Clore Solar 1874 500 Amp
#3 in Load testersFull review
A proper adjustable carbon-pile tester for car and light-truck batteries, from a long-standing shop brand.
Amazon $131.88$131.88
The Clore Solar 1874 500 Amp rates 3.2 among load testers car battery testers; the Midtronics PBT300 rates 2.8 among digital testers ones. The Clore Solar 1874 500 Amp costs $247.11 less ($131.88 vs $378.99).
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Midtronics PBT300
A professional-brand tester for buyers who want Midtronics conductance results, at a steep price for a 1,400 CCA range.
Amazon $378.99$378.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (load testers and digital testers), 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 1874 500 Amp | Midtronics PBT300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 58 $131.88 | 12 $378.99 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 17 up to 1,000 CCA | 34 up to 1,400 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 80 tests the starter, charging system | 80 tests the starter, charging system |
| Features or load 20% | 70 500 A load | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Clore Solar 1874 500 Amp | Midtronics PBT300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Carbon pile | Conductance (digital) |
| Rating range | up to 1,000 CCA | 100-1,400 CCA |
| Load current | 500 A | - |
| Starter test | Yes | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | Analog | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |