Alientech KESS3 vs Powergate 4

What is the difference between Alientech KESS3 and the new Powergate 4?

KESS3 VS POWERGATE4

They are separate devices. They use different manager dashboards.

 

Operation Mode:

Powergate 4 is the OBD version of KESS3 (KESS3 with all OBD protocols). Powergate reads/writes ECU via Powergate App by OBD only.

KESS3 will read/write ECU/TCU via OBD, bench and boot mode.

 

Manufacturers:

Powergate4 only does car and motorcycle ECUs. It cannot do trucks, tractors and marines. KESS3 does.

 

Vehicle coverage:

Powergate 4 has the same OBD coverage as KESS3.

Check: vehicle list

 

VR Reading:

Powergate supports VR reading as KESS 3.

 

Language:

Powergate App: English & Italian

Kess3: Multi-language, English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, Russian.

 

Subscription:

Powergate4 has no software subscription, KESS3 does.

 

 

Applicable Users:

Powergate 4: DIYers

KESS3: Professionals, repair shops

 

 

 

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Read also:

How to Download, Register & Use Alientech Powergate 4 App?

 

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