2024 LAUNCH X431 PRO5 VCI new upgrade: equipped with Smartlink C 2.0
The new 2024 LAUNCH X431 PRO5 has upgraded the VCI from the original Smartbox 3.0 to Smartlink C 2.0. Users of PAD V/PAD VII should be familiar with Smartlink C 2.0, but PRO 5 is equipped with this VCI for the first time. Let’s take a look at the differences between the new Smartlink C 2.0 and the old SmartBox 3.0.
| VCI | SmartLink C 2.0 | SmartBox 3.0 |
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| Super Remote Diagnostics | Yes, with Smartlink 2.0 and Smartlink remote diagnosis license | No |
| VCI Parameter |
Cortex-A7+Cortex-M7 Linux OS RAM 256M ROM 8GB WiFi: 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band USB: Type B |
RAM 256M ROM 8GB Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet 3.97-inch TFT screen, 320*480 resolution |
| Connection | WiFi |
Bluetooth (Local diagnosis) Ethernet (remote diagnosis) |
| FCA AutoAuth Access Security Gateway (SGW) | Optional | Optional |
| Passthru J2534 flashing | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptation, coding | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS calibration functions | Optional | Optional |
| TPMS functions | TSGUN | TSGUN |
| IMMO programming | X-PROG3 | X-PROG3 |
| VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes |
| Add Modules to Expand Features | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer |
| HD Support | optional HD truck package | optional HD truck package |
| Update | 2 Years free update | 2 Years Free Update |
| Vehicle coverage | 150+Brands Vehicles from 1996-2022, Support HD protocol | – Vehicles coverage with over 100+ worldwide makes from America, Europe and Asia |
| AutoVIN Scan | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi Printer | Optional | Optional |
simply put:
Compared with the old version, the 2024 PRO5 is only different in VCI. The new X431 Pro5 comes with Smartlink C 2.0 passthru while the old comes with Smartbox 3.0 VCI.
They all supports BMW/Benz online programming and J2534 OEM programming. The Smartlink 2.0 supports dual diagnosis mode: local diagnosis and super remote diagnosis.
As for local diagnosis, they are the same.
PRO5 users who are still using Smartbox3.0, if they are interested in Smartlink C 2.0, can also purchase it directly:
https://www.x431shop.eu/wholesale/launch-x-431-smartlink-c-heavy-duty-truck-module.html
Note: Super remote diagnosis requires license and is expected to be available around June 2024. Please pay attention to the www.x431shop.eu website, or contact us to make a reservation.
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