Launch X431 Pro3S+ V5.0 and Launch X431 Pro3S+ Elite are professional OBD2 scanners released by LAUNCH, primarily targeting the professional repair market. Below is key information and a comparison of their differences:
Comparison table:
| Scanner | Launch X431 Pro3S+ V5.0 | Launch X431 Pro3S+ Elite |
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| Screen size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch |
| System | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 |
| Resolution | 1280*800 | 1280*800 |
| CPU frequency | 1.8GHz (8-core) | 4.0 core 2.0GHz |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| ROM | 64GB | 64GB |
| Battery | 6300mAh | 6300mAh |
| WiFi | 2.4GHz/5GHz | 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| VCI | DBScar VII | Smartlink C |
| Camera | Rear 8 Megapixels | Rear 8 Megapixels |
| CAN FD protocol | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP protocol | Yes, Requires DoIP Adapter | Yes |
| Passenger vehicles 12V | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial vehicles 24V | Paid | Paid |
| Topology mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Diagnostic systems | All systems | All systems |
| Special functions | 40+ | 40+ |
| Basic diagnostics | Yes | Yes |
| Intelligent diagnostics | Yes | Yes |
| SGW (FCA AutoAuth) | Yes | Yes |
| ECU coding | Yes | Yes |
| Bi-directional control | Yes | Yes |
| Online programming | No | No |
| Online coding | Yes | Yes |
| Auto VIN | Yes | Yes |
| Free updates | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Video scope | Yes with VSP-600 | Yes with VSP-600 |
| TPMS | Yes with i-TPMS | Yes with i-TPMS |
| IMMO | Yes with X-prog3 | Yes with X-prog3 |
| IMMO software package | Yes | Yes |
| Launch X431 key programmer | Yes | Yes |
| Motorcycle | Yes with motorcycle connector kit | Yes with motorcycle connector kit |
| ADAS | Yes with ADAS license and equipment | Yes with ADAS license and equipment |
| Heavy-duty | Requires Smartlink C HD | Yes with HD Software and HD adapters |
| Battery tester | Yes with BST360 | Yes with BST360 |
| EV diagnostic | Yes with EV kit | Yes with EV kit |
| Oscilloscope | Yes with O2-2 Oscilloscope | Yes with O2-2 Oscilloscope |
| Sensor box | Yes with S2-2 sensorbox | Yes with S2-2 sensorbox |
| Printer | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle brands | 200+ | 200+ |
| Languages | 24 | 25 |
| OBDI connector for older vehicles | Yes | Yes |
In brief:
1. The biggest difference is the VCI. Pro3s+ V5 has DBScar VII Bluetooth VCI. Pro3s+ Elite has Smartlink VCI. Smartlink VCI has built-in DoIP protocol, no additional DoIP adapter needed.
2. Smartlink VCI supports super-remote diagnostics function (requires license/token activation).
3. They use different heavy-duty modules. Pro3s+ V5 requires adding Smartlink HD to expand truck functions. While Pro3s+ Elite already has Smartlink, you only need to purchase HD software and an adapter kit.
4. The tablets have different colors: Pro3s+ V5 has a red frame, while Pro3s+ Elite comes with a black frame. Other specifications are mostly identical.
5. Pro3s+ Elite supports more additional modules, such as EV EG100 clamp, EV EM101EN multimeter, etc.
6. Both models (Pro3s+ V5 and Elite) have identical functionality. Both models come with additional adapters for older vehicle OBD systems.
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