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From Drift Competitions, Mod Creators, Media Creators and more. Our goal is to put a spotlight on those putting the work in to keep this space alive and thriving. © VOSANCo 2019 - 2025 Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s only a matter of time before you’ll experience the awkward inconvenience of a dead car battery . While getting stranded with a dead battery is mostly preventable, it pays to be prepared. Throughout my childhood, this often meant keeping jumper cables in your trunk to borrow some electricity from a passing motorist. Times have changed. Whether it’s my generation’s reluctance to talk to strangers (or just self-preservation), portable jump starters are a great way to bring your car’s battery back to life without a donor vehicle to hook up to. Keep reading for a non-exhaustive list of the best portable jump starters we’d buy ourselves. Portable jump starters are simple to compare. Under the skin, these devices are essentially just heavy-duty battery banks equipped with jumper cables. Here are some important metrics to look out for during your search. Capacity isn’t rocket science. Larger packs will re-fire more vehicles and devices before they need to be recharged—milliamp hours (mAh) being the standard unit of measure. We recommend looking for jump starters with at least 10,000 mAh of capacity, though you can get one nearly double that size . Peak amperage measures how much electricity the battery can supply at a given moment. More amperage generally leads to faster charge times and the ability to start bigger engines—as long as your vehicle can handle it. These amperage stats are only applicable for starting your vehicle, as anything above 1,000 amps would fry your mobile device instantly. Battery jump starters can also recharge phones , tablets , and other portable tech, so pay attention to interface ports. Most jump starters provide a number of USB ports, but the real kicker is to look for a 12-volt outlet. Along with faster charging, a 12-volt rail expands the range of devices that you’ll be able to power. As a lifelong car enthusiast, road trips are one of my favorite ways to adventure—and tinker with gear. For longer excursions, I always encourage motorists to have a tire inflator and portable jump starter on board. As someone who has had to push and bump start their car a non-zero number of times, I highly recommend buying the right tools to make your life easier. While I've yet to test any of the portable jump starters on this list, I have plenty of experience with the hassle of jump-starting vehicles the old-fashioned way. I looked at metrics like price, battery capacity, peak amperage, water resistance, and input/output options to curate the list of portable jump starters below. Gooloo’s GP4000 takes our top spot with superior battery capacity and performance. It also offers plenty of IO with a 12-volt outlet, two USB ports, and one USB-C port. The whopping 26,800 mAh battery offers 4,000 peak amps (enough to jump-start a truck). It also includes an LED emergency light if you’re unfortunate enough to break down in the dark. While this device is one of the more expensive picks on our list, you can save on a lighter duty 2,000-amp option if you don’t need such a large pack. For under $100, this portable jump starter is capable and reliable, reaching 1,500 peak amps—enough power to start up to a seven-liter engine. (There’s a 2,000-amp version if you need some extra juice.) Reverse polarity protection is standard fare for jump starters, but Avapow made its jump starter extra idiot-proof with safeguards for overcurrent, overvoltage, overcharge, and short-circuiting. It also includes an LED light onboard as a bonus. Professional mechanics have depended on the Jump-N-Carry line of jump starters for decades. The jump box features extra-long 68-inch cables that wrap around the casing for easy storage. The built-in voltmeter is another highlight for checking the battery’s state of charge before and after jumping. Clore’s jump starter has a sizable 22,000 milliamp-hour battery on board. Unlike most other jump starters, this battery is replaceable—meaning this thing will last a lifetime. Additional features include an LED work light, a 12V charging outlet, and two USB-A ports. Noco’s Boost Plus is one of two portable jump starters on this list with IP65 water resistance, thanks to the rubberized over-molded casing. Despite the extra protection, it’s also one of the lightest jump starters here. Its 100-lumen flashlight has seven different modes, and while the specs of the Boost Plus aren’t eye-popping, they don’t have to be. It’s an affordable model that’s good in bad weather. Besides having the best brand name on this list, the 3.3-inch digital display on Hulkman’s Alpha 85 is a clear focal point. The backlit screen is easy to read—especially for breakdowns in the dark. Hulkman somehow managed to squeeze the screen in such a tight package while maintaining IP65 water and dust resistance. Keeping with the brand ethos, the Alpha85 has the grunt to start up to 8.5-liter gas engines and 6-liter diesel engines. Once depleted, the Alpha 85 can be fully recharged in just 1.5 hours—making it the fastest recharger on the list. Astro AI’s ultra-clever MF139 is the only jump starter on this list with a built-in air compressor. Like many portable tire inflators, you can program the MF139 to shut off after it reaches a specific tire pressure. The jack of all trades isn’t a slouch as a jump starter either, with a 12,000 milliamp-hour battery on board, able to offer up to 1,750 amps. Unfortunately, output options are limited, with just a single USB-A port. There’s also an LED flashlight at the top but that’s almost expected at this point when looking at portable jump starters. While AstroAI’s 8-in-1 jump starter is indeed a jack of all trades, its boost function caught our attention. Able to provide a stout 2,000 amps of juice for up to 30 seconds, this means it can bring just about any engine back to life. AstroAI’s starter is not only powerful but also idiot-proof with a reverse polarity warning. Onboard you’ll find two USB A outputs as well as a 12-volt outlet dongle and a USB-C port. The power bank charges via a single USB-C and can hold most of its battery life for up to a year between plug-ins. Like many of the jump starters on our list, it also includes an LED flashlight. There’s also a compass on the back if you’re really in a jam. Halo’s super basic jump starter is extra compact and comes at a reasonable price for its size. Sure, its small form factor means it can only crank out 400 amps, but that’s plenty for most reasonably-sized automobiles on the road. Additional features include a small LED light on the front of the device and two USB-A charging ports. USB charging output caps out at 2.4 amps though, so you won’t see any quick charging speeds. Matt Crisara is a native Austinite who has an unbridled passion for cars and motorsports, both foreign and domestic. He was previously a contributing writer for Motor1 following internships at Circuit Of The Americas F1 Track and Speed City, an Austin radio broadcaster focused on the world of motor racing. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona School of Journalism, where he raced mountain bikes with the University Club Team. When he isn’t working, he enjoys sim-racing, FPV drones, and the great outdoors. 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