LAUNCH X431 PAD series and Autel MaxiCOM series are both good OBD diagnostic instruments. This article will compare LAUNCH X431 PAD VII, PAD V, Autel MaxiCOM Ultra Lite, MaxiCOM 908 PRO II.
(These four products are all compared at a price point of approximately US$2,000, while the Autel MaxiCOM Ultra is priced close to US$4,000, so it is not included in this comparison.)
LAUNCH X431 PAD7 Elite vs. Ultra Lite vs. PAD5 Elite vs. MK908 Pro2
| Item | Launch X431 PAD VII Elite | Autel MaxiCOM Ultra Lite | Launch X431 PAD V Elite | Autel MaxiCOM MK908 PRO II |
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| CPU | 2.0GHz Octa-core | Exynos8895 | 2.0GHz Octa-core | Qualcomm 660 |
| RAM | 8G | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 256G | 256G | 64G+128G SD Card | 128G |
| Battery capacity | 19000mAh | 18000mAh | 35568mAh | 15000mAh |
| System | Android 9.0 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.1 | Android 10.0 |
| Screen size | 13.3′ | 12.9″ | 10.1′ | 10.1′ |
| Screen resolution | 1920*1080 | 2732*2048 | 1920*1200 | 1920*1200 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5GHz | 2.4 & 5GHz | 2.4 & 5GHz | 2.4 & 5GHz |
| Camera | Rear 13MP, front 8MP | Rear 16MP, front 5MP | Rear 13MP, front 8MP | Rear 16MP |
| VCI | Smart link C | MaxiFlash VCI | Smart link C | Maxiflash Elite |
| Read & clear codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Service | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Special function | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Action test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Online programming | √ (BMW, Benz, VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti)
*Nonsupport US, CA, Spain |
√ (BMW, Benz) | √ (BMW, Benz, VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Porsche, Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru)
*Nonsupport US, CA, Spain |
√ (BMW, Benz) |
| Online coding | √ | √ (BMW, Benz, Audi, Porsche, VW) | √ (BMW, Benz, Audi, VW, Seat, Porsche) | √ (BMW, Benz, Audi, Porsche, VW) |
| Hidden feature | √ | √ (BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda) | √ (BMW, Porsche, Toyota, Subaru) | √ (BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda) |
| Guidance | √ (VW, Audi) | √ (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Man LD, Bently) | √ (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat) | √ (VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Man LD, Bently) |
| McLaren, Tesla diagnosis | √ (optional purchase) | √ | √ (optional purchase) | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPMS | √ (need X431 TSGUN) | × | √ (need X431 TSGUN) | × |
| Oscilloscope | √ (need scope box) | √ (in development) | √ (need scope box) | √ (in development) |
| Endoscope | √ (need VSP-600) | √ (MV105/ MV108) | √ (need VSP-600) | √ (MV105/ MV108) |
| Multimeter | √ (need sensor box) | × | √ (need sensor box) | × |
| Battery test | √ (need BST-360) | √ (BT506) | √ (need BST-360) | √ (BT506) |
| Remote expert | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Advanced key programming | √ (need X-PROG 3) | √ (basic key programming) | √ (need X-PROG 3) | √ (basic key programming) |
| Intelligent diagnostics | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Topology mapping | √ | √ | √ | × |
| D-PDU/RP1210 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DoIP/CAN FD | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language |
| Commercial vehicle & heavy truck | √ | √ (commercial vehicle) | √ | √ (commercial vehicle) |
| WiFi print | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Update | 2 free years | 2 free years (in promotion) | 2 free year | 1 year free |
In conclusion:
1. Both X431 PAD VII & Autel Ultra Lite support the most comprehensive functions for diagnosis.
2. X431 PAD VII is excellent in online programming but restricting to regions.
3. Launch X431 supports more extended features like multimeter, TPMS & heavy truck diagnosis, but needing extra costs.
4. Autel Ultra Lite & MK908Pro II supports to diagnose McLaren, Tesla while Launch X431 need purchase.
5. Autel MK908Pro II is the latest device to equip with newest CPU & system.
