Launch X431 Creader Elite 2.0 is a new 2024 OBD2 diagnostic scanner. What is the difference between it and Creader Elite and Creader VII+?
First, check the comparison table below.
| 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 |
Then, let’s analyze the similarities and differences.
Similarities:
All are professional Launch diagnostic tools under €200.
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.
Creader Elite 2.0 VS Creader Elite:
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”.
1.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, and Sprinter all models:
- Operating mode start/ stop
- Cornering illumination flicker times
- Level calibration, reinitialize assist
- Teach-in of selection range sensor
- Resetting of mixture adaptation
- Learning of the throttle valve stop
- Regeneration of the DPF while driving
- Calibration of 360° camera at front end
Fit for BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce all models:
- ECU coding
- Switch off auto start/stop by default
- Folding mirror delay time
- Service record (add/delete service history)
- CBS reset UDS (service reset)
- ID-le adjustment
- RIDE height sensors
- Start-up
- DPF regeneration
- Relearn transmission control unit
- Register battery exchange
- Calibrating all-round vision camera
- Relearn all-round vision camera
Fit for Audi, VW, Bentley, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Volkswagen Commercial all models:
- Online coding
- Online secure login
- Moving pointer
- Turn off
- Daytime running light
- Headlight adjustment
- DPF regeneration
- Air suspension matching
- Transmission adaptation
- Idle matching adaptive
- Steering angle learning
- Brake pad change
- Battery matching
2.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).
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