Topdon Phoenix Smart and Launch X431 PRO5 both with software and kit for trucks, how to decide which one to buy?
First of all, check a table comparison below:
| Item | Launch X431 PRO5 Smartlink (2024 new version)
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Topdon Phoenix Smart
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| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 |
| CPU | 2.0GHz 4-core processor | Quad-core 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 4GB | 4G |
| ROM storage | 64GB | 128G |
| Screen | 10.1 inch 1280x 800 full HD | 10.1 inch, 1280*800 LCD |
| Battery | 7000mAh | 12600mAh |
| WiFi | 2.4 and 5Ghz | 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Camera | front 5MP, Rear 8MP | – |
| Protocol | CAN-FD, J2534, DOIP | J2534, DoIP, CanFD, D-PDU, and RP1210 |
| Multi-language | Yes English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Hungarian, Arabic, Danish, Korean, Persian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech, Italian | 24 Languages English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Hungarian, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Finnish, Greek, Slovak, Romanian, Arabic, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, Danish, Norwegian |
| AutoVIN | Yes | Yes |
| Full Bidirectional Active Test | Yes | Yes |
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes |
| Topology mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Dual diagnostic mode | Yes, local diagnostic mode and super remote diagnostic mode | No |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes |
| VAG guided function | Yes | Yes |
| Online programming | BMW Benz | Cloud-Based Programming for over 13 car brands Audi, BMW, Land rover, Jaguar, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota, VW, Subaru, Renault, Seat, Skoda |
| Service functions | 50 | 34+ |
| Online database | Purchase European professional software license pack in Mall (contains CarSET Pro database) | No |
| VCI | Smartlink VCI
RAM 256M
ROM 8GB
Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB Type C
SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet
3.97-inch TFT screen, 320*480 resolution |
MDCI Pro
CPU: Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M7, Dual Processor Operating System: Linux RAM: 256M ROM: 8G Display: TFT, 3.97”, 320x480Pixels Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz, Dual Band Working Temperature: 0℃~50℃（32℉~122℉） Operating Voltage: DC 9~36 V Dimensions: 196 x 135 x 42.8 mm（7.72 x 5.31 x 1.69”) New Protocols Supported: J2534, CAN FD, DOIP, D-PDU, RP1210
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| Super Remote Diagnostic | Yes, with Smartlink 2.0 and Smartlink remote diagnosis license | No |
| Connection | Bluetooth (Local diagnosis)
Ethernet (remote diagnosis) USB |
USB/Bluetooth |
| FCA Autoauth | Yes | Yes |
| Passthru J2534 flashing | Yes with Smartlink VCI | Yes with MDCI Pro |
| DoIP | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptation/Coding | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS calibration | Yes, with ADAS add-on module | Yes, with ADAS add-on module |
| TPMS functions | Yes, with TSGUN/i-TPMS | – |
| IMMO Programming | Yes with x-prog3 and IMMO Software pack | Yes with T-Ninja Box Immo box |
| Battery tester | Yes with BST-360 | Yes with BTMobile Pros Battery Tester |
| Videoscope | Yes with VSP-600 VideoScope | |
| Heavy duty module | Yes with HD license and adapters | Yes, with HD add-on module |
| Update | 2 Years of Free Software Upgrades. 1 Year subscription is $350/year./ 2 years subscription $450. | 2 Years of Free Software Upgrades, $499 later |
| Price | $1,199 | $2,199 |
In sum:Topdon Phoenix Smart has larger storage and battery capacity.
Topdon Phoenix Smart supports more online programming car brands, Pro5 only does BMW and Mercedes online programming. To program more models you need PAD V/PAD VII.
Pro5 smartlink enables dual mode diagnosis, it also supports super remote diagnostics and have optional online database (need purchase). Topdon does not.
Pro5 also has more special functions and more add-on modules (TPMS, Immo software etc).
Both support full system diagnostic, ecu coding and FCA autoauth. Both have J2534 VCI for OEM programming.
Pro5 software subscription is cheaper than Topdon. The price of the device is also much cheaper than Phoenix Smart.
If you need to program more car brands, go for Topdon. Launch is the more established brand but TopDon is growing fast. Better option will be a Launch X431 PAD VII.
If your budget is limited, go for the Pro5.
