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 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 3.8 to 2.8. The Ancel BA101 Plus leads on price, battery coverage and system tests. The Ancel BA101 Plus costs $309 less ($69.99 vs $378.99).
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Midtronics PBT300
A professional-brand tester for buyers who want Midtronics conductance results, at a steep price for a 1,400 CCA range.
Amazon $378.99$378.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ancel BA101 Plus for price ($69.99 vs $378.99), battery coverage (up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries vs up to 1,400 CCA) and system tests (tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode vs tests the starter, charging system).
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 | Midtronics PBT300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 85 $69.99 | 12 $378.99 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 80 up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries | 34 up to 1,400 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 100 tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode | 80 tests the starter, charging system |
| Features or load 20% | 25 color or phone screen, stored results | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ancel BA101 Plus | Midtronics PBT300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 6/12 V | - |
| System voltages | 6/12 V | - |
| Rating range | 20-2,000 CCA | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, gel, EFB | - |
| Lithium batteries | No | - |
| Starter test | Yes | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes | Yes |
| Ripple or diode test | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Display | 2.8 in color LCD | - |
| Stores results | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |