What is the difference among Autel’s dedicated heavy-duty/ truck/commercial diagnostic tools.

Here, we will compare Autel AL529HD vs. MS908CV vs. MS908CV II vs. MS909 CV, which one is better?

Check the table comparison chart below:

Heavy Duty Comparison chart
AL529HD

MS908CV

MS908CV II

MS909CV

J2534 pass thru
programming Connection device
J2534 Maxiflash Elite J2534 Maxiflash Elite J2534 maxiflash VCI
Connection OBDII cord included Wireless Wireless Wireless
Color screen 2.8-inch display 9.7-inch touch screen
1024 X 768 DPI / LED COLOR SCREEN
9.7-inch touch screen
1536 X 2048 DPI / LED COLOR SCREEN
9.7 inch touch screen
1536 X 2048 DPI / LED COLOR SCREEN
Processor 1.4 GHz QUAD – CORE 2.2GHz + 1.8GHz OCTA- CORE 2.2GHz + 1.8GHz OCTA- CORE
Memory 16GB micro sd card 64GB SSD / 2GB RAM 128GB SSD / 4GB RAM 128GB SSD / 4GB RAM
Internal battery 11000 mAh 15000mAH 15,000 mAh
Camera 16mp rear camera Rear:16mp Front:5mp
REAR WITH FLASHLIGHT
Rear:16mp Front:5mp
REAR WITH FLASHLIGHT
Accessory ports USB USB+HDMI USB+HDMI USB+HDMI
OBD-II connectors New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin
Print data Usb cord to pc Wi-Fi TO PC Wi-Fi TO PC Wi-Fi TO PC
Software
Operating system/ user interface Easy tool navigation Android 4.4.2 Android 10.0 Android 10.0
Maxisys system suite Maxifix/ Remoie Support Maxifix/ Remoie Support ddd
Software updates Free for life of tool 1 Year Free 1 Year Free
Internet updates USB Cord to PC WIFI WIFI
Repair & test data Access all records Access all records
MAXISYS SYSTEM SUITE REMOTE SUPPORT / DATA LOGGING REMOTE SUPPORT / DATA LOGGING REMOTE SUPPORT / DATA LOGGING
Automatic detection Auto-vin Auto-vin / auto-scan AUTO-VIN/AUTO-SCAN/SCANVIN AUTO-VIN/AUTO-SCAN/SCANVIN
OFF-HIGHWAY + AGRICULTURAL COVERAGE INCLUDED
TRAILER + SPECIAL VEHICLE COVERAGE INCLUDED COVERAGE INCLUDED COVERAGE INCLUDED
Features
Vehicle diagnostics Class 1-class 9 Class 1-class 9 Class 1-class 9 Class 1-class 9
Basic & special functions All makes & all models All makes & all models All makes & all models All makes & all models
Hd vehicle features SAE J1939 / SAE J1708 MFG. CUST. J1939 / J1708 SAE J1939 / SAE J1708 MFG. CUST. J1939 / J1708 SAE J1939 / SAE J1708 MFG. CUST. J1939 / J1708 SAE J1939 / SAE J1708 MFG. CUST. J1939 / J1708
Service resets 25+ Service 25+ Service 25+ service
Diesel PM Class 1-9 reset diesel emissions Class 1-9 reset diesel emissions Class 1-9 reset diesel emissions
System diagnostics Access all modules Access all modules Access all modules
Enhanced functions Advanced coding + adaptations Advanced coding + adaptations Advanced coding + adaptations
Component activations Bi-directional controls Bi-directional controls Bi-directional controls
BATTERY ANALYSIS MAXIBAS SOFTWARE WITH MULTIMETER
AMP CLAMPS & B200 INCLUDED
ADAS CALIBRATIONS STATIC CALIBRATION CLASS 3-5*
CLASS 6-8 DYNAMIC CALIBRATION

Autel MS908CV II and Autel MS909CV have more powerful hardware and more functions. The AutelAL529HD is an inexpensive option for heavy-duty vehicle code reading/deletion, supporting J1939 and 1708 heavy-duty communication protocols.

Autel MaxiSYS MS909CV is an advanced commercial vehicle diagnostic tool compatible with more than 80 light, medium and heavy-duty vehicle models. It also includes ADAS calibration software for Class 3-5 vehicles and Class 6 to 8 vehicles with dynamic calibration systems.