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 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 2.9 to 2.5. The Clore Solar BA9 leads on price. The Clore Solar BA9 costs $102.41 less ($60.92 vs $163.33).
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Clore Solar BA7
A long-running shop-style 12 V tester, now outclassed on range and price by newer digital testers.
Amazon $163.33$163.33
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Clore Solar BA9 for price ($60.92 vs $163.33).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every digital testers car battery tester; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Clore Solar BA9 | Clore Solar BA7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 91 $60.92 | 49 $163.33 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 26 up to 1,200 CCA | 26 up to 1,200 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 | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Clore Solar BA9 | Clore Solar BA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12 V | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rating range | 40-1,200 CCA | 100-1,200 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM, spiral, gel | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Features | ||
| Display | LCD | LED |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |