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