LAUNCH X431 Automotive Diagnostic Tool Comparison

May 22, 2024 autonumen Launch X431 0

LAUNCH X431 automotive diagnostic tool supports multiple brands of vehicles. Its products include Launch PAD VII, Launch X431 PRO5, Launch X431 PROS3, Launch X431 V+, Launch X431 V, Launch X431 Pros Mini, PRO3 APEX, etc., all with free updates for 2 years.

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) – already updated to the V5.0 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 1024×600 1280×800 1280×800 1280×800 1280×800 1920×1200 1920×1200 1920×1200 1920×1200 1920×1200 1920×1080
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/ Launch X431 SmartLink C V2.0） √（Buy HDIII/ Launch X431 SmartLink C V2.0） √（Buy HDIII/ Launch X431 SmartLink C V2.0） √（Buy HDIII/ Launch X431 SmartLink C V2.0） √（Buy HDIII/ Launch X431 SmartLink C V2.0） √(Need buy the Heavy Duty Truck Software License) HD software, OBD special adapters are optional accessories
ADAS √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
TPMS（TSGUN） X X √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
X-PROG3 X X √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ No need to bind or activate, the software has built-in version update. The X-PROG3 is required.
BST-360 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 cableseparately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately Only supports CAN FD, Need to buy DoIP cable separately √ X √
Subscription Fee Tesla √
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（Purchase in the Mall）		 Activation Fee please check here
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
Directly on the Diagnostic Tablat

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