Launch X431 PRO DYNO vs. PRO3 APEX vs. PRO5 vs. PAD 7

What’s different between Launch X431 PRO DYNO, X431 PRO3 APEX, X431 PRO5 & X431 PAD VII diagnostic tablet? Here’s listing details include price, hardware configuration, main features, online programming, online coding, extensions, supported protocols… for comparison. Giving you a clearer idea of their difference.

Comparison Table

Item	Launch X431 PRO DYNO	LAUNCH X431 PRO3 APEX	LAUNCH X431 PRO5	Launch X431 PAD VII
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CPU	4-Core 2.0GHz	4-Core 2.0GHz	4-Core 2.0GHz	8-Core 2.0GHz
RAM + ROM	4G + 64G	4G + 64G	4G + 64G	8G + 256G
Battery	6300mAh/3.8V	6300mAh/3.8V	7000mAh/3.8V	71440mAh/7.6V
System	Android 10.0	Android 10.0	Android 10.0	Android 9.0
Screen	8 inch, 1280*800	10.1 inch, 1920*1200	10.1 inch, 1280*800	13.3 inch, 1920*1080
Wi-Fi	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz
Camera	Rear 8.0 MP	Rear 8.0 MP	Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP	Rear 13.0 MP/ Front 8.0 MP
HDMI	×	×	×	√
Communication	VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII)	VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII)	VCI/Bluetooth (Smartlink C)	VCI/Bluetooth (Smartlink C)
Read & clear codes	√	√	√	√
Data stream	√	√	√	√
Service	37 kinds	37 kinds	37 kinds	39 kinds
Full-system diagnostic	√	√	√	√
Active test	√	√	√	√
Auto VIN	√	√	√	√
Scan VIN/License	√	√	√	√
Remote desk	√	√	√	√
Diagnostic topology	×	√	√	√
Benz, BMW online programming	×	×	√	√
VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Renault, Nissan, Subaru, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia online programming	×	×	×	√
VW, Audi online parameterization	×	×	×	√
Benz(SCN) online coding	×	×	√	√
BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche online coding	√	√	√	√
Renault online coding	×	×	×	√
VW, Audi online FFS activation	×	×	√	√
VW, Audi online calibration & matching	×	×	√	√
VW, Audi, Skoda guided function	√	√	√	√
Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel offline programming	√	√	√	√
Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda flash hidden function	√	√	√	√
Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Porsche(11-) repair data	×	×	×	√
Diesel vehicle diagnosis(HD)	×	√ (need additional HDIII module)	√	√
ADAS	√	√	√	√
TPMS(TSGUN)	√	√	√	√
X-PROG 3	√	√	√	√
Battery tester	√	√	√	√
Oscilloscope	√	√	×	√
Endoscope	√	√	√	√
D-PDU/J2534/RP1210	×	×	√	√
DoIP/ CAN FD	√ (DoIP need additional adapter)	√ (DoIP need additional adapter)	√	√
Tesla	√ (purchase in the Mall)	√ (purchase in the Mall)	√ (purchase in the Mall)	√ (purchase in the Mall)
FCA secure gateway	√	√	√	√
Upgrade fee	2 years free	2 years free	2 years free	1 years free
Language	24 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finish, 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, Finish, 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, Finish, 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, Finish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Note: LAUNCH X431 diagnostic equipment in the US market will not be able to use the online programming function starting from April 1, 2025 (other regions outside the US will not be affected).

Differences

1. Price

X431 PRO DYNO < PRO3 APEX < PRO 5 < PAD 7

– PRO DYNO is the cheapest, PAD7 is the most expensive.

2. Hardware

X431 PRO DYNO ≈ PRO3 APEX < PRO5 < PAD7

– Except for the screen resolution, X431 PRO DYNO&PRO3 APEX are the same. And the PAD7 has the best configuration.

3. Software

X431 PRO DYNO < PRO3 APEX < PRO5 < PAD7

– X431 PAD7 has covered all basic diagnosis of the other tools. In addition, it also supports VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat/Porsche/Land Rover/Jaguar/Renault/Nissan/Subaru/Infiniti/Hyundai/Kia online programming, VW/Audi online parameterization, Renault online coding, Benz/BMW/VW/Audi/Porsche(11-) repair data while others cannot.

Conclusion

Both in terms of functionality and price, the X431 PRO DYNO is suitable as a starter diagnostic tool.

PRO3 APEX&PRO5 are recommended for experienced intermediate maintenance engineers.

The X431 PAD VII fits better for large repair shops or repairmen who have budget and more advanced diagnostic experience.

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