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Launch X431 Pro5 and Launch X431 PAD VII Comparison


What is the difference between Launch X431 Pro5 and the PAD VII?

Check table comparison below:

ItemLaunch X431 Pro5Launch X431 PAD VII 


Screen10.1-Inch 1920×1200 FHD IPS
1920 x 1200		13.3 inch capacitive screen，1920*1080
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0Android 9.0
Processor1.8GHz + 1.8GHz
8A-CORE		2.0GHz Octa cores
Memory / RAM65G / 4GB RAM256GB /8GB
Battery7,000 mAh19000mAh
Camera8MP Rear / 5MP FrontFront 8mp, Rear 13mp
ConnectionBluetooth , Wifi(2.4GHz /5GHz)Bluetooth,Wifi (5G WiFi)
VCISmartbox 3.0Smart 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 limitationGlobal Version without IP BlockingGlobal Version without IP Blocking
LanguageEnglish,Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, ItalianEnglish, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Croatian
ProtocolsCAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210
Supported car brands99% brands99% brands (up to 200 brands)
Full-system DiagnosticYesYes
Active TestYesYes
Auto VINYesYes
Scan VIN/licneseYesYes
Remote DeskYesYes
Repair AssistGUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONSGUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS
Actuation TestYesYes
Topology Module MappingCOLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN
ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES		COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN
ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES
Secure Gateway AccessAUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT		AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT(How to access FCA Autoauth)
Vehicle DiagnosticsPASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY
SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty		PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY
SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty
Basic & Special FunctionsAmerican, ASIAN & EUROPEAN
1996 AND NEWER		American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN
1996 AND NEWER
Service Reset Functions21  SERVICE FEATURES33 special functions
Component ActivationsBI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROLBI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Smartlink remote diagnosis
Yes
Online ProgrammingBenzYesYes
BMWYesYes
VAGXYes
PorscheXYes
Land roverXYes
JaguarXYes
RenaultXYes
NissanXYes
SubaruXYes
InfinitiXYes
HyundaiXYes
KiaXYes
Online

Parameterization

VWXYes
AudiXYes
Online CodingMercedes (SCN)YesYes
BMWYesYes
VAGYesYes
PorscheYesYes
RenaultNoYes
Offline ProgrammingFordYesYes
MazdaYesYes
VauxhallYesYes
OpelYesYes
Flash Hidden FunctionBenzYesYes
BMWYesYes
VAGYesYes
PorscheYesYes
JeepYesYes
DodgeYesYes
ChryslerYesYes
ToyotaYesYes
HondaYesYes
Repair DataBenzXYes
BMWXYes
VW AudiXYes
Porsche (11-)XYes
Online FFS Activation VW/AudiNoYes
Add-on Tools
ADASYes, with ADAS kitYes, with ADAS kit
TPMS ProgrammingYes, with TSGUN add-onYes, with TSGUN add-on
Expandable heavy-duty truck module (HD Module)Yes, if purchase truck software kitYes, if purchase truck software kit
VideoScopeWith optional VSP-600With optional VSP-600
IMMO ProgrammerWith optional X-prog3With optional X-prog3
Battery TesterWith optional BT506 battery testerWith battery tester bst360
Wi-Fi PrinterYesYes
Endoscope
Yes,optional S2-2 SensorBox
Oscilloscope
Yes, optional O2-1 ScopeBox, Oscilloscope
Other Function
OBD PIN DetectionYes 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

(How to activate X-431-FIX)

Tesla DiagnosticYes (Purchase in the Mall)Yes (Purchase in the Mall)
Australian Ford and HoldenYesYes
Brazilian carsBRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc.BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc.
Indian carsTATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRATATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA
Malaysian carsPROTON, PERODUAPROTON, PERODUA
Software Updates2 Years Free Update Online, 1 Year subscription is $450/year.2 Years FREE, $569/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 (How to activate Pro5 online programming), 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.
  • X-431 Fix database has added to the X-431 PAD VII global version device, Pro5 does not.
  • Pro5 yearly subscription is cheaper than PAD 7.

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