Who this tester is actually for
Start with the job, not the model number.
Choose BST560S if...
- 12V battery and vehicle-system checks
- A QR-based result handoff is acceptable
- The listed lead-acid chemistries match the battery
- You will confirm rating limits before specialist battery use
Look at something else if...
- The customer requires a paper slip immediately.
- 24V battery or system coverage is required.
- You need a verified numerical CCA range before selection.
What changes the buying decision
Use these distinctions to rule this model in or out for your job.
QR is the workflow feature
BST560S has verified QR reporting. This is why it can fit a digital-proof request where a no-output analyzer cannot.
Do not convert Ah to CCA
LAUNCH publishes an Ah capacity range, but that is not a CCA range. Our CCA field remains unverified rather than inventing a conversion.
Printer is a separate purchase
BST860S adds paper output alongside QR. If every result is shared digitally, that addition need not improve the fit. Related options: LAUNCH BST860S / TOPDON BT100W.
Key specifications
Only the specs that matter to a buying decision are emphasized.
| Battery test voltage | 12V |
|---|---|
| System test voltage | 12V |
| Battery types | FLOODED, AGM, GEL, EFB, LITHIUM |
| Diagnostic scope | Battery health, cranking, charging |
| Proof output | qr_report |
| Best-fit role | Screen + QR/mobile report |
| Test method | Electronic analyzer |
| CCA range | Not verified |
Source trail
Our product pages clearly separate manufacturer specs, outside evidence and Battery Tester Match logic.
Common questions
Is lithium a blanket compatibility claim?
No. Although lithium appears in the listed chemistry support, confirm the battery type and manufacturer procedure; this is not coverage for every lithium pack.
Is this a hands-on QR usability review?
No. QR capability comes from LAUNCH’s specifications. We have not measured scanning reliability or customer handoff time. Related buying forks: LAUNCH BST860S / TOPDON BT100W. Check the remaining requirements in the finder.