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Jump Starters are Getting Out of Hand

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WOLFBOX: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRRKRJ2S?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3IF0V7T02QT9R\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.3IF0V7T02QT9R_1764023528869 NOCO 1750: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZKRHZZ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.FISZV0V7UCUS\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.FISZV0V7UCUS_1764023349037 M18 \u0026 Ryobi: Tagged to video Cordless on the go style jump starters have gotten out of hand with their amps ratings, saying things like 1750, 2000, 4000 amps when none of them make anywhere near that - and they don't need to looking at your vehicles own battery amp ratings. So we build a robot that spits out the truth about these products and tell you exactly what each can do including the new Milwaukee Hot Shot, Ryobi 1600A jump starter, NOCO 1000amp GB40, GB50 and GB55 models and the Wolfbox 4000 amp unit. We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool! 0:00 Meet Jumpy 4:00 4cyl jump start 5:06 Ryobi \u0026 Milwaukee 9:21 Wolfbox 11:39 6cyl jump start 13:15 Larger NOCO models 16:47 8cyl jump start 18:36 Large Gas, Small Diesel 21:06 Frozen

Products Reviewed (6)

GB55 1750 Amp Jump Starter
Winner

NOCO

GB55 1750 Amp Jump Starter

$175.00

#1 4.5

Best Overall - Peak 655 amps actual output, 24W hours total energy, fast 60W USB-C charging, leads come straight from box for better amp transfer. Scored 2.0 overall ranking. Works well on all engine sizes but sees 50% reduction in cold weather.

4000 Amp Jump Starter
Winner

WolfBox

4000 Amp Jump Starter

$115.00

#2 4.3

Best Value - Peak 594 amps actual output, 65W USB-C charging included, boost mode significantly improves performance. Scored 2.06 overall ranking. Better cold weather performance than lithium competitors with only 37% loss.

Winner

Milwaukee

M18 Hot Shot 2000 Amp Jump Starter

$300.00

#3 4.0

Best Cold Weather - Peak 580 amps actual output, capacitor-based design, uses M18 battery platform. Scored 3.06 overall ranking. Best cold weather performer with only 7% performance loss when frozen. Can charge capacitors before connecting to car.

Ryobi

1600 Amp Jump Starter

$180.00

#4 3.5

Peak 537 amps actual output, capacitor-based design with 6Ah battery limit. Scored 3.62 overall ranking. Good cold weather performance but sometimes depletes battery pack irregularly and can confuse HP battery packs.

NOCO

GB50 1500 Amp Jump Starter

$150.00

#5 2.5

Only 10% better than GB40 model, not significantly better performance. Unit died during testing from lack of low voltage protection. Charges at only 8-9 watts. Not worth the price premium over the 1000 amp model.

NOCO

GB40 1000 Amp Jump Starter

$100.00

#6 3.0

Peak 366 amps actual output, bestselling on Amazon. Scored 4.35 overall ranking. Maxed out at V8 engines, couldn't handle larger applications. Severe 67% performance loss in cold weather. Slow 8-10W charging without wall adapter.