Clore Solar BA9
A basic, low-cost 12 V tester from the maker of the Solar shop line, for cars with ordinary batteries.
Amazon $60.92$60.92
The Clore Solar BA9 rates 2.9 among digital testers car battery testers; the Clore Solar BA227 rates 2.6 among with printer ones. The Clore Solar BA9 costs $169.30 less ($60.92 vs $230.22).
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Clore Solar BA227
#8 in With printerFull review
A shop-built printer tester with replaceable cables, for 12 V cars and light trucks.
Amazon $230.22$230.22
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (digital testers and with printer), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Clore Solar BA9 | Clore Solar BA227 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 91 $60.92 | 34 $230.22 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 26 up to 1,200 CCA | 34 up to 1,400 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 50 system tests not published (neutral score used) | 50 system tests not published (neutral score used) |
| Features or load 20% | 0 none of the listed features | 25 built-in printer |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Clore Solar BA9 | Clore Solar BA227 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12 V | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rating range | 40-1,200 CCA | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM, spiral, gel | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Features | ||
| Display | LCD | - |
| Built-in printer | - | Yes |
| Cable length | - | 3 ft |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |