CTEK NXT 5
#4 in Up to 5 AFull review
A premium 4 A class charger and maintainer for owners who want lithium support and CTEK’s five year warranty in one compact unit.
Amazon $124.99$124.99
The CTEK NXT 5 is the better battery charger overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The CTEK NXT 5 leads on features. The CTEK MXS 5.0 wins on value. The CTEK MXS 5.0 costs $25.99 less ($99 vs $124.99).
CTEK MXS 5.0
#5 in Up to 5 AFull review
A proven lead acid charger and maintainer for cars and motorcycles that owners leave connected for years. Choose the NXT 5 if you have lithium batteries.
Amazon $99$99
Prices 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 CTEK NXT 5 for features (lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode vs temperature compensation, repair mode).
- Choose the CTEK MXS 5.0 for value ($23.02 per amp ($99, 4.3 A) vs $29.07 per amp ($124.99, 4.3 A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 5 A battery charger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CTEK NXT 5 | CTEK MXS 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 36 $29.07 per amp ($124.99, 4.3 A) | 48 $23.02 per amp ($99, 4.3 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 82 4.3 A | 82 4.3 A |
| Features 25% | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode | 50 temperature compensation, repair mode |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| CTEK NXT 5 | CTEK MXS 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 4.3 A | 4.3 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Largest battery | 160 Ah | 110 Ah |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Repair mode | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Ingress rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Weight | 1.3 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-11-11 | - |