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 2.3. The Schumacher SC1355 leads on value. The Optima Digital 200+ wins on warranty and charge current. The Schumacher SC1355 costs $92.69 less ($22.30 vs $114.99).
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
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 $57.49 per amp ($114.99, 2 A)).
- Choose the Optima Digital 200+ for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and 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 | Optima Digital 200+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 69 $14.87 per amp ($22.30, 1.5 A) | 2 $57.49 per amp ($114.99, 2 A) |
| Charge current 20% | 12 1.5 A | 25 2 A |
| Features 25% | 25 repair mode | 25 lithium mode |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Schumacher SC1355 | Optima Digital 200+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Charge current | 1.5 A | 2 A |
| Voltage | 6/12 V | 12 V |
| Lithium mode | No | Yes |
| AGM mode | No | No |
| Temperature compensation | No | No |
| Repair mode | Yes | No |
| Power supply mode | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1.2 lb | 2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | 2017-12 | 2023-06 |