Difference Between Launch X431 Pro5 vs vs X431 PRO3S+ vs X431 Pad VII vs X431 V+ vs X431 Pros Mini
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2 Years Free Update US/UK/EU Ship Launch X431 PRO 5 PRO5 Full System Diagnostic Tool with Smart Box 3.0 Support J2534/ CANFD/ DoIP Upgrade Version of X431 Pro3
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Launch X431 PRO5, the innovative revolution of intelligent diagnosis. It opens the era of dual diagnostic modes (local diagnosis and SmartLink remote diagnosis). X-431 PRO 5 not only inherits the powerful diagnostic strength of PRO series, greatly developed its advantages like J2534 Programming, 50+ Reset Functions, Bi-directional Control, Online Functions, ECU Coding, All System Full-Function Diagnostics, etc, but also supports SmartLink remote diagnosis and specialized detection equipment, with features not limited to the diagnostic functions of the device under control.
| Product | Launch X431 Pro5 | X431 V+ | CRP909E | X431 Pad III | X431 Pad VII | X431 Pros Mini |
| Diagnostic System | all available control modules | all available control modules | all available control modules | all available control modules | all available control modules | all available control modules |
| Bi-directional Controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reset Serices | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 31+ service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 26 most used service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 50+ service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 31+ service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. |
| Advanced Functions | J2534 ECU Programming, VAG Guided Function, FCA AutoAuth Access, Intelligent Diagnostics | VAG Guided Function, FCA AutoAuth Access, Intelligent Diagnostics | VAG Guided Function, FCA AutoAuth Access, Intelligent Diagnostics | J2534 ECU Programming, VAG Guided Function, FCA AutoAuth Access, Intelligent Diagnostics | FCA AutoAuth Access | |
| AutoVIN Scan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expended Modules | ADAS Calibration Devices; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TSGUN TPMS device; BTS360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer, WiFi Printer | ADAS Calibration Devices; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TSGUN TPMS device; BTS360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer, WiFi Printer | none | ADAS Calibration Devices; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TSGUN TPMS device; BTS360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer, WiFi Printer, HDIII Module, X431 O2-1 Osciloscope, X431 S2-2 Sensorbox | ADAS Calibration Devices; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TSGUN TPMS device; BTS360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer, WiFi Printer, X431 O2-1 Osciloscope, X431 S2-2 Sensorbox | ADAS Calibration Devices; X-PROG3 Immobilizer, WiFi Printer |
| Intelligent Diagnostics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Part I: Launch X431 Pro3s+ vs Pro5
| Item | Launch X431 Pro3S+ | Launch X431 Pro5 | ||
| Processor | 8-core 1.8GHz | 8-core 1.8GHz | ||
| RAM | 3G | 3G | ||
| ROM | 32G | 32G | ||
| Battery capacity | 7000mAh/3.8v
|
7000mAh/3/8v | ||
| Andriod Version | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | ||
| Screen Size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | ||
| Screen resolution | 1920×1200 | 1920×1200 | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz
|
2.4 & 5GHz | ||
| Camera | 5.0 MP Pixel Rear Camera |
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| Communication | VCI USB/Bluetooth
|
VCI/Bluetooth | ||
| VCI | DBScar VCI | SmartBox 3.0 | ||
| Basic Functions
(Read & Clear the codes and data stream) |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Service Functions | 35+ | 50+ | ||
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | ||
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | ||
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | ||
| Scan VIN/License | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | ||
| Topology | Yes | Yes | ||
| Online Programming | NO | Yes, built-in BMW and Benz online programming | ||
| Online Coding | Yes | Yes, BMW, Benz and VAG online coding | ||
| Online FFS Activation | Yes | Yes | ||
| Online Calibration & Matching | Yes | Yes | ||
| Guided
Function |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Offline
Programming |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Flash Hidden Function | Yes | Yes | ||
| TSGUN TPMS module | Yes, with TSGUN | Yes, with TSGUN | ||
| X-prog3 IMMO programmer | Yes, with X-prog3 | Yes, with X-prog3 | ||
| Battery Test | Yes, with BST-360 battery tester | Yes with BST-360 battery tester | ||
| ADAS | Yes | Yes | ||
| Videoscope | Yes with VSP600 | Yes with VSP600 | ||
| Heavy duty module | Yes with HDIII or Smartlink C V2.0 | Yes, with HD set | ||
| Diagnostic Protocols: D-PDU/J2534/RP1210 |
Yes | |||
| Bus Protocols:
DoIP/CAN FD |
Yes | |||
| FCA AutoAuth | Yes | Yes | ||
| Tesla software | Yes, purchase from Mall | Yes, purchase from Mall | ||
| Update | 2 Years Free Update, $529 per year later | 2 Years Free Update, $529 per year later |
In Sum:
1. Launch X431 Pro3S+ and Launch X431 Pro5 have many similarities, they have the same diagnostic functions, support online coding and FCA Autoauth. All come with 2 years free update. They all supports x-prog3, tsgun, bst-360, vsp600, ADAS calibration.
2. The major difference is that Pro3s+ and Pro5 have different VCI. Pro3s+ has DBscar VII Bluetooth connector while Pro5 has SmartBox 3.0 VCI. Smartbox has D-PDU/J2534/RP1210, CAN FD DoIP protocols for newer vehicles. With the smartbox Pro5 can do Benz and BMW online programming, Pro3s+ cannot. Smartbox 3.0 can also be used as j2534 passthru for official brand software.
3. They use different heavy-duty module, pro3s+ uses Smartlink C V2.0 while PRO5 uses HD kit with license.
Part II: Launch X431 Pro5 vs PAD VII
| Item | Launch X431 Pro5 | Launch X431 PAD VII | |||
| Screen | 10.1-Inch 1920×1200 FHD IPS | 13.3 inch capacitive screen, 1920*1080 | |||
| Operating System | Android 7.0 | Android 9.0 | |||
| Processor | 1.8GHz + 1.8GHz | 2.0GHz Octa cores | |||
| Memory / RAM | 65G / 4GB RAM | 256GB /8GB | |||
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 19000mAh | |||
| Camera | 8MP Rear / 5MP Front | Front 8mp, Rear 13mp | |||
| Connection | Bluetooth , Wifi(2.4GHz /5GHz) | Bluetooth,Wifi (5G WiFi) | |||
| VCI | Smartbox 3.0 | Smart Link C | |||
| 3-in-1 SmartLink C Device: Work as VCI to obtain vehicle data; Provide dual diagnostic modes; Act as a J2534 programming device. | |||||
| IP65 waterproof & dustproof | Yes | ||||
| IP limitation | Global Version without IP Blocking | Global Version without IP Blocking | |||
| Language | English,Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Italian | English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Croatian | |||
| Protocols | CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210 | CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210 | |||
| Supported car brands | 99% brands | 99% brands (up to 200 brands) | |||
| Full-system Diagnostic | Yes | Yes | |||
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | |||
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | |||
| Scan VIN/license | Yes | Yes | |||
| Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | |||
| Repair Assist | GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS | GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS | |||
| Actuation Test | Yes | Yes | |||
| Topology Module Mapping | COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN | COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN | |||
| ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES | ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES | ||||
| Secure Gateway Access | AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS | AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS | |||
| WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT | WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT(How to access FCA Autoauth) | ||||
| Vehicle Diagnostics | PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY | PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY | |||
| SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty | SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty | ||||
| Basic & Special Functions | American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN | American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN | |||
| 1996 AND NEWER | 1996 AND NEWER | ||||
| Service Reset Functions | 21 SERVICE FEATURES | 33 special functions | |||
| Component Activations | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL | |||
| Smartlink remote diagnosis | Yes | ||||
| Online Programming | Benz | Yes | Yes | ||
| BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
| VAG | X | Yes | |||
| Porsche | X | Yes | |||
| Land rover | X | Yes | |||
| Jaguar | X | Yes | |||
| Renault | X | Yes | |||
| Nissan | X | Yes | |||
| Subaru | X | Yes | |||
| Infiniti | X | Yes | |||
| Hyundai | X | Yes | |||
| Kia | X | Yes | |||
| Online Parameterization |
VW | X | Yes | ||
| Audi | X | Yes | |||
| Online Coding | Mercedes (SCN) | Yes | Yes | ||
| BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
| VAG | Yes | Yes | |||
| Porsche | Yes | Yes | |||
| Renault | No | Yes | |||
| Offline Programming | Ford | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mazda | Yes | Yes | |||
| Vauxhall | Yes | Yes | |||
| Opel | Yes | Yes | |||
| Flash Hidden Function | Benz | Yes | Yes | ||
| BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
| VAG | Yes | Yes | |||
| Porsche | Yes | Yes | |||
| Jeep | Yes | Yes | |||
| Dodge | Yes | Yes | |||
| Chrysler | Yes | Yes | |||
| Toyota | Yes | Yes | |||
| Honda | Yes | Yes | |||
| Repair Data | Benz | X | Yes | ||
| BMW | X | Yes | |||
| VW Audi | X | Yes | |||
| Porsche (11-) | X | Yes | |||
| Online FFS Activation VW/Audi | No | Yes | |||
| Add-on Tools | |||||
| ADAS | Yes, with ADAS kit | Yes, with ADAS kit | |||
| TPMS Programming | Yes, with TSGUN add-on | Yes, with TSGUN add-on | |||
| Expandable heavy-duty truck module (HD Module) | Yes, if purchase truck software kit | Yes, if purchase truck software kit | |||
| VideoScope | With optional VSP-600 | With optional VSP-600 | |||
| IMMO Programmer | With optional X-prog3 | With optional X-prog3 | |||
| Battery Tester | With optional BT506 battery tester | With battery tester bst360 | |||
| Wi-Fi Printer | Yes | Yes | |||
| Endoscope | Yes, optional S2-2 SensorBox | ||||
| Oscilloscope | Yes, optional O2-1 ScopeBox, Oscilloscope | ||||
| Other Function | |||||
| OBD PIN Detection | Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface. | Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface. | |||
| Repair database | Thru “X-431 FIX” function, need purchase license from Mall | ||||
| Tesla Diagnostic | Yes (Purchase in the Mall) | Yes (Purchase in the Mall) | |||
| Australian Ford and Holden | Yes | Yes | |||
| Brazilian cars | BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc. | BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc. | |||
| Indian cars | TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA | TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA | |||
| Malaysian cars | PROTON, PERODUA | PROTON, PERODUA | |||
| Software Updates | 2 Years Free Update Online, 1 Year subscription is $350/year. | 2 Years FREE, $599/year later | |||
Note: The add-on tools are sold separately.
In Sum:
PAD VII has better hardware, larger RAM ROM.
X431 Pro5 newly add BMW and Benz online programming in 2023, but only do BMW and Benz, PAD VII will do online programming for more brands, Jaguar, Nissan, Renault, Land rover, Subaru, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Porsche.
PAD VII will do VW, Audi online Parameterization and Renault online coding, Pro5 cannot.
They have similar add-on modules, PAD VII supports additional Endoscope and Oscilloscope add-on, Pro5 does not.