Launch X431 Pro5 vs X431 Euro Pro5

There is the Launch X431 Euro Pro5 which costs almost 3500 euro and another X431 Pro5 which is less than half the price 1500 euro. What is the difference between the two? The cheap one is a clone of the original Launch tool?

 

Both are genuine Launch X-431 products.

First of all, look at the table comparison:

Item Launch X431 Pro5 Launch X431 Euro Pro5
Image Launch X431 Pro5 Launch X431 Europro5
Operating system Android 9.0 Android 9.0
CPU 1.8Ghz 8 core 1.8Ghz 8 core
Internal memory 4GB 4GB
Storage 64Gb with 32GB micro SD card, expandable to +128Gb 64Gb with 32GB micro SD card, expandable to +128Gb
Screen 10.1 1920X1200 full HD 10.1 1920X1200 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 DOIP, CAN FD, J2534/1/2, D-PDU, RP-1210/C
IP Restriction No IP Restrictions European regions ONLY
Full Bidirectional Active Test Yes Yes
Full system diagnostic Yes Yes
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 No LAUNCH Guided Diagnosis function — HaynesPro Electronics, 1 year included
J2534 SmartBox 3.0 Yes No (Only EuroPro5 LINK has smartbox)
FCA AutoAuth Access Security Gateway (SGW) Optional Optional
Passthru J2534 flashing Yes No
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 truck adapter kit and license optional HD III truck module
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
Wireless Diagnotsic VCI SmartBox 3.0 DBScar
Back bracket No smart design for the convenient placing
Docking station No Practical storage for the connector and printer

In a nutshell, the tablet parameter is pretty much the same. They perform similar functions. The biggest difference is the VCI box, X431 Pro5 has the new smartbox 3.0, the Euro pro5 has the DBScar VCI.

Launch X431 Pro5 can do BMW and Mercedes online programming and online coding for many other brands. It is the new feature of X431 Pro5 in year 2023 (need to activate online programming function). EuroPro5 with DBScar cannot do online programming. Only the new EuroPro5 LINK with smartlink c can do online programming.

Launch X431 Euro Pro5

EuroPro5 LINK

 

The smartbox of Pro5 can be used as passthru j2534 interface for OEM online programming.  Euro pro5 DBScar VCI cannot be used as passthru device.

Smartlink C/Smartbox 3.0 can be used as Pass-Thru device to reprogram ECU. The use of Pass-Thru functions requires users to install the Smartlink driver on laptop. This driver is used to do the settings for Smartlink C. After that, users can purchase the reprogramming software from OEM‘s website and install the OE software on laptop. Smartlink C can connect the vehicle and OE software (laptop).

X-431 Pro5 is global version, no IP limitation. Euro pro5 is available at European dealers only.

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