Ancel BA101 Plus
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$69.99
The Ancel BA101 Plus and the Autel MaxiBAS BT506 are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.8. The Ancel BA101 Plus leads on price. The Autel MaxiBAS BT506 wins on battery coverage and features or load. The Ancel BA101 Plus costs $105.01 less ($69.99 vs $175).
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Autel MaxiBAS BT506
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$175
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ancel BA101 Plus for price ($69.99 vs $175).
- Choose the Autel MaxiBAS BT506 for battery coverage (up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries, 24 V systems vs up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries) and features or load (color or phone screen, app or QR report, stored results vs color or phone screen, stored results).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every digital testers car battery tester; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ancel BA101 Plus | Autel MaxiBAS BT506 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 85 $69.99 | 46 $175 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 80 up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries | 100 up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries, 24 V systems |
| System tests 20% | 100 tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode | 100 tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode |
| Features or load 20% | 25 color or phone screen, stored results | 40 color or phone screen, app or QR report, stored results |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ancel BA101 Plus | Autel MaxiBAS BT506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 6/12 V | 6/12 V |
| System voltages | 6/12 V | 12/24 V |
| Rating range | 20-2,000 CCA | 100-2,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, gel, EFB | Flooded, AGM, AGM spiral, EFB, gel |
| Lithium batteries | No | - |
| Rating standards | - | CCA, SAE, CA, EN, IEC, DIN, JIS, MCA |
| Starter test | Yes | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes | Yes |
| Ripple or diode test | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | 2.8 in color LCD | Phone app |
| App or QR report | - | Yes |
| Stores results | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |