Topic: How to choose the best value Autel di-directional scanner among Autel MaxiCOM and MaxiPro series?
Here comes 2 table comparison.
Comparison Table 1:
| Item | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (= MK808Z) | Autel MaxiCOM MK808BT PRO/ Autel MK808Z-BT | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S-TS/ MK808Z-TS |
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| Price | $343 | $469 | $599 |
| Read codes | √ | √ | √ |
| Erase codes | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ | √ |
| ECU information | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ | √ |
| Service functions | √ | √ | √ |
| Complete OBD diagnostics | √ | √ | √ |
| Oil service reset | √ | √ | √ |
| Parking brake pad relearn after replacement | √ | √ | √ |
| Steering angle sensor relearn | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery registration and reset | √ | √ | √ |
| Diesel particulate filter regeneration | √ | √ | √ |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Basic | Basic | Complete |
| Immobilizer function | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Advanced TPMS diagnostics for complete TPMS health check | × | × | √ |
| Activate 98% of all known TPMS sensors | × | × | √ |
| Program Autel MX-Sensors | × | × | √ |
| Comprehensive OBD relearn coverage | × | × | √ |
| On-screen relearn procedure | × | × | √ |
| Battery analysis(Autel BT506) | × | √ | √ |
| Videoscope(Autel MV108/ MV105) | √ | √ | √ |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.8GHz | Quad-core 1.8GHz | Quad-core 1.8GHz |
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Memory | 4G+64G | 4G+64G | 4G+64G |
| Display | 7″LCD | 7″LCD | 7″LCD |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Internet updatable | WiFi | WiFi | WiFi |
| Multilingual support | √ | √ | √ |
| Historical test records | √ | √ | √ |
| Save and playback data | √ | √ | √ |
| Print data via Windows PC | √ | √ | √ |
| Vehicle communication method | Wired | Wired(Bluetooth) | Wired(Bluetooth) |
Differences
- Price
Autel MK808Z < MK808Z-BT < MK808Z-TS
MK808Z is the cheapest, MK808Z-BT comes second, MK808Z-TS is more expensive.
- Software
Autel MK808Z < MK808Z-BT < MK808Z-TS
MK808Z-TS supports the most completed features than the other two, especially including TPMS service to allow TPMS diagnosis, activate/program sensors, OBD relearn, etc.
- Hardware
Autel MK808Z/MK808S < MK808Z-BT = MK808Z-TS
– Both MK808Z-BT & MK808Z-TS are compatible for battery analysis while MK808Z cannot.
– Both MK808Z-BT & MK808Z-TS have wired and Bluetooth vehicle communication methods while MK808Z supports only wired method.
Summing-Up
Apart from battery analysis and Bluetooth connection, they are almost the same between Autel MK808Z & MK808Z-BT. Regardless of which is chosen, either scan tool can meet basic car diagnostic needs. Price difference is less than 100 euros.
For another, Autel MK808Z-TS has more completed diagnostic functions, in particular with TPMS service than others. If you have the budget, consider it.
Comparison Table 2:
| Item | Autel MaxiCOM MK808BT Pro/ MK808Z-BT | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S/ MK808Z | Autel MaxiPRO MP808S | Autel MaxiPRO MP808Z-TS/ MP808S-TS |
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| Price | $469 | $343 | $639 | $735 |
| Launch time | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| CPU | Rockchip RK3566 | Rockchip RK3566 | Rockchip RK3566 | Rockchip RK3566 |
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 64G | 64G | 64G | 64G |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Android version | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Screen resolution | 7inch, 1024*600 | 7inch, 1024*600 | 7inch, 1024*600 | 7inch, 1024*600 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Weight(kg) | 0.73kg | 0.78kg | 0.78kg | 0.77kg |
| VCI | VCI Mini | Main cable | Main cable | VCI Mini |
| Read & clear DTC | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Service | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Special function | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Action test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW online coding | × | × | √ | √ |
| Porsche online coding | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW online coding | × | × | √ | √ |
| BMW hidden features | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda hidden features | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Man LD guidance | × | × | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Endo-camera(Autel MV108/ MV105) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery test(Autel BT506) | √ | × | × | √ |
| TPMS | × | × | × | √ |
| Report on Cloud | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language |
| IP restriction | No | No | No | No |
| Renault gateway support | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Differences
- Price
Autel MK808S < MK808BT Pro < MP808S < MP808Z-TS
– MK808S is the most affordable;
– MP808Z-TS commands the highest price.
- Hardware
– MK808S & MP808S support to connect OBD via cable;
– MK808BT Pro & MP808Z-TS support wireless connection via VCI Mini.
- Function
Autel MK808S < MK808BT Pro < MP808S < MP808Z-TS
– Both MK808BT Pro & MP808Z-TS support extended function to test battery while the other two do not;
– MaxiPRO MP808S & MP808Z-TS have more advanced features like BMW/Porsche/VW online coding, BMW/VW/Audi/Skoda hidden features, VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat/Man LD guidance;
– Only MP808Z-TS supports TPMS service to program/activate MX-Sensor, etc.
Recommendation
Except for wireless connection, the hardware configuration of 4 models are latest and all the same.
As the upgraded version of hot sale, Autel MK808Z is the most cost-effective option. For beginners, its diagnostic functions are already sufficient.
For 100 dollars more, you can get a wireless Autel MK808Z-BT scanner to support battery test as well.
If you’re asking for BMW/Porsche/VW online coding, I’ll recommend the MaxiPRO series tablet like MP808S or MP808S-TS.
By the way, it’s also a good deal to spend more 100 dollars for MP808S-TS wireless connection together with TPMS & battery test extension.
See also:
Autel MP808 vs MP808K vs MP808BT vs MP808TS vs MX808 vs MK808
