Portable Jump Starters · Rank #4 of 6
NOCO Boost GB40 — 1000A UltraSafe
$99.95★4.7 (127,879 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
GOOLOO GP4000 saves $20 at $79.97.
Approx. $99.95. Retailer price checked Aug 18. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Grade A- · ranked #4 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
91
Capacity & Charging
82
Safety Features
82
Build Quality
76
Value
82
Owner Satisfaction
83
Portable Jump Starters · Rank #4 of 6
NOCO Boost GB40 — 1000A UltraSafe
$99.95★4.7 (127,879 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)
Approx. $99.95 · Price checked Aug 18, 2026 · As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
What buyers say
22,027 buyer mentionsBuyers praise functionality, quality, ease of use and compact size. Mixed feedback on battery life.
↑ Functionality↑ Quality↑ Ease Of Use↑ Compact Size↕ Battery Life
But if you’d rather…

…GET THE WINNER · NOCO Boost GB70 — $199.95 · 74
Buy on AmazonThe unit we'd hand a stranger without instructions: 2000A of spark-proof, reverse-polarity-protected output that starts big gas and diesel engines, backed by 30,000+ owner ratings. You pay for the safety engineering and the amp headroom — the smaller GB40 below is the same safety system for half the money if your engine doesn't need 2000A.

…SPEND LESS · Hulkman Alpha85 — $109.99 · 85
Buy on AmazonThe value pick for people who want the pack to double as a laptop/phone bank: 2000A of starting power — the same class as the GB70 — plus 65W USB-C PD that charges in and out. The 3.3-inch screen reports exact charge and fault state rather than making you guess at LED bars.

…SPEND MORE (+$200) · NOCO Boost Pro GB150 — $299.95 · 78
Buy on AmazonThe step up from the GB70 when you are starting a big diesel — NOCO rates it 4000A against the GB70's 2000A.

…CONSIDER · GOOLOO GP4000 — $79.97 · 85
Buy on AmazonThe high-amp budget option: 4000A peak rated for all gas engines and diesels up to 10.0L, with SuperSafe clamp protection and a big enough cell to work as a dual-USB power bank. Note this is the GP model — GOOLOO's pricier GT4000S is the one with 100W two-way USB-C, which this does not have.

…CONSIDER · AVAPOW A68 — $142.47 · 69
Buy on AmazonThe headroom option for big trucks and diesels: AVAPOW rates the A68 at 6000A peak and up to a 12L diesel, with an eight-layer clamp protection system and indicator lights that make a wrong connection hard to complete. It also works as a dual-USB power bank with a 3-mode LED light. Overkill for a commuter car, right-sized if you regularly start large diesel powerplants.
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