Found The Best Portable Jump Starter That Doesnât Break The Bank | Noco GB 40 VS Hulkman Alpha 8.5
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 12. 04. 2021
- If your looking for the best portable jump starter then look no further.
Today we put the hulkman alpha 8.5 up to the test vs the proven noco GB40.
While both are great portable jump starters, the hulkman really took the cake.
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I jumped off a 5.9 Cummins at Buc-ee's this past weekend. The guy laughed when I walked over holding mine ( I admit, I was a bit nervous that it would struggle or maybe not even work), and it started right up. Awesome power in a little package
For those who havenât yet figured it outâŠthe â85â means it can jump start gasoline engines up to 8.5 liters.
where is a 8.5l gas cuz i wanna see that video.....
Ah! So I'd need about 3.3 of them to start a Mustang. Neat. ;-)
@@Lemonhead8890 GM round body(02-05)2500 8.1L vortec engine is the only thing that comes to mind
I'm a Ford technician from MN. I've had my hulkman for about 6 months. So far it's been great! It's so much nicer to carry this out to a vehicle vs a big cumbersome old style jump pack. I love the portability of it.
Keep up the excellent content. You're: videos are great! I enjoy seeing how other technicians repair vehicles.
Thank you!
One update. We've had some very cold days this winter that have destroyed batteries. If a battery is so weak that it can't even turn on dash lights the engine may stall even with the jump pack if you don't stay on the throttle.
@@bryanh2526Iâm in Wisconsin can I keep this in my car in the winter or will the cold damage it
I don't carry it with me in my car but I know of ones who do with no problems
Love how you shoot straight from the hip. Yours is one of the best jump starter reviews on the web.
Nice dramatic enactment of throwing the Noco in the trash...and the honesty of talking about fishing it out. Liked.
Thanks!
I just got mine prior to your video. Was looking at the Noco as well but all the reviews for the Alpha turned me. I'm a tech for Subaru so it should be way more than enough for me. Great video. Great review. I subscribed! God bless bro.
Thanks so much man! You made a good choice, I like the alpha better than my noco!
@@FlyingWrenches13 Yes, it was a good video. But never say "this one" or "that one". Say the name of the product. Remember, we are stupid !! LOL . I had to pay close attention for a while to see which one you were talking about. But yeah, good video. I might buy one. Still wish it had a case. PS. I subscribed. Looking forward to more. Oh, remember that we are stupid when you are describing something ....
Got my Hulkman 85S through their Kickstarter. It was somewhat painful. Many delays but eventually got it. It does work and is nicely made.
Glad your liking it!
Thank you Mason. Your video helped me start my outback with the 8.5 alpha. I really appreciate that. My battery was so dead that I had to use the Operation of pushing
both buttons on the front at the same time.
I received my Hulkman after a lengthy Kickstarter program. I used it a couple of weeks ago in my daughter's car. The battery was completely dead, and it jump-started it with no problem. Best jump starter thus far. It almost seemed worth the wait.
Jeffrey Smith
Was yours the 85?
I bought my 85S on Kickstarter, and though I had to wait for it - it was worth the wait. Does everything it says it does, starts a dead battery, holds a charge, quickly recharges, is convenient, is easy to use etc.
Live in the mid-Atlantic and drive a gas V8. Bought the cheapest Li jump starter I could find about 3 yrs. ago. (~$25). Have not needed it for myself yet but helped stranded strangers on 3 occasions so far. Worked great. Have only recharged it once but will check it tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder.
I had mine in my truck since last November, 8 months ago, took it out to jump a stone cold dead Jeep. The code said 2. Held the buttons down until it said ready, and boom, the gauges went nuts, but it fired right up. Very cool. I like the lights too.
Thatâs awesome! I really like mine as well.
Thank you for this video!
I think the reason for the lights is for emergency purposes. U get stranded on a fast road or anywhere and y want to signal drivers youâre there. Just like emergency lights on your car. Or flat tire or work on anything and u need a little more light. Great review, I think Iâm going to get it
Jose Casillas
Yes, that's what I thought. I thought of people lost in the mountains, maybe from foolishly following Google down a cow trail. They will be searching with airplanes and a flashing life may save you.
Please do a long term review!! Thanks!
Great video!
Thank you!
Just used your link to buy it. Nice video!
Thank you!
I have two Hulkman 8.5s. Both work as advertised. Great product.
Looking for a father's day gift, since it around the corner, I was going to but the Noco, BUT watching your video now I'm getting the hulkman thank you for comparing đ
Get the bigger NOCO. This chinese pos wont last and the NOCO will.
Wow great review
Thanks!
Would love to see a battery-less capacitor jump review. For now, purchasing the hulk man.
They sound like a cool idea, but if your car battery is completely, completely dead they will not work. The car I need it for is only used on occasion and when the battery dies, it is as dead as a door-nail. A capacitor type wouldn't help.
Can this be used along with a OBD2 memory saver? This is a way of retaining all of the ECU settings, radio stations, etc, when changing the car battery. I requires an additional cable that plugs into the cars OBD2 port and uses the Hulkman 12 volt (DC) outlet connector. Many battery jumpers support this.
A real pro ...nice job bro !
Thanks!
I would of taken the NOCO you tossed in thrash. đđ
I have a 97 Ford F-250 with a 7.3 liter powerstroke. What would be the best one for my truck?
My NOCOBOOST Plus GB40 works just fine đ
I have the GB50. Noco makes some good jump boxes too for sure!
I've use the Hulkman 8.5 to Jump my 2003, and 2008 Duramax 6.6's when completely dead batterys a few times with no issue.
It comes to something when this unit is far superior to my 2013 16000 mile Corsa, it starts this car no problem with a completely dead battery.
Hey bro, my 2016 mustang gt350âs battery is completely dead, will this thing jump start it? Iâm little bit wondering.
Very good video review. But now you did it: there are none of these Hulkman 85sâs to be found anywhere! Hopefully they will produce so more.
Yeah everyoneâs out of stuff now a days. Hopefully they will get some available soon!
@@FlyingWrenches13 I only have a 3.2L engine, but only want the Pack to energize the electrical system to open my electrically operated hood when the battery dies. Do you think the 65 which is still available will do that?
I saw another video stating that the Noco does come with a cigarette-lighter charger. Also, only the 85s is ratted for -40 degrees, not the 85. I'm getting the Hulkman, don't get me wrong, but a couple of details that were different than other sources.
The noco that I bought did not come with a cigarette lighter charger adapter. Also I went off the specs that I received with the jump starter. In those specs it says -40 degrees.
As well they make a a85s version with a pre hear built in for -40
I'm a Northern girl who doesn't know much but I try to keep,up with maintenance and stuff like dead batteries, tires etc so I don't have to be dependant on someone else. The Hulkman seems to have impressed quite a few video makers on youtube so I may just get one. I think you should have kept the NOCO if for nothing else as a back up. You did joke about prob retrieving it later. lol Your video is very entertaining and you seem like you know your stuff. Deep South guys seem to always know what to do in any mechanical or weather related situation. Keep doing what you do.
It's pretty hard to come up with "cons" of the product that's sponsoring you. (might not go over so well with the Hulk company) Kidding, great video.
Sorry if he mentioned this and I missed it, but the 85s does -40 degrees, this is the regular 85 and it's $30 cheaper. Also the $80 must have been promo pricing or something, because this thing is $120 now. Still not a bad deal I don't think, but it is 50% more expensive now. Not to mention the bundle that includes the case adds another $30, whereas a lot of these portable jump starters have a case included.
Thanks for the additional info!
Seeing a $140 price tag now. Bummer
@@Sierra_Skyline man yeah it keeps creeping up. I had the Audew 2000a and it was incredible, jumped everything I threw at it with ease which was up to 5.7 gas V8. But in well under a year it lost it's capacity, and on a full charge it will only jump small engines now. I understand though, they aren't made for everyday use. So with the price of this gone up I decided to spring for the Noco gbx75 on black Friday. It was I like $170 but man it's a tank of a jump starter. The hulkman looks great, but it's still fairly new and like other starters I worry about longevity with regular use. But I have faith the Noco will last a long time, at least I hope so for how much I paid lol.
@@spizzlo
Noco seems to have a good PR department.
Great video buddy...
How long have you used the Hulkman. I only ask because most products work great when they're new out a slick package. I have a WaganTech jump box that worked great for two years - until it stopped working. In fact, I think the battery must've blown up from being in the hot vehicle - splitting the seams of the plastic case.
Also, I'm a little skeptical , as the manufacturer could've cherry-picked the one you received. Maybe you can test it under hot conditions and get back to us with your observations. Thanx!!
I know this old but still. I have had mine for 27 months, Still works good, Cant tell anything showing it slowing down or getting weak. I have jumped well over 100 times in that time. Also have used it about every month to use the Adapter to run portable Air compresser to air peoples tires up about 10 times with no issues.
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Wow! 2 years ago this thing was $80 on Amazon? Just paid like $150 from Walmart. They usually go down in price don't they? Which this may have been before all the tariffs chump put on everyone that we pay for.
If Iâm trying to start something that the voltage is to low to register. Will it still give it the voltage it requires. Or will it go into felt mode??
I could not find what type of lithium battery anywhere including Hulkmans website, lithium ion or lithium polymer.
What is the exact battery chemistry of the Hulkman? There are ones that are Lithium Cobalt.
Honestly Iâm not sure.
Dang bro how did you get contacted to get this for free I want to get one to test to out up against some Schumacher full size units and a few optima chargers and jumpers see how it does dang you have smaller amount of subs then I do and I can't get items for testing you must be killing it with getting seen bro
Not sure. Maybe just luck.
@@FlyingWrenches13 you did a good job though I'm just jelly bro lol
Sorry i dont want to be negative but in my opinion shouldnt you have compared the same size jump pack to norco? The hulkman has 2000 amp where as your norco had 1000, and one in the video was 1500. wouldnt it make more sense to compare it to the gb 70 with 2000 amps?
if you did you might see less of a different in performance but the cost difference would be much bigger.
all in all good review, Thanks.
Thanks! The reason I compared to the GB 50 is because they are at the same price point. Second reason is because I already had one to compare to. All in all both are great jump starters, I just wanted to show the difference in what you get for that price point.
@@FlyingWrenches13 I see that, thats a fair assessment you use what you had plus you did similar pricing vs similar performance. Thanks for showing your view.
again great review i enjoyed your video.
I am looking for one and first one and the Hulkman will be the one. It's just insane how much they want for the case. Will not get it. eBay will have a generic carry case for few dollars.
Really I got one and it was crap didnât last 6 months at work . Did you get paid for this ?
You should do a video on best ways using the powerboost to jump start other cars... Or I guess even jump start itself lol
Thatâs actually a good one lol thanks!
Still my best choice is :NOCO no matter what are you trying to put down NOCO.
No just making a comparison between the 2. Get more for your money with the HulkMan.
Sometimes in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, people will still be brand loyalists. Stays charged longer, jumps bigger engines..Hulkman for the win.
Ciao. Volevo prendere questo jump starter per il motore della mia barca che monta una batteria con 600 A di spunto massimo. Potrebbe bastare l'hulkman 6.5? Guardando le caratteristiche dovrebbe essere comodo come capacitĂ e non tirato...ma dato che nessuno lo recensisce chiedo consiglio a te che hai provato il "fratello maggiore". Grazie mille!
I dont like any of those kinds of jump pacs for UP nort in da cold.
They only let you crank for 5 seconds then you have a cool off wait. 5 seconds is not even in the getting ready to start mode yet up here at 10 below zero.
I purchased a highly rated one last winter. Tried it on my plow truck. No way it would start that.
Ordered a good AGM type jump pack.
Thats the way to go. Works great getting my tractor and plow truck running.
Gave the brick to my Son. Good for when you leave your lights on at the mall.
Thanks for the input for others in different climates. Iâve never tried to use any of these in super cold climates considering the coldest I see in my area is 35-40.
So this is just your opinion since you did not do any comparison tests?
Pretty much.
One thing I hate about jump packs like these is they never give you cables longer then 8 or so inches or less wonder when the alpha 100 coming out
Yeah some really long cables would be nice.
Jump boxâs are like # 45 what they do compared to what they say they can do are 2 vastly different things
Does battery last longer than 18 months ?
Iâm guessing your talking about the life of the jump starter charge. Iâm not for sure if it does because I havenât had mine that long. I will say Iâve stored it for a month or 2 without using and it still read 100%.
Yes I was asking, will the battery life last only 18 months or what ?
@@lrich1694 if the jumpstarter is fully charged it should last 18 months being stored before it will have to be recharged.
Why doesnât anyone talk about the gauge of wire that go to the clamps. Make sure it 2-4 or 6 gauge. The higher the number is not good. The charge will take a lot better with a thicker gauge. The higher the number the less charge will go to the battery
I doubt you've tried the GB 40. It does work.
I had the 40, it was ok but didn't have the nuts to boost stuff bigger than a 4 banger when it was extremely cold and eventually quit working. I've used the gb70 regularly for 2 years and it has been good. Just bought the gb150 can't wait to try it
At no point did he say it doesn't work. He simply showed the Hulkman gives you more for you money. Stays charged longer, will start bigger engines..watch the video.
@@tmiddleton100 Guess it depends on the review you listen to. Here's one that wasn't so great on the Hulkman, though neither mentioned there is an over-ride mode in case the battery is completely dead. But, throw it in the trash, and recommend not buying the Noco, it's obvious the bias.
czcams.com/video/MqBSxjA4nUY/video.html
Noco makes the claim on their website that it can go 12 months without a charge and can still jump, it will drop to 70 percent after 12 month but it will last and will jump.
The Hulkman can be stored for 18months no charge and still jump. Boom.
im about to buy the hulkmanbut someone said after a year it will still charge and work but will not jump start a car
Iâve had mine close to a year and it works great still!
@@FlyingWrenches13 okay thanks! So you prefer the hulksman better right?
@@FlyingWrenches13 also do you have the regular alpha 85 hulksman or the 85s the one I'm looking to get is the 85 hulksman and it's about 105 on Amazon!
@@FlyingWrenches13 alrighty thank you!
Yeah I like the hulkman more than any other Iâve tried.
I'd like one but they don't come with a case. And the price they charge for a case is outright theft. Too bad. Amazon doesn't have the 85 available now and doesn't say when they will have it. I'm not trying to run them down. It looks like a good product. I'm thinking about getting the 65 since the 85 isn't available (as of Aug 2022) and would get it in a heartbeat if the case wasn't so expensive.
Iâll stick with Noco never had a problem
why not compare to equal 2000 amp Noco model?
Iâm comparing a price point
Because the prices are completley different.
I use noco for 4 months and it wonât charger fully 24 hours
The Alpha Man... LMAO~~~ The NOCO GB40 is probably the BEST portable charger as far as the included case and all aesthetics. I have used it 4 times to Jump Start a few different vehicles. I Learned awhile ago from a Motorcycle Lithium Battery that you let the lights warm up the battery for a few minutes before cranking the starter. This makes the battery easier to start. As you probably know it's the COLD weather that kills the batteries cranking power. Same thing with these chargers.. let them charge the battery you are trying to start for a few minutes first. I have started every car I tried after 3 minutes of Charging via the NOCO GB40.. If I waited 5 to 10 minutes it probably would start like a brand new battery. The NOCO kind of under performs to it's ratings as shown by many youtubers testing. Also the packaging of the NOCO could be a little better. It needs to be simpler as far as fitting everything back in the case after use. It's takes a little effort to get it all packed back up nicely. LASTLY it doesn't matter what charger you have a DEAD CHARGER is a USELESS CHARGER. Charge your charger at least once a year. BEFORE the FALL.. that's when you are most likely to need it! I would charge it every 3 months if you can manage it!!! ONE more thing.. a flashlight feature is useful if you are trying to charge your car battery and its dark out and you have to locate the 'remote' terminals because your battery is enclosed under covers or is mounted under a seat or in the trunk.
I hope you didn't really consign a functional piece of equipment to the landfill. You could curbside or Craigslist it, for Pete's sake.
I just got my Hulkman from Amazon, can't wait to try it on my wonderful old Audi tomorrow.
I may have went and retrieved so called piece of equipment after. Hope you like your hulkman, I love mine!
Do a review on the hulkman alpha 100
I may see if I can get my hands on one of those.
Test the Hulkman 10
Unfortunately, Hulkman pulled off of Amazon to sell their product for a much higher price from the time you posted this video. Now just finding it directly from their website sadly.
You can find it through Walmart online for about $95
Thank you, but in a jam can we get the video with more meat and potatoes
Not sure I understand what you mean
Just like all companies of course it's not $80 anymore try $140 I was going to purchase one but because they mark up the price so much I'm definitely not purchasing one now
I just bought the 8.5 on the Hulman site for just over a 100. They gave me a first-time buyer discount in exchange for my email. It's 129 usually
have you tried the goloo gp4000
I have not!
So what your saying is the Noco is the Iphone and the Hulkman is Samsung!! I love my Samsung !! so guess I will be buying the Hulkman. The kidding aside. What about storing in your vehicle in the summer. Will a hot vehicle destroy the battery or electronics? Also the price points may be the same, however Is the Noco GB40 really in the same as the Alpha 8.5 as far as specs. Iphones and Kyrocera both make calls but we all know the Iphone is much higher performance that you pay for.
I don't like that you can't chg the NOCO's with USB C.
I use a gb70 everyday and it shits on that thing
Donât have a 70 but I got a gb50 and I always pick up the hulkman first!
Hulkman, GooLoo, Buture, Autogen, Avapow, thereâs literally dozens of these Chinese jump start brands on Amazon. They might be great like their descriptions claim, but I donât trust them. Reliability and a solid safe design are more important to me. Iâm staying with my NOCO ( not a sponsor đ )
You threw your Nicole boost in the trash. I whipped my ass with mine b4 I threw mine in the trash. đ€đ€Ł btw....the diff light modes are for if you are broke down at night. It signals emergency responders that may be passing by.
NOCO IS THE BEST PERIOD!
10 minutes of waiting while trying to jumpstart in order to escape zombies! Yikes!
Well.....The hulkman has twice as many amps as the GB40 so, not really a valid comparison.
HulkAman.... dude it's hulkman
Hey flying wrenchâs i got quick question on my f150 5.0 2017 again. So whenever i start it up on a warm start engine is at operational temperature I notice a tick that starts and last about 10-15 seconds then goes away any idea. It never makes this noise when cold
czcams.com/video/jB-F409uegg/video.html
Heres video on what it exactly sounds like
So itâs always hard for me to diagnose a noise without hearing it in real life but from listening to that video it sounds like a lifter is not staying primed and causing that noise. That would be my best guess at it.
@@FlyingWrenches13 well its so weird because some times it does and and something it does
Yeah a failing lifter can do that. It will most likely get worse over time.
@@FlyingWrenches13 will a bad lifter cause an engine light?
Usually not. The only way it could cause a check engine light is if it collapsed bad enough to cause a misfire. Ford lifters usually donât do that. The GM DOD lifters are really bad about collapsing and they will set a light when that happens.
Noco mejor este hulkman dejara de cargarse
send me the noco you throwed in the trash
Coming your way
@@FlyingWrenches13 when you sending the noco gb40
This seems very biased
Whyâs that?
Disappointed!
Why?
Life in general?
đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł senior master tech and he's like 17 years old throwing noco ,đ€Łđ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
Thanks
Young man, I spent over 13 min waiting for your test and result, but all you did was BS ! How can I give you a thumb up ?
amateur hour
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