Topdon Rlink series J2534 diagnostic scanner comparison: Rlink X7 vs Rlink J2534 vs Rlink Lite.
| Item | Topdon Rlink X7 | Topdon Rlink J2534 | Topdon Rlink Lite |
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| Hardware | |||
| CPU | ARM Cortex-M33 32 Bit
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ARM Cortex-M33 32 Bit
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CPU 4-Core Processor 1.8 GHz |
| Storage | FLASH 512KB, SRAM 256KB
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FLASH 512KB, SRAM 256KB
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RAM 2G, ROM 32G
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| Battery | N/A | N/A | 5050mAh |
| Input Voltage Range
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9-18V | 9-18V | 6-36V |
| Operating System
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N/A | N/A | Android 10 |
| Screen | N/A | N/A | 5-inch LCD screen |
| Indicator
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3 LED Indicators: Vehicle, Power, Connection | 3 LED Indicators: Vehicle, Power, Connection | LCD Display |
| WiFi | N/A | N/A | Built-in WiFi |
| Network Processor
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N/A | N/A | RMII 100M Ethernet Port
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| Wired Interface (PC)
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USB Type-C | USB Type-C | I/O to USB |
| Network Interface (PC)
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N/A | N/A | RJ45 |
| Wireless Interface (PC)
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N/A | N/A | WLAN 802.11b/g/n Wireless Network |
| Weight
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90g (3.17oz) | 90g (3.17oz) | 608g (21.45oz) |
| Protocol | J2534, D-PDU, CAN-FD, DoIP, KWP2000 | J2534, D-PDU, CAN-FD, DoIP, KWP2000 | D-PDU, J2534, and RP1210, DoIP, CAN, CAN FD, J1850, K-Line, etc |
| Dimensions
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114.7x51x29mm (4.51x2x1.14inches) | 114.7x51x29mm (4.51x2x1.14inches) | 198x108x42mm (7.80×4.25×1.65inches) |
| LOCAL DIAGNOSTICS (OEM COMPATIBILITY) | |||
| Mercedes Benz | √ | √ (Xentry passthru) | √ |
| BMW | √ | √ (ISTA+ passthru) | √ |
| Porsche (PIWIS, PIWIS4)
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√ | X | √ |
| Ford (Forscan)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Ford (FDRS/FJDS)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Ford (IDS)
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√ | X | √ |
| Toyota (Techstream TIS, GTS+)
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√ | √ | √ |
| HONDA (HDS, i-HDS)
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√ | √ | √ |
| GM (GDS2/TLC/SPS, DPS)
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√ | √ | √ |
| GM (Tech2win)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Subaru (SSM4)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Subaru(FlashWrite2)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Nissan (CONSULT-III Plus R2R)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Nissan (CONSULT-III ）
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√ | X | √ |
| Chrysler (witech2)
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√ | √ | √ |
| VW/AUDI (ODIS-S, ODIS-E)
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√ | √ | √ |
| VOLVO (VIDA)
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√ | √ | √ |
| JAGUAR/LANDROVER (Pathfinder)
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√ | X | √ |
| LAND ROVER (TOPIX)
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√ | X | √ |
| Wuling Baojun
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√ | √ | √ |
| Roewe (VDS2)
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√ | X | √ |
| MAZDA (MDRS)
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√ | √ | √ |
| MAZDA (IDS)
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√ | √ | √ |
| KIA (KMA)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Hyundai (HMA)
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√ | √ | √ |
| Mitsubishi（MUT-3）
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√ | √ | √ |
| Others | |||
| Remote Diagnostics Function
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X | X | √ (Expected to be available in March 2025)
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| Driver Management Platform
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Rlink Platform | Rlink Platform | Rlink Platform |
| Built-in App
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N/A | N/A | Built-in Extendable App
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| Update Function
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Driver / Firmware Update | Driver / Firmware Update | Driver / Firmware Update |
| Packing List
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RLink J2534 / OBD Extension Cable / 2m USB Type-C Cable / Quick User Guide / Carrying Case | RLink J2534 / OBD Extension Cable / 2m USB Type-C Cable / Quick User Guide / Carrying Case | RLink Lite / OBD Extension Cable / 1.5m USB Type-B Cable / Quick User Guide / Carrying Case / 12V DC Power Adapter |
| Warranty Period
|
1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
In sum:
The main difference between Rlink J2534, Rlink Lite and Rlink X7 is in the software drivers they come with.
Rlink X7 is a new product.
Rlink J2534 and Rlink D9S Lite include all software drivers.
Rlink X7 only comes with one brand driver of your choice.
In terms of OEM support, the Rlink X7 and Rlink Lite cover more brands (now supports 18 brands), such as
Ford IDS, Nissan Consult III, JLR Pathfinder & Topix, Benz XEntry DAS, Vediamo, DTS, BMW ISTA, E-sys, INPA, Roewe VDS2, Porsche PIWIS 4. Rlink J2534 does not support these brands.
Rlink J2534 and Rlink X7 support USB connection only. Rlink Lite will connect via WiFi and RJ45. Rlink Lite supports more protocols. It also has a LCD display.
What’s more, the Rlink Lite supports remote diagnosis function.
