Wall charging vs. 12V charging for starter models

Knowing the difference between wall charging vs. 12V fast charging

Author: Brittany Lin NOCO® Team Leader

NOCO® Genius Boost Ultrasafe Jump Starters are compatible with wall charging as a method of recharging your unit. Using USB charging cables, the charging time for your NOCO® Genius Boost Jump Starter will vary depending on the discharge levels and the amperage used to charge the unit. In addition to wall charging, select models, such as the GB70 and GB150, feature the option of 12V fast charging as another method of recharging.

By connecting the NOCO® Genius Boost 12V jump starter cable to your car's 12V AUX socket, you can use fast charging, which is the fastest charging method. By charging for 15 minutes with fast charging, you can use the unit to jump start your car!

Charging the GB20.

Connect the GB20 using the supplied USB charging cable to the USB IN port and the USB port of your car charger. You can also recharge it from any powered USB port, such as an AC adapter, car charger, laptop, and more. The USB IN port is rated at 2.1 Amps to ensure safe and efficient charging of the internal lithium-ion battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend that you do not charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time it takes to recharge a GB20 will vary based on the level of discharge and the power source used. Actual results may vary depending on the condition of the battery.

Charging the GB40.

Connect the GB40 using the supplied USB charging cable to the USB IN port and the USB port of your car charger. You can also recharge it from any powered USB port, such as an AC adapter, car charger, laptop, and more. The USB IN port is rated at 2.1 Amps to ensure safe and efficient charging of the internal lithium-ion battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend that you do not charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time it takes to recharge a GB40 will vary based on the level of discharge and the power source used. Actual results may vary depending on the condition of the battery.

Charging the GB70.

Connect the GB70 using the supplied USB charging cable to the USB IN port and a powered USB port, such as an AC adapter, car charger, laptop, etc. The USB IN port is rated at 2.1 Amps to ensure safe and efficient charging of the internal lithium-ion battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend that you do not charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time to recharge a GB70 will vary based on the level of discharge and the power source used. Actual results may vary depending on the condition of the battery.

Fast charging 12V (36W):

Simply connect the 12V cable to the “12V IN” port on the GB70, and the other end to the 12V male plug. Connect to a powered 12V AUX socket (cigarette lighter port).

Charging the GB150.

Connect the GB150 using the supplied USB charging cable to the USB IN port and a powered USB port, such as an AC adapter, car charger, laptop, etc. The USB IN port is rated at 2.1 Amps to ensure safe and efficient charging of the internal lithium-ion battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend that you do not charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time to recharge a GB150 will vary based on the level of discharge and the power source used. Actual results may vary depending on the condition of the battery.

Fast charging 12V (60W):

Simply connect the 12V cable to the “12V IN” port on the GB150, and the other end to the 12V male plug. Connect to a powered 12V AUX socket (cigarette lighter port).