Launch X431 Pro5 vs Launch X431 PAD VII

What is the difference between Launch X431 Pro5 and the PAD VII?

Check table comparison below:

Item Launch X431 Pro5

Launch X431 Pro5

Launch X431 PAD VII

Launch X431 Pad Vii

Screen 10.1-Inch 1280×800 FHD IPS 13.3 inch capacitive screen,1920*1080
Operating System Android 10.0 Android 9.0
Processor 2.0GHz 4-core processor 2.0GHz Octa cores
Memory / RAM 65G / 4GB RAM 256GB /8GB
Battery 7,000 mAh 19000mAh
Camera 8MP Rear / 5MP Front Front 8mp, Rear 13mp
Connection Bluetooth , Wifi(2.4GHz /5GHz) Bluetooth,Wifi (5G WiFi)
VCI Smartbox 3.0 Smart Link C

3-in-1 SmartLink C Device: Work as VCI to obtain vehicle data; Provide dual diagnostic modes; Act as a J2534 programming device.

 

IP65 waterproof & dustproof Yes
IP limitation Global Version without IP Blocking Global Version without IP Blocking
Language English,Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Italian English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Finnish, Danish, Romanian, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Croatian
Protocols CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210 CAN/CANFD/DoIP 2534/D-PDU/RP1210
Supported car brands 99% brands 99% brands (up to 200 brands)
Full-system Diagnostic Yes Yes
Active Test Yes Yes
Auto VIN Yes Yes
Scan VIN/licnese Yes Yes
Remote Desk Yes Yes
Repair Assist GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS GUIDED PROCEDURES WITH DTC ANALYSIS & FAULT CODE SOLUTIONS
Actuation Test Yes Yes
Topology Module Mapping COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN
ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES
COLOR CODED ALL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN
ON SUPPORTED VEHICLES
Secure Gateway Access AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT
AUTHORIZED FCA ACCESS
WITH AUTOAUTH ACCOUNT(How to access FCA Autoauth)
Vehicle Diagnostics PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY
SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty
PASSENGER / LIGHT DUTY
SOME MEDIUM DUTY/Optional Heavy duty
Basic & Special Functions American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN
1996 AND NEWER
American, ASIAN & EUROPEAN
1996 AND NEWER
Service Reset Functions 21  SERVICE FEATURES 33 special functions
Component Activations BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BI-DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Smartlink remote diagnosis Yes
Online Programming Benz Yes Yes
BMW Yes Yes
VAG X Yes
Porsche X Yes
Land rover X Yes
Jaguar X Yes
Renault X Yes
Nissan X Yes
Subaru X Yes
Infiniti X Yes
Hyundai X Yes
Kia X Yes
Online

Parameterization

VW X Yes
Audi X Yes
Online Coding Mercedes (SCN) Yes Yes
BMW Yes Yes
VAG Yes Yes
Porsche Yes Yes
Renault No Yes
Offline Programming Ford Yes Yes
Mazda Yes Yes
Vauxhall Yes Yes
Opel Yes Yes
Flash Hidden Function Benz Yes Yes
BMW Yes Yes
VAG Yes Yes
Porsche Yes Yes
Jeep Yes Yes
Dodge Yes Yes
Chrysler Yes Yes
Toyota Yes Yes
Honda Yes Yes
Repair Data Benz X Yes
BMW X Yes
VW Audi X Yes
Porsche (11-) X Yes
Online FFS Activation VW/Audi No Yes
Add-on Tools
ADAS Yes, with ADAS kit Yes, with ADAS kit
TPMS Programming Yes, with TSGUN add-on Yes, with TSGUN add-on
Expandable heavy-duty truck module (HD Module) Yes, if purchase truck software kit Yes, if purchase truck software kit
VideoScope With optional VSP-600 With optional VSP-600
IMMO Programmer With optional X-prog3 With optional X-prog3
Battery Tester With optional BT506 battery tester With battery tester bst360
Wi-Fi Printer Yes Yes
Endoscope Yes,optional S2-2 SensorBox
Oscilloscope Yes, optional O2-1 ScopeBox, Oscilloscope
Other Function
OBD PIN Detection Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface. Yes Detect the vehicle protocols and OBDII pin voltage status to help technicians judge the OBD2 interface.
Repair database Thru “X-431 FIX” function, need purchase license from Mall

(How to activate X-431-FIX)

Tesla Diagnostic Yes (Purchase in the Mall) Yes (Purchase in the Mall)
Australian Ford and Holden Yes Yes
Brazilian cars BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc. BRAZIL FIAT, BRAZIL GM, etc.
Indian cars TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA TATA ,MARUTI, MAHINDRA
Malaysian cars PROTON, PERODUA PROTON, PERODUA
Software Updates 2 Years Free Update Online, 1 Year subscription is $450/year. 2 Years FREE, $569/year later

Note: The add-on tools are sold separately.

 

In Sum:

  • PAD VII has better hardware, larger RAM ROM.
  • X431 Pro5 newly add BMW and Benz online programming in 2023, but only do BMW and Benz (How to activate Pro5 online programming), PAD VII will do online programming for more brands, Jaguar, Nissan, Renault, Land rover, Subaru, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Porsche.
  • PAD VII will do VW, Audi online Parameterization and Renault online coding, Pro5 cannot.
  • They have similar add-on modules, PAD VII supports additional Endoscope and Oscilloscope add-on, Pro5 does not.
  • X-431 Fix database has added to the X-431 PAD VII global version device, Pro5 does not.
  • Pro5 yearly subscription is cheaper than PAD 7.

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