In addition to the latest Smartlink, LAUNCH diagnostic tool adapters also include DBscar VII. Currently, the main products using DBscar VII are: X-431 PRO3 ACE, X-431 PRO3 APEX, X-431 PRO3 (V5.0), X-431 PRO TT, X-431 PRO DYNO. This article will compare the differences between these products (Although the PRO3S+ (V5.0) has replaced the Smartlink, the functions are basically the same, so we also include it in this comparison).
Note: PRO3 ACE and PRO3 APEX are the same products customized by different dealers, with the same hardware and functions, and can be regarded as the same product (similar to CRP919E BT and CRP919X BT).
| Item | Launch X431 Pro3 ACE (PRO3 APEX) | Launch X431 Pro3 (V5.0) (V+ 5.0) | Launch X431 Pro3s+ (V5.0) | Launch X431 Pro TT | Launch X431 Pro Dyno |
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| Screen | 10.1 inch 1920×1200 | 10.1 inch 1920×1200 | 10.1 inch , 1280×800 | 8 inch , 1280×800 | 8 inch , 1280×800 |
| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 |
| Processor | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz |
| ROM | 4G | 4G | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| RAM | 64GB | 64G | 64G | 64G | 64G |
| Battery | 6300mAh/3.8V | 6300mAh, 7.6V | 6300mAh, 7.6V | 6300mAh, 7.6V | 6300mAh/3.8V |
| Camera | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP |
| WiFi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| VCI | DBScar VII | DBScar VII | Smartlink | DBScar VII | DBScar VII |
| Language | 24 languages | 24 languages | 24 languages | 24 languages | 24 languages |
| CAN FD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP | Yes, need DoIP cable | Yes, need DoIP cable | Yes, need DoIP cable | Yes, need DoIP cable | Yes, need DoIP cable |
| FCA Autoauth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autovin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-directional control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Special functions | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| VAG Guided function | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Programming |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Offline programming | Yes, Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel | Yes, Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel | Yes, Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel | Yes, Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel | Yes, Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel |
| Flash Hidden Function | Yes BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Toyota, Honda | Yes BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Toyota, Honda | Yes BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Toyota, Honda | Yes BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Toyota, Honda | Yes BMW, Benz, VAG, Porsche, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Toyota, Honda |
| Topology mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| X-prog3 module | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Truck module | Yes with HDIII or smartlink C 2.0 |
Yes with HDIII or smartlink C 2.0 | Yes with HDIII or smartlink C 2.0 | No | No |
| TPMS TSGUN/i-TPMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery tester | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Videoscope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensorbox | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Oscilloscope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi printer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update |
From the chart we can see:
Pro TT and Pro Dyno are 8 inch tablets, Pro3 ACE, Apex, Pro3 V5 and Pro3s+ V5 are 10 inch tablets (there is a small rule for LAUNCH tablet devices, the higher the product, the larger the size, and the 10.1-inch PRO3S+ product is positioned higher than the 8-inch product).
They all support CAN FD and DoIP protocol (DoIP requires a DoIP cable).
They all cannot do online programming (no smartlink VCI).
Pro TT and Pro Dyno 8 inch tablets are not compatible with heavy duty modules, and do not support Topology mapping.
The new Pro3 V5.0 (aka V+ v5.0) now shares the same functions as Pro3s+ V5.0. Only appearance difference.