Launch X431 Pro3S+ SmartLink vs Launch X431 Pro5 SmartLink

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 Pro3s Smartlink

Launch X431 Pro5 Smartlink

Launch X431 Pro5 With Smartlink 4

 

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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