Please firstly
read the following options:
- no tool can do
all, each tool has its pros and cons.
- software updates are important, but can be a problem with clone tools
(blacklisted serial numbers)
- sometimes you need dealer level tools
Then, I would
like to list some of their pros and cons in my own options:
1) Outlook / appearance
the Launch like Diagun is faster but in my opinion the screen
it is too small; Maxidas have a great screen and Autoboss V30 Elite has a middle-sized screen.
2) The workable car models
They all work
with a number of car models from America,
Asian, European, Austria,
etc. AUTOBOSS
V30 Elite I think works with more makes.
3) price-the most expensive one and the
least expensive one
The following
price is to take Chinese uobd2.net price for example, AUTOBOSS
V30 elite is the most expensive, about $1460USD; Autel MaxiDAS® DS708
(universal version, no specific language)is about $1300USD; Original Launch
X431 Diagun III is the least expensive, about $800USD.
4) Special functions- each tool has its pros and cons
The following
experience is from one VIP member of digital-kaos.co.uk, he said: “Launch
Gx3/Master or Diagun have same functions, in any case I would definitely
recommend the Diagun. Launch is much more immersed in all aspects of vehicle
diagnostics. While on the other hand Autel is an emerging company and just now
has started to release its scanner. It needs more of a customer base in order to
build itself up.
Quick example:
A) Launch has options to clear service lights in all Volvo’s through the DIM.
Autel does not, and as many know most Volvo vehicles need a scantool these days
in order to clear service lights.
B) On the other
hand the reason I use the Autel MaxiDas more than the launch is the fact that
it has AutoScan Functions on 99% of the makes it supports. While Launch has it
on 5% of the makes it covers.
C) Autoboss V30 Elite has special function including: self-Learn function,
comparison function, Record function.
self-Learn
function enables the scanner to learn and save correct values for ECU live data
parameters from a vehicle in good condition, for example, it will learn that on
a Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel the coolant temperature sender should be reading
between 0.5 to 4.5 V.
Comparison
function can compare the learned values against the vehicle you are working on
and highlight values which are out of range.
Record function
enables users to record the vehicle data when testing the vehicle. And users
can send the recorded data back to AUTOBOSS head office for analysis, which
will help users solve problems faster. Navigation bar makes this tool more
user-friendly.
5) About update
In uobd2.net,
the three tools give online update for one-year free.
According to
someone, launch has a more quick update on a weekly basis, Autel update every
few months. But it depends, the update frequency depends on different car
models.
The gx3 was
originally meda for chinese market and can get updates only if you are located
in china (or proxy) or the seller send them out to you. The gx3 is not
supported by launch if it is used outside china, so updates can be a problem.
The x431 master is officially for the rest of the
world, and after the free update time you can buy further updates from launch.
It is easy to
update, take AUTOBOSS
V30 for example, you have the v30 software for update you put the
numbers of the machine and password and it show to you the new update that you
need do it. Also, like the good seller’s service, they will supply the detailed
update way.
