We compared two portable 12V car jump starters: the Tarden 6000A Jump Starter Power Pack and the NOCO Boost GB40.
What we looked at
Extra functions, peak current, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a jump starter that also doubles as a 150PSI tyre inflator, the Tarden is the value pick, at £48.99. If you would rather pay £43.39 more for NOCO's patented UltraSafe spark-proof technology and a compact, rugged IP65-rated design, the NOCO Boost GB40 is the alternative, at £92.38.
A £48.99 jump starter with a built-in 150PSI tyre inflator.
A £92.38 jump starter with patented spark-proof protection.
Tarden 6000A Jump Starter Power Pack with Air Compressor — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 6000A peak current jump starter for up to 9.0L petrol or 8.5L diesel engines, with a built-in 150PSI tyre inflator offering 5 preset modes and auto-stop inflation, smart clamps with green/red LED connection indicators and spark-proof protection, a Type-C power bank output, a 3-mode LED torch, and a compact 726g all-in-one design with a 1-year warranty.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the NOCO on these listings, at £48.99
- Built-in 150PSI tyre inflator, not on the NOCO
- Rated for larger engines: up to 9.0L petrol/8.5L diesel
- Smart clamps with connection-status LEDs
Worth knowing
- Not from as established a jump-starter brand as NOCO
- Lower peak current stated as 6000A vs NOCO's more conservative 1000A rating methodology (ratings aren't directly comparable between brands)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a built-in tyre inflator too
- Owners of larger engines
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants NOCO's UltraSafe patented protection
- Buyers who prioritise the most compact size
NOCO Boost GB40 Jump Starter Power Pack — UltraSafe Protection
Intended for: Marketed as a 1000A UltraSafe jump starter for engines up to 6.0L petrol or 3.0L diesel, with patented spark-proof and reverse-polarity protection, an integrated power bank for smartphones and tablets recharging in 3 hours, a 100-lumen LED flashlight with 7 modes including SOS and strobe, a rugged IP65-rated housing at 2.5lbs, and high-conductivity clamps.
What we liked
- Patented UltraSafe spark-proof and reverse-polarity protection, per the listing
- IP65-rated housing resists water, dust and impact
- Established, widely trusted jump-starter brand
- Compact 2.5lb form factor
Worth knowing
- Costs £43.39 more than the Tarden on these listings
- No built-in tyre inflator, unlike the Tarden
Best for
- Buyers who want a trusted, established safety-focused brand
- Anyone who wants a rugged, weather-resistant housing
- Those who prioritise the most compact size
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a built-in tyre inflator
