Item | Launch X431 PAD V (old version) | Launch X431 PAD V Elite/ X431 PAD V LINK | Launch X431 PAD VII Elite |
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Configuration | |||
Operating system | Android 7.1 | Android 7.1 | Android 9.0 |
Display | 10.1″/IPS 1920*1200 |
10.1”gorilla glass 1920*1200 |
13.3″/1920*1080 IPS |
CPU | 2.0GHz Octa-core | 2.0GHz 8-core | 2.0GHz Octa-core |
Memory | 4GB | 4GB | 8GB |
Storage | 64GB | 128GB | 256GB |
Camera | 13MP Rear+8MB front |
13MP Rear+8MB front |
13MP Rear+8MB front |
VCI Connector | Smartbox | Smartlink C | Smart Link C |
VCI Connection | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB | 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi/Bluetooth/USB |
Battery | 9360 mAh | 35568 mAh | 19000mAh |
Adjustable Supporting holder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
IP65 waterproof & dustproof | Yes | Yes | |
Quick charge technology | Yes | Yes | |
Charging station | Yes | ||
Features | |||
Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OBDII full functions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tech-to-tech remote diagnosis | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Topology mapping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Smartlink remote diagnosis | Yes | Yes | |
AutoVin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bi-directional Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ECU Coding (Online & offline) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Online Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
J2534 programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RP1210/D-PDU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
J2534 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CAN FD | Yes | Yes | |
DoIP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Complete TPMS service | Yes with TSGUN | Yes with TSGUN | Yes with TSGUN |
Advanced key programming | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer | Yes with X-prog3 and X431 Key programmer |
ADAS calibration | Yes optional | Yes optional | Yes optional |
Service Functions | 41+ | 40+ | 40+ |
Vehicle coverage | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) | Passenger cars Medium & light Duty Vehicle Heavy duty vehicles (Optional) |
Software Update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update | 2 years free update |
Compatible Modules | |||
X431 ADAS Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
X431 ADAS Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
X-prog3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BST-360 Battery tester | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VSP600 videoscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TSGUN/i-TPMS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Truck software add-on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Oscilloscope O2-1/O2-2 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
S2-2 Sensorbox | Yes | Yes | Yes |
From the list above, we can see that there is not much difference in functionality between Launch X431 PAD V Elite and the old PAD V. The adapter has been changed. The new version of PAD V Elite is equipped with SmartLink VCI, which can support DoIP and CAN FD protocols. The old PAD The SmartBox equipped with V does not support CAN FD protocols.
Compared with PAD VII Elite, the functions of PAD V Elite are exactly the same, except that PAD VII Elite has better hardware (larger screen, more memory, updated operating system). The hardware of PAD V Elite is only in It has an advantage in battery capacity, but fortunately the PAD V Elite is cheaper.
It is worth mentioning that although the PAD V Elite operating system sold on many websites says Android 9.0/Android 10.0, the official information still says Android 7.1.