Xtool D9 Pro and Launch X431 Pro3S+ which is a better diagnostic scanner for mechanics?
| Item | Launch X431 Pro3S+ | Xtool D9 Pro |
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| VCI | DBSCARIV | XVCI J2534 Passthru |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 | Android 5.1 |
| Processor | 1.8GHz eight-core | Quad-core processor 1.8GHz |
| RAM | 3GB+32GB | 2G+64G |
| Display | 10.1 inch | 9.7-inch |
| Camera | 5MP(Front), 8MP(Rear) | 1024×768 resolution |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz/5GHz(Dual frequency) | USB/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Battery | 7000mAh | 3.7V, 10000mAh |
| OBDI adapters | – | Yes |
| Car brands | 170+ Car Brands
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150+ Car Brands
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| Multi-language | 25 Languages | 14 Languages |
| Autovin & scanvin | Yes | Yes |
| All-in-One Graphic Data Stream | Multi-PID Live Data Graphing IN 1 Screen (15-in-1) | Live Data Graphing 8 IN 1 |
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-Directional Control | Yes | Yes |
| (PMI) Programmable Module | Yes | Yes |
| Power balance test | Yes | Yes |
| Online coding | Yes | Yes |
| Online programming | – | Yes, Benz/BMW |
| Offline programming | – | Yes, VW/Ford/Mazda |
| DoIP Protocol | – | built-in |
| CAN FD protocol | with extra converter | built-in |
| Topology Module Mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Service functions | 50+ | 42+ |
| Refresh Hidden Functions | Yes | Yes |
| Guided Functions
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Yes | Yes |
| Videoscope | With optional VSP-600 | With XV100 |
| Immo key programming | With X-prog3 | With KC501/KC100 |
| Heavy duty | With HD III truck module | No |
| TPMS | Yes, with TSGUN add-on | No |
| FCA Autoauth | Yes | No |
| Australian, Brazilian, Malaysian cars | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Yes, need ADAS equipment | Yes, need ADAS equipment |
| Battery tester | With battery tester bst360 | No |
| Update | 2 Years free update, $450 per year later | 3 years free update, $399 per year later |
| Price in obdii365 | $999 | $1,199 |
In sum:
Both are professional diagnostic scanners for mechanics.
Launch x431 is built the inception on the VCI so if you lose the VCI then you must buy one and shift the account to it. And if you lose that tablet then you just have to buy the tablet and log in your user name and password.
The DBscar can not used as j2534 passthru while the d9 pro xvci does. D9 Pro will do online & offline programming and j2534 programming, Pro3s+ does not. You will need Pro5 and PAD tablets to do programming.
Pro3s+ does not have built-in DoIP and CAN FD protocols, D9 Pro does.
Launch allows you to add heavy duty module, TPMS TSGUN and battery tester, d9 pro does not.
Launch X431 update cost takes more than xtool. D9 Pro has one more year free update which save you a lot.
Depends on your need, if don’t need a truck module add-on, d9 pro is your to-go tool.
