Launch X431 PAD III VS. X431 PAD V VS. X431 PAD VII

Launch X431 Pad III, X431 PAD V and X431 PAD VII are professional and comprehensive diagnostic scan tools. They can do full system diagnosis, advanced programming, and a lot of special functions for wide car models. So what’s the difference? Which is better to choose? Here has listed the differences among them for reference.

Check the comparison table below carefully.

Product name X431 PAD III V2.0 X431 PAD V X431 PAD VII
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Price US$2,780.00 US$4,680.00 US$3,199.00
Configuration
Display 10.1” / IPS 1920*1200 10.1” / IPS 1920*1200 13.3” / 1920 x 1080 IPS
CPU 2.0GHz Octa-core 2.0GHz Octa-core 2.0GHz Octa-core
Memory 2GB 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 64GB 256GB
Camera 8MP Rear + 2MB Front 13MP Rear +
8MB Front
13MP Rear + 8MB Front
VCI Connector DBScar IV Smartbox 3.0 Smartlink C
VCI Connection Bluetooth 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi
Battery 15000mAh 9360mAh 71.1Wh (≈19000mAh)
Adjustable Supporting Holder
IP65 Waterproof & Dustproof
Quick Charge Technology
Charging Sation
Push Push Design
Size 317 * 202 * 53 320 * 211 * 46 353 * 236 * 71
Features
Operating System Android 5.1.1 Android 7.1 Android 9.0
Full System Diagnosis
OBDII Full Function
Tech-to-Tech Remote Diangosis
Smartlink Remote Diagnosis
Auto VIN Identification
Bi-Directional Control
Advanced Coding
VW&AUDI Guided Function
J2534
DoIP
RP1210/D-PDU
Advanced Programming
Complete TPMS Service with X-431 TSGUN with X-431 TSGUN with X-431 TSGUN
Advanced Key Programming with X-PROG 3 with X-PROG 3 with X-PROG 3
ADAS Calibration Optional Optional Optional
Software Upgrade WiFi WiFi WiFi
Vehicle Coverage Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles
Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional
Service Functions 21 26 32 by local diagnosis

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Service Function
Brake Reset
Oil Reset
SAS Reset
Battery Match
ABS Bleeding
Elec. Throttle RLRN
TPMS Reset
DPF Regeneration
Gear Learning
Immobilizer
Injector Coding
Sunroof Initialization
SUS Reset
AFS Reset
Gearbox Learning
Adblue Reset
Coolant Bleeding
EGR Adaption
Nox Sensor Reset
Seats Call Bration
Tyre Reset
Windows Calibration
A/F Reset
Stop/Start Reset
Transport Mode
Language Change
AC System Relearn
ACC Calibration
Engine Power Balance Monitoring
GPF Regeneration
Rotation Angle Sensor Calibration
High-Voltage Battery Health Detection
More Reset Services via Smartlink Remote Diagnosis
Compatible Modules
X-431 ADAS PRO
X-431 ADAS Mobile
X-PROG3 Immobilizer
X-PROG Immobilizer
BST360 Battery Tester
WiFi Printer
X-431 TSGUN TPMS device
VSP600 Videoscope
X-431 O2-1 Osciloscope
X-431 S2-2 Sensorbox
HDIII Module

Note:

Remote diagnosis: diagnose vehicles without being on-site with Launch scan tools.
Smartlink Remote diagnosis: Diagnose vehicles without being on-site with Launch scan tools. OEM tools or other diagnostic tools of different brands.

To sum up:

1.These Launch X431 PAD series scanners come with different hardware.
Display: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV= X431 PADIII
Memory: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Storage: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV= X431 PADIII
Camera: X431 PAD VII= X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Battery: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Size: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII

VCI Connection:

X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV: 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi
X431 PAD VII: Bluetooth

IP65 waterproof & dustproof/ Quick charge technology:

X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV: Yes
X431 PAD VII: Bluetooth: No

Charging station:

X431 PADV: Yes
X431 PAD VII and X431 PADII: No

2.Differences in feature:
Operating System: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Smartlink remote diagnosis: Only X431 PAD VII supports, others don’t
J2534/DOIP/ RP1210/D-PDU: X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV both support, but X431 PADIII doesn’t support

3.Differences in special function:
X431 PAD VII (32)> X431 PADV (26)> X431 PADIII (21)

In a word, due to Launch X-431 VII supports the most functions, so the price is the most expensive among all. The truth is, which one is better for you depending on your budget and what function you need.

Available links to get Launch X431 PAD series scanners.

2021 New X431 PAD VII Full System Diagnostic Tool with Smartlink:
https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10467-Launch-X431-PAD-VII-Full-System-Diagnostic-Tool.html

Launch X431 PAD V (PAD 5) with Smartbox 3.0 Diagnostic Coding and Programming Tool for
12V Cars & 24V Trucks:
https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10428-Launch-X431-PAD-V-PAD5-Full-System-Professional-Diagnostic-Tools.html