What is the difference between 2024 new Launch X431 Pro5 Smartlink and the old Pro5?
Check the table comparison below:
Item | Launch X431 Pro5 SmartLink | Launch X431 Pro5 Smartbox |
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Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 10.0 |
CPU | 1.8Ghz 8 core | 2.0GHz 4-core processor |
Internal memory | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage | 32GB, expandable to +128Gb | 32GB, expandable to +128Gb |
Screen | 10.1 1920X1200 full HD | 10.1 1280x800 full HD IPS |
Battery | 7000mAh | 7000mAh |
WiFi | 2.4 and 5Ghz | 2.4 and 5Ghz |
Cameras | front 5MP, Rear 8MP | front 5MP, Rear 8MP |
Protocol | J2534/DOIP/CANFD/HD | J2534/DOIP/CANFD/HD |
IP Restriction | No IP Restrictions | Global Version, No IP limitation |
Full Bidirectional Active Test | Yes | Yes |
Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes |
Dual diagnostic Mode | Yes, local diagnostic mode and super remote diagnostic mode | No, only local diagnostic mode |
ECU Coding | Yes | Yes |
Service Function | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. |
Online database | Purchase European professional software license pack in Mall (contains CarSET Pro database) | No |
VCI | SmartLink C 2.0 | SmartBox 3.0 |
Super Remote Diagnostics | Yes, with Smartlink 2.0 and Smartlink remote diagnosis license | No |
VCI Parameter |
ROM 8GB Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB Type C SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet 3.97-inch TFT screen, 320*480 resolution |
Cortex-A7+Cortex-M7
Linux OS RAM 256M ROM 8GB WiFi: 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band USB: Type B |
Connection | Bluetooth (Local diagnosis)
Ethernet (remote diagnosis) |
WiFi |
FCA AutoAuth Access Security Gateway (SGW) | Optional | Optional |
Passthru J2534 flashing | Yes | Yes |
DoIP | Yes | Yes |
Adaptation, coding | Yes | Yes |
ADAS calibration functions | Optional | Optional |
TPMS functions | TSGUN | TSGUN |
IMMO programming | X-PROG3 | X-PROG3 |
VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes |
Add Modules to Expand Features | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer |
HD Support | optional HD truck package | optional HD truck package |
Update | 2 Years free update | 2 Years Free Update |
Vehicle coverage | 150+Brands Vehicles from 1996-2022, Support HD protocol | – Vehicles coverage with over 100+ worldwide makes from America, Europe and Asia |
AutoVIN Scan | Yes | Yes |
WiFi Printer | Optional | Optional |
In sum:
Pro5 tablet has the same configuration. The biggest difference is the VCI. The new X431 Pro5 comes with Smartlink C 2.0 passthru while the old comes with Smartbox 3.0 VCI.
New Pro5 has type C port, old Pro5 does not.
They all support BMW/Benz online programming and J2534 OEM programming. The Smartlink 2.0 supports dual diagnosis mode: local diagnosis and super remote diagnosis.
As for local diagnosis, they are the same.
*Super remote diagnosis requires license from Launch X431. The license will be available on obdii365.com in May or June 2024.
Item | Launch X431 Pro5 | Launch X431 PAD VII | |||
Screen | 10.1-Inch 1280×800 FHD IPS | 13.3 inch capacitive screen, 1920*1080 | |||
Operating System | Android 10.0 | Android 9.0 | |||
Processor | 2.0GHz 4-core processor | 2.0GHz Octa cores | |||
Memory / RAM | 65G / 4GB RAM | 256GB /8GB | |||
Battery | 7,000 mAh | 19000mAh | |||
Camera | 8MP Rear / 5MP Front | Front 8mp, Rear 13mp | |||
Connection | Bluetooth , Wifi(2.4GHz /5GHz) | Bluetooth,Wifi (5G WiFi) | |||
VCI | Smartbox 3.0 | Smart Link C | |||
3-in-1 SmartLink C Device: Work as VCI to obtain vehicle data; Provide dual diagnostic modes; Act as a J2534 programming device. | |||||
IP65 waterproof & dustproof | Yes | ||||
IP limitation | Global Version without IP Blocking | Global Version without IP Blocking | |||
Language | English,Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Italian | English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Croatian | |||
Protocols | CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210 | CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210 | |||
Supported car brands | 99% brands | 99% brands (up to 200 brands) | |||
Full-system Diagnostic | Yes | Yes | |||
Active Test | Yes | Yes | |||
Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | |||
Scan VIN/license | Yes | Yes | |||
Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | |||
Repair Assist | GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS | GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS | |||
Actuation Test | Yes | Yes | |||
Topology Module Mapping | COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN | COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN | |||
ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES | ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES | ||||
Secure Gateway Access | AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS | AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS | |||
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT | WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT(How to access FCA Autoauth) | ||||
Vehicle Diagnostics | PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY | PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY | |||
SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty | SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty | ||||
Basic & Special Functions | American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN | American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN | |||
1996 AND NEWER | 1996 AND NEWER | ||||
Service Reset Functions | 21 SERVICE FEATURES | 33 special functions | |||
Component Activations | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL | BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL | |||
Smartlink remote diagnosis | Yes | ||||
Online Programming | Benz | Yes | Yes | ||
BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
VAG | X | Yes | |||
Porsche | X | Yes | |||
Land rover | X | Yes | |||
Jaguar | X | Yes | |||
Renault | X | Yes | |||
Nissan | X | Yes | |||
Subaru | X | Yes | |||
Infiniti | X | Yes | |||
Hyundai | X | Yes | |||
Kia | X | Yes | |||
Online Parameterization |
VW | X | Yes | ||
Audi | X | Yes | |||
Online Coding | Mercedes (SCN) | Yes | Yes | ||
BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
VAG | Yes | Yes | |||
Porsche | Yes | Yes | |||
Renault | No | Yes | |||
Offline Programming | Ford | Yes | Yes | ||
Mazda | Yes | Yes | |||
Vauxhall | Yes | Yes | |||
Opel | Yes | Yes | |||
Flash Hidden Function | Benz | Yes | Yes | ||
BMW | Yes | Yes | |||
VAG | Yes | Yes | |||
Porsche | Yes | Yes | |||
Jeep | Yes | Yes | |||
Dodge | Yes | Yes | |||
Chrysler | Yes | Yes | |||
Toyota | Yes | Yes | |||
Honda | Yes | Yes | |||
Repair Data | Benz | X | Yes | ||
BMW | X | Yes | |||
VW Audi | X | Yes | |||
Porsche (11-) | X | Yes | |||
Online FFS Activation VW/Audi | No | Yes | |||
Add-on Tools | |||||
ADAS | Yes, with ADAS kit | Yes, with ADAS kit | |||
TPMS Programming | Yes, with TSGUN add-on | Yes, with TSGUN add-on | |||
Expandable heavy-duty truck module (HD Module) | Yes, if purchase truck software kit | Yes, if purchase truck software kit | |||
VideoScope | With optional VSP-600 | With optional VSP-600 | |||
IMMO Programmer | With optional X-prog3 | With optional X-prog3 | |||
Battery Tester | With optional BT506 battery tester | With battery tester bst360 | |||
Wi-Fi Printer | Yes | Yes | |||
Endoscope | Yes, optional S2-2 SensorBox | ||||
Oscilloscope | Yes, optional O2-1 ScopeBox, Oscilloscope | ||||
Other Function | |||||
OBD PIN Detection | Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface. | Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface. | |||
Repair database | Thru “X-431 FIX” function, need purchase license from Mall | ||||
(How to activate X-431-FIX) | |||||
Tesla Diagnostic | Yes (Purchase in the Mall) | Yes (Purchase in the Mall) | |||
Australian Ford and Holden | Yes | Yes | |||
Brazilian cars | BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc. | BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc. | |||
Indian cars | TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA | TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA | |||
Malaysian cars | PROTON, PERODUA | PROTON, PERODUA | |||
Software Updates | 2 Years Free Update Online, 1 Year subscription is $350/year. | 2 Years FREE, $599/year later |
Item | Launch X431 Pro3S+ | Launch X431 Pro5 | ||
Processor | 8-core 1.8GHz | 2.0GHz 4-core processor | ||
RAM | 3G | 4G | ||
ROM | 32G | 64G | ||
Battery capacity | 7000mAh/3.8v
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7000mAh/3/8v | ||
Andriod Version | Android 9.0 | Android 10.0 | ||
Screen Size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | ||
Screen resolution | 1920×1200 | 1280×800 | ||
Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz
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2.4 & 5GHz | ||
Camera | 5.0 MP Pixel Rear Camera |
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Communication | VCI USB/Bluetooth
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VCI/Bluetooth | ||
VCI | DBScar VCI | SmartBox 3.0 | ||
Basic Functions
(Read & Clear the codes and data stream) |
Yes | Yes | ||
Service Functions | 35+ | 50+ | ||
Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | ||
Active Test | Yes | Yes | ||
Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | ||
Scan VIN/License | Yes | Yes | ||
Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | ||
Topology | Yes | Yes | ||
Online Programming | NO | Yes, built-in BMW and Benz online programming | ||
Online Coding | Yes | Yes, BMW, Benz and VAG online coding | ||
Online FFS Activation | Yes | Yes | ||
Online Calibration & Matching | Yes | Yes | ||
Guided
Function |
Yes | Yes | ||
Offline
Programming |
Yes | Yes | ||
Flash Hidden Function | Yes | Yes | ||
TSGUN TPMS module | Yes, with TSGUN | Yes, with TSGUN | ||
X-prog3 IMMO programmer | Yes, with X-prog3 | Yes, with X-prog3 | ||
Battery Test | Yes, with BST-360 battery tester | Yes with BST-360 battery tester | ||
ADAS | Yes | Yes | ||
Videoscope | Yes with VSP600 | Yes with VSP600 | ||
Heavy duty module | Yes with HDIII | Yes, with HD set | ||
Diagnostic Protocols: D-PDU/J2534/RP1210 |
Yes | |||
Bus Protocols:
DoIP/CAN FD |
Yes | |||
FCA AutoAuth | Yes | Yes | ||
Tesla software | Yes, purchase from Mall | Yes, purchase from Mall | ||
Update | 2 Years Free Update, $450 per year later | 2 Years Free Update, $450 per year later |
In Sum:
Pro3s+ and Pro5 have different VCI. Pro3s+ has DBscar VII Bluetooth connector while Pro5 has SmartBox VCI. Smartbox has D-PDU/J2534/RP1210, CAN FD DoIP protocols for newer vehicles. They have same diagnostic function. Pro5 can do Benz and BMW online programming, Pro3s+ cannot. Smartbox 3.0 can also be used as j2534 passthru for official brand software.
They all supports x-prog3, tsgun, bst-360, vsp600, but use different heavy duty module, pro3s+ use HDIII while PRO5 use HD kit with license.