--- product_id: 9907413 title: "Amprobe - 4589825 BAT-250 Battery Tester" brand: "amprobe" price: "MX$951" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Amprobe" url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9907413-amprobe-4589825-bat-250-battery-tester store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # No batteries required to operate Color-coded display: Good, Low, Replace/Recharge Tests 9V, AA, AAA, C, D, 1.5V button batteries Amprobe - 4589825 BAT-250 Battery Tester **Brand:** amprobe **Price:** MX$951 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”‹ Never get caught powerless again β€” test smarter, live charged! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Amprobe - 4589825 BAT-250 Battery Tester by amprobe - **How much does it cost?** MX$951 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9907413-amprobe-4589825-bat-250-battery-tester) ## Best For - amprobe enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted amprobe brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Reliable Load Testing:** Applies real load for accurate battery health detection, outperforming basic voltmeters. - β€’ **Battery-Free Operation:** Powered by the battery under testβ€”no extra batteries needed, ready out of the box. - β€’ **Instant Visual Feedback:** Color-coded gauge delivers clear 'Good', 'Low', or 'Replace' status at a glance. - β€’ **Robust & User-Friendly Design:** Compact, ergonomic red casing with finger indents for easy handling and quick access. - β€’ **Universal Battery Compatibility:** Effortlessly tests standard & rechargeable batteries from 9V to button cells. ## Overview The Amprobe BAT-250 is a compact, battery-free tester designed for quick and accurate assessment of standard and rechargeable batteries including 9V, AA, AAA, C, D, and button types. Featuring a color-coded display for instant charge status and a robust design with ergonomic grips, it ensures professionals and home users alike can easily identify battery health and avoid unexpected device failures. ## Description Battery failure is one of the most common causes for sensor or instrument failure. Battery Tester indicates the amount of charge remaining in standard and rechargeable batteries. Review: Great Tester for Household Batteries - I can't compare this battery tester to any other battery tester, but I think this one works great. I quickly and easily went through a bag of typical household size batteries that I had laying around and saw proof that it registers a true range of battery life. Some batteries didn't register at all while others hit the green and yet others landed somewhere in between. The gauge is very easy to read as are the markings on the unit. This tester is SUPER EASY to use! Place the battery in the guide, slide the black holder up with your thumb, and as soon as the battery makes contact with the top, it will register on the gauge. One thing I like about this tester is that it tests small button batteries like hearing aid batteries. There are smaller testers just for the buttons that are easier to use for the little batteries, but this will do in pinch. At first it felt awkward to handle this tester but I got used to it after just a couple tries. For a $7 piece of plastic, I wasn't expecting anything more but it does have a slight indention on the side gripped by your fingers so some thought went into the design. I LOVE the fact that it doesn't need batteries to test batteries - and you can use it straight out of the package. I also like that it's red making it very easy to find on a shelf or in a drawer. The size at just larger than a pack of cards should make it easy to handle for most adult hands. If you're looking for something to test batteries for your remote control or kid's toy, this is perfect! Review: Works with Ni-MH rechargable batteries, better than a voltmeter for testing batteries. - The battery tester works well with Ni-MH (rechargable) batteries and is able to tell the difference between a dead alkaline battery and a good Ni-MH battery (even though the dead alkaline battery had a higher voltage according to a voltmeter). The description on the product page was a bit vague about this, so I wanted to clarify this point. My Amprobe BAT-250 applies a 5.5 ohm load for AA/AAA/C/D/coin batteries and a 215 ohm load for 9V batteries. This is good, because testing batteries with a load makes it easier to distinguish between good batteries and (almost) dead ones: an almost dead battery may appear to provide enough voltage until it's connected to something that needs power. I was worried about breaking the tester if I accidentally plugged in a battery backwards since there wasn't any mention about reverse-polarity protection in the manual or on the desertcart product page. Luckily for you, curiosity got to me, and I can confirm that "accidentally" inserting a battery backwards (i.e., flip the battery around so that the positive end is where the negative end should be and vice versa) into the tester does NOT break it. The needle in the dial does swing the wrong way, but the meter survived (apparently undamaged)! (Still, this isn't an official feature, so I wouldn't recommend doing it regularly). I've tested this with both a charged AA Ni-MH battery and a new 9V battery. Overall, the Amprobe BAT-250 battery tester appears to be robust and fairly well designed. And although I already have a voltmeter (digital multimeter) that I've previously used to test batteries, this Amprobe battery tester is more convenient and much better suited for the job. A side note: I've seen some of the reviews about problems testing D batteries, but I don't have any D batteries to test. The tester did work with the AA-to-D converters that I have, but they're not exactly the same as actual D batteries. ## Features - Easy-to-read color-coded display with "Good", "Low" and "Replace/Recharge" indicators - Test standard and rechargeable batteries: 9V, AA, AAA, C, D, 1.5V Button Type - No batteries required to operate ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00OCBSASM | | Best Sellers Rank | #101,161 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #402 in Testers | | Brand Name | Amprobe | | Color | red | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,838) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00095969779128 | | Included Components | 4589825 | | Item Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.2 x 6.42 inches | | Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Amprobe | | Measurement Type | Voltmeter | | Model | 4589825 | | Power Source | Alkaline | | Specification Met | Iec | | Style Name | BATTERY TESTER | | UPC | 095969779128 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Amprobe - **Color:** red - **Item Weight:** 0.09 Kilograms - **Power Source:** Alkaline - **Style:** BATTERY TESTER ## Images ![Amprobe - 4589825 BAT-250 Battery Tester - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Jjj-KMqgL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the different between the Amprobe BAT- 250 and BAT 200 tester?** A: BAT-200 doesn't test coin and watch batteries and BAT-250 does - KDProTools **Q: Does this tester make the measurements with the battery under load?** A: Yes, there are four small resistors inside, two each for the 1.5V circuit and the 9V circuit. One resistor is the load and the other limits the current through the analog meter. The effective resistance (load) of the 1.5V circuit is 4.7ohms. The effective resistance (load) of the 9V circuit is 212.5ohms. Measured with a Fluke 17B+. **Q: Trying to figure out the differences between the BAT-200 and BAT-250?** A: The only really significant one - and it IS significant - is that the BAT-250 tests under a stated, useful load, while the BAT-200 tests under only the very, very small load inherent in the tester's circuitry (such as it is.) **Q: Is the bat-250 smaller than the bat-200?** A: They are almost identical in size, they both are just under 4 1/2" from bottom to top, and about 1" from front to back. The Bat-250 is about 2.75" from left to right, where as the bat-200 is about 2.5". Really not a big difference in size at all. But to answer your question directly, no the BAT-250 is slightly larger than the BAT-200. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Tester for Household Batteries *by M***E on September 5, 2016* I can't compare this battery tester to any other battery tester, but I think this one works great. I quickly and easily went through a bag of typical household size batteries that I had laying around and saw proof that it registers a true range of battery life. Some batteries didn't register at all while others hit the green and yet others landed somewhere in between. The gauge is very easy to read as are the markings on the unit. This tester is SUPER EASY to use! Place the battery in the guide, slide the black holder up with your thumb, and as soon as the battery makes contact with the top, it will register on the gauge. One thing I like about this tester is that it tests small button batteries like hearing aid batteries. There are smaller testers just for the buttons that are easier to use for the little batteries, but this will do in pinch. At first it felt awkward to handle this tester but I got used to it after just a couple tries. For a $7 piece of plastic, I wasn't expecting anything more but it does have a slight indention on the side gripped by your fingers so some thought went into the design. I LOVE the fact that it doesn't need batteries to test batteries - and you can use it straight out of the package. I also like that it's red making it very easy to find on a shelf or in a drawer. The size at just larger than a pack of cards should make it easy to handle for most adult hands. If you're looking for something to test batteries for your remote control or kid's toy, this is perfect! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with Ni-MH rechargable batteries, better than a voltmeter for testing batteries. *by J***. on December 19, 2015* The battery tester works well with Ni-MH (rechargable) batteries and is able to tell the difference between a dead alkaline battery and a good Ni-MH battery (even though the dead alkaline battery had a higher voltage according to a voltmeter). The description on the product page was a bit vague about this, so I wanted to clarify this point. My Amprobe BAT-250 applies a 5.5 ohm load for AA/AAA/C/D/coin batteries and a 215 ohm load for 9V batteries. This is good, because testing batteries with a load makes it easier to distinguish between good batteries and (almost) dead ones: an almost dead battery may appear to provide enough voltage until it's connected to something that needs power. I was worried about breaking the tester if I accidentally plugged in a battery backwards since there wasn't any mention about reverse-polarity protection in the manual or on the Amazon product page. Luckily for you, curiosity got to me, and I can confirm that "accidentally" inserting a battery backwards (i.e., flip the battery around so that the positive end is where the negative end should be and vice versa) into the tester does NOT break it. The needle in the dial does swing the wrong way, but the meter survived (apparently undamaged)! (Still, this isn't an official feature, so I wouldn't recommend doing it regularly). I've tested this with both a charged AA Ni-MH battery and a new 9V battery. Overall, the Amprobe BAT-250 battery tester appears to be robust and fairly well designed. And although I already have a voltmeter (digital multimeter) that I've previously used to test batteries, this Amprobe battery tester is more convenient and much better suited for the job. A side note: I've seen some of the reviews about problems testing D batteries, but I don't have any D batteries to test. The tester did work with the AA-to-D converters that I have, but they're not exactly the same as actual D batteries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm glad I bought this battery tester. *by G***N on July 4, 2018* I'm writing a long review because I think this device is worth buying even though it feels cheaply made.This battery tester works well and the meter is easy to read (it's not too small, imo). I've only used it for a few weeks and it seems fine to me. The batteries you test align into a vertical v-shaped 'holder' which isn't visible in the product's pictures, which helps to keep a battery's + and - poles from slipping away from the contact points. Markers are clear to help you see how to place the batteries in the correct orientation. Though this is very light weight and feels cheaply made, I think it will hold up to light and careful use; I don't think it could hold up to rough handling or if it falls to a hard floor. I feel the price is right for a device that I won't need to use very often, and it doesn't 'feel' like it could fail to work too soon. I took off 1 star because it feels and is cheaply made, but then what should one expect for a $6.46 plastic-built device like this? It's okay so I like it. The size of the device isn't too large or too small to fit in one hand while you use your other hand to position the battery. I think it is probably easier to hold for someone who is left-handed, but it's not too hard to handle correctly for us right-handed folks. HTH ## Frequently Bought Together - Amprobe BAT-250 Battery Tester, Basic pack - D-FantiX Battery Tester, Universal Battery Checker Small Battery Testers for AAA AA C D 9V 1.5V Button Cell Household Batteries Model BT-168 - Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9907413-amprobe-4589825-bat-250-battery-tester](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/9907413-amprobe-4589825-bat-250-battery-tester) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*