Launch X431 PRO3 V+ Elite and X431 PRO3S+ Elite look the same. What is the difference between them?
Both are equipped with Launch SmartLink C 2.0, support the same hardware specifications and functions.
The only difference is that they come from different dealers.
Check the comparison table below.
| Items | X-431 PRO3 V+ ELITE | X-431 PRO3S+ ELITE | |
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| Connector | SmartLink C | SmartLink C | |
| Hardware Configurations | CPU | 4-Core 2.0GHz | 4-Core 2.0GHz |
| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 10.0 | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| ROM | 64GB | 64GB | |
| Screen Size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | |
| Screen Resolution | 1280×800 | 1280×800 | |
| Front Camera | – | – | |
| Rear Camera | 8.0 MP | 8.0 MP | |
| Working Temperature | 0～50℃ | 0～50℃ | |
| Communication | Bluetooth/USB | Bluetooth/USB | |
| Dimension | 274*190.5*40.5(mm) | 274*190.5*40.5(mm) | |
| Battery Capacity | 47.88Wh(7.6V,6300mAH) (200.85g) | 47.88Wh(7.6V,6300mAH) (200.85g) | |
| Main Features | Full-System Diagnostic | ● | ● |
| Auto VIN | ● | ● | |
| Service Functions | 37 | 37 | |
| Active Test | ● | ● | |
| Guided Function |
● | ● | |
| ECU Coding | ● | ● | |
| ECU Programming | – | – | |
| Repair Data | ● | ● | |
| Remote Diagnosis | ● | ● | |
| J2534 | ● | ● | |
| D-PDU/RP1210 | ● | ● | |
| DoIP | ● | ● | |
| CAN FD | ● | ● | |
| Diagnostic Topology Display | ● | ● | |
| Pin Detection | ● | ● | |
| Inspection plan | ● | ● | |
| Mall | ● | ● | |
| ADAS Calibration （need ADAS calibration device) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| TPMS
(need extra module） |
◎ | ◎ | |
| IMMO Programming (need extra module） |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Key Programming (need X-Prog3) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Oscilloscope
(need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Sensor
(need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Endoscope
(need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Battery Tester
(need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Multi-meter (need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Insulation Tester (need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| Current Clamp (need extra module) |
◎ | ◎ | |
| European SGW Function License: 1.Mercedes Benz gateway license (1 year) The license will unlock gateway on Mercedes models produced after 2020. 2.FCA & Maserati gateway license (1 year) 3.Renault & Dacia 50 connections |
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| X-431 FIX (HaynesPro) European Database License: 1.CarSET Pro (Car) 1 Year Subscription |
– | – | |
| FCA SGW (extra purchase） |
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| Software | 2 Years Free Update | 2 Years Free Update | |
| Language | 24 Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean | 24 Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Dutch, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hungarian, Swedish, Turkish, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean | |
| Note: The three icons’ meaning ●Support ◎Extend function -No support |
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Function:
They support full system diagnosis, auto VIN, 37+ Service functions, Active Test, VAG Guided Function, ECU Coding, Repair Data, Remote Diagnosis, J2534, D-PDU/RP1210, DoIP & CAN FD, Diagnostic Topology Display, Pin Detection, Inspection plan, Mall, and FCA SGW (need extra purchase).
They can also work with add-on modules incl. ADAS Calibration, TPMS, IMMO Programming, Key Programming, Oscilloscope, Sensor, Endoscope, Battery Tester, Multi-meter, Insulation Tester, Current Clamp.
Both do not support ECU programming, European SGW Function License, and X-431 FIX (HaynesPro).
Language and software:
Both support 2 years free update and 24 languages.
Price:
X431 PRO3 V+ Elite is cheaper than PRO3S+Elite
Conclusion:
Both the Launch X431 PRO3 V+ Elite and X431 PRO3S+ Elite are robust diagnostic tools suitable for professional use. PRO3 V+ Elite remains a cost-effective option with comprehensive features.