A professional-brand tester for buyers who want Midtronics conductance results, at a steep price for a 1,400 CCA range.
Amazon $378.99The Midtronics PBT300 rates 2.8 among digital testers car battery testers; the Clore Solar BA227 rates 2.6 among with printer ones. The Clore Solar BA227 costs $148.77 less ($230.22 vs $378.99).
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A shop-built printer tester with replaceable cables, for 12 V cars and light trucks.
Amazon $230.22Scores 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 | Midtronics PBT300 | Clore Solar BA227 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 12 $378.99 | 34 $230.22 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 34 up to 1,400 CCA | 34 up to 1,400 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 80 tests the starter, charging system | 50 system tests not published (neutral score used) |
| Features or load 20% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 25 built-in printer |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Midtronics PBT300 | Clore Solar BA227 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | - | 12 V |
| System voltages | - | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-1,400 CCA | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Battery types | - | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Starter test | Yes | - |
| Charging system test | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Built-in printer | - | Yes |
| Cable length | - | 3 ft |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |