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ANCEL BST500 12V 24V Car Battery Tester with Printer, Battery Load Tester

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Size: BST500


Features

  • [Built-In Thermal Printer]: This battery load tester prints clear 12V/24V test reports in secondsno phone, app, ink, or cartridges needed. Keep printed reports for customer reference, service records, and future comparisons
  • [Clear Printed Results for Quick Decisions]: Printed test results show GOOD, NEEDS CHARGING, or REPLACE status, making battery health easy to understand and supporting quick decisions
  • [Wide Compatibility for 24V/12V Vehicles]: Test 12V/24V lead-acid batteries from 1001700 CCA, including flooded, AGM, GEL, and EFB. Compatible with cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, ATVs, and RVs, ideal for workshop mechanics and DIY gearheads
  • [Battery, Cranking & Charging System Tests]: Battery test measures voltage, CCA, internal resistance, and estimated SOH. Cranking test captures minimum starting voltage, while charging test checks alternator output with the engine running
  • [Built-In Safety Protection]: The ANCEL BST500 battery tester features spark-free copper clamps, reverse polarity protection, and over-voltage protection, designed to prevent incorrect connections and voltage-related damage

Description

ANCEL is committed to solving automotive aftermarket problems cost-effectively, efficiently and conveniently. BST500 battery tester is an advanced battery load test tool with printer. It suits 12V/24V starting & charging systems, and can test the cold start current, internal resistance, battery life, and accurately display the battery condition Does it work with my car? It fits all 12V & 24V vehicles including cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, SUVs, ATVs and boats. What problems can the ANCEL BST500 diagnose for me? It offers Battery Health, Cranking and Charging Tests to pinpoint no-start, slow cranking and battery drain issues. Is this battery tester beginner-friendly? Yes. Just connect the clamps and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also print the reports instantly to store data for comparison or sharing with others. Can I get accurate results with this tester? You will receive highly accurate results if you wait at least 2 hours after shutting off the engine, then select the correct battery type and CCA rating to start the test. Is this battery tester safe to use? Totally safe, built-in reverse polarity and short-circuit protection ensure safe operation. It also performs consistently in cold or hot environments.

Brand: ANCEL


Power Source: Powered By Tested Battery


Style: BST500 Car Battery Tester with Printer for Car Motorcycles Truck SUV ATV RV and More


Color: Red


Item dimensions L x W x H: 12 x 10 x 2 inches


Power Source: Powered By Tested Battery


Minimum Operating Voltage: 12 volts


Measurement Type: Voltage, CCA, Internal Resistance, Cranking Charging


Style Name: BST500 Car Battery Tester with Printer for Car Motorcycles Truck SUV ATV RV and More


Color: Red


Item Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 2 inches


Specification Met: Iec,sae


Brand Name: ANCEL


Model: BST500


UPC: 696560580405 602938440349


Number of Items: 1


Item Highlight: Alternator Tester, Battery Health, Cranking & Charging Tests, Automotive Battery Tester for Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles


Warranty Description: 1


Manufacturer: ANCEL


Global Trade Identification Number: 49, 05


Included Components: 1* BST500 Battery Tester with Printer 1* User's Guide 1* Thermal Paper


Item Type Name: ANCEL BST500 12V/24V 100-2000 CCA Automotive Battery Load Tester, Car Cranking and Charging System Analyzer Scan Tool with Printer for Heavy Duty Trucks, Cars, Motorcycles and More (Black and Red)


Part Number: BST 500


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Fast like a Tesla, it outperforms the $2500 Midtronics testers we use in the big shops...
Size: BST500
I don't leave many Amazon reviews. But this little guy deserves a LOT of praise: -Interface is very straight forward and easy to use. -Backlit display is clean and clear regardless of lighting -I'm able to take crystal clear photos of the results and text them to my customers, to alert them if their battery is on the fence or needs replacing -Printer works perfectly when you need a hard copy for the customer -Cost is incredible for how well this works -And the one item no one here has mentioned: SPEED! See my notes below for the speed portion. This thing is Tesla fast... I run a small auto repair shop I've had since 2013. I've wanted and needed a quality battery tester for YEARS, but it was always out of budget. Midtronics dominates this part of the auto tool market, but their equipment runs $500-2500. My grievance with the MT testers I have used in the last 10 years is speed: they are sloooooow. Very capable, but slow with each step, and they require you to take additional steps to enter a ton of unwanted data. The yield: the most basic battery test can take up 3-5 minutes on the Midtronics tools found in most big name shops. The ANCEL I found here will produce a solid, accurate battery test result in under 8 seconds. Gives me the voltage, also represents it as a % of charge, and a clear amp measurement of the CCA. If you just want to find out if your battery is good/bad, strong/weak or omniscience's the fence, this tool handles all of it. For a quality battery tester under $400, this is truly the best I've found. Hope this helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020 by The Feisty Goat
    • Easy to Use - Printer Comes in Handy
Size: BST500
Review Image by Kyle
Review Image by Kyle
Review Image by Kyle
Review Image by Kyle
Review Image by Kyle
I work in the motorsports industry (motorcycles, ATVs, UTV's, PWCs, etc.) and have specialized testers for the batteries used in these products, but I didn't have a tester for larger batteries and decided to try this one from ANCEL. Once received, the first thing I noticed was that it is easy to operate, even without reading the manual. You basically just have to hook it up to a battery and follow the onscreen commands. (The backlit screen is easy to read.). Instead of writing these steps out I have provided some screenshots below that show the different screens you will encounter when checking a battery. (see 1st 4 pics) *Battery Type: 12V Model *RESULT: Replace Battery *VOLTAGE: 12.38 V *INT RES: 14.12 mΩ (internal resistance, anything over 10 is not good) *SOH: 15% (state of health) *CAP. Act: 198 CCA (current cold cranking amp capacity) *CAP Std: 500 CCA (rated cold cranking amp capacity) *DATE/SER. NO: 00000000 (insert date here if you want) At the end of the test you can choose to print the test results, a sample of a tested bad battery below. Note: The printer uses thermal paper which requires no ink. This tester can also test the charging system of your vehicle, providing results of the charging system while the vehicle is running with a load. I've included a few screenshots below and will update this review once I have had a chance to use these features more. (see last pic) Overall I think this is a very nice battery tester and charge analyzer. It is very easy to use and the ability to print out the test results either for your own personal reference or to attach to a customer repair order is extremely handy. The only slight negative is I wish it came with a case, but cases are cheap so this is not a big deal to me. I will update this review once I have used this tester a little more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019 by Kyle
    • Great tool as a service adviser.
Size: BST500
As a service adviser, this is a great tool to have in your arsenal when you can quickly grab and test a battery and give a print out to show the customer. Of course at the shop, we do have professional Snap-on equipment to test batteries, but can never find it when you need it in a hurry. So it definitely helps to have a personal item that I have handy. All in all, it works great, just as accurate as our Snap-on tester, but at a great affordable pricing. The reason why it's getting 4 stars instead of a full 5 star review is that it could definitely use improvement. I do understand that this is a budget tester that comes included with a printer when competitors are charging more than twice the amount for a printer, but small things could be done better. The "rugged grippy case" that's in the description is definitely not the case for one, it's just hard molded plastic. A little bit of rubber padding on the sides would be nice. Speaking of the case, a magnet on the back would be nice to keep the cables in check, and to attach it to a body panel while doing testing. The printer, although a very good selling feature on this unit is a bit flimsy. The paper feed slit is not very large, and paper would get curled back up inside the housing, causing you to need to open the cover to remove the printout or requiring you to first pull some paper out before printing. A larger slit or a paper feed button would've been nice. The last thing is not being able to print out readings for alternator or starter results. The only thing that's able to print is a the battery reading. With it having a printer, I would say that was a huge oversight. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019 by Kenny
    • Works Great, Gives accurate numbers
Size: BST500
Review Image by Stanward S. M. Oshiro
Review Image by Stanward S. M. Oshiro
I do a lot of side job automotive repairs in my spare time. Testing the battery is an easy test to do. Before, I would have to write down what the test results were and remember to provide that to the customer. Now with this Ancel, I can just print the actual test results and leave it in the car so I won't forget. I tested two different batteries along with two other battery load testers. All 3 gave the same results, so I know this one is accurate. The only difference is that this one has a built-in printer. After printing, I can tape the results to the battery for later use. The thermal printer is a neat idea, as you would never have to worry about running out of ink. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019 by Stanward S. M. Oshiro
    • Could help in certain situations..
Size: BST500
I really did like this battery tester when it was new. It didnt take long before the printer started having problems, the paper always gets stuck and sometimes when it prints then there is nothing there. As far as testing batteries i did have two instances when the battery tested good but it was indeed bad. One time was on a Chevy Silverado with a liftgate. Client used the liftgate twice when the truck wasnt running and the battery died. They were able to get it jump started and drove it back to their yard. I got to the yard later, the truck started up just fine for me upon arrival and the battery tester indicated the battery was good. But I used the liftgate (brought it down and then back up with only using my body weight (i weighed about 210) and the battery started to die because it wasnt holding a charge. I ended up replacing the battery after kind of being embarrassed that the tester said the battery was good and showing them the results from this tester. I will look for a battery tester that can actually put a load on the battery to see how strong it is in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020 by Spencer Ward
    • Good!!!
Size: BST500
Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2026 by Daniel W.
    • The Most for your Money
Size: BST500
If you're going to buy something, get something that can do it all. I got an OBD2 plug in from the same company not too long back and it was great. I really like how this will work on any vehicle big (24V) or small (12V). The built in thermal printer is a nice addition as well, plus you never have to worry about ink running out. If you want a heavy duty battery tester for home-use this is it, but several others--cheaper models-- may be better. This one seems specifically designed for business use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020 by Taylor
    • It has paid for itself seven times over
Size: BST500
Well, it works every time. There is no internal battery, so you have to set the time and date, which is okay with me. Justifies set up time and then gives more reason to use this instead of the traditional load tester with amp clamp. When SOH is under 60%, it is time to replace the battery and very rarely are we able to revive a battery after a month of desulfating. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022 by CWildstar

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