Portable Jump Starter reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 184 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Portable Jump Starter brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/VEDC, r/MechanicAdvice, r/BuyItForLife, r/cars, r/InlandEmpire. Top-rated brands include NOCO (4.5/5), GOOLOO (4.6/5), Anti-Gravity (4.0/5).
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Reviews184
Subreddits26
Posts42
Brands59
Products69
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#1
NOCO
4.5
(74)
"Probably the most common answer you're going to get is to buy a NOCO, and they are great, no doubt."
"Second for Noco. I got this Noco Genius Boost last winter and it's been super helpful."
"I Second Noco. I have Noco genius boost."
"NOCO makes the best ones"
"Been using my GB40 and it’s been great."
"It's been an absolute unit."
"NoCo is my go to."
"Have had one of the big Noco jumpers for six or seven Montana winters."
"I second Noco Genius Boost."
"The NOCO GB40 is definitely a strong contender in this price range."
#2
GOOLOO
4.6
(11)
"Another option is GOOLOO. I have both, and they are both excellent."
"I'm a big fan of the GooLoo's."
"My Gooloo saved my bum a few days ago."
"I just bought the Gooloo 4000s on Amazon for $110."
"I bought my GOOLOO of Amazon and has been amazing so far."
"I've used the GOOLOO twice on vehicles. Worked like a charm."
"Can’t recommend more highly."
"Bought the GooLoo based on Project Farm's video a couple of years ago. Never let me down."
"If you’re looking for a more affordable option and you’re okay with a bit less power."
"The Gooloo GT1500 or the newer GT3000 should both be good options."
#3
Anti-Gravity
4.0
(6)
"Anti-Gravity XP-3 Micro-Start package. About $120 but a lifesaver provided you remember to take it with you. Pretty compact unit."
"Anti-Gravity. I've used mine to start bikes and cars. Nowadays, with all the electronics and extra lights on bikes, it's almost a necessity to have it with you."
"Buy the anti-gravity or similar battery and have a built in rescue feature with a restart button."
"Anti gravity battery with the start feature"
"I can second this. Used it several times and it’s great."
"I use a microstart xp-10 but I think now a days most jump starters do the job well."
#4
DeWalt
4.6
(5)
"We have a DeWalt jump pack that had an actual battery inside and not just the capacitor packs."
"Dewalt jump pack/tire inflator, kill two stones with one bird."
"DeWalt DXAELJ16 1600 Peak Amp Jump Starter Battery Booster with USB Power Station."
"Check out dewalt in this list. It can jump start batteries up to v8."
"I like the DeWalt one with a built in air compressor."
#5
Halo
4.6
(5)
"Halo battery packs. We have 3. One in each car."
"It's also got a 120v outlet for versatility."
"Go with a Halo Bolt. I use that for everything!"
"Halo also makes a good one that also has 100v ac."
"I had a Halo jump pack and it worked for every car I tried it on."
#6
Schumacher
4.4
(5)
"I have an old Schumacher 12/24 boost charger purchased in the early 1990's and still works great."
"Nice all-around power station."
"I have one from Schumacher Electric that has been with me for many trips."
"Had great success with the Schumacher 2000A jump pack from Walmart."
"This is the one I have - Schumacher XP2260. Works pretty fast."
#7
Antigravity
4.5
(4)
"Antigravity xp1. Got it for the motorcycle saddlebag when going on trips."
"Are both solid units."
"Easy to operate and maintain."
"Antigravity XP-10 would be my choice."
#8
LOKITHOR
4.7
(3)
"It is suitable for 12V vehicles with up to 8.5L gas/6.5L diesel engines."
"LOKITHOR J401X jump starter. It can bear -40℉ in winter/cold."
"It's compact and easy to carry."
#9
Costco
4.3
(3)
"I use this one. 10/10 recommend."
"I'd skip all the ones on amazon with suspicious reviews."
"Costco has some good ones and they can be returned if the battery gets old and won't charge anymore."
#10
Weego
4.3
(3)
"I have and like the Weego unit that Wirecutter recommends as an 'upgrade'."
"I have a Weego 44s chosen based on Wirecutter recommendations."
"It's an older model, the ones the company sells now are more powerful."
#11
Tusk
4.0
(3)
"I've used the Tusk one dozens of times. Even used it to jump a full sized pickup."
"Tusk has one that is pretty good and reasonably priced."
"Rocky Mountain has a Tusk branded one that I can vouch for working and is very compact."
#12
Suaoki
5.0
(2)
"This had so many cool features like quick charge usb and wireless phone charging."
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#13
JNC660
5.0
(2)
"Yea man JNC660 is what ya want."
"Every tow truck I have seen had a Jump N Carry 660 with them. I bought one for myself and haven't been disappointed."
#14
WinPlus
5.0
(2)
"They've never let me down."
"Used it a number of times, it's never let me down yet."
#15
Lokithor
5.0
(2)
"I like it because it's got plenty of power to jump whatever I need."
"Lokithor ja301 is one of the best all in one must have in vehicle tool."
#16
JNCAIR
4.5
(2)
"Ignore everything else."
"I really suggest you get the jnc air as a one stop shop."
#17
NEXPOW
4.5
(2)
"Just used a nexpow Q12 and was so impressed I bought one after I replaced my battery."
"I use this NEXPOW Car Jump Starter - on sale for 50 bucks right now & should fit the bill."
#18
Stanley
4.5
(2)
"I got it cus it has a few other features other than just a jump starter."
"It should do fine."
#19
Audew
4.5
(2)
"It even ranked the best on ProjectFarms portable jumper video."
"Works great using it a handful of times."
#20
Jump-N-Carry
4.5
(2)
"It includes a built in air compressor."
"I used to use jump n carry quite a bit both in a shop and on a tow rig, they held up pretty well."
#21
Antigravity Batteries
4.5
(2)
"I have been very happy with my antigravity batteries xp-10. It jumped 20 cars, 1 motor"
"They're a bit expensive, but IMO Antigravity Batteries' jump starters are the best on the market."
#22
Booster
4.0
(2)
"I have a Booster Pac ES5000 and I love it."
"I got this after noticing it was the one used by AAA service."
#23
Anker
4.0
(2)
"Anker"
"Anker makes great quality products."
#24
Viair
3.5
(2)
"Get them separate. I have a viair 88p I’ve been real happy with it."
"Viair 87p."
#25
Autowit
3.5
(2)
"I switched over to the Autowit Supercap2."
"Autowit super capacitor is good. But it can’t be u see 6.5V. Nico GB40 is good too but has to be kept charged."
#26
Rugged Geek
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE LOVE it. Seriously hold a charge. Compact with a durable case."
#27
Booster Pac
5.0
(1)
"It does one thing - it jump starts vehicles, and it does that very well."
#28
TOPVISION
5.0
(1)
"Li-ion is compact, versatile and holds a charge for a good, long time."
#29
Beat IT
5.0
(1)
"It's jumped my cars many times and is super easy to use!"
#30
Harbor Freight
5.0
(1)
"It works great I've been using it a ton since all my tractors died over the winter."
#31
GT4000
5.0
(1)
"I hadn’t charged it in 18-24 months. Diesel 4x4 was totally dead. Started easily."
#32
GT3000
5.0
(1)
"GT3000 is a solid choice under $150."
#33
660
5.0
(1)
"I used an abuse the 660 model for years and never had an issue."
#34
NOCO Boost Plus GB40
5.0
(1)
"I am going with....NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe and the NOCO Boost X GBX155 4250A"
#35
70mai
5.0
(1)
"Worked flawlessly naman. Dali lang gamitin."
#36
Clore
5.0
(1)
"I've seen them under water, dropped and still able to fix it and start a truck."
#37
Nexpow
5.0
(1)
"I went for the Nexpow jump starter power bank (2500A in my case)."
#38
CAT
5.0
(1)
"Costco sometimes has the CAT 3 in 1 it’s awesome hasn't let me down."
#39
BLACK+DECKER
5.0
(1)
"This one as served me well for a few years now."
#40
STANLEY
5.0
(1)
"I can't recommend this one enough."
#41
Carlyle
5.0
(1)
"Jump starts trucks, tractors, and heavy construction equipment."
#42
Intelli-Starts
5.0
(1)
"Intelli-starts are the only ones I’ve ever seen that actually last and stay reliable."
#43
SUAOKI
4.0
(1)
"I'm using SUAOKI P6 800A Peak Car Jump Starter. I used it for my car once when I had to borrow it from a friend."
#44
Clore Automotive
4.0
(1)
"Both are great, but the Gooloo is probably my favourite of the two."
#45
Battery Tender
4.0
(1)
"I trust them but I also like this one from battery tender."
#46
TackLife
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with the TackLife battery jump starter."
#47
iClever
4.0
(1)
"I like that it has a separate power on/off switch for the output port."
#48
FT-7900
4.0
(1)
"Works great."
#49
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"They've had several of them explode or leak when they got hot."
#50
Microstart
4.0
(1)
"I am partial to microstart."
#51
Jump N Carry
4.0
(1)
"Jump N Carry 660."
#52
Scosche
4.0
(1)
"Since I'm in the Dead 12v club, can confirm it worked to jump."
#53
Fly-Auto
4.0
(1)
"It’s cables are long enough to get both posts."
#54
FANTTIK
4.0
(1)
"The nice thing about the Fantik unit is if the car is REALLY dead, it gives you an override option that gives out more power and will then crank the engine over."
#55
Roav
4.0
(1)
"I bought the “Roav Jump Starter Pro, by Anker, 800A Peak 12V for Gas Engines up to 6.0L or Diesel Engines up to 3.0L, Emergency Portable Charger with Advanced Safety Protection, Built-in LED Flashlight and Compass” for $75 on Amazon, but haven’t needed to use it yet."
#56
TrekPow
4.0
(1)
"I have a TrekPow 1500A one that I use to jump start other vehicles."
#57
TYPE S
4.0
(1)
"TYPE S 12V 6.0L Battery Jump Starter from Costco. It was 70 bucks but it was worth every penny!"
#58
Tacklife
4.0
(1)
"Tacklife is generally considered the best. We got this unit. It is a 1200 amp and is on sale right now."
#59
Amazon
3.0
(1)
"It had a fatal flaw. It would only jump when it detected a small trace amount of voltage."
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