Hulkman Alpha 85
A good-value pick for cars, SUVs and gas pickups up to a V8, with a force-start mode and fast recharging. Buy the Alpha 85S instead if you live somewhere with hard winters.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
The Hulkman Alpha 85 is the better jump starter overall, rated 4.1 to 3.7. The Hulkman Alpha 85 leads on capacity and features. The Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A wins on value. The Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A costs $20 less ($99.99 vs $119.99).
Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A
#11 in Trucks and V8sFull review
A good-value pack for cars, SUVs and light pickups up to 7.5 liters that recharges quickly from an ordinary laptop charger. Check the Alpha 85S if you need cold-weather starts.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
Prices were last checked October 30, 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 Hulkman Alpha 85 for capacity (74 Wh battery vs 44.4 Wh battery) and features (manual override, USB-C charging, IP65; rated to 5 °F vs USB-C charging, IP65).
- Choose the Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A for value ($99.99 for its size vs $119.99 for its size).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every trucks and v8s jump starter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hulkman Alpha 85 | Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 40% | 68 $119.99 for its size | 79 $99.99 for its size |
| Features 35% | 85 manual override, USB-C charging, IP65; rated to 5 °F | 65 USB-C charging, IP65 |
| Capacity 15% | 73 74 Wh battery | 24 44.4 Wh battery |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hulkman Alpha 85 | Hulkman Alpha Pro 1500A | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | ||
| Rated engines | 8.5 L gas, 6 L diesel | 7.5 L gas, 4.5 L diesel |
| Peak amps (maker) | 2,000 A | 1,500 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Manual override | Yes | - |
| Lowest operating temperature | 5 °F | - |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 44.4 Wh |
| Capacity (mAh) | 20,000 mAh | - |
| USB-C input | 65 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time | 1.5 hours | 0.8 hours |
| USB outputs | USB-C 18 W, USB-A QC3.0 18 W | USB-C 65 W |
| Build | ||
| Flashlight | Yes | - |
| Air compressor | No | No |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 8.97 x 4.05 x 1.81 in | 9.06 x 4.06 x 1.81 in |
| Weight | - | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2020-09 | - |