Portable Jump Starters · Rank #2 of 5
NOCO Boost GB40 — 1000A UltraSafe
$199.95★4.6 (30,596 ratings)Depends oncheck engine size — rated to ~6L gas / 3L diesel
Best for
1000A comfortably starts most 4-cyl and V6 gas engines
Not for
1000A is marginal on large V8s and most diesels
Key compromise
USB-A charging only; slower to recharge than PD packs
Closest cheaper option
Hulkman Alpha Pro saves $80 at $119.99.
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Grade A- · ranked #2 in category.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Cranking Power
89
Capacity & Charging
80
Safety Features
80
Build Quality
74
Value
87
Owner Satisfaction
79
Portable Jump Starters · Rank #2 of 5
NOCO Boost GB40 — 1000A UltraSafe
$199.95★4.6 (30,596 ratings)Depends oncheck engine size — rated to ~6L gas / 3L diesel
OUR VERDICT
The glovebox standard for regular cars: 1000A is plenty for 4- and 6-cylinder gas engines, with the same spark-proof clamps as the pricier NOCO units. Skip it only if you run a large V8 or diesel that wants more amps.
WHAT IT GETS RIGHT
1000A comfortably starts most 4-cyl and V6 gas engines
Compact enough to live in a glovebox or door pocket
Same spark-proof / reverse-polarity safety as higher NOCO models
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
1000A is marginal on large V8s and most diesels
USB-A charging only; slower to recharge than PD packs
Peak Amps
1000A
Capacity
~24Wh internal lithium
USB Output
USB-A (no PD)
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What buyers say
4,944 buyer mentionsBuyers praise functionality, quality, ease of use and power. Mixed feedback on battery life and value for money.
↑ Functionality↑ Quality↑ Ease Of Use↑ Power↕ Battery Life↕ Value for money↕ Durability
But if you’d rather…
…GET THE WINNER · Hulkman Alpha Pro — $119.99 · 83
Buy on AmazonThe value pick for people who want the pack to double as a phone/laptop bank: 1500A of starting power plus a 65W USB-C PD port that charges in and out. Full-color display shows exact charge and boost status instead of guessing at LED bars.
…SPEND LESS · GOOLOO GT4000S — $79.99 · 81
Buy on AmazonThe most amps per dollar we found: 4000A and a ~99.9Wh pack for about a hundred bucks, with 100W two-way USB-C so it recharges fast and powers a laptop. Priced like a mid-range unit, spec'd like a premium one.
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