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NOCO GB50 Battery Jump Start Pack

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Verdict: IN PROGRESS Use: Portable 12V lithium jump starter Updated: Sep 30, 2026
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Product

NOCO Boost XL GB50 · 1500A 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter

Manufacturer: NOCO (no.co).
Category: portable lithium-ion battery jump starter pack.
Model: GB50 (Boost XL).
Listed price (manufacturer site): $149.95.
Peak starting current: 1500 A · Internal battery: 35 Wh lithium-ion.
Product size (manufacturer): Height 3.42 in · Width 8.58 in · Depth 3.16 in · Weight 2.71 lbs (1.22 kg).

Public manufacturer facts (no.co/gb50 and no.co/gb50/specs): portable lithium jump starter for 12-volt lead-acid batteries; rated for gas engines up to 7.0 L and diesel engines up to 4.5 L (cars, SUVs, boats, trucks, ATVs, motorcycles and more); up to 30 jump starts on a single charge (manufacturer claim); spark-proof technology and reverse polarity protection; rugged water-resistant enclosure rated IP65; rubberized over-molded casing; USB-C input 5 V / 2.1 A max; USB output 5 V / 2.1 A max (charge devices — manufacturer cites up to 6 smartphone recharges; recharge from a powered USB port in about 3 hours at 2.1 A); integrated 200-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes including SOS and emergency strobe; 1-year hassle-free limited warranty.

What’s in the box (manufacturer): GB50 lithium battery jump starter; heavy-duty precision battery clamps; USB-C to USB-C cable; microfiber storage bag; safety & warranty information.

Exact unit label (SKU / revision / color) will be confirmed from the piece Nick has in hand when filming starts.

Claims checked. Keep or pass. Sources: no.co/gb50 · no.co/gb50/specs

Intended use

What it’s for

Portable 12V lithium jump starter for dead lead-acid batteries on gas engines up to 7.0 L and diesel up to 4.5 L — personal vehicle / station-vehicle roadside use within manufacturer limits. Also marketed as a USB power bank and 200-lumen work/emergency light. Not PPE; not a certified protective device; follow NOCO’s labeled instructions and safety warnings.

Station / personal truck / roadside use notes coming after Nick’s wear period. Limits stay within the manufacturer’s labeled use.

What we checked

Claims and conditions

Field use alone does not establish a safety rating, certification, or every advertised performance claim.

What held up

Strengths in context

What didn’t

Shortcomings in context

Verdict
IN PROGRESS

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Manufacturer: no.co — GB50

Notes coming after Nick’s own photos and wear period.

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