Optima Digital 200+
#17 in Up to 5 AFull review
A tidy, wall mountable maintainer for a stored lithium or AGM battery, best for buyers who value the OPTIMA warranty over price.
Amazon $114.99$114.99
The Optima Digital 200+ and the DeWalt DXAEC2 are evenly matched, rated 2.3 and 2.2. The Optima Digital 200+ leads on warranty and features. The DeWalt DXAEC2 wins on value. The DeWalt DXAEC2 costs $65.01 less ($49.98 vs $114.99).
DeWalt DXAEC2
#18 in Up to 5 AFull review
A basic 2 A maintainer for a stored lead acid car, mower or motorcycle battery. Buyers wanting lithium support or a repair mode should look elsewhere.
Amazon $49.98$49.98
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 Optima Digital 200+ for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and features (lithium mode vs none of the four).
- Choose the DeWalt DXAEC2 for value ($24.99 per amp ($49.98, 2 A) vs $57.49 per amp ($114.99, 2 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 | Optima Digital 200+ | DeWalt DXAEC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 2 $57.49 per amp ($114.99, 2 A) | 43 $24.99 per amp ($49.98, 2 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 25 2 A | 25 2 A |
| Features 25% | 25 lithium mode | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optima Digital 200+ | DeWalt DXAEC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 2 A | 2 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 6/12 V |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | No | No |
| Repair mode | No | No |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 2 lb | 1.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-06 | 2022-02 |