New Delhi: A dead battery is a common reason cars break down. It can happen due to an old battery, extreme temperatures, or something as simple as leaving the lights or infotainment system on for too long. The problem becomes more serious when you are travelling in remote or hilly areas, where roadside help or service centres are hard to find or may not be available at all. This is where portable jump starters come in handy.
Small in size but effective, these devices let drivers restart a drained battery on their own, without needing help from another vehicle. Many models now offer extra features such as built-in tyre inflators, torchlights, USB charging ports and emergency modes. These additions make them useful beyond just starting a car, especially during long trips or unexpected stops. Here, we look at five portable jump starters under Rs 10k and have power support of 12,000mAh.
Agaro Primo
Starting price Rs 4,998
First is the list of portable jump starters. The most affordable starter is from Agaro. It can be used for both car and bike, powered with 12000mAh battery. Apart from giving cars a jump start it also has two more features, a power bank which you can use to charge your device including smartphones or tablets and a LED flashlight with three modes (flashlight, SOS, strobe) which you can use accordingly as safety protection. You can recharge it through a type C charger. It supports both petrol & diesel engines. In terms of dimension and weight it is 7.6 x 2.5 x 13.2 cm and 460 g.
XPR3SS jump starter
Starting price Rs 5,299
XPR3SS is a jump starter as well as a tyre inflator. It supports up to 6.0l petrol and 3.0l diesel engine. Powered with a 8000mAh battery along with air compressor pump 150 PSI Max pressure support petrol engines up to 6.0L and diesel engines up to 3.0l. This device jump-starts your car battery but also serves as a mobile charger and emergency LED light with three modes (flashlight, SOS, strobe). It also has a digital display which shows real-time pressure readings and battery status, ensuring precise inflation and monitoring.In terms of dimension and weight it is, 14.8 x 5.4 x 9.4 cm and 430 g.
Dylect jump starter
Starting price Rs 7,999
Dylect air nova is four in one jump starter and also a tyre inflator with power of 160 PSI. powered by 12,000 mAh with 1000A peak current. This device can support up to 4.0l petrol and 3.0l diesel. Apart from jump start this device serves as a powerbank for your other gadgets and it also has a LED light for emergency purposes. It has a digital display which shows the real-time pressure readings and battery status.In terms of dimension and weight it is, 11.8L x 5.3W x 17.9H and 705g.
Tomahawk jump starter
Starting price Rs 8,799
Tomahawk JST-4045 is also a jump starter with 150 PSI air compressor along with a battery capacity of 12000mAh. It can serve as a fast charging powerbank for your other device and it also has an LED flashlight. The jump starter is capable of starting all petrol and diesel engines used in cars, generators, trucks and motorcycles. It has 2000A start current which starts large engines instantly, including SUVs and diesel vehicles.In terms of dimension and weight it is, 18 x 5 x 10 cm and 1.6 kg,
Philips jump starter
Starting price Rs 9,899
Philips JS3210 jump starter is packed with 9900mAH battery and it is compatible with 4.0l petrol engine, 3.0l diesel engine and two wheeler also. It has two USB ports for charging phones, tablets and other devices. However it doesn’t have an air inflator, i think which has to be in it at this price. Equipped with a three-mode LED torch for use in the dark. It can be recharged with a common USB type-C port. According to Philips JS3210 can operate in temperatures as low as -20°C.In terms of dimension and weight it is, 3.3 x 8.9 x 18 cm and 465 g.