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Best Portable Jump Starters

Top 4 portable jump starters ranked by aggregate score from 11 published reviews.

This guide aggregates 11 published reviews across 4 products; the thinnest-sourced pick rests on 1. How we rank.

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Quick answer

WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 is our top pick for portable jump starters — an averaged 4.6/5 across 1 published review at about $178. Runner-up: NOCO Boost Plus GB40.

Read the WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 review →$178 · Buy at wolfbox.com

At a glance

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#	Product	Rating	Price	Best for
1	WOLFBOX MegaVolt24Top Pick	4.6 1 source	$178	buyers who want one unit to jump any engine and serve as a high-capacity emergency power bank	$178 · Buy at wolfbox.com
2	NOCO Boost Plus GB40	4.1 2 sources	—	everyday drivers of sedans, SUVs and small trucks who want a proven, glovebox-sized jump starter near $100	Buy at no.co
3	NOCO Boost HD GB70	4.3 1 source	$159.96	owners of large gas trucks, V8s and diesel engines who want maximum cranking reserve and rugged cables	$159.96 · Check Price on Amazon
4	GOOLOO GP2000	4.0 1 sourceall derived	$49.99	budget-minded drivers who want a 2000A backup jump starter for under $100	$49.99 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

At a glance4 products ▾

1WOLFBOX MegaVolt24Top Pick

4.6

1 source

$178Best for: buyers who want one unit to jump any engine and serve as a high-capacity emergency power bank

$178 · Buy at wolfbox.com

2NOCO Boost Plus GB40

4.1

2 sources

Best for: everyday drivers of sedans, SUVs and small trucks who want a proven, glovebox-sized jump starter near $100

Buy at no.co

3NOCO Boost HD GB70

4.3

1 source

$159.96Best for: owners of large gas trucks, V8s and diesel engines who want maximum cranking reserve and rugged cables

$159.96 · Check Price on Amazon

4GOOLOO GP2000

4.0

1 sourceall derived

$49.99Best for: budget-minded drivers who want a 2000A backup jump starter for under $100

$49.99 · Check Price on Amazon

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

Reviews aggregated from

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The full ranking

How we rank →

#1 · Top Pick

Best for: buyers who want one unit to jump any engine and serve as a high-capacity emergency power bank

WOLFBOX MegaVolt24

4.6

1 source$178as of Oct 19

The MegaVolt24 is the high-capacity value play: 4000A and a 24000mAh pack, enough to jump almost anything and still keep your devices charged for days. TechGearLab made it an Editors' Choice and Pro Tool Reviews found it worked as advertised. Size counts against it, as does a younger brand reputation, though the lifetime warranty takes the edge off the latter.

Strengths

— USB-C 65W PD for laptops and devices
— Built-in LED flashlight with SOS mode

Watch-outs

— Price higher than entry-level options

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— USB-C 65W PD for laptops and devices
— Built-in LED flashlight with SOS mode

Watch-outs

— Price higher than entry-level options

$178 · Buy at wolfbox.com Full review →vs. NOCO Boost Plus GB40 →

Best for: everyday drivers of sedans, SUVs and small trucks who want a proven, glovebox-sized jump starter near $100

NOCO Boost Plus GB40

4.1

2 sources

Move up to the GB70 or GBX55 only if you run a large diesel or want USB-C fast charging.

Strengths

— 1000A peak output starts virtually any passenger car, SUV or light truck (up to 6.0L gas / 3.0L diesel)
— Tiny 8-inch, 2.4 lb body fits a glovebox yet holds roughly 20 jumps per charge

Watch-outs

— Underpowered for large V8 diesels and big trucks that need the GB70 or GBX55
— Slow micro-USB recharge with no USB-C input on this generation

▾Why it's ranked here

Move up to the GB70 or GBX55 only if you run a large diesel or want USB-C fast charging.

Strengths

— 1000A peak output starts virtually any passenger car, SUV or light truck (up to 6.0L gas / 3.0L diesel)
— Tiny 8-inch, 2.4 lb body fits a glovebox yet holds roughly 20 jumps per charge

Watch-outs

— Underpowered for large V8 diesels and big trucks that need the GB70 or GBX55
— Slow micro-USB recharge with no USB-C input on this generation

Buy at no.co Full review →vs. WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 →

Best for: owners of large gas trucks, V8s and diesel engines who want maximum cranking reserve and rugged cables

NOCO Boost HD GB70

4.3

1 sourceOne review so far, so ranked one place lower$159.96as of Oct 12

Big-engine and diesel owners want the Boost HD GB70. Its 2000A reliably cranks 8.0L gas and 6.0L diesel motors, the 40-jump reserve means you can go months without thinking about it, and the rugged cables shrug off shop and trail abuse. Weight, bulk and a dated micro-USB charging port are the costs.

Strengths

— Up to 40 jumps per charge so it rarely needs a top-up in the trunk
— Over-engineered 8AWG clamp cables built for repeated heavy-duty outdoor use

Watch-outs

— Overkill for someone who only jumps a four-cylinder commuter car

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— Up to 40 jumps per charge so it rarely needs a top-up in the trunk
— Over-engineered 8AWG clamp cables built for repeated heavy-duty outdoor use

Watch-outs

— Overkill for someone who only jumps a four-cylinder commuter car

$159.96 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 →

Best for: budget-minded drivers who want a 2000A backup jump starter for under $100

GOOLOO GP2000

4.0

1 sourceall derived$49.99as of Oct 12

On paper, 2000A peak and 8.0L gas coverage for around $80 is hard to beat, and that makes the GP2000 the budget value pick. TechGearLab named it Best Buy, and testers confirmed strong real-world boosts on smaller engines. Owner reliability reports are uneven and the reserve is weaker, so treat it as an affordable backup rather than a heavy-duty daily tool.

Strengths

— 2000A peak output for the price of most 1000A units
— Rated for up to 8.0L gas and 6.0L diesel engines despite the budget cost, per CarBatteryNerd

Watch-outs

— Less effective on the largest truck batteries than its amp rating suggests

▾Why it's ranked here

Strengths

— 2000A peak output for the price of most 1000A units
— Rated for up to 8.0L gas and 6.0L diesel engines despite the budget cost, per CarBatteryNerd

Watch-outs

— Less effective on the largest truck batteries than its amp rating suggests

$49.99 · Check Price on Amazon Full review →vs. WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 →

Reviews aggregated from

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Spec comparison

4 products

Spec	WOLFBOX MegaVolt24	NOCO Boost Plus GB40	NOCO Boost HD GB70	GOOLOO GP2000
Peak Amps	4000A	1000A	2000A	2000A
Engine Capacity	10L gas / 10L diesel	6.0L gas / 3.0L diesel	8.0L gas / 6.0L diesel	8.0L gas / 6.0L diesel
USB Output	65W USB-C PD + 10W USB-A	USB-A 2.1A	USB-A 2.1A	15W USB-C input/output (no USB-A ports)
Weight	3.2 lb	2.4 lb	5.0 lb	1.2 lb
Warranty	Lifetime	1-year	1-year	—
Voltage	12 volts	12 volts	12 volts	12 volts
Dimensions	1.5"D x 3.86"W x 9.33"H	4.61"D x 8.19"W x 4.21"H	7.4"D x 3.7"W x 12.6"H	1.5"D x 7.4"W x 1.5"H
Battery	—	UltraSafe lithium-ion	UltraSafe lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Jumps Per Charge	—	~20	Up to 40	—
Flashlight	—	7-mode LED	400 lumens, 7 modes	400 lumens, 3 modes

Spec	WOLFBOX MegaVolt24	NOCO Boost Plus GB40
Peak Amps	4000A	1000A
Engine Capacity	10L gas / 10L diesel	6.0L gas / 3.0L diesel
USB Output	65W USB-C PD + 10W USB-A	USB-A 2.1A
Weight	3.2 lb	2.4 lb
Warranty	Lifetime	1-year
Voltage	12 volts	12 volts
Dimensions	1.5"D x 3.86"W x 9.33"H	4.61"D x 8.19"W x 4.21"H
Battery	—	UltraSafe lithium-ion
Jumps Per Charge	—	~20
Flashlight	—	7-mode LED

Frequently asked questions

Which portable jump starter should I buy?

WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 is the top pick for portable jump starters — 4.6/5 averaged from 1 published reviews. The MegaVolt24 is the high-capacity value play: 4000A and a 24000mAh pack, enough to jump almost anything and still keep your devices charged for days. TechGearLab made it an Editors' Choice and Pro Tool Reviews found it worked as advertised. Size counts against it, as does a younger brand reputation, though the lifetime warranty takes the edge off the latter.

How current is this ranking?

This guide was last re-checked in October 2026. Prices, links, and source ratings are re-verified on a rolling basis, and the ranking updates when the underlying scores change.