What is the diference between the new LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ J2534 Smartlink and Launch X431 PRO5 smartlink 2.0?
Check the table comparison below:
| Item | Launch X431 Pro3S+ Smartlink | Launch X431 Pro5 Smartlink
 
  | 
| Processor | 2.0Ghz 4-Core | 2.0GHz 4-core | 
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 
| ROM | 64G | 64G | 
| Battery capacity | 6300mAh/3.8v
 
  | 
6300mAh/3/8v | 
| Android Version | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | 
| Screen Size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | 
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1280×800 | 
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5GHz | 
| Camera | 8MP rear camera | 8MP rear camera | 
| Communication | Local diagnosis:
 WiFi/BT/USB 
  | 
Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB 
 SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet  | 
| VCI | Smartlink HD 2.0 | Smartlink C 2.0 | 
| Basic Functions
 (Read & Clear the codes and data stream)  | 
Yes | Yes | 
| Service Functions | 35+ | 50+ | 
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | 
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | 
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | 
| Scan VIN/License | Yes | Yes | 
| Remote Desk | Yes | Yes | 
| Topology mapping | Yes | Yes | 
| Online Programming | NO | Yes, built-in BMW and Benz online programming | 
| Online Coding | Yes | Yes, BMW, Benz and VAG online coding | 
| Online FFS Activation | Yes | Yes | 
| Online Calibration & Matching | Yes | Yes | 
| Guided
 Function  | 
Yes | Yes | 
| Offline
 Programming  | 
Yes | Yes | 
| Flash Hidden Function | Yes | Yes | 
| TSGUN TPMS module | Yes, with TSGUN or i-TPMS | Yes, with TSGUN or i-TPMS | 
| X-prog3 IMMO programmer | Yes, with X-prog3 | Yes, with X-prog3 | 
| Battery Test | Yes, with BST-360 battery tester | Yes with BST-360 battery tester | 
| ADAS | Yes | Yes | 
| Videoscope | Yes with VSP600 | Yes with VSP600 | 
| Heavy duty module | Yes, the kit has Smartlink HD module, no need to purchase truck module separately | Yes, with HD set | 
| Diagnostic Protocols: D-PDU/J2534/RP1210  | 
Yes | Yes | 
| Bus Protocols:
 DoIP/CAN FD  | 
Yes | Yes | 
| FCA AutoAuth | Yes | Yes | 
| Tesla software | Yes, purchase from Mall | Yes, purchase from Mall | 
| Update | 2 Years Free Update, $799 per year later (for both car and truck) | 2 Years Free Update, $450 per year later | 
In sum:
- Launch X431 Pro3s+ has smartlink HD module, it does both cars and heavy duty trucks. Pro5 smartlink only does cars.
 - Launch X431 Pro5 smartlink supports built-in BMW and Benz online programming, Pro3s+ does not.
 - New Pro5 and Pro3s+ both have SmartLink VCI. They look the same, but VCI has different configuration. Pro3s+ Smartlink HD VCI, you don’t need to purchase truck module separately. The HD smartlink does not support Super remote diagnosis. The Smartlink C 2.0 comes from Pro5 can do Super remote diagnosis function.
 
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