Schumacher has a longer list of jump starters compared with Stanley. That means more choices. But it also means that you will need a little bit more time in choosing the right battery booster for your needs.
So here we present the Best Schumacher Starters reviews to help you narrow down your choices.
Schumacher XP400 400 Peak Amp Instant Portable Power Source
Price: Under $50
Features:
- This unit has an On/Off switch
- Automatic charging of internal battery through built in charger
- Can work for either top-mount or side-mount battery
- It contains a maintenance-free, sealed lead acid battery
- Contains 116 Cold Cranking Amps
Average Amazon Rating: 4.2 out of 5 Stars (based on more than 330 reviews)
This is a solid and inexpensive jump starter that can help you deal with emergencies. It’s not too big, which also means that you don’t get any extra features. But hey, anything that’s under $50 and does the job of jump starting your battery is worth it!
What to watch out for:
- It does not come with a charging cord, so be prepared to buy one.
- This is a small jump starter, so keep in mind that it might not have enough power to start bigger vehicles.
Schumacher XP2260 1200 Peak Amp Instant Portable Power Source
Price: Over $120
Features:
- On/Off switch activates the jump starting mode
- Built-in charger for automatic charging of internal battery
- LEDs status indicator if it needs to be charged
- Has maintenance-free, sealed lead acid battery
Average Amazon Rating: 4.3 out of 5 Stars (based on 500+ reviews)
This Schumacher model is not the middle level, compared with the small-ish XP400. But we didn’t bother to post here the XP750C because it has a very low rating compared with th XP2260 and the XP400. This unit comes with a USB port for charging smaller devices and it also has a worklight for those late night car battery problems.
What to watch out for:
- This unit can take a long time to charge.
Schumacher PSJ-2212 DSR ProSeries 2200 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit
Price: $150+
Features:
- 2200 Peak amps: with 330 Cranking Amps & 275 Cold Cranking Amps
- 22 Ah professional grade, high output AGM battery
- 12 Volt DC power outlet
- 3 Amps built-in, automatic charger
- Heavy duty clamps with replaceable copper jaws
Average Amazon Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (based on 730 reviews)
This is a huge, badass jump starter, and if you can see the rating and reviews, so many people swear by this product! It can help jump start small cars but also some trucks and other types of vehicles.
What to watch out for:
- This Schumacher jump starter is heavy! Capacity certainly comes with a drawback.
- Some users have also complained that the charge level digital readout isn’t accurate. So you better check its actual charge level.
Schumacher SL1 Red Fuel Lithium Ion Jump Starter
Price: around $90
Features:
- Jump starter, fuel pack, and backup power all in one
- 90 percent lighter than lead-acid jump starters, including other Schumacher jumpstarters
- Has a scrolling digital display
- 2 Amp USB port and ultra bright LED light
Average Amazon Rating: 3.7 out of 5 Stars (based on 40+ reviews)
This jump starter is ultra portable and it is included here even though it has less than 4.0 rating because it is easy to carry and can even help charge your other gadgets. But as with other Lithium Ion batteries, you really need to care well for this unit.
What to watch out for:
- This small baby may not be able to jumpstart bigger cars with V6 engines.
- Make sure to charge it periodically because if you don’t it will lose its charge.
Schumacher IP-125 Instant Power Jump Starter With 12 Amp Hour Battery
Price: $70
Features:
- Lightweight with 12 AH power for jumping your car
- 18″ cables stay flexible in the coldest temperatures, and are kept safely in place on rear storage mounts
- Has great LED indicator light showing full power and lower levels of charge.
- Sure-grip, copper jaw, 200 amp, plastic clamps for connecting to top and side post batteries
Average Amazon Rating: 4.1 out of 5 Stars (based on 80+ Reviews)
This jump starter is solid and lighter than the other models reviewed in this article. It also includes a powerbank feature to help you charge your phone and other smaller gadgets.
What to watch out for:
- This product cannot be shipped to California or Oregon.
- It doesn’t have a cord for charging, so you need to buy one.