NOCO GENIUS2
#9 in Up to 5 AFull review
A weatherproof maintainer for motorcycles, ATVs and cars in storage that also handles lithium batteries. Owners of big truck or RV batteries should step up to a GENIUS5 or GENIUS10.
Amazon $49.95$49.95
The NOCO GENIUS2 is the better battery charger overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The NOCO GENIUS2 leads on features, warranty and charge current. The Schumacher SC1355 wins on value. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $27.65 less ($22.30 vs $49.95).
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
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 NOCO GENIUS2 for features (lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode vs repair mode), warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and charge current (2 A vs 1.5 A).
- Choose the Schumacher SC1355 for value ($14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) vs $24.98 per amp ($49.95, 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 | NOCO GENIUS2 | Schumacher SC1355 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 43 $24.98 per amp ($49.95, 2 A) | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 25 2 A | 12 1.5 A |
| Features 25% | 75 lithium mode, temperature compensation, repair mode | 25 repair mode |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| NOCO GENIUS2 | Schumacher SC1355 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 2 A | 1.5 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 6/12 V |
| Largest battery | 40 Ah | - |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| AGM mode | Yes | No |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | No |
| Repair mode | Yes | Yes |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Ingress rating | IP65 | - |
| Weight | 1.1 lb | 1.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2019-11-08 | 2017-12 |