Topdon BT600
#3 in With printerFull review
A shop-friendly tester with a big screen and a printer, for 12 V batteries and 24 V truck systems.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Topdon BT600 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Topdon BT600 leads on price. The Autel MaxiBAS BT608 wins on battery coverage. The Topdon BT600 costs $279.01 less ($169.99 vs $449).
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Autel MaxiBAS BT608
#6 in With printerFull review
A combined battery tester and scan tool for a shop that wants printed reports and code reading in one tablet.
Amazon $449$449
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Topdon BT600 for price ($169.99 vs $449).
- Choose the Autel MaxiBAS BT608 for battery coverage (up to 3,000 CCA, 6 V batteries, 24 V systems vs up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every with printer car battery tester; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Topdon BT600 | Autel MaxiBAS BT608 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 25% | 47 $169.99 | 5 $449 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 80 up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems | 100 up to 3,000 CCA, 6 V batteries, 24 V systems |
| System tests 20% | 80 tests the starter, charging system | 80 tests the starter, charging system |
| Features or load 20% | 50 built-in printer, color or phone screen, stored results | 50 built-in printer, app or QR report, stored results |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Topdon BT600 | Autel MaxiBAS BT608 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12 V | 6/12 V |
| System voltages | 12/24 V | 12/24 V |
| Rating range | 100-2,000 CCA | 100-3,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM flat, AGM spiral, gel, EFB | Flooded, AGM, AGM spiral, EFB, gel |
| Rating standards | - | CCA, CA, SAE, EN, IEC, DIN, JIS, MCA |
| Starter test | Yes | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | 3.5 in color LCD | - |
| Built-in printer | Yes | Yes |
| App or QR report | - | Yes |
| Stores results | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |