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
The Schumacher SC1355 is the better battery charger overall, rated 2.7 to 2.5. The Schumacher SC1355 leads on value and charge current. The Battery Tender Junior 750 mA wins on warranty. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $14.70 less ($22.30 vs $37).
Battery Tender Junior 750 mA
#16 in Up to 5 AFull review
The classic set and forget maintainer for lead acid batteries in stored motorcycles, mowers and summer cars. Skip it for lithium batteries or for recharging flat car batteries.
Amazon $37$37
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 Schumacher SC1355 for value ($14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) vs $49.33 per amp ($37, 0.8 A)) and charge current (1.5 A vs 0.8 A).
- Choose the Battery Tender Junior 750 mA for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Schumacher SC1355 | Battery Tender Junior 750 mA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) | 10 $49.33 per amp ($37, 0.8 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 1.5 A | 0 0.8 A |
| Features 25% | 25 repair mode | 25 temperature compensation |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Schumacher SC1355 | Battery Tender Junior 750 mA | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1.5 A | 0.75 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 12 V |
| Largest battery | - | 30 Ah |
| Lithium mode | No | No |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | No | Yes |
| Repair mode | Yes | No |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1.2 lb | 0.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Released | 2017-12 | - |