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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
