Topdon BT200
A step up from the BT100 for anyone who also works on 24 V trucks or equipment, with a sunlight-readable color screen.
Amazon $77.99$77.99
The Topdon BT200 is the better car battery tester overall, rated 3.6 to 3.6. The Topdon BT200 leads on battery coverage and features or load. The Topdon BT100 wins on system tests and price. The Topdon BT100 costs $24 less ($53.99 vs $77.99).
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Topdon BT100
A low-cost 12 V tester for a car owner who wants to check a battery, starter and alternator at home.
Amazon $53.99$53.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Topdon BT200 for battery coverage (up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems vs up to 2,000 CCA) and features or load (color or phone screen, stored results vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Topdon BT100 for system tests (tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode vs tests the starter, charging system) and price ($53.99 vs $77.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every digital testers car battery tester; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Topdon BT200 | Topdon BT100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 81 $77.99 | 97 $53.99 |
| Battery coverage 25% | 80 up to 2,000 CCA, 24 V systems | 60 up to 2,000 CCA |
| System tests 20% | 80 tests the starter, charging system | 100 tests the starter, charging system, ripple or diode |
| Features or load 20% | 25 color or phone screen, stored results | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Topdon BT200 | Topdon BT100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Testing | ||
| Type | Conductance (digital) | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| System voltages | 12/24 V | 12 V |
| Rating range | 100-2,000 CCA | 100-2,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM, gel, EFB, deep cycle | Flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, EFB, gel |
| Starter test | Yes | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes | Yes |
| Ripple or diode test | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Display | 2.4 in color LCD | - |
| Stores results | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |