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NOCO Genius5 vs Schumacher SC1280

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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NOCO Genius5Schumacher SC1280

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What Schumacher SC1280 offers

Schumacher SC1280: amperage 15 A.3 Schumacher SC1280: battery types standard, AGM, gel, and deep-cycle.3 Schumacher SC1280: warranty 1 year.3

2 models / at a glance

Key differences

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What differs

SpecificationNOCO Genius5Schumacher SC1280
Battery typesflooded, gel, AGM, and maintenance-free, plus lithium-ion batteries2standard, AGM, gel, and deep-cycle3
Amperage5 A215 A3
Warranty5 years11 year3

More details

SpecificationNOCO Genius5Schumacher SC1280
Battery voltageoperates at 6 and 12 volts16V and 12V3
Dead battery recoveryYes2Not published
Lithium supportYes2Not published
Desulfation modeYes1Yes3
Temperature compensationYes2Not published
Cord reachNot publishedNot published
Reverse polarity protectionYes1Yes3
Automatic float modeYes2Yes3

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Sources

  1. www.autoguide.com
  2. no.co
  3. www.schumacherelectric.com