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MXS 5.0
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MXS 5.0 vs 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator is cheaper at $223. Every spec and price links to its source.
BatteryMINDer
128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator
$223
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | MXS 5.0 | 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $223 |
| Brand | CTEK | BatteryMINDer |
| Released | — | — |
| Max charge amps | 4.3 | 8 |
| Voltage support (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Battery chemistry | Flooded/WET and Calcium (Ca/Ca) lead-acid, plus AGM batteries | Flooded, sealed, AGM, and deep-cycle lead-acid; 12V Lithium (LiFePO4); Odyssey-approved |
| Modes | 8-step fully automatic: desulfation, soft start, bulk, absorption, analyze, reconditioning (optional/selectable), float, pulse maintenance | Selectable 2/4/8A charge rate; 7-stage charging with pulse-type desulfation; can maintain up to 8 batteries simultaneously with accessory connectors |
| Waterproof rating | — | IP65 |
| Reverse polarity protection | — | Yes |
| Display | LED indicator lights marking each of the 8 charging steps | 18-LED indicator array showing state-of-charge and status mode |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
Sources — MXS 5.0: manualslib.com (verified 2026-08-01). 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator: batteryminders.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the MXS 5.0 and 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max charge amps: MXS 5.0 4.3 vs 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator 8
- Battery chemistry: MXS 5.0 Flooded/WET and Calcium (Ca/Ca) lead-acid, plus AGM batteries vs 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator Flooded, sealed, AGM, and deep-cycle lead-acid; 12V Lithium (LiFePO4); Odyssey-approved
- Modes: MXS 5.0 8-step fully automatic: desulfation, soft start, bulk, absorption, analyze, reconditioning (optional/selectable), float, pulse maintenance vs 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator Selectable 2/4/8A charge rate; 7-stage charging with pulse-type desulfation; can maintain up to 8 batteries simultaneously with accessory connectors
- Display: MXS 5.0 LED indicator lights marking each of the 8 charging steps vs 128CEC2 12V 2/4/8A Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator 18-LED indicator array showing state-of-charge and status mode