# NOCO Boost Plus GB40

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/noco-boost-plus-gb40
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/jump-starters
- Placement: #2 of 14 in Jump Starters, A tier
- Brand: NOCO
- LP on this board: 739
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T05:56:58.032Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Consistently praised by owners for its reliability and performance, making it the top choice for emergency roadside assistance.

## For

- Widely endorsed by users for dependable power
- Compact size
- 1000 A peak output
- UltraSafe clamps
- Proven longevity

## Against

- Lower output compared to newer models
- Not ideal for large engines or frequent use

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 7 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 38 cited sources across 36 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TechGearLab | Chris Maxcer | B | https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/tools/jump-starter/noco-boost-plus-gb40 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/VEDC | u/McCoppinScrap | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/VEDC/comments/1q56ex2/noco_gb40_didnt_cut_it_what_to_try_next/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Tool Reviews | protoolreviews.com | B | https://www.protoolreviews.com/noco-gb40-jump-starter-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNN Underscored | Joe Bloss | B | https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-jump-starter | fetched and confirmed |
| Tool Savvy | Christian | B | https://www.tool-savvy.com/noco-boost-gb40-jump-starter-power-pack-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Honda CR-V Owners Club Forums | crvownersclub.com | B | https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/portable-jump-starter-powerpack.253724/ | fetched and confirmed |
| JustAnswer | JustAnswer | D | https://www.justanswer.com/car/articles/noco-boost-charging-capabilities | fetched and confirmed |
| CAR Magazine | Aaron Hussain and Naveed Hussain | B | https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-advice/maintenance/best-jump-starters/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Car and Driver | Mason Cordell | C | https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g42569313/best-jump-starters-tested/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | Russ Good | B | https://www.slashgear.com/1944212/jump-starter-brands-ranked-worst-best/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Nathanael Warden | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/autoshenanigans/posts/1181770444094261/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbtu6mmyTh5/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Autoguide.com | David Traver Adolphus | B | https://www.autoguide.com/best-portable-car-jump-starters | fetched and confirmed |
| Parkers | Aaron Hussain | B | https://www.parkers.co.uk/car-advice/upgrades-accessories/best-car-jump-starter-power-packs/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Lexusownersclub | us.lexusownersclub.com | B | https://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/152602-lexus-12v-battery-issues-explained/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 1000A Portable Battery Booster & Power Bank | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWv5di5tf2O/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Auto Repair Guys | Auto Repair Guys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVCuBQP4OXc&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Brutal Reviews | Brutal Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH93vYUgRao | fetched and confirmed |
| Paul Naylor | Paul Naylor | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXaVlEfSRTg | fetched and confirmed |
| Daily Deals & Tests | Daily Deals & Tests | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW9WCSO17NA | fetched and confirmed |
| GeniusReviewzzz | GeniusReviewzzz | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc1UzBzfVG4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Go My Review | Go My Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-EB1LW7ImU | fetched and confirmed |
| Auto Repair Guys | Auto Repair Guys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVCuBQP4OXc | fetched and confirmed |
| Top 5 Verdict | Top 5 Verdict | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLXN3XCvPI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tony & Avia's Reviews | Tony & Avia's Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABfKKUOxXDI | fetched and confirmed |
| Simply Must Go | vikram_shahi | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SkFDSd_-oM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| BTG Reviews | Divide_et_impera_ | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSzpByHkpAU#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| World Of Engineering | dk4wncp | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlRqu-Iwd0g#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Polaris ACE | ace.polaris.com | B | https://ace.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01266/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trustpilot | trustpilot.com | D | https://www.trustpilot.com/review/no.co?page=2 | fetched and confirmed |
| Jeep Garage - Jeep Forum | jeepgarage.org | D | https://www.jeepgarage.org/threads/post-vacation-nightmare-battery-related.255885/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Drive | Andrew P. Collins | B | https://www.thedrive.com/news/nocos-best-deal-jump-starters-and-inflators-are-on-sale-for-prime-day | fetched and confirmed |
| CNN Underscored | Joe Bloss | B | https://us.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-jump-starter | fetched and confirmed |
| Fer's Reviews | Fer's Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw2w5tvVuSA | fetched and confirmed |
| Fix it with FC | Fix it with FC | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KKtyJgkMfU | fetched and confirmed |
| Techmint | Techmint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKKADjfnQ4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Autovated | Autovated | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6uO2OSAnKs | fetched and confirmed |
| Goosed.ie | goosed.ie | B | https://goosed.ie/reviews/noco-boost-plus-gb40-1000a-ultrasafe-jump-starter-review/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Gooloo GT6000 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/gooloo-gt6000 |
| 3 | Wolfbox MV24 4000A | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/wolfbox-mv24-4000a |
| 4 | NOCO Boost X GBX155 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/noco-boost-x-gbx155 |
| 5 | AstroAI S8 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/astroai-s8 |
| 6 | Clore Automotive JNC770R | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/clore-automotive-jnc770r |
| 7 | NOCO Boost X GBX55 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/noco-boost-x-gbx55 |
| 11 | Gooloo A3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/gooloo-a3 |
| 12 | ANCEL BS300 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/ancel-bs300 |
| 13 | NOCO Boost X GBX45 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/noco-boost-x-gbx45 |
| 14 | NOCO Genius1 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/noco-genius1-jump-starters |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/jump-starters.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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