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NOCO Genius5 vs Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger

Our pick

NOCO Genius5

For a 6-volt battery

Why this one

A 6 volt battery needs a charger with a matching voltage mode.¹
Choose the NOCO Genius5 for its 6 volt support and 5 amp charging output.¹²

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What Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger offers

Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger: amperage 3 A.³ Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger: battery types flooded, AGM, gel cell, and sealed maintenance-free. Lithium: LiFePO4..³

What differs

Specification	NOCO Genius5	Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger
Battery types	flooded, gel, AGM, and maintenance-free, plus lithium-ion batteries²	flooded, AGM, gel cell, and sealed maintenance-free. Lithium: LiFePO4.³
Amperage	5 A²	3 A³

More details

Specification	NOCO Genius5	Battery Tender 3-Amp Battery Charger
Battery voltage	operates at 6 and 12 volts¹	6V/12V³
Dead battery recovery	Yes²	Not published
Lithium support	Yes²	Yes³
Desulfation mode	Yes¹	Not published
Warranty	5 years¹	5 years⁴
Temperature compensation	Yes²	Not published
Cord reach	Not published	Not published
Reverse polarity protection	Yes¹	Yes³
Automatic float mode	Yes²	Yes³