Schumacher SC1355
#14 in Up to 5 AFull review
A low cost maintainer for keeping a stored car, motorcycle or mower battery topped up. It is too slow to rescue a flat car battery quickly.
Amazon $22.30$22.30
The Schumacher SC1355 is the better battery charger overall, rated 2.7 to 2.2. The Schumacher SC1355 leads on value and features. The DeWalt DXAEC2 wins on charge current. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $27.68 less ($22.30 vs $49.98).
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 Schumacher SC1355 for value ($14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) vs $24.99 per amp ($49.98, 2 A)) and features (repair mode vs none of the four).
- Choose the DeWalt DXAEC2 for charge current (2 A vs 1.5 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 | Schumacher SC1355 | DeWalt DXAEC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) | 43 $24.99 per amp ($49.98, 2 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 1.5 A | 25 2 A |
| Features 25% | 25 repair mode | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Schumacher SC1355 | DeWalt DXAEC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1.5 A | 2 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 6/12 V |
| Lithium mode | No | No |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | No | No |
| Repair mode | Yes | No |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1.2 lb | 1.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2017-12 | 2022-02 |