# MXS 5.0: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (ctek.com returned HTTP 429 (rate-limited) on every attempt this session, and no other retailer page (BatteryStuff, RevZilla, Cyclegear) could be fetched (403/blocked) to confirm a current US price. Street price for the MXS 5.0 is commonly cited in the $90-$110 range by third parties, but that figure is not used here since it was not confirmed on a fetched primary source.), as of 2026-08-01.
**Brand:** CTEK
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 12/100, #9 of 13 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | CTEK |
| Max charge amps | 4.3 |
| Voltage support (V) | 12 |
| Battery chemistry | Flooded/WET and Calcium (Ca/Ca) lead-acid, plus AGM batteries |
| Modes | 8-step fully automatic: desulfation, soft start, bulk, absorption, analyze, reconditioning (optional/selectable), float, pulse maintenance |
| Waterproof rating | — |
| Reverse polarity protection | — |
| Display | LED indicator lights marking each of the 8 charging steps |
| Temperature compensation | Yes |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its max charge amps of 4.3 is below the median of the 13.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the MXS 5.0 cost?**

The MXS 5.0 has no published US price as of 2026-08-01.

**What are the MXS 5.0's key specs?**

MXS 5.0 (CTEK): max charge amps 4.3, voltage support v 12, battery chemistry Flooded/WET and Calcium (Ca/Ca) lead-acid, plus AGM batteries, modes 8-step fully automatic: desulfation, soft start, bulk, absorption, analyze, reconditioning (optional/selectable), float, pulse maintenance, display LED indicator lights marking each of the 8 charging steps. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Source: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1400602/Ctek-Mxs-5-0.html (manualslib.com, accessed 2026-08-01)
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