The M81 GX150 multi-function intelligent jump starter is the perfect companion for petrolheads, boaties, bikers, off-roaders, outdoor adventurers, campers, and anyone else who needs to crank an internal combustion engine to keep or get moving.

Boasting a high-power delivery potential rivaling and exceeding most conventional lead-acid batteries, the M81 GX150 can start just about anything running on a 12V system - car, bike, boat, you name it. Capable of a peak of 1500A, and a sustained 500A for cranking, the tiny jump starter packs some serious punch. The M81 GX150 also provides the added convenience of being able to double as a work, safety and emergency light, as well as a power bank for all of your portable devices including phones and tablets.

Its ruggedised case provides excellent shock and knock protection, and its IP65 rating allows it to serve in a wide range of environmental conditions, whether you are off the beaten track, outside the heads or anywhere else you might need to take it with you for peace of mind.

Featuring sophisticated circuitry capable of voltage sensing and able to detect a range of fault conditions, the intelligent jumper leads included with the GX150 take the risk and unwanted drama out of emergency situations. One can be forgiven for connecting leads backwards in a stressful situation, and traditional jump starters would happily let you fry your vehicles electronics in such an event, but the GX150 will not allow a discharge when reverse polarity is detected.

Equally important is the spark arresting technology, preventing potentially dangerous sparks occurring if the clamps accidentally touch together whilst reaching into the engine bay.

USB connectivity can mean a lot of things - first and foremost, the need for yet another specific cable with a bulky transformer is gone, as the GX150 can be charged through its PD20W compliant USB-C port. This means that any power source capable of providing enough juice for 'fast charging' on your mobile devices can also charge the GX150.

The usefulness doesn't stop there, as the QC3.0 capable USB-A port allows the GX150 to serve as a mobile power bank to charge other devices, and quickly.

Charging a device before using is one thing, remembering to charge it before a trip is something else entirely. The GX150 boasts a potent lithium ion battery with an impressive 12,800mAh storage capacity, and what's more, the charge is good for up to six months standby.

Killing multiple birds with one stone, the GX150 also features an integrated array of LEDs, capable of outputting 400 lumens, and also controllable by the user, making the GX150 a versatile tool indeed.

The selectable modes include a work light, as breakdowns rarely occur in a well lit workshop environment; a stroboscopic hazard light, handy in hairy situations; and an SOS mode, for when the going is a little too tough.

Despite its small size, the advanced lithium batteries in the GX150 are capable of delivering a starting charge over, and over, and over again - there are few things more frustrating than jump starting a car in a tricky predicament, only to have it stall a few metres further into a worse situation. In testing, the GX150 has performed up to 35 starts on car with a flat-but-healthy battery, meaning there is more than enough to start the whole neighbourhood.

Aphorisms like 'good things come in small packages' often ring true, and you might be thinking a powerful jump starter, capable of a cool 500 cranking amps, protected in a durable case, with an IP65 ingress protection rating, would be a suitably massive unit. The powerful GX150 comes in a form factor small enough to fit in a glove box, tool kit, or any nook or cranny available for storage in your vehicle.

For added convenience, the GX150 comes with both a storage bag and a carry case, keeping it and its associated pieces safe and secure for when you need it.

Rapid charging is a reasonable expectation in todays fast-paced environment, and that is exactly what the GX150 provides. Capable of achieving a full charge in 3 hours on the ideal 9V @ 2A input. Charging from lesser power sources is also supported, so the GX150 is not going to leave you high and dry when conditions aren't perfect.

Real-world applications are always the litmus test that separates good products from good marketing. The GX150, boasting 1500A peak and a sustained 500 cranking amp output, is capable of starting petrol engines up to 6.0L and diesel engines up to 4.0L

* Figures tested for a vehicle with battery charge approximately 11V. When tested on 0-5V battery, the GX150 can start engines up to 4L petrol/2.5L diesel.

Extraordinary events often mean uncontrollable circumstances; traditional jump starts require another vehicle close by - and preferably operational. Situations requiring a jump start rarely allow the luxury of breaking down in an open space with ample lighting, and easy access to another car with room to use jumper leads. The convenience of a portable, powerful jump starter means all of this is foregone, turning your bad day into a minor inconvenience.

Leaving nothing to chance, the GX150 also possesses an easy-to-read 4-LED display, showing state of battery charge. The bright LED's translate to visibility under all conditions, preventing an awkward situation of fooling around when the times are good, and finding out when the times are bad.

Load-sensing isn't the only job that the ingelligent jumper leads perform either, the built in display screen showing fault conditions - it can even be used to test the battery when unplugged from the main unit!

Note: can not be used on vehicles with lithium ion or lithium iron phosphate batteries. Only suitable for 12V lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries include multiple construction types such as wet filled; AGM; gel-filled; enhanced flooded; silver-calcium; VRLA; suitable for starting and deep cycle applications.