LAUNCH X431 Automotive Diagnostic Tool Comparison


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There are many models of LAUNCH X431 series products. We compare the equipment parameters of each model here for the reference of the majority of users.

Parameter ITEMS X431 Prosmini X431 Pros Elite X431 Pros V(V1.0) X431 Pros(V5.0) X431 Pro Dyno X431 V+(V4.0) X431 V+(V5.0) X431 Pro3 Apex X431 Pro5 X431 PAD III X431 PAD VII Note
Hardware Configurations CPU 4-Core 1.3GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 8-Core 1.8GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 4-Core 2.0GHz 8-Core 1.8GHz 8-Core 2.0GHz 8-Core 2.0GHz  
RAM 2G 4G 3G 4G 4G 4G 4G 4G 4G 2G 8G  
ROM 32G 64G 32G 64G 64G 64G 64G 64G 64G 64G 256G  
battery capacity 4680mAh/3.8V 6000mAh/3.8V 5000mAh/3.8V 6300mAh(200.85g) , 7.6V 6300mAh/3.8V 7000mAh/3.8V 6300mAh(200.85g) , 7.6V 6300mAh/3.8V 7000mAh/3.8v 15000mAh/3.7V 71440mWh/7.6V  
Android version Android 7.0 Android 10.0 Android 9.0 Android 10.0 Android 10.0 Android 9.0 Android 10.0 Android 10.0 Android 9.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 9.0  
Screen size 7 inch 8 inch 8 inch 8 inch 8 inch 10.1 inch 10.1 inch 10.1 inch 10.1inch 10.1inch 13.3inch  
Screen resolution 1024x600 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1080  
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 & 5 GHz  
camera Rear
5.0 MP
Rear 8.0 MP Rear 5.0 MP/ Front 2.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 2.0 MP Rear 13.0 MP/ Front 8.0 MP  
Weight 0.64kg(1.41lb) 1kg                    
HDMI X X X X X X X X X X  
Communication VCI/Bluetooth(DBSCar IV) Main Cable VCI/Bluetooth(DBSCar IV) VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) VCI/Bluetooth(DBSCar IV) VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) VCI/Bluetooth(Smartlink C) VCI/Bluetooth(DBSCar IV) VCI/Bluetooth(Smartlink C)  
Main Features Basic Functions
(Read & Clear the codes and data stream)
 
Service Functions 28 31 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 39  
Full-System Diagnostic  
Active Test  
Auto VIN  
SCAN VIN/License Camera recognizes VIN or license plate
Remote Desk  
Diagnostic Topology Display X X X X X  
Online Programming Benz X X X X X X X X  
BMW X X X X X X X X  
VW、Audi、Skoda、SEAT X X X X X X X X X  
Porsche X X X X X X X X X  
Land Rover X X X X X X X X X  
Jaguar X X X X X X X X X  
Renault X X X X X X X X X  
Nissan X X X X X X X X X  
Subaru X X X X X X X X X  
Infiniti X X X X X X X X X  
Hyundai X X X X X X X X X  
Kia X X X X X X X X X  
Online
Parameterization
VW X X X X X X X X X  
Audi X X X X X X X X X  
Online Coding Benz
(SCN)
X X X X X X X X  
BMW  
VW、Audi、Skoda、SEAT  
Porsche  
Renault X X X X X X X X X  
Online FFS Activation VW、Audi X X X X X X X X Radar module replacement and clear the fault code B203200-identification function not activated
Online Calibration & Matching VW、Audi X X X X X X X X Online coding & matching is for airbag module, which can only be coded once
Guided
Function
VW、Audi、Skoda X  
Offline
Programming
Ford  
Mazda  
Vauxhall  
Opel  
Flash Hidden Function Benz  
BMW  
VW、Audi、Skoda、SEAT  
Porsche  
Jeep  
Dodge  
Chrysler  
Toyota  
Honda  
Repair Data Benz X X X X X X X X X X The fault code guidance provides you the components location, pin diagram, special functions, active test and date stream (current value & standard value) based on the stored fault codes.
BMW X X X X X X X X X X
VW、Audi X X X X X X X X X X
Porsche(11-) X X X X X X X X X X
Add-on Tools Diesel vehicle diagnosis(HD) X X X X X √(Buy HDIII) √(Buy HDIII) √(Buy HDIII) √(需另外购买HDIII模块) HD software, OBD special adapters are optional accessories
ADAS  
TPMS(TSGUN) X X  
X-PROG 3 X X No need to bind or activate, the software has built-in version update. The X-PROG3 is required.
battery Tester  
oscilloscope X X X X  
endoscope X  
Protocols
Supported
Diagnostic Protocols:
D-PDU/J2534/RP1210
X X X X X X X X X  
Bus Protocols:
DoIP/CAN FD
X X Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately X  
Subscription Fee Tesla
(Purchase in the Mall)

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Activation Fee $599
FCA Secure Gateway Activate function in 'Mall' Third-Party Platform
Upgrade Fee (End User) 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 2 Years Free Update 1 Years Free Update 1 Years Free Update  
Languages Software Languages 24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
24 Languages
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French,Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch,Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish,Serbian
24 Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish,
Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian,
Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
 
User Manual Languages English English English English English English English English English English English  
IP limitation   Global EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation EU/UK Version for EU IP; Global version has no IP limitation  
Updates Download and Update
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