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NOCO Boost GB50 1500A UltraSafe Jump Starter

A 1500 amp lithium jump starter rated for gas engines up to 7.0 liters, with a USB power bank and a 200 lumen light built in.

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Mike ManningBy Mike Manning
Marine veteran, gym owner, dad
Recon Report: full review pendingPhotos: NOCOUpdated 2026-09-17
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Product Information, Not A Review

Specs, pricing and buying notes taken from the manufacturer so you can compare this against whatever else you are looking at. I have not had this one in my hands. When it goes through real use it gets rewritten as a full review, with a rating and my own photos.

NOCO Boost GB50 1500A UltraSafe Jump Starter

Quick Specs

CategoryEveryday Carry
BrandAmazon
ReviewedSep 17, 2026
Peak current1500 amps
Engine coverageGas up to 7.0 liters, diesel up to 4.5 liters
Battery35 watt-hour lithium-ion
Jump starts per chargeUp to 30, per the Amazon listing
USBUSB-C input and USB output, 5V 2.1A max
LED light200 lumens, 7 modes including SOS and strobe
Weight and size2.71 lb; 3.42 x 8.58 x 3.16 in
Water resistance and warrantyIP65; 1-year warranty
In the boxGB50, heavy-duty clamps, USB-C charging cable, microfiber storage bag

What Stands Out

  • Rated for gas engines up to 7.0 liters, which covers most half-ton V8 trucks
  • Spark-proof with reverse polarity protection, so a crossed clamp does not turn into a bad morning
  • Doubles as a USB power bank and a 200 lumen light with 7 modes, including SOS and strobe
  • IP65 rated per NOCO, so a wet boat ramp or a dusty truck floor is not a problem
  • Recharges over USB-C and comes with clamps, a cable and a storage bag

What To Check

  • Diesel rating tops out at 4.5 liters, so a heavy-duty 6.6L or 6.7L diesel needs a bigger Boost model
  • NOCO lists a 1-year warranty
  • At 2.71 lb it lives in the truck, not in a bag you carry around

The NOCO Boost GB50 is a handheld lithium jump starter that clips onto a dead battery and gets the engine turning without a second vehicle or a set of cables. It is one of Amazon's top sellers in Jump Starters, and NOCO is a name a lot of truck owners already know from the parts store shelf.

It is built for the moments when nobody is around to give you a jump. The fishing ramp at dawn, the ball field lot after a long tournament day, the driveway on a cold morning when the dome light got left on.

The Numbers That Matter

1500 peak amps, gas up to 7.0L. This is the rating that decides if it will start your truck. NOCO rates it for gas engines up to 7.0 liters and diesel engines up to 4.5 liters, so most gas half-tons are covered and big heavy-duty diesels are not.

Spark-proof, reverse polarity protected. Hooking up clamps in the dark with kids watching from the back seat is when mistakes happen. The protection is there so a crossed clamp does not become a bigger problem.

35 Wh battery with USB and a light. Between jumps it charges a phone over USB, and the 200 lumen light helps when you are working under the hood at night.

SpecWhat it decides
Gas 7.0L / diesel 4.5LWhether it will start your engine
Spark-proof clampsHow forgiving it is in the dark
USB-C in, USB outPhone charging and easy recharging
IP65, 2.71 lbLives in the truck, handles weather

Who It Is For

The dad with a gas truck or SUV who wants to fix a dead battery himself instead of flagging down help. Keep it with the AstroAI AIRUN H tire inflator and a Rhino USA recovery tow strap and the common roadside problems are covered. A HOTOR trunk organizer keeps all of it from sliding around the back seat floor.

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The Short Version

A dead battery at the boat ramp or in the gym lot before sunrise is the classic truck problem, and the GB50 handles it without waiting on another driver. Check your engine size first: it covers most gas trucks, but a heavy-duty diesel owner should look one size up in the Boost line.

Mike Manning

MIKE MANNING

Founder, Every Dad Carry

Dad | Coach | Marine Corps Veteran

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