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
The Autel MaxiBAS BT506 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Autel MaxiBAS BT506 leads on battery coverage, system tests and features or load. The Foxwell BT301 wins on price. The Foxwell BT301 costs $105.01 less ($69.99 vs $175).
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Foxwell BT301
A simple 12 V tester for home garages, with a long cable for running the starter test without a helper.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
Which should you buy?
- 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), system tests (tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode vs tests the starter, charging system) and features or load (color or phone screen, app or QR report, stored results vs color or phone screen, cable of 5 ft or more).
- Choose the Foxwell BT301 for price ($69.99 vs $175).
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 | Autel MaxiBAS BT506 | Foxwell BT301 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 46 $175 | 85 $69.99 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 100 up to 2,000 CCA, 6 V batteries, 24 V systems | 60 up to 2,000 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 100 tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode | 80 tests the starter, charging system |
| Features or load 20% | 40 color or phone screen, app or QR report, stored results | 25 color or phone screen, cable of 5 ft or more |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Autel MaxiBAS BT506 | Foxwell BT301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 6/12 V | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-2,000 CCA | 100-2,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM, AGM spiral, EFB, gel | Flooded, AGM flat plate, 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 | - |
| Features | ||
| Display | Phone app | 2.8 in color LCD |
| App or QR report | Yes | - |
| Stores results | Yes | - |
| Cable length | - | 6.5 ft |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |