Confused about whether a REDTOP, YELLOWTOP or BLUETOP is right for your application? What's the difference between an OPTIMA and a standard flooded lead acid battery? Learn the difference in this helpful tech tip video from OPTIMA batteries.

A battery is just a battery. Right?

Wrong!

The sophistication and number of automotive electronics is drastically increasing. Whether it's original equipment or the toys you've added, you're drawing more power from your battery than ever. Choosing the right OPTIMA battery will help you keep the tunes playing and the lights on.

OPTIMA is the battery of choice among performance and off-road enthusiasts who want to add more power to their adventures. Thanks to proprietary Spiralcell® technology, these batteries are more than 15 times more vibration resistant, which means they can take a lot of abuse both on and off the road, and provide up to twice the life of a traditional flooded battery.

The Technology

OPTIMA batteries are constructed of 99.99 percent pure lead. The purity of the lead provides lower internal resistance for additional power and quicker recharging, corrosion resistance for longer life and reduced self-discharge when stored on the shelf.

OPTIMA's tightly coiled Absorbent Glass-Mat (AGM) separators hold electrolyte like a sponge to eliminate acid spilling. Each maintenance-free battery is also completely sealed, preventing corrosion and acid spills.

Choosing the Right AGM Battery to Match Your Lifestyle

When selecting a battery, engine start performance, or cold cranking amps (CCA), and size obviously matter, but there are other considerations, too. Where and how you use your vehicle and the electronic load that your battery supports should be considered. Energy recovery and cycling performance are also quickly becoming important considerations: in some applications, they are even more important than CCA.

OPTIMA RedTop® Starting Battery with Power

An OPTIMA RedTop® is perfect for starting applications where your vehicle's engine requires high amperage for a very short time. The discharge cycle is shallow and the alternator takes over after the battery starts your car. Daily drivers love the RedTop®, as do drivers of classic cars, show cars and SUVs.

OPTIMA YellowTop® Dual Purpose Deep Cycle Battery to Power Electronics and Start Your Engine with Power

If you're looking for a reliable battery for starting your vehicle and to support a load of electronic accessories, including car alarms, audio systems and lighting, an OPTIMA YellowTop® deep cycle battery is the right choice. YellowTop® batteries are also ideal in vehicles that don't have an alternator or have electrical demands that temporarily exceed the alternator's output. It ensures that those high electrical demands are satisfied until you're able to recharge.

YellowTop® batteries provide deep cycle power. This allows you to enjoy all of your electronic accessories while your vehicle is off, such as audio systems, DVD players, or under-body lights. For off-roaders, your battery will allow you to winch your way out of precarious situations. There are also a number of key-off draws that pull energy from your battery, including clocks, digital radios (station settings), alarm systems and on-board computer systems. You'll be able to pull all of this power from your YellowTop® with the confidence that your battery's energy will recover time after time.

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