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
The Midtronics PBT300 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 2.8 to 2.5. The Midtronics PBT300 leads on battery coverage. The Clore Solar BA7 wins on price. The Clore Solar BA7 costs $215.66 less ($163.33 vs $378.99).
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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 Midtronics PBT300 for battery coverage (up to 1,400 CCA vs up to 1,200 CCA).
- Choose the Clore Solar BA7 for price ($163.33 vs $378.99).
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 | Midtronics PBT300 | Clore Solar BA7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 12 $378.99 | 49 $163.33 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 34 up to 1,400 CCA | 26 up to 1,200 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) | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Midtronics PBT300 | Clore Solar BA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | - | 12 V |
| System voltages | - | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-1,400 CCA | 100-1,200 CCA |
| Battery types | - | Conventional, AGM, gel, spiral wound, deep cycle (with a starting rating) |
| Starter test | Yes | - |
| Charging system test | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Display | - | LED |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |