Automotive

NOCO Boost Air AX65 Review: The Roadside Kit That Replaces Three Gadgets

Most people end up with a jump starter in one corner of the trunk, a tire inflator in another, and a dead phone anyway. The AX65 is NOCO's answer: one well-built box that handles all three jobs. If you'd actually use the inflator, it's one of the most compelling roadside tools around.

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Key features

• Real two-in-one convenience: jump starts and tire top-offs from the same charged unit means one less thing to forget.
• The inflator is the star. It's much quicker than the usual plug-in 12V pumps, and it shuts off by itself once it reaches your set pressure.
• NOCO's spark-proof, reverse-polarity protection makes it hard to hook up wrong, which matters most in a stressful moment.
• USB-C charging both ways lets you top it up with a laptop charger, and it can rescue your phone too.
• It's sized for big engines, so trucks and larger SUVs are covered, not just compact cars.

Best for

Truck, SUV and road-trip drivers who want one premium kit that covers both dead batteries and low tires.

Things to consider

• You pay a premium for the combo. If you just want a jump starter, the NOCO GB40 does that for much less.
• One charge only covers a few full tire inflations, so it's built for top-ups and emergencies, not airing up a whole trailer.
• A common theme in reviews: it's bulkier than glove-box jump starters, so it lives in the trunk.

Verdict

Buy it if you'll use both halves. It's among the best-designed combo units you can get. If you only need emergency starts, skip it and get the GB40.

Consider instead

WOLFBOX MV24A Review: Big-Truck Capability on a Sensible Budget — WOLFBOX MV24A: a similar jump-plus-inflate combo for buyers who'd rather save than pay for the NOCO name.