Best Car Code Reader: Vident? Autophix? Autel? Launch?

Which is the best handheld OBD2 car code reader?

Here, we list the most populous obd2 diagnostic tool here for comparison, incl Vident iEasy 300 Pro, NT301, Autophox OM126, Autel AL519 and Launch Creader VI.

 

 

Scanning features (1996 to Present):

 

OBD2 Scanners Vident iEasy 300 Pro  NT301 Autophix OM126 Autel AL519 Launch Creader VI
Image          
Scanning Functions
Reads generic data and monitors (Mode 1) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Displays freeze frame data (Mode 2) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads trouble codes (Mode 3) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Clears all trouble codes for all systems (Mode 4) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads test results for oxygen sensors (Mode 5) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads Non-continuously monitored systems test results (Mode 6) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads pending codes (Mode 7) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Bi-directional control of the on-board system(Mode 8) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Oxygen monitor test(Mode 5) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
On board monitor test Ÿ Ÿ
Component test Ÿ Ÿ
Modules Present Ÿ Ÿ
Vehicle information -VIN (Mode 9) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads permanent DTCs (Mode 0A) Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Other Functions
Record and play back OBDII live data Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Graph live data on screen Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Graphs multiple values on screen simultaneously (list how many) 4
Customize live data Ÿ Ÿ
Reads manufacturer specific codes Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Displays monitor and Inspection Maintenance (I/M) readiness status Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Reads ABS codes
Enhanced mode 6 Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Automtic VIN decoding so no need to select vehicle maker when manufacturer specific codes are found or when doing enhanced mode 6 test Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Built-in DTC lookup Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

 

Hardware features:

 

OBD2 Scanners Vident iEasy 300 Pro NT301 Autophix OM126 Autel AL519 Launch Creader VI
Image          
Hot keys for quick access to most frequently used functions Reading/clearing code and I/M readiness hot keys Reading/clearing code and I/M readiness hot keys I/M readiness hot keys
Red-Yellow-Green LEDs indicate monitor status Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Build-in speaker indicate emissions monitor status Ÿ Ÿ
Trouble code tips built-in Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Multilingual – on screen definitions in Englsih/Spanish/French 10 Lanugages 10 Lanugages Yes Ÿ Ÿ
Includes battery
Memory backup for off-vehicle review Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
High resolution LCD color screen 2.4″ 2.4″ 2.4″ 2.8″ 2.8″
Display 320*240 pix 320*240 pix 128 × 64 pixel 320*240 pix
Print vehicle diagnostic report capabilities Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

 

Tech support after sale:

 

OBD2 Scanners Vident iEasy 300 Pro  NT301 Autophix OM126 Autel AL519 Launch Creader VI
Image          
Call-in support Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Update online Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Checks updates automatically and one-key automatic updates Ÿ Ÿ
Most Important Features hot keys, automatic VIN decoding and updates; Red-Yellow-Green LEDs and build-in speaker indicate emissions monitor status; enhanced mode 6 hot keys, automatic VIN decoding and updates; Red-Yellow-Green LEDs and build-in speaker indicate emissions monitor status; enhanced mode 6 One-Click I/M Readiness Key; Red-Yellow-Green LEDs and build-in speaker indicate emissions monitor status; enhanced mode 6 Saves up to 8 hours of live data streams and displays 4 colored PIDs graphs simultaneously

 

 

OBDII365