June 05, 2024
Both Launch X431 PAD VII and Topdon Phoenix Max have advanced functions and coutless auto makers. What’s the difference between them and which one is better?
Here we will help you clarify doubts when making the final choice.
First of all, check a table comparison below:
| Item | Launch X431 PAD VII
|
Topdon Phoenix Max
|
| Touch Screen | 13.3 inch | 13.3 inch |
| Operating system
|
Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 |
| Processor | 8-Core Processor, 2.0 GHz | 8-Core Processor, 2.0 GHz |
| Storage | 8GB RAM & 256GB | 8GB RAM & 256GB |
| Battery | 18720Ah/3.8V | 18600 mAh / 3.8V |
| VCI | Smartlink C 2.0
CPU: Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M7, Dual Processor Operating System: Linux RAM: 256M ROM: 8G 3.5inch screen 320 x 480 pixels WiFi, BT and USB |
PHOENIX MDCI PRO
CPU: Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M7, Dual Processor Operating System: Linux RAM: 256M ROM: 8G Display: TFT, 3.97 inches, 320 x 480 pixels Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz, Dual Band |
| Multi-language | Yes, 24 | Yes 24 |
| Car brands | 110+ | 130+ |
| Australian Ford Holden | Yes | Yes |
| Indian cars | Yes | Yes |
| J2534, DoIP, CanFD, D-PDU, and RP1210 protocols | Yes | Yes |
|
All System diagnostic |
Yes | Yes |
| Active Test (Bi-Directional Control) | Yes | Yes |
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes |
| Special functions | 39 special functions | 35 special functions |
| FCA "Auto Auth” Access | Yes | Yes |
| Renault/Mercedes gateway | Yes, need topurchase license | – |
| VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes |
| Online programming | VAG BMW Hyundai Jaguar Kia Land rover Mercedes
Subaru Nissan Renault Porsche |
VAG BMW Hyundai Jaguar Kia Land rover Mercedes
Nissan Renault Porsche |
| Online coding | Yes for Benz, BMW, VAG, Porsche, Renault etc | For 17 brands |
| Offline coding | For 33 brands | For 33 brands |
| ADAS calibration | Yes with ADAS add-on module | Yes with ADAS add-on module |
| Videoscope | Yes withVSP-600 | with 4 channel Videoscope |
| Heavy duty modules | Yes withtruck software pack, support 88 brands | Yes, with heavy duty kit, support 80 brands |
| Oscilloscope | Yes, compatible with 4 channelOscilloscope | Yes, compatible with 14 channel Oscilloscope |
| TPMS | Yes with TSGUN ori-TPMS | Yes with TPMS add-on |
| Battery tester | Yes, withBST-360 | Yes with battery tester add-on |
| Wi-Fi Printer | Yes, with WiFi printer | Yes |
| ECU TCU Cloning | Yes withX-prog3 | Yes with T-Ninja Box |
| Advanced Immobilizer | Yes withIMMO software package | – |
| Remote maker | Yes, withx431 key programmer | – |
| CAN BUS Pin Detection | Yes | – |
| Topology Mapping | Yes | Yes |
| EV Pack | Yes, with add-on modules | Yes with add-on |
| Charging base | No | Yes |
| Remote diagnosis | Yes | – |
| Adjustable Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Update | Car software Free update online for2 years,$569per/year later
Truck software free update for 1 year |
Car software Free update online for2 years, later $398 per year.
Truck software free update for 1 year |
Both scanners has 13.3 inch screen, built memory capacity 256GB. Both of them has J2534 VCI and support online programming function.
Topdon phoenix Max services more than 130 light trucks, cars and 80 trucks. You can also paid to use EV pack, battery test and ADAS software.
Both support McLaren, Lamborghini Maserati, Ferrari, Bentley high end vehicles, Austrian and Indian markers.
Function are similar. Topdon has a charge base whichis for you to charge the scanner.
Launch is the most pioneering company on the market. Topdon phoenix Max is the newly released model.
Topdon software subscription is cheaper than Launch. But Launch supports Renault/Mercedes gateway, CarSET pro database (with license). Launch has TPMS, IMMO, remote maker add-on modules. Launch will also generate Launch universal remote keys and chips. Topdon does not.
Launch X431 PAD 7is a better buy in the long run.
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