So, when NOCO got in touch to see if we’d like to give their NOCO Boost XL GB50 portable jump starter a test we were all for it. This thing promises a bunch — it can keep your gadgets charged and it can jump start your wheels. Portable battery chargers are no innovation these days, but with the added features on offer here we were excited to give it a whirl. Carefully read and understand the vehicle owner's manual on specific precautions and recommended methods for jump starting the vehicle. Make sure to determine the voltage and chemistry of the battery by referring to your battery owner's manual prior to using this product. The GB50 is for jump starting 12-volt lead-acid batteries only. Before connecting to the battery, verify that you have a 12-volt lead-acid battery. The GB50 is not suitable for any other type of battery. Identify the correct polarity of the battery terminals on the battery. The positive battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The negative battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG,N,-). Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin, sheet metal parts. The below instructions are for a negative ground system (most common). Explosion. Unmonitored, incompatible, or damaged batteries can explode if used with product. Do not leave product unattended while in use. Do not attempt to jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Use product only with batteries of recommended voltage. Operate product in well ventilated areas.

The NOCO Genius Boost XL GB50 is a battery charger specifically designed for charging dead or low batteries in a variety of vehicles and equipment. It is a portable and compact charger that provides a high level of power for its size. The GB50 is designed to jump start 12-volt lead-acid batteries down to 2-volts. If your battery is below 2-volts, the Boost LED will be "Off". This is an indication that the GB50 can not detect a battery. If you need to jump start a battery below 2-volts there is a Manual Override feature, which allows you to force "On" the jump start function.

And what about that jump starter? Well, while Alex hasn’t had to jump his cars yet, it did the jib beautifully on his boat on an engine that hadn’t started all winter. We’ll call that a success! So, with the torch built in, and holding a charge for up to a year it’s a handy bit of kit. Unit is too cold to jump start, but other functions are still available. / Allow the unit to warm up.

Disables safety protection and manually forces Boost "On". Only for use when a battery is too low to be detected. Press the Power Button to begin jump starting. All LEDs will flash, indicating that all LEDs are properly functioning. If you are properly connected to the battery, the White Boost LED will illuminate. If the battery clamps are connected in reverse, the Red Error LED will illuminate. Reverse the connections to clear this error and then the White Boost LED will illuminate. The White Boost LED is illuminated, when the GB50 is ready to jump start your vehicle.Hot LED Illuminates solid Red; unit is fully operational, but approaching upper temperature limit. Flashing Red; unit is too hot to jump start, but other functions are still available. The GB50 comes partially charged out of the box and needs to be fully charged prior to use. Connect the GB50 using the included USB Charge Cable to the USB IN port and the USB car charger. It can also be recharged from any USB powered port, like 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 battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend not to charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time to recharge a GB50 will differ based on the discharge level and the power source used. Actual results may vary due to battery conditions. Charger Rating: .5A