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Old 08-10-2023, 12:49 PM #16
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I’ve used both the Wagan Tech as well as the Halo and both are great. I like the Halo bc I can also use it to power the laptop

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Just wanted to add my two cents to this thread.

After excessive indecision and time spent reading up on and comparing devices, I opted for the Noco Boost X GBX45. This is a newer and ~$25 more than the Noco Boost Plus GB40. Sort of the next gen of the same model but a bit more powerful (likely unnecessary) and has an upgraded feature I liked.

The one main reason I got this one rather than the less expensive one is that, rather than charging the device up at a slow rate via micro USB, this can be charged with USB C in much less time if one uses a wall charger of up to 60W. So there is less chance of me plugging it in somewhere and forgetting about it in the 6 hours it would take to charge with micro USB. I think it said 48 minutes with full power USB C to charge it up, but I cannot vouch for that!

BTW it also has an "override" button. The way I understand it: If the battery is completely dead, many devices will think that you have the red and black hooked up to the wrong terminals, and give you warning beep/light, and will not work. If you are certain about what you are doing, in that instance you can push the override button, and good luck ! ! !

I saw that some people here had recommended Noco so I figured it was OK.

The Audew comes with a much nicer case, the Gooloo wants to charge you another $60 or so for a case. The Noco just comes with a bag.
OK, whatever.

The NexPow looks pretty good, but as with many of these devices, it is really hard to figure out from photos and accompanying documentation what exactly the features are. I think if it has a USB c that says "in/out" then it is capable of being rapidly charged. The Nexpow, I think I would have to do some digging to find out.
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I just bought another jump starter, because I really needed 3 of them.

But I hoped to just get a cheap one for the third one.

Thing is, it is labelled as 3000A, but it was only $62, as opposed to the $129 I think I spent for each of the two quick charging 1250A Noco.

Now, how they measure the Amperage power etc. on these things is a mystery, the answer to which is not yet known to mankind.

But this third one that I bought, on Amazon, it does have an override switch, it says "boost" on it. It does not charge up quick but that's OK as this is my #3. So maybe someone can remember to recharge it every so often. It only charges with 18W of USB C, not 60W like the Nocos I bought.

Heck I might even send back one of the Noco and order another cheapo one, save myself $65 or so, maybe. Because two of them are for my dear housekeeping lady, who periodically has car trouble and tends to max out her AAA benefit every year.

The more economical brand is "Lenercom".

Like I said, just my $.02.

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My several years old Noco GB70 is rocking USB-Micro, so definitely get a USB-C chargeable unit of whatever brand you choose.
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