What’s the difference between Launch X431 V V4.0 and the new Launch X431 V V5.0 8 inch diagnostic scanners?
Check table comparison below:
| Item | Launch X431 V V4.0
 
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Launch X431 V V5.0
 
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| Screen | 8 inch | 8 inch | 
| Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 10.0 | 
| Processor | 2.0GHz Quad-core | 2.0GHz, Quad-Core | 
| Storage | 3GB+ 32GB | 4GB + 64GB | 
| Resolution | 1280*800 | 1280*800 | 
| Connection | WiFi Bluetooth/ USB | WiFi Bluetooth/USB | 
| Front camera | 2MP | |
| Rear camera | 5MP | 8MP | 
| Battery | 5000mAh | 6300mAh | 
| DBScar | DBScar IV | DBScar VII | 
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes | 
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | 
| AutoVIN | Yes | Yes | 
| Special functions | 31 | 37 | 
| Actuation Test | Yes | Yes | 
| VW Audi Guided Function | Optional | Yes | 
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes | 
| FCA AutoAuth | Yes | Yes | 
| CAN FD | With optional CAN FD adapter | Yes | 
| DoIP | No | Yes | 
| Immobilizer programmer | With X-prog3 | With X-prog3 | 
| Videoscope | With VSP600 | With VSP600 | 
| Battery tester | With BST360 | With BST360 | 
| Wi-Fi printer | With WiFi printer | With WiFi printer | 
| TPMS | With TSGUN | With TSGUN | 
| ADAS calibration | With ADAS tools | With ADAS tools | 
| Heavy duty module | No | No | 
| Update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 
In sum:
X431 V V5.0 host hardware is strongly upgraded, surrounded by industrial-grade protection, and has super battery life. It is equipped with a 2.0Ghz 4-core efficient processor and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM large storage to run faster, more stably, and last longer.
X431 V V4.0 has DBscar IV connector, it does not support DoIP protocol. X431 V V5.0 has new DBScar VII connector, supports CAN FD and DoIP protocols. So it can do newer GMs, Benz, JLR etc.
X431 V V5.0 supports more special functions than V4.0. Other functions and add-on modules are the same.






