling Lithium Jump Starter that comes with many features in a pleasing eye catching design.
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Reviewed by jumpstarter on Nov 10, 2014
In our review for the Clore JNC660 we discover that this is a no frills jump starter that is designed for nothing but its core function, jump starting just about anything, for several times on one charge!
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