AGM vs Gel
✅ AGM Battery — Built for Cranking Power
AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat.
Inside the battery, the acid is absorbed into fiberglass mats.
This makes the battery:
✔ Very strong at delivering high bursts of power
AGM can deliver huge amps quickly, which is perfect for:
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Cars
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Trucks
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SUVs
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Diesel engines
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Start/stop vehicles
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High electrical load vehicles
✔ Faster charging
✔ High CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
✔ Works great in cold weather
AGM behaves more like a high-performance starter battery.
✅ Gel Battery — Built for Deep Cycle Use
Gel batteries use gelled electrolyte (acid thickened with silica).
This makes the battery:
✔ Very stable and slow-discharging
Gel can discharge down to low levels repeatedly without damage.
✔ Best for deep-cycle applications
Ideal for:
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Golf carts
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Electric scooters
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Wheelchairs
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Solar systems
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Marine deep cycle
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Backup power (UPS)
❌ NOT good for high cranking
Gel batteries cannot deliver high amps fast.
They heat up if used for starting engines.
