Top All-system All-make Scanners recommendation: VPECKER E4, Launch X431, Autel DS808.
What’s their similarities and difference? and more importantly what it can do in real test. Go on reading.
Content | VPECKER E4 | Launch X431 V 8inch | Autel Maxidas DS808 |
Brand | VPECKER | Launch | Autel |
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Official site for update | www.idutex.com | http://www.dbscar.com/ | www.auteltech.com |
Price | $799 | $699 free shipping | $845 free shipping |
CPU | RK3188 1.4 | Quad core 1.3 GHz | Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz) |
Wireless VCI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operation System | above 4.4 | Android 4.2 | Android™ 4.4.4 |
Storage | 1G DDR3 | 16GB (expandable by up to 32 GB) | 32GB |
Built-in Camera | 500W AF+flash(wide angle) | Front-facing 2 MP camera and rear-facing 5 MP camera with 1080p HD video recording |
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Touch Screen Display | 8″ COF G+G | 8″ 1280 x 800 IPS display with 189 ppi | 7″ LCD 1024×600 resolution touch scrren |
Battery | 4000mAh 4.7V | 4200mh rechargeable polymer lithium battery | 3.7 V/3200 mAh lithium-polymer battery |
External Power | DC 8-16V | Charges via 5 VDC power supply | Charges via 5 VDC power supply |
Comminication interface | WIFI: 802.11b/g/h & Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 |
• Mini USB 2.0 • USB 2.0 •802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi |
Weight | NW:0.07kg (0.154lb) GW:0.166kg (0.366lb) | 5.5KG | 3.1KG |
Update | one year free update | 2 years free update | one year free update |
Yearly Update cost (Beyond free period) | 799USD | 349.5USD | |
Works on almost all electronic systems | √ | √ | √ |
OBDI and OBDII compatibility | √ | √ | √ |
Reads and clears codes | √ | √ | √ |
Reads/records/graphs live sensor data | √ | √ | √ |
Freeze frame data | √ | √ | √ |
ECU information | √ | √ | √ |
Multilingual menu and codes | √ | √ | √ |
Code troubleshooters | √ | √ | √ |
Hot keys for quick access of data | √ | √ | |
Bi-directional control tests | √ | √ | |
EPB service | √ | √ | √ |
Oil service reset | √ | √ | √ |
DPF reset | √ | √ | √ |
SAS (Steering Angle Sensor Calibration) | √ | √ | √ |
TPS/TBA (Throttle Body Alignment) | √ | √ | N/A |
Battery configuration | Battery reset | Battery Register/Battery Maintenance | N/A |
ABS Bleeding | √ | √ | √ |
Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset | √ | √ | √ |
Other featuers | Coding: Headlamp, Idle co Learning, Crank shaft Learn, Clutch Learning, A/F Learning Programming: IMMO Key, IC Calibration, ECU Initialization, Injector Program | Remote Diagnosis Recording and playback special function Waveform Display VIN Identification feedback |
Complete OEM-Specific Scanner Coverage; AutoVIN Technology; MaxiFix Cloud-Based Information System; Shop Manager |
Vehicle coverage | Refer to http://www.idutex.com | Launch X431 Vehicle Coverage Inquiry System: http://qcar.x431.com/, x431 V vehicle coverage = X431 Pro | covers as many vehicles as 80 makes from US, Asian and Europe, vehicle coverage database inquiry: http://pro.auteltech.com/measurecar-1-1.html?m=4 |
Conclusion:
all of the above scanners are highly recommended for professional repair technicians. Which one better, it depends on how deep you like the three brand: Vpecker, Launch and Autel, and more importantly, the vehicle to work on and function to perform.
1) VPECKER E4 test report (with pictures):
http://blog.uobdii.com/test-vpecker-e4-8-tablet-wifi-full-system-multi-functional-diagnostic-tool-with-pics/
2) Launch X431 V 8inch tablet review / test report:
http://blog.x431tool.com/2017-launch-x431-v-8inch-tablet-download-manual-review-all-here/
3) Autel Maxidas DS808 test report:
http://blog.uobdii.com/autel-maxidas-ds808-full-kit-fit-small-repair-shop-affordable-price-and-good-performance/