The LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ is currently available in two configurations. One is the default configuration, paired with the DBScar VCI, for passenger car diagnostics; the other is the PRO3S+ HD version paired with the SmartLink HD VCI, which supports passenger car and commercial vehicle diagnostics. This article will compare the two configurations of the PRO3S+ and compare it with the X431 PRO5.
| Item | LAUNCH X431 Pro3S+ | LAUNCH X431 Pro5 | LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ HD(SmartLink) |
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| Processor | 4-core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-core 2.0GHz |
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 64G | 64G | 64G |
| Battery capacity | 7000mAh/3.8v | 7000mAh/3.8v | 7000mAh/3.8v |
| Andriod Version | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 |
| Screen Size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1920×1200 | 1280×800 | 1920×1200 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | 8.0 MP Pixel Rear Camera | Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP | 8.0 MP Pixel Rear Camera |
| Communication | VCI USB/Bluetooth | VCI/Bluetooth/ WiFi | VCI/Bluetooth/ WiFi |
| VCI | DBScar VCI | Smartlink C 2.0 | Smartlink HD |
| Basic Functions (Read & Clear the codes and data stream) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Diagnostics | NO | Yes | Yes |
| Service Functions | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scan VIN/License | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Topology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online Programming | NO | Yes, built-in BMW and Benz online programming | NO |
| Online Coding | Yes | Yes, BMW, Benz and VAG online coding | Yes |
| Online FFS Activation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online Calibration & Matching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VAG Guided
Function |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline
Programming |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Hidden Function | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TSGUN TPMS module | Yes, with TSGUN | Yes, with TSGUN | Yes, with TSGUN |
| X-prog3 IMMO programmer | Yes, with X-PROG3 (G3) | Yes, with X-PROG3 (G3) | Yes, with X-PROG3 (G3) |
| Battery Test | Yes, with BST-360 battery tester | Yes with BST-360 battery tester | Yes with BST-360 battery tester |
| ADAS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Videoscope | Yes with VSP600 | Yes with VSP600 | Yes with VSP600 |
| Heavy duty Diagnostics | Yes with HDIII / SmartLink | Yes, Need Buy Software | Yes |
| D-PDU/J2534/RP1210 | NO | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP/CAN FD | Yes, Need Doip Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FCA AutoAuth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tesla software | Yes, purchase from Mall | Yes, purchase from Mall | Yes, purchase from Mall |
| Software Update | 2 Years Free Update | 2 Years Free Update | 2 Years Free Update |
Brief summary:
LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ HD is an integrated diagnostic tool for cars and heavy trucks; LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ only covers passenger cars (it can also support heavy truck diagnosis after purchasing SmartLink HD module and software); X431 PRO5 can support heavy truck diagnosis, but you need to purchase heavy truck diagnosis software.
The main difference between LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ HD and X431 PRO5 is that PRO5 supports BMW BENZ online programming, but PRO3S+ does not.