Customer Reviews

IOGear JuiceMeter Portable Battery Tester GBT001W6

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

This product doesn't work too well. Every battery that I tested even old ones that may have a little juice but do not really have enough juice comes up as "Good". It basically has to be totally dead in order to get a weak or replace indicator.

I was so excited when I got this last week. I went on a battery testing frenzy. Everything registered "good". I knew that was wrong because I knew I had bad ones in there. I put ones that said "good" in my camera and it was still dead. I thought it was the way I was holding it or the way the batteries were placed but now after reading other reviews I know it's not me. It looks cheap and is cheap. I guess you get what you pay for.

Used batteries that I can no longer use for my digital camera comes up good when tested. The tester is too sensitive. I can't mix the new batteries with the spent ones because they both come up as good on the tester.

Don't waste your money on this battery tester. It reads good - even if your battery is weak.

This tester gives a 'Good' rating to all batteries except old-fashioned carbon-zinc cells that are absolutely, completely discharged (think: your grandma's flashlight from 1970). For example, when testing four Duracell Ultra AAA alkaline cells from my Dish Network Receiver remote control, which would no longer operate the remote and which showed no remaining, useful capacity via each battery's built-in tester, all four tested 'Good.' Moreover, the construction is poor: the clamps have considerable 'slop' and do not line up properly. A disgraceful product from a usually good company (I've used their excellent KVMs for years).

highly recommended! now that i own this thing i wonder why it took so long to get one. you have to be careful that the parts that touch the battery terminals are touching well, but you'll get the hang of it quickly. i didn't see many testers that were (a) this affordable and (b) checked 9 volt as well as 1.5 volt batteries.

I'm very pleased with this little guy. I love the retro look, and with the analog meter you get a clear idea of the condition of your batteries. The spring is a bit weak so it is best to squeeze a little on the arms to assure a good connection. I can handle that.

i could not find them anywhere in a store. i am so happy that amazon had them..

Just like other reviewers have said, this can't distinguish between week and good batteries. All batteries show up in green (good) zone. Even those that don't work in my quartz wall clock and these take very little juice to run. It is of no use at all. Don't waste you time and money in this unit.

All my "dead" batteries come up as good. I suppose they have enough charge left in them to dimly light up an old-school flashlight; but this item is not useful for testing as most of today's battery uses are in electronic devices.