Launch X431 PAD VII vs Autel MaxiSys MSUltra

Launch X431 PAD VII ,Autel MaxiSys MSUltra dianostic scanners,which is better?

 

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

Item Autel MaxiSys Ultra  Launch X431 PAD VII
Screen 12.9 InchTouchscreen
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 ACCOUNTAUTHORIZED Renault Gateway ACCESS WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT
AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT
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.