A shop grade 10 A charger and power supply that covers lead acid and lithium at a fair price. The short warranty is its main weakness.
Amazon $74.39The Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 is the better battery charger overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 leads on features. The Schumacher SC1281 wins on charge current. The Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 costs $15.60 less ($74.39 vs $89.99).
A garage charger for drivers who want engine start and fast boost charging in one box. Buyers who only need to keep a stored battery topped up can save weight and money with a small maintainer.
Amazon $89.99Prices 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 Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 for features (lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode, power supply mode vs repair mode).
- Choose the Schumacher SC1281 for charge current (12 A vs 10 A).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 5 A battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 | Schumacher SC1281 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $7.44 per amp ($74.39, 10 A) | 69 $7.50 per amp ($89.99, 12 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 10 A | 24 12 A |
| Features 25% | 100 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode, power supply mode | 25 repair mode |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Clore PRO-LOGIX PL2310 | Schumacher SC1281 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 10 A | 12 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 6/12 V |
| Lithium mode | Yes | - |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | No |
| Repair mode | Yes | Yes |
| Power supply mode | Yes | No |
| Engine start | - | 100 A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 4.7 lb | 12.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2018-06 |
