What is the difference between Launch X431 PAD VII (Pad 7) and Pad IX (PAD 9)?
Here is a table comparison:
| Product Name | Launch X431 PAD VII Elite (PAD VII) | Launch X431 PAD IX |
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| CONFIGURATION | ||
| Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 13.0 |
| Display | 13.3″ /1920*1080 IPS | 13.6″ /2560*1600 |
| CPU | 2.0GHz Octa-core | 2.0GHz Octa-core |
| Memory | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Camera | 13MP Rear+8MP Front | 20MP Rear+8MP Front |
| VCI Connector | Smartlink c 2.0 | Smartlink C 3.0 |
| VCI Connection | 2.4GHZ & 5GHZ dual Wi-Fi | 2.4GHZ & 5GHz dual Wi-Fi |
| Battery | 71.1Wh (7.6V,9360mAh) | 71.1Wh(7.6V.9360mAh) |
| Adjustable Supporting Holder | YES | YES |
| IP65 Waterproof & Dustproof | YES | YES |
| Quick Charge Technology | YES | YES |
| Charging Station | N/A | N/A |
| Size(mm) | 353*236*71 (mm) | 377*246*35 (mm) |
| Add-on Modules | ||
| ADAS Calibration Tool | YES | YES |
| EV Add-on Kit | YES | YES |
| X-PROG 3 | YES | YES |
| BST360 | YES | YES |
| Wi-Fi Printer | YES | YES |
| X-431 TSGUN | YES | YES |
| VSP-600 Videoscope | YES | YES |
| 02-2 Oscilloscope | YES | YES |
| S2-2 Sensorbox | YES | YES |
| EG100 EV Clamp | YES | YES |
| EM101N EV Oscilloscope & Multimeter | YES | YES |
| X-431 Key Programmer | YES | YES |
| ES200 | YES | YES |
| Features | ||
| Full System Diagnosis | YES | YES |
| OBD II Full Function | YES | YES |
| Tech-to-Tech Remote Diagnosis | YES | YES |
| Smartlink Remote Diagnosis | YES | YES |
| Auto VIN Identification | YES | YES |
| Bi-Directional Control | YES | YES |
| Advanced Coding | YES | YES |
| WV & AUDI Guided Function | YES | YES |
| J2534 | YES | YES |
| DoIP/CAN FD | YES | YES |
| Advanced ECU Programming | YES | YES |
| Vehicle Coverage | Passenger Cars Medium & Light Duty Vehicles Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional) New Energy Vehicles & Battery Packs (Optional) IMMO Diagnosis Add-on Kit (Optional) | Passenger Cars Medium & Light Duty Vehicles Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional) New Energy Vehicles & Battery Packs (Optional) IMMO Diagnosis Add-on Kit (Optional) |
| SERVICE FUNCTIONS | ||
| 41 Special Functions | YES | YES |
| FRM Reset | YES | YES |
| Gateway Module Data Calibration | YES | YES |
| ECU Reset | YES | YES |
| Rainfall Light Sensor | YES | YES |
| ODO Check | YES | YES |
| Resetmsvin | YES | YES |
| IMMO Program | YES | YES |
| Motor Angle Calibration | YES | YES |
| Clutching Matching | YES | YES |
| Turbocharging Matching | YES | YES |
In sum:
Diagnostic software between Launch X431 PAD VII & PAD IX is the same, but PAD IX Hardware is much nicer.
VCI is different. PAD VII has smartlink C 2.0 while PAD9 has smartlink C 3.0.
PAD IX Android OS is much nicer (Split screen mode is a breeze) and 512Gb of Memory means it’s never going to run out.
Android OS, Slightly bigger screen, newer processor, large storage and memory tablet is a lot thinner. Diagnostic ability is the same.