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Launch X431 Pro3 SmartLink vs Autel MK908 Pro II

What’s the difference between Launch X431 Pro3S Smartlink and Autel MK908 Pro II? Which is better?

 

Here comes the comparison.

ItemLaunch X431 Pro3S+ Smartlink/Pro3 V+ Elite SmartLink

launch x431 pro3s smartlink

Autel MaxiCOM MK908 Pro II

autel mk908 pro ii

SystemAndroid 10Android 10
Processor4.0 core 2.0GHz processor8-core processor
RAM4G4G
ROM64G128G
Screen10.1 inch10.1 inch
Resolution1280 x 8001920×1200
WiFidual 2.4GHz & 5GHzdual 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Battery6300mAh/7.6V15000mAh
Full system diagnosticYesYes
Live Data PIDS4 in 15 in 1
AutoVINYesYes, AutoVIN 2.0
Pre & Post scanYesYes
Datastream12 in 112 in 1
Special functions39+38
Bi-directional Active TestYesYes
VAG Guided FunctionYesYes
BMW Test Plan (Guided function)Yes–
PIN detectionYes–
ECU CodingYesYes
ECU Programming–Yes
Super Remote DiagnosticsYesYes
J2534, D-PDU, RP1230 ProtocolsYesKWP, CAN, UDS, OBDII, J2534
CAN FD, DoIP protocolYesNo built-in CAN FD
Gateway UnlockFCA, Renault, VAG, EU BenzFCA, VAG, Nissan
Repair DatabaseHaypesPro/X431 FIX–
Topology MappingYes–
Diagnostic ReportYesYes
MallYes–
ADAS calibrationYes with ADAS equipment–
TPMSYes with i-TPMS–
IMMO programmerYes with X-prog3–
IMMO SoftwareYes with IMMO software pack–
VideoscopeYes with VSP600 videoscopeYes with MV108/MV105 videoscope
MultimeterYes with EM101N multimeter–
SensorboxYes with S2-2 sensorbox–
ScopeboxYes with O2-2 scopebox–
EV diagnostic kitYes with EV kit–
Heavy duty moduleYes with HD kit–
Battery TesterYes with BST360Yes with BT506 battery tester
Motorcycle diagnosticYes with Motorcycle kit–
Cloud management–Yes
Language23+21+
Update2 years free update1 Year free update, $600 per year later.
Add-on SoftwareAdd-n EV, Heavy Duty, IMMO and Motorcycle software–
Price in obdii365GL $999, EU/UK $939$1,649

 

In sum:

1. MK908 Pro II hardware configuration is higher than Launch X431 Pro3 Smartlink. It has larger memory and battery.2.Autel is faster in autovin and system scanning.

3. Launch Pro3 smartlink supports VAG and BMW guided function, MK908 Pro II only support VAG guided function.
4. Launch smartlink supports CAN FD and DoIP built-in protocols, and will allow users to perform super remote diagnostics functions. MK908Pro II does not.
5. Launch Pro3 supports FCA, Renault, VAG and EU Benz gateway unlock, Autel supports FCA, VAG and Nissan gateway unlock.
6. You are able to purchase repair database for Launch X431, MK908 PRO II doesn’t have repair database.
7. Launch Pro3 smartlink supports Topology Mapping; MK908 II Pro does not.
8. A big difference is that Launch Pro3 smartlink is compatible with a lot of add-on modules, TPMS, multimeter, HD, EV, IMMO, sensorbox, scopebox, etc MK908 Pro II is only compatible with battery tester and videoscope.
9. Another major difference is that MK908 Pro II has built-in BMW and Benz online programming, Launch Pro3 smartlink does not.
10. Launch Pro3 comes with 2 years free update,s while MK908 II Pro has only 1 year free update.

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