Launch X431 PRO series comparison (PRO DYNO vs. PRO3 APEX vs. PRO5 vs. PAD 7)
What's different between Launch X431 PRO DYNO, X431 PRO3 APEX, X431 PRO5 & X431 PAD VII diagnostic tablet? Here's listing details include price, hardware configuration, main features, online programming, online coding, extensions, supported protocols... for comparison. Giving you a clearer idea of their difference.
Comparison Table
| Item | Launch X431 PRO DYNO | LAUNCH X431 PRO3 APEX | LAUNCH X431 PRO5 | Launch X431 PAD VII |
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| Price | €657 | €810 | €1135 | €2100 |
| CPU | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 8-Core 1.8GHz | 8-Core 2.0GHz |
| RAM + ROM | 4G + 64G | 4G + 64G | 4G + 64G | 8G + 256G |
| Battery | 6300mAh/3.8V | 6300mAh/3.8V | 7000mAh/3.8V | 71440mAh/7.6V |
| System | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 |
| Screen | 8 inch, 1280*800 | 10.1 inch, 1920*1200 | 10.1 inch, 1920*1200 | 13.3 inch, 1920*1080 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP | Rear 8.0 MP/ Front 5.0 MP | Rear 13.0 MP/ Front 8.0 MP |
| HDMI | × | × | × | √ |
| Communication |
VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) |
VCI/Bluetooth (DBSCar VII) |
VCI/Bluetooth (Smartlink C) |
VCI/Bluetooth (Smartlink C) |
| Read & clear codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Data stream | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Service | 37 kinds | 37 kinds | 37 kinds | 39 kinds |
| Full-system diagnostic | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Scan VIN/License | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Diagnostic topology | × | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz, BMW online programming | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Renault, Nissan, Subaru, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia online programming | × | × | × | √ |
| VW, Audi online parameterization | × | × | × | √ |
| Benz(SCN) online coding | × | × | √ | √ |
| BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche online coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Renault online coding | × | × | × | √ |
| VW, Audi online FFS activation | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi online calibration & matching | × | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda guided function | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Ford, Mazda, Vauxhall, Opel offline programming | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda flash hidden function | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Porsche(11-) repair data | × | × | × | √ |
| Diesel vehicle diagnosis(HD) | × | √ (need additional HDIII module) | √ | √ |
| ADAS | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPMS(TSGUN) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| X-PROG 3 | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery tester | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Oscilloscope | √ | √ | × | √ |
| Endoscope | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| D-PDU/J2534/RP1210 | × | × | √ | √ |
| DoIP/ CAN FD | √ (DoIP need additional adapter) | √ (DoIP need additional adapter) | √ | √ |
| Tesla | √ (purchase in the Mall) | √ (purchase in the Mall) | √ (purchase in the Mall) | √ (purchase in the Mall) |
| FCA secure gateway | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Upgrade fee | 2 years free | 2 years free | 2 years free | 1 years free |
| Language | 24 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean. | 24 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean. | 24 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean. | 24 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean. |
Differences
- Price
X431 PRO DYNO < PRO3 APEX < PRO 5 < PAD 7
- PRO DYNO is the cheapest, PAD7 is the most expensive.
- Hardware
X431 PRO DYNO ≈ PRO3 APEX < PRO5 < PAD7
- Except for the screen resolution, X431 PRO DYNO&PRO3 APEX are the same. And the PAD7 has the best configuration.
- Software
X431 PRO DYNO < PRO3 APEX < PRO5 < PAD7
- X431 PAD7 has covered all basic diagnosis of the other tools. In addition, it also supports VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat/Porsche/Land Rover/Jaguar/Renault/Nissan/Subaru/Infiniti/Hyundai/Kia online programming, VW/Audi online parameterization, Renault online coding, Benz/BMW/VW/Audi/Porsche(11-) repair data while others cannot.
Conclusion
Both in terms of functionality and price, the X431 PRO DYNO is suitable as a starter diagnostic tool.
PRO3 APEX&PRO5 are recommended for experienced intermediate maintenance engineers.
The X431 PAD VII fits better for large repair shops or repairmen who have budget and more advanced diagnostic experience.