Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry
#13 in Up to 5 AFull review
The pick for riders with a lithium motorcycle or powersport battery who want a simple, small maintainer for storage.
Amazon $42.49$42.49
The Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry is the better battery charger overall, rated 2.8 to 2.7. The Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry leads on warranty and features. The Schumacher SC1355 wins on value and charge current. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $20.19 less ($22.30 vs $42.49).
Schumacher SC1355
#14 in Up to 5 AFull review
A low cost maintainer for keeping a stored car, motorcycle or mower battery topped up. It is too slow to rescue a flat car battery quickly.
Amazon $22.30$22.30
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and features (lithium mode, temperature compensation vs repair mode).
- Choose the Schumacher SC1355 for value ($14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) vs $42.49 per amp ($42.49, 1 A)) and charge current (1.5 A vs 1 A).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 5 A battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry | Schumacher SC1355 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 17 $42.49 per amp ($42.49, 1 A) | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 0 1 A | 12 1.5 A |
| Features 25% | 50 lithium mode, temperature compensation | 25 repair mode |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Battery Tender Junior Multi-Chemistry | Schumacher SC1355 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1 A | 1.5 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 6/12 V |
| Largest battery | 30 Ah | - |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | No |
| Repair mode | No | Yes |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 0.7 lb | 1.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2017-02-06 | 2017-12 |