The differences between the models included in the review can be quickly assessed in the comparative table battery charger. The following link will take you to the full directory starter chargers, which also contains instances that help start a car engine with a dead battery.

Two charging modes, easy operation, arrow charge indicator, price.
Low maximum capacity of rechargeable batteries, output voltage is less than declared values.

Intertool AT-3012 Price from 588 up to 1 119 ₴ →

The Intertool AT-3012 charger will delight motorcycle and car owners with its low cost, small dimensions and good quality materials. True, it is not suitable for all cars - the maximum capacity of batteries charged using the device is limited to 60 A / h.

The model is very easy to operate: to start charging, you just need to connect the terminals to the previously removed with a car battery (the red wire has a “+” polarity, and the black one “-”) and set the switch to the desired voltage value (6 V or 12 V). Charging is recommended in well-ventilated areas, and if the device is stored at sub-zero temperatures, it is advisable to bring it to a warm place in order to avoid possible oxidation of the contacts and failure of the device.

Charging current Intertool AT3012 is 6 A, it is not possible to change its value. By the way, in practice, the charging procedure usually takes a lot of time, because. the device does not always produce the declared output voltage level (sagging up to 10.5-11 V occurs).

The arrow indicator of the battery capacity helps to monitor the achievement of the required battery charge level. As it charges, its arrow moves to the left from a discharged to a charged state, as indicated by the corresponding icons on the indicator scale. The small size and weight of the device allow you to store it right in the trunk - it will not take up precious space, but it can always come to the rescue (if you have access to a 230 V outlet).

Two charging modes, analog ammeter, charging current adjustment, IP23 case protection.

Forte CB-15FP Price from 2 083 up to 4 138 ₴ →

Multifunctional model from the Ukrainian brand Forte is focused on recharging lead-acid batteries installed in cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and other similar equipment.

The versatility of the device is manifested in the coverage of a wide range of battery capacities (from 25 to 134 A / h), as well as providing the ability to select the voltage and charging current (12/24 V and 3.5/7 A, respectively). Switching between modes occurs by pressing the toggle switches located on the front panel of the device. In their row there is also a compartment for installing a 15 A fuse. The only switch on the back of the case is responsible for supplying and disconnecting power to the device.

Speaking of the case, it is worth mentioning its security according to the standard IP23. This degree of protection allows you to operate the charger in conditions of high humidity or temperature extremes. I.e. in the garage it can be used without the slightest remorse. In reviews of the model, there are complaints about its large dimensions and weight (5 kg), which limit the freedom of movement of the Forte CB-15FP. Nevertheless, the manufacturer took care of the convenience of carrying charging by equipping it with a wide rubberized handle.

The battery charge level indicator is an analog ammeter built into the device. The charging process must be stopped when the arrow of the measuring device drops to the minimum value (about 1-3 A). If you follow simple rules of operation, then the charger will serve its owner for a long period of time, helping to quickly and easily restore the full performance of the battery.

Automatic charging process, 4 indicator lights, high safety, ability to charge all types of car batteries.
Small crocodiles can hardly fit on the terminals.

Deca Matic 116 Price from 2 999 up to 3 573 ₴ →

An Italian representative of the family of car battery chargers supports fully automatic operation - no need to interfere with its functioning . When the battery is fully charged, the device will automatically turn off and will only continue to maintain a full battery charge.

Deca Matic 116 is designed to charge all types of batteries with a voltage of 12 V and a capacity of 5 to 90 Ah. With a charging current of 6 A, the replenishment of the energy reserves of the batteries occurs quite quickly. The total power of the device is 80 W, so its operation affects the electricity bill in a minimal way.

The charging process begins immediately after the device is plugged into the network and its wires are connected to car battery. It should be noted that due to their small size, the "crocodiles" can hardly fit on the battery terminals. But what you definitely don’t have to worry about is the safety of the device - protection against overheating, short circuit, overload and reverse polarity make the Deca Matic 116 one of the most reliable chargers in its class. In addition, the device is equipped with a memory - in case of power outages, the charging process continues from the interrupted place.

The front panel of the robust case of the model has 4 light indicators that signal the presence of power, the need to change polarity, battery charging and completion of filling battery energy tanks. All of them perform purely informational properties, since the charging process is carried out with the maximum degree of automation.

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Automatic selection of charging mode, can be used without disconnecting the battery from the car, protection against short circuit and overheating, the ability to charge all types of car batteries.
Does not see accumulators very low battery, no storage case.

Bosch C3

The automatic charger from the German company Bosch is suitable for both replenishing the energy reserves of motorcycle batteries and for recharging automotive batteries of any type (classic lead-acid, gel, AGM).

The device has 4 modes of operation. Two of them are designed to charge motorcycle batteries with a current of 0.8 A (with a voltage of 6 or 12 V and a capacity of 1.2-14 Ah), and two more are for restoring the performance of car batteries a> with a current of 3.6 and 3.8 A, respectively (with a voltage of 12 V and a capacity of 14-120 A / h). When connected to the battery terminals using the supplied "crocodiles" the device itself determines in which mode to charge.

Many charger owners blame the fact that it does not see batteries with very low charge (less than 4 V). Therefore, you should not count on help in restoring a completely dead battery using the Bosch C3. Nevertheless, when the voltage of the car battery drops to 5-6 V, pulse charging effectively copes with replenishing energy reserves. The duration of the charging process is directly proportional to the capacity of the battery.

The device has several degrees of protection at once: from wrong polarity (the corresponding indicator is placed on the case), overcharging and overheating. And you can safely use it without disconnecting the battery from the vehicle's on-board network.

A special hook is provided on the upper part of the device case for easy hanging of the charge (for example, fixing it in the hole of the car hood) . But for some reason, the manufacturer did not take care of the cover or box for storing the device. Moreover, thanks to its small dimensions, the charger does not take up much space.

Automatic selection of one of four charging modes, battery diagnostics and recovery functions, can be used without disconnecting the battery from the car, compact size.
High cost.

CTEK MXS 5.0 Price from 4 294 up to 8 484 ₴ →

The advanced device from the CTEK company has won a huge prestige among car owners over several years of its existence. This is due to its miniature size and the ability to fully automatically charge 8-stage motorcycle and car 12-volt batteries.

When you connect the alligator clips or round terminals of the charger to the battery, automatic selection of one of four charging programs. The first programme is designed to work with small batteries with a capacity of 1.2-14 A / h and the motorcycle icon corresponds to it. The indicator opposite the vehicle image indicates the charging programme for conventional batteries (capacity up to 110 Ah). The snowflake symbol indicates the cold weather charging programme (from -20°C to +5°C), as well as the possibility of recharging AGM batteries . Finally, the last mode is designed to restore deeply discharged batteries. The choice of the programme can be corrected manually using the “Mode” key.

On the upper part of the surface of the body of the device, there are also 8 light indicators indicating the progress of charging. They are arranged in the following sequence: desulfation, soft start, main charge, absorption, diagnostics (can the battery accept and hold a charge), recovery (activated only when the appropriate programme is selected), buffer mode (full charge), preventive charging. More details about each step are written in the instructions for the charger.

The device comes with a convenient fabric storage case. In addition, the device is safe to connect to the battery without having to disconnect it from the car's on-board network. But it was not possible to do without one minus among the many positive aspects - it turned out to be the high cost of the charger, which at the same time is fully justified by its multifunctionality.

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