Stanley LJ12FC

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Stanley LJ12FC
3.4/5#15 of 32 in trucks and v8s jump starters
3.4

For drivers who want an inexpensive lithium pack to keep in the car for an occasional flat battery. Buyers who need to revive a fully dead battery should pick a model with an override mode.

  • No liter ratingEngines
  • NoOverride
  • 1 lbWeight
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$69.97

Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Light and small enough for a glove box
  • Usable down to -4 °F
  • Comes with a carrying case and a wall charger
  • Low price for a lithium pack
Cons
  • Slow 6-hour recharge on a 10 W input
  • No override: may not start a battery that has dropped below about 2 V
  • Only “up to V8” with no liter rating
  • Not for marine use, per the manual

The Stanley Lithium family

Every Stanley Lithium model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own engine size.

ModelEnginesRatingPrice
Stanley LJ12FC (this one)No liter rating3.4/5$69.97
Stanley LJ20FNo liter rating3.2/5$116.41

How it scores

The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its engine size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberLJ12FC
Starting
Rated enginesMost cars and trucks up to V8 (no liter rating)
Peak amps (maker)1,200 A
Voltage12 V
Manual overrideNo
Lowest operating temperature-4 °F
Battery and charging
ChemistryLithium-ion
USB-C input10 W
Recharge time6 hours
USB outputsUSB-C 15 W, USB-A 15 W
Build
FlashlightYes
Air compressorNo
Dimensions6.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 in
Weight1 lb
Warranty1 year
Released2025-09

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