LAUNCH X431 PAD V Elite is a new product that will be launched in 2024. What upgrades does it have compared to the old version of PAD V, and what are the differences compared to the flagship product PAD VII Elite. This article will list the differences.
LAUNCH X431 PAD V Elite, PAD V, PAD VII Elite parameter comparison:
| Item | Launch X431 PAD V (old) | Launch X431 PAD V Elite/ X431 PAD V LINK | Launch X431 PAD VII Elite |
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| Configuration | |||
| Operating system | Android 7.1 | Android 7.1 | Android 9.0 |
| Display | 10.1″/IPS 1920*1200 | 10.1” gorilla glass
1920*1200 |
13.3″/1920*1080 IPS |
| CPU | 2.0GHz Octa-core | 2.0GHz 8-core | 2.0GHz Octa-core |
| Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
| Camera | 13MP Rear+8MB front | 13MP Rear+8MB front
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13MP Rear+8MB front |
| VCI Connector | Smartbox | Smartlink C | Smart Link C |
| VCI Connection | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB |
| Battery | 9360 mAh | 35568 mAh | 19000mAh |
| Adjustable Supporting holder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP65 waterproof & dustproof | Yes | Yes | |
| Quick charge technology | Yes | Yes | |
| Charging station | Yes | ||
| Features | |||
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OBDII full functions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tech-to-tech remote diagnosis | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Topology mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smartlink remote diagnosis | Yes | Yes | |
| AutoVin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-directional Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECU Coding (Online & offline) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| J2534 programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RP1210/D-PDU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| J2534 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CAN FD | Yes | Yes | |
| DoIP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Complete TPMS service | Yes with TSGUN | Yes with TSGUN | Yes with TSGUN |
| Advanced key programming | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer |
| ADAS calibration | Yes optional | Yes optional | Yes optional |
| Service Functions | 41+ | 40+ | 40+ |
| Vehicle coverage | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) |
| Software Update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update |
| Compatible Modules | |||
| X431 ADAS Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| X431 ADAS Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| X-prog3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BST-360 Battery tester | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VSP600 videoscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TSGUN/i-TPMS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Truck software add-on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oscilloscope O2-1/O2-2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| S2-2 Sensorbox | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From the list above, we can see that there is not much difference in functionality between Launch X431 PAD V Elite and the old PAD V. The adapter has been changed. The new version of PAD V Elite is equipped with SmartLink VCI, which can support DoIP and CAN FD protocols. The old PAD The SmartBox equipped with V does not support CAN FD protocols.
Compared with PAD VII Elite, the functions of PAD V Elite are exactly the same, except that PAD VII Elite has better hardware (larger screen, more memory, updated operating system). The hardware of PAD V Elite is only in It has an advantage in battery capacity, but fortunately the PAD V Elite is cheaper.
It is worth mentioning that although the PAD V Elite operating system sold on many websites says Android 9.0/Android 10.0, the official information still says Android 7.1.