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 $22.30The Schumacher SC1355 and the Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A are evenly matched, rated 2.7 and 2.6. The Schumacher SC1355 leads on value. The Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A wins on warranty. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $36.65 less ($22.30 vs $58.95).
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 $58.95Prices 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 $47.16 per amp ($58.95, 1.2 A)).
- Choose the Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A for warranty (10-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 Plus 1.25 A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) | 12 $47.16 per amp ($58.95, 1.2 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 1.5 A | 6 1.2 A |
| Features 25% | 25 repair mode | 25 temperature compensation |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| Schumacher SC1355 | Battery Tender Plus 1.25 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1.5 A | 1.25 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 12 V |
| Largest battery | - | 80 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 | 1.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 10 years |
| Released | 2017-12 | - |
