Topdon BT600
#3 in With printerFull review
A shop-friendly tester with a big screen and a printer, for 12 V batteries and 24 V truck systems.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Topdon BT600 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 3.5 to 2.6. The Topdon BT600 leads on battery coverage, features or load and price. The Topdon BT600 costs $60.23 less ($169.99 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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Topdon BT600 for battery coverage (up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems vs up to 1,400 CCA), features or load (built-in printer, color or phone screen, stored results vs built-in printer) and price ($169.99 vs $230.22).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every with printer car battery tester; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Topdon BT600 | Clore Solar BA227 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 47 $169.99 | 34 $230.22 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 80 up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems | 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 built-in printer, color or phone screen, stored results | 25 built-in printer |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Topdon BT600 | Clore Solar BA227 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12 V | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-2,000 CCA | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM flat, AGM spiral, gel, EFB | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Starter test | Yes | - |
| Charging system test | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Display | 3.5 in color LCD | - |
| Built-in printer | Yes | Yes |
| Stores results | Yes | - |
| Cable length | - | 3 ft |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |