Question 1

Which is better, Battery Tender Plus 12V or NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Battery Tender Plus 12V scored 9.1/10 and the NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger scored 9.3/10 in our Best Battery Maintainers 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Battery Tender Plus 12V worth it over the NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger?

Accepted Answer

The Battery Tender Plus 12V scores 9.1/10 while the NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger scores 9.3/10. The Battery Tender Plus 12V is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Battery Maintainers 2026 category.

Battery Tender Plus 12V vs NOCO GENIUS5 Smart Charger: Which to Buy?