Autel MK808 vs Xtool D7 vs Xtool D8

Autel MaxiCOM MK808, Xtool D7 and D8 which is better? Obdii365.com here made a comparison among the 3 units. You will have a better idea about which of these tools is going to be more suitable or better for your specific needs.

 

First of all, check a table comparison below:

Autel MK808 Xtool D7 Xtool D8
Image Autel Mk808 Xtool D7 Xtool D8
Display 7-inch LCD touch screen 1024×600 resolution. 7″ Touch Screen with 1024*768 Resolution 8″ Touch Screen with 1024*768 Resolution
OE Full System Diagnosis Yes Yes Yes
Bidirectional Control Function Yes (New added in June 2022) Yes Yes
Active Test Yes Yes Yes
Special Functions 28+

Oil reset, EPB, TPMS, BMS, Brake bleed, DPF, Immo, Injector, SAS, Suspension, Throttle, WIN DR ROOF, Seats, Odometer, Lang Change, Headlamp, CHG Tire Size, TEC Learn, Trans Adaption etc

26+

Odometer, TPMS reset, EEPROM, Airbag reset, Cylinder, Suspension,  TPMS Reset, Air Suspension, Gear Learning(Crankshaft Relearn), Gearbox Match, Headlight Adjustment, Window Initialization, Seat Configurations, Disable Transportation, Tire Upgrade, EEPROM, Electronic Pump Activation, Power Balance, A/F Reset, Start/Stop Reset,

 

31+

TPMS Airbag reset, eeprom, Suspension, odometer, headlight, transport mode, tire upgrade, seat calibration, windows initialization, abs bleeding, language change, TPMS reset, A/F reset, stop/start reset, cylinder, Eletronic pump activation, oil reset, EPB, SAS, DPF, injector coding, Throttle reset, BMS, Gearbox match, gear learning

FCA Autoauth Access Yes (NEW) No No
Unlock Renault Gateway Yes (NEW)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery 4,000mAh 10,000mAh
Operating system AndroidTM 4.4.4 Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1.1
Storage 32GB 2G+32G 2G+64G
Processor Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz) Quad-Core 1.6Ghz Quad-Core 1.8Ghz
WiFi 2.4GHZ 5GHz 5GHz
AutoVIN Yes, AutoVin Yes, Auto Scan, manual input Auto Scan, manual input, Scan VIN
ECU Coding No No ECU coding for VW Skoda Seat
CAN FD protocol No No

Work with CAN FD Adapter (NOT included in the package): Support for GM after 2020.

 

Yes, for new GM 2020 up
Immo Key Programming Yes, pull pin & write, basic mechanic keys Yes Yes
Digital inspection camera No No Yes
Rear Facing Camera No No Yes
Language English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Italian, Korean, Russian ,Polish, Swedish Russian, Portuguese,

French, Spanish, German, Polish, Dutch, Italian, English, Hebrew Korean, Arabic

English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Finish Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Russian
Compatible with Videoscope Yes No Yes
ADAS calibration assistance Yes No Yes
Car brands 2000 + and newer vehicles 85 brands, 10000 cars, 88+ Car Brands, More than 10000+ Cars
Software Update 1 Year Free Update, later $80USD/per year 2-Year Free Updates 2-Year Free Updates
Price on obdii365 $369 $475 $699

Let’s get down to the second part which is based on users’ working experience and reviews.

 

Autel MaxiCOM MK808 vs D7

 

Both scanners

  • are great and thorough at diagnostics.
  • have Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • have a 7-inch screen.
  • can record and playback data.
  • offer remote technicians.

 

XTOOL D7 and MK808S cover literally the same functions: 

  • bi-directional control
  • key programming
  • live data in 3 ways: table, graph, and gauge
  • many special functions
  • auto scan
  • manual scan

 

Update:

  • XTOOL D7 offers a 3-year free update, and the update fee is $99/year
  • AUTEL MK808S only offers a 1-year free update, and the update fee is $125/year

 

XTOOL D7 offers 36 special functions while AUTEL MK808S offers 28.

 

These tools are two direct competitors towards each other.  They’re both like a hard wearing tool as you can see they’re both kind of the same thickness.

overall xtool probably just a little bit thinner when it comes to the tablet itself but when it comes to the protective corners then it probably is about the same.

Autel scanners has a kickstand, while Xtool does not.

Xtool has multiple USB port, it will charge via USB and OBD. Autel only charges via USB.

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They both have internal batteries. Then when it comes to manufacturer coverage.  They both have American, Euprean and Aisa vehicle coverage.

In EU coverage, they both got Maserati but Xtool D7 has Aston Martin and Ferrari. They both have a bit of Lamborghini high-end vehicle.

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Then we will go Aisan market, Autel will get on the second screen and Xtool it also has a Chinese section as well.

When it comes to the system coverage, both of these tools are going to cover all systems within the vehicle. both have the ability to read the vin number.

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You will get free updates for the first year and after that you will have to pay, it is about 150USD per year (sometimes 80USD per year when promotion). For the xtool you get free updates for the first free years and then after that you have to pay an update cost of 100USD per year.

They both double up as tablets as well so you can be using them diagnosing through the day and playing games or surfing the internet at nighttime

They both allow you to do printing facilities when it comes they can kind of like create a report based on what faults you’ve been able to find.

Both support multi languages as well so you can go into like the settings of each of them and you can see the languages are all in here.

They are both good for advanced DIY mechanic.

 

Autel MK808 adds many more special functions, bidirectional controls,  AutoAuth Access, ADAS access, Active test, borescope and battery test features is available too which makes is way better value for your money than the xtool d7.

Xtool wins in my book as it is great to have a preinspection tool for high end cars like Ferrari missing from base Autel models, but most of people don’t drive Ferrari.

xtool has more cars but the feauters are limitted autel has less vechical coverage but each model is specific.

 

Vehicle Coverage:

People have tested XTOOL D7 and AUTEL MK808S in 20+ cars and trucks from these brands: Mazda, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Toyota, and Mercedes.

It turned out that, none of the two scanners has complete vehicle coverage. Here’s a small example:

AUTEL MK808S can support the 2020 Mazda 3, while XTOOL D7 cannot.

XTOOL D7 can support the 2014 Ford Explorer, while AUTEL MK808S cannot.

Incomplete compatibility is one common issue of all scanners (that’s why you should have so many tools in the garage).

We recommend doing a compatibility check before buying any scanner.

 

 

Xtool D7 vs Xtool D8

Xtool D7 Vs Xtool D8

The XTools D7 sports an Android Cell Phone Size Screen (Using a DLC Cable Connection NOT Blue Tooth Adapter) and is available for under $500.00. XTools D8 sports a LARGER Touch Screen Scan Tool has, among its additional features, the ability to display Oscilloscope Graphed Data for Wave Form Analysis.

The XTools D8 also works with an Optional USB Endoscope (Boro-Scope).

D8 supports VW, Audi, Seat ECU coding, D7 does not.
D8 comes with more special function i.e fuel injector balance, crankshaft sensors relearn, D7 does not.
D8 with CAN FD protocol for new GMs, D7 does not. D8 supports add-ons i.e digital inspection camera, D7 does not.

The update cost after 3 years for the D7 is $99 and the D8 is $199. That may play a part in somebody’s decision.

 

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