NOCO GENIUS1
#11 in Up to 5 AFull review
A cheap, capable maintainer for motorcycles, mowers and stored cars. Pick a bigger charger if you need to refill flat car batteries quickly.
Amazon $29.95$29.95
The NOCO GENIUS1 is the better battery charger overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The NOCO GENIUS1 leads on features and value. The Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A wins on warranty. The NOCO GENIUS1 costs $29 less ($29.95 vs $58.95).
Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A
#15 in Up to 5 AFull review
A long lived maintainer for lead acid car and truck batteries in storage, backed by a ten year warranty. Buyers who also need lithium support or faster charging should look elsewhere.
Amazon $58.95$58.95
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 NOCO GENIUS1 for features (lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode vs temperature compensation) and value ($29.95 per amp ($29.95, 1 A) vs $47.16 per amp ($58.95, 1.2 A)).
- Choose the Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A for warranty (10-year warranty vs 3-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 | NOCO GENIUS1 | Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 34 $29.95 per amp ($29.95, 1 A) | 12 $47.16 per amp ($58.95, 1.2 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 0 1 A | 6 1.2 A |
| Features 25% | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode | 25 temperature compensation |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| NOCO GENIUS1 | Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1 A | 1.25 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 12 V |
| Largest battery | 30 Ah | 80 Ah |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | Yes | No |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Repair mode | Yes | No |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Ingress rating | IP60 | - |
| Weight | 0.8 lb | 1.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 10 years |
| Released | 2019-11-08 | - |