Launch X431 PAD VII vs Autel Ultra

Here comes the comparison between Launch X431 PAD VII and Autel MaxiSys MSUltra dianostic scanners.

 

First of all, let’s check a table comparison:

Item	Autel MaxiSys Ultra	Launch X431 PAD VII
Screen	12.9 Inch Touchscreen 2732 x 2048 DPI / TFT-LCD CORELLE GLASS	13.3 inch capacitive screen，1920*1080
Operating System	Android 7.0	Android 9.0
Processor	2.3GHz + 1.7GHz OCTA-CORE	2.0GHz Octa cores
Memory / RAM	256GB SSD / 4GB RAM	256GB /8GB
Battery	18,000 mAh	71140mWh
Camera	16MP Rear / 5MP Front	Front 8mp, Rear 13mp
Connection	Bluetooth,Wifi,USB	Bluetooth,Wifi,USB
VCI	MaxiFlash VCMI 4-channel oscilloscope, waveform generator, multimeter, and CAN BUS tester. Optional VCI200	Smart Link C
Docking Station	Included	No, but with Real IP65 rated; 180° adjustable kickstand
IP limitation	Yes	Global Version without IP Blocking
Language	English Only	English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Croatian
Protocols	D-PDU/SAE J2534/RP1210/DoIP/CAN FD	CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210
Supported car brands	99% brands	110 brands
Automatic Detection	SCANVIN / AUTO-VIN /AUTO-SCAN	SCANVIN / AUTO-VIN /AUTO-SCAN
Repair Assist	GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS	GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS
Topology Module Mapping	COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES	COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES
Secure Gateway Access	AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT AUTHORIZED Renault Gateway ACCESS WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT (How to access FCA Autoauth for Autel) (How to unlock Renault gateway for Autel)	AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT (How to access FCA Autoauth for Launch X431)
Vehicle Diagnostics	PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY SOME MEDIUM DUTY	PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty
Basic & Special Functions	American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN 1996 AND NEWER	American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN 1996 AND NEWER
VAG Guided Function	Yes	Yes
Service Resets	36+ SERVICE FEATURES	50+ special functions
Component Activations	BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL	BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Enhanced Functions	ADVANCED CODING + ADAPTATIONS	ADVANCED CODING + ADAPTATIONS
Online Coding	Audi, Porsche, Renault, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar online coding	BMW, VW, Audi, Benz online coding, Ford Mazda offline coding
Online programming	BMW Benz GM, Ford, Chrysler, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar and J2534 programming	BMW, VW, Audi, Benz, Nissan Renault etc and J2534 programming
TPMS Programming	No, need standalone TPMS series scanners	Yes, with TSGUN add-on
Heavy duty diagnostic	No, need MS908CV or MS909CV stand alone device	Yes, if purchase truck software kit
VideoScope	MV480	With optional VSP-600
Oscilloscope	In VCMI : 4-channel oscilloscope	Optional O2-1 ScopeBox
SensorBox	In VCMI	S2-2 SensorBox
IMMO Programmer	No	With optional X-prog3
Battery Tester	With optional BT506 battery tester	With battery tester bst360
Wi-Fi Printer	Yes	Yes
Optional ADAS Calibration	Yes	Yes
Repair database	Yes, has repair assit and tips, relative case, TSB (OEM info)	Thru “X-431 FIX” function, need purchase license
Remote Expert	Remote Expert	Remote Diagnose
Australian Ford and Holden	No, need to purchase license from local region	Yes
Software Updates	1 Year FREE,$999 per year later	2 Years FREE, $569/year later

Summary:

1. Software inception and protection
Launch x431 is built the inception on the VCI so if you lose the VCI then you must buy one and shift the account to it. And if you lose that tablet then you just have to buy the tablet and log in your user name and password.

Autel built the software inception on the tablet, so if you lost the tablet then all lost and if you lost the VCI, then easily you might buy the VCI.

2. Update Cost
Autel Update Cost is expensive over Launch which is reasonable in update cost.

 

3. Additional equipment added to the device

Launch allows you to add key programming while autel don’t have this option and you need to buy stand alone device.
If you need Autel device has both scanning and key programming, go for IM608.

Launch X-431 PAD 7 allows you to add TPMS TGGUN that can program the TPMS sensors while Autel don’t have the option to add this device and you need to buy stand-alone
TPMS tool like TS508 or ITS600.
We need to mention here that some models of Autel has the TPMS function built-inside, like MaxiPro MP808TS, Maxicheck MX808TS.
Both Launch and Autel allow you to add videoscope camera and battery tester.

 

4. Key Programming tool
Autel is more advanced and better when it comes to key programming. But need MaxiIM tablet but no MSUltra.

 

5. TPMS sensor programming and re-learn
Autel is better than Launch. But need stand alone TPMS scanner of Autel.

6. Price level:
Autel is more expensive than Launch.

 

7. Reports
Both give the user the scanning report but Autel Ultra have cloud base that gives you the option to download the report easily.

 

8. Heavy duty scanner
Launch heavy duty add-on is better, cheaper and easier to use than MaxiSys CV.
Autel has the option to buy only stand alone device while launch allow to add the heavy duty module.

 

9. Region

Launch is better for European, Korean and Japanese cars, while Autel is better for American cars.

 

10. Others

Online Programming function has not been authorized in Portugal and Spain (Autel Ultra is recommended).

 

No a perfect single device. Decision is up to you.