The StartMonkey 200 is billed as the world's smallest dead battery jump start system.
The list of what it's capable of was enough to get me to want to test it out. The claims almost seemed too good to be true.
First Claim: A fully charged StartMonkey can restart a standard 12-volt battery up to 10 times. Surprisingly enough, this is true.
Second Claim: StartMonkey holds its charge for at least a year. I haven't had it for year since it just came out, but I do like that four LED segments shine green when it's fully charged and it drops down to three segments when 3/4 charged and so forth. I wish these lights were a little brighter to see in the daylight, but that's really the only knock on this.
Third Claim: Requires four hours to charge from 50 percent, eight hours from empty and holds 75 percent of charge for up to three years. Again I wasn't able to test it for longevity, but I can tell you it recharges quickly.
To use, simply connect StartMonkey to the terminals of your battery for a few seconds and then start your truck. Once your engine fires up, StartMonkey automatically switches off, and it can be stored in the case provided.
On its website it retails for $169.95, which seems fair based on the peace of mind it offers. It protects from short-circuit, has over-charge protection, incorrect polarity protection.
Weighing just two pounds and measuring 6.9 inches by 1.8 inches by 1.9 inches, it truly is remarkable what this charger is capable of.
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