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 |
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| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 9.0 |
| CPU | 2.0GHz 4-core processor | 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 1280*800 IPS 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.
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.
