The professional automotive repair shop technicians know both 2017 Launch X431 V 8inch and Autel Maxidas DS808 are the decent universal car diagnostic & reset tools. Here the comparison table 2017 Launch X431 V 8inch Vs Autel Maxidas DS808. Hope it light some guys to know which one meets your needs and budget.
| Autel Maxidas DS808 | Launch X431 V 8inch | |
| Brand | Autel | Launch |
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| Official site for update | www.auteltech.com | http://www.dbscar.com/ |
| Price | $845 DHL free shipping | $799 DHL free shipping |
| CPU | Cortex-A9 processor (1.5 GHz) | Quad core 1.3 GHz |
| Wireless VCI | Yes | Yes |
| Oscilloscope | N/A | N/A |
| Operation System | Android™ 4.4.4 | Android 4.2 |
| Storage | 32GB | 16GB (expandable by up to 32 GB) |
| Built-in Camera | Front-facing 2 MP camera and rear-facing 5 MP camera with 1080p HD video recording |
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| Touch Screen Display | 7″ LCD 1024×600 resolution touch scrren | 8″ 1280 x 800 IPS display with 189 ppi |
| Battery | 3.7 V/3200 mAh lithium-polymer battery | 4200mh rechargeable polymer lithium battery |
| External Power | Charges via 5 VDC power supply | Charges via 5 VDC power supply |
| Comminication interface | • Mini USB 2.0 • USB 2.0 •802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Weight | 3.1KG | 5.5KG |
| Update | 12-month free update | 2 years free update |
| Yearly Update cost (Beyond free period) | 349.5USD | 799USD |
| Works on almost all electronic systems | √ | √ |
| OBDI and OBDII compatibility | √ | √ |
| Reads and clears codes | √ | √ |
| Reads/records/graphs live sensor data | √ | √ |
| Freeze frame data | √ | √ |
| ECU information | √ | √ |
| Multilingual menu and codes | √ | √ |
| Code troubleshooters | √ | √ |
| Hot keys for quick access of data | √ | √ |
| Bi-directional control tests | √ | √ |
| EPB service | √ | √ |
| Oil service reset | √ | √ |
| DPF reset | √ | √ |
| SAS (Steering Angle Sensor Calibration) | √ | √ |
| TPS/TBA (Throttle Body Alignment) | N/A | √ |
| Battery configuration | N/A | Battery Register/Battery Maintenance |
| ABS Bleeding | √ | √ |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System Reset | √ | √ |
| Other featuers | Complete OEM-Specific Scanner Coverage; AutoVIN Technology; MaxiFix Cloud-Based Information System; Shop Manager | Remote Diagnosis Recording and playback special function Waveform Display VIN Identification feedback |
| Vehicle coverage | covers 80 makes from US, Asian and Europe, vehicle coverage database inquiry: www.auteltech.com | Launch X431 Vehicle Coverage Inquiry: http://qcar.x431.com/, x431 V vehicle coverage = X431 Pro |
In summary
2017 Launch X431 V 8inch wins in:
Cheap price
8” Touch screen size and high definition display
4200mh rechargeable polymer lithium battery
Bluetooth 4.0
As for the vehicle coverage, please click the above-mentioned link.