Head-to-head · Best Portable Jump Starters

NOCO Boost HD GB70 vs NOCO Boost X GBX55

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

NOCO Boost X GBX55 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.9). The gap is mostly about road-trippers and campers who want fast USB-C recharge and the ability to charge laptops as well as jump cars — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Portable Jump Starters

NOCO Boost HD GB70

4.5

1 source$199.95as of Aug 1

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

— 2000A peak output covers 8.0L gas and 6.0L diesel engines, including big trucks and SUVs
— Up to 40 jumps per charge so it rarely needs a top-up in the trunk
— 400-lumen flashlight with seven modes including SOS and strobe

Watch-outs

— Heavy at roughly 5 lb and physically larger than the GB40 or GBX55
— No USB-C input or output, so recharging is slower than the GBX55
— At around $230 it is double the price of the GB40

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Portable Jump Starters

NOCO Boost X GBX55

4.9

2 sourcesall derived$174.95as of Aug 1

The Boost X GBX55 is NOCO's USB-C generation. 1750A handles most large gas and mid-size diesel engines, and the 60W USB-C port does more charging work than any other NOCO unit here, topping off laptops and getting the pack itself jump-ready in five minutes. Road-trippers who care about fast recharge and device power more than raw peak amps should start here.

Strengths

— 1750A peak starts up to 7.5L gas and 5.0L diesel engines
— 60W USB-C Power Delivery charges in and out, and reaches jump-ready in five minutes of charge
— Full recharge in just 1.2 hours, far faster than micro-USB NOCO units

Watch-outs

— Mixed user reports of battery longevity and a few early failures
— Costs about the same as the more powerful WOLFBOX MegaVolt24
— Clamp cable length is on the shorter side for some engine bays

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How they stack up

NOCO Boost HD GB70

The big-engine specialist. It doubles the 1000A NOCO Boost Plus GB40 on cranking reserve and matches the on-paper peak of the GOOLOO GP2000 while far exceeding its reliability, and it outlasts the 1750A NOCO Boost X GBX55 on jumps per charge, though the GBX55 charges faster over USB-C and the WOLFBOX MegaVolt24 still beats it on raw 4000A peak.

NOCO Boost X GBX55

The charging-versatility pick. Its 60W USB-C recharge and device-power output beat the micro-USB NOCO Boost Plus GB40 and NOCO Boost HD GB70, and match the WOLFBOX MegaVolt24, while its 1750A peak sits between the GB40 and GB70 and above the GOOLOO GP2000 on engine range.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	NOCO Boost HD GB70	NOCO Boost X GBX55
Peak Amps	2000A	1750A
Engine Capacity	8.0L gas / 6.0L diesel	7.5L gas / 5.0L diesel
Battery	UltraSafe lithium-ion	UltraSafe lithium-ion
USB Output	USB-A 2.1A	60W USB-C PD (in/out)
Weight	5.0 lb	3.37 lb
Jumps Per Charge	Up to 40	—
Flashlight	400 lumens, 7 modes	Integrated LED
Warranty	1-year	1-year
Voltage	12 volts	12 volts
Dimensions	7.4"D x 3.7"W x 12.6"H	6.34"D x 3.94"W x 9.13"H
Recharge Time	—	1.2 hours

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