A digital tester is the easiest way to check a battery at home: clamp it on, enter the battery’s type and CCA rating from its label, and it shows the battery’s health, charge and measured CCA in a few seconds. Most here also run a starter test while you crank the engine and a charging test with it running. Prices run from about $54 to $379, and the cheaper testers from Topdon, Ancel and Foxwell cover a wider CCA range than the older shop names. Some test 6 V batteries for motorcycles and classic cars, and some cover 24 V truck systems; check for the one you need.
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- Ancel BA101 Plus#1 of 9Full review
A good fit for a garage with motorcycles, mowers and cars, since it tests 6 V and 12 V batteries and keeps a long test history.
Amazon $69.99$69.99Conductance (digital)20-2,000 CCA6/12 V - Autel MaxiBAS BT506#2 of 9Full review
A good add-on for a shop that already uses Autel wireless scan tools, or anyone who wants test reports on a phone.
Amazon $175$175Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V - Topdon BT200#3 of 9Full review
A step up from the BT100 for anyone who also works on 24 V trucks or equipment, with a sunlight-readable color screen.
Amazon $77.99$77.99Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V - Foxwell BT705#4 of 9Full review
A sturdy 12 V and 24 V tester with a cable long enough to run the starter test alone, and a longer warranty than most.
Amazon $106.99$106.99Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V - Topdon BT100#5 of 9Full review
A low-cost 12 V tester for a car owner who wants to check a battery, starter and alternator at home.
Amazon $53.99$53.99Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12 V - Foxwell BT301#6 of 9Full review
A simple 12 V tester for home garages, with a long cable for running the starter test without a helper.
Amazon $69.99$69.99Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12 V - Clore Solar BA9#7 of 9Full review
A basic, low-cost 12 V tester from the maker of the Solar shop line, for cars with ordinary batteries.
Amazon $60.92$60.92Conductance (digital)40-1,200 CCA12 V - Midtronics PBT300#8 of 9Full review
A professional-brand tester for buyers who want Midtronics conductance results, at a steep price for a 1,400 CCA range.
Amazon $378.99$378.99Conductance (digital)100-1,400 CCA- - Clore Solar BA7#9 of 9Full review
A long-running shop-style 12 V tester, now outclassed on range and price by newer digital testers.
Amazon $163.33$163.33Conductance (digital)100-1,200 CCA12 V
