Optima RedTop Battery review
The battery that survives abuse
We scored the Optima RedTop Battery 8.6 out of 10, which ranks it 2 of 3 in Auto Parts. The lowest in-stock price we track today is $249 at Advance Auto Parts, out of 3 retailers compared below.
Our score out of 10
Best for Trucks, off-road use and vehicles left standing
The verdict
Expensive, but it tolerates deep discharge and vibration that kill conventional batteries.
Best price today
$249
at Advance Auto Parts · 2 more options
Check price at Advance Auto PartsCompare all 3 optionsPros and cons
What we liked
- Handles vibration and deep discharge
- Long service life under abuse
- Sealed and spill-proof
What we didn’t
- Roughly double the price of a conventional battery
- Hard to justify for an ordinary commuter
Our review
The spiral-cell AGM construction handles vibration and repeated deep discharge far better than a flooded battery, which matters for anything driven on rough roads or left standing for weeks.
It costs roughly double a conventional battery and that premium is hard to justify for an ordinary commuter that starts every morning. For everything else it outlasts two cheap batteries.
Specifications
| Construction | Spiral-cell AGM |
|---|---|
| Cold cranking amps | 720–800 by group |
| Warranty | 3 years free replacement |
Score breakdown
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How far apart Optima RedTop Battery prices are right now
$16.00, or 6%, separates the cheapest and most expensive in-stock listing we track. It is $249 at Advance Auto Parts and $265 at Amazon, across 3 retailers last checked on Sep 16, 2026.
- Lowest in stock
- $249Advance Auto Parts
- Highest in stock
- $265Amazon
- Gap between them
- $16.006% more at the top
- Retailers in stock
- 3of 3 tracked
Compare prices
3 retailers, cheapest first. Prices checked 5 days ago.
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| Retailer | Details | Price | Go to retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
Advance Auto PartsBest price Free store pickup | Free store pickup Core charge applies | $249$279 | Check price |
CarParts.com Free shipping | Free shipping | $258 | Check price |
Amazon Free Prime delivery | Free Prime delivery | $265 | Check price |
Prices and availability are accurate as of the date shown and can change. Always confirm the final price on the retailer’s own site before buying.
