LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 is an OBD2 diagnostic scanner released by Launch Technology in 2024. Creader Elite 2.0 is divided into two versions, BBA and FGC, according to the car brand. It is also upgraded compared to the old Creader Elite and Creader VII+. This article will introduce the two versions of LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 and compare them with the old LAUNCH Creader.
Launch Creader Elite 2.0 vs Creader Elite vs Creader VII+:
| Item | Launch Creader Elite 2.0 | Launch Creader Elite | Launch Creader VII+ |
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| Screen | 4 inch, 480*800 pixels | 4 inch, 480*800P touch screen | 3.5 TFT LCD |
| System | Android 8.1 | Android 5.0 | Windows |
| RAM+ROM | 2G+ 16G | 1G+16G | 2G+ 16G |
| CPU | 4 Core 1.3GHz | 1 core | / |
| Connection | 2.4GHz WiFi/USB Type C | Cable | Cable |
| Full system diagnosis | Yes | Yes | 4 systems |
| Auto VIN & Auto Scan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | No |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote Diagnosis | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diagnostic Feedback | Yes | Yes | No |
| DTC Look up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery registration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Share & Print Diagnostic Report | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mall service | Yes (to get more car brands) | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | 11 (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Polski) | 11 (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional, Polski) | 8 (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese) |
| Built-in car software | 3 brands | 1 Brand | 0 |
| Update | Lifetime free update | Lifetime free update | Lifetime free update |
Similarities:
All support DTC Look up.
All support multi-language and lifetime free update.
Differences:
Creader Elite 2.0 is equipped with better hardware configuration (Android 8.1, 2GB+16GB RAM+ROM, 4 Core 1.3GHz CPU).
Creader Elite 2.0 and Creader Elite support all systems diagnosis and more functions than Launch Creader VII+. Creader VII+ only supports 4 systems diagnosis incl. Check Engine, Transmission, ABS, SRS.
Elite 1.0 supports USB connection and Elite 2.0 supports WiFi connection;
Elite 2.0 supports 3 brands while Elite 1.0 only supports one brand;
Launch Creader Elite 2.0 includes BBA version and FGC version. Both have built-in 3 car brands, and you can purchase more car brands in "Mall".
Two versions of LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 (BBA / FGC)
LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 BBA is for BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz, Sprinter, Audi, VW, Bentley, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Volkswagen.
Fit for Benz, Maybach, Sprinter all models:
Fit for BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce all models:
Fit for Audi, VW, Bentley, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, Volkswagen Commercial all models:
LAUNCH Creader Elite 2.0 FGC is for Ford/ GM/ Buick/ Cadillac/ Chevrolet/ Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep.
Compatible with 99% vehicles of Ford, GM, and Chrysler from 1996-2024, including 12V cars, light duty trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles, and minivans, no IP limited.
Access to certain diagnostic functions requires registration and authentication through an approved service (AUTOAUTH) for all aftermarket scan tools. You can buy access for $50 supports unlocking of the FCA gateway to enable enhanced diagnostics on 2018 and newer FCA vehicles (Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge).
