What is the difference between LAUNCH X431 PRO3S+ SmartLink HD and LAUNCH CRP129 HD?
Similarities:
Both Launch X431 scanners support 12V & 24V commercial vehicles.
Both support all system diagnosis, remote diagnosis, AutoVIN & AutoScan, Diagnostic Report Print & Share, and 2 years free update.
Differences:
X431 PRO3S + SMARTLINK HD is an advanced diagnostic scanner worth thousands of dollars.
- It’s compatible with 12V & 24V vehicles (Car and Truck) ALL IN ONE. It’s equipped with higher hardware configuration and is available in more languages.
- It supports 60+ reset services (more than CRP129HD), and FCA AutoAuth, Topology Mapping, and extension modules while CRP129 doesn’t support them.
- It’s compatible with CAN/DoIP/CAN FD/J2534 protocols.
CRP129 HD is a portable diagnostic scanner under€500.
- It is a newly designed truck scanner in the market, fit for commercial vehicles covers class 3 through class 8 (33,000 lbs and over) trucks.
- It is available with the reset services incl. DPF Regeneration, Injector Coding, Oil Reset, Speed Limit Reset, Cylinder Cut-off/ Compression Test, Clutch Learning, Urea Drive (DEF).
- It’s compatible with HD OBD/EOBD/OBD2 protocols.
Check the comparison table below.
| Item | LAUNCH X431 PRO3S + SMARTLINK HD | LAUNCH CRP129 HD Elite |
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| CPU | 2.0GHz 4-Core | 1.3GHz 4-Core |
| Operating System | Android 10.0 | Android 8.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 5G & 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 4GB RAM & 64GB ROM | 2GB RAM & 16GB ROM |
| Screen Size & Resolution | 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 | 3.97-inch |
| Battery | 47880mWh (7.6V, 6300mAh) | 3000mAh |
| Languages Supported | 25 languages:
English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Hungarian, Finnish, Simplified, Czech, Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Danish Persian, Romanian, Serbian, Swedish, and Chinese. |
11 languages:
English, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Polish. |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2IN1: 12V & 24V Vehicles (Car and Truck) | Commercial Vehicles: 12V & 24V Trucks/ Buses/ Trailers/ Excavators/ Diesel/ Pick-up/ Agriculture, etc |
| Software update | 2 Years Free Update | 2 Years Free Update |
| AutoVIN & AutoScan | Yes | Yes |
| FCA AutoAuth | Yes | No |
| Service Functions | 60+ | 7+ |
| Supported Brands | 22+ brands, 100+ software | 52+ |
| Diagnostic Report Print & Share | Yes | Yes |
| Topology Mapping | Yes | No |
| Extension Modules | Yes (Scopebox, S2-2 Sensorbox, S2-2 Multimeter, Videoscope, BST360, TSGUN TPMS, X-PROG3 Immobilizer Programmer, Wi-Fi Printing, New Energy Battery Pack) | No |
| Remote Diagnosis | Yes | Yes |
| Supported Protocols | CAN/DoIP/CAN FD/J2534 | HD OBD/EOBD/OBD2 |
| Price | € 1,401.00 | €373.00 |
In conclusion:
For beginners, LAUNCH CRP129 HD Truck diagnostic tool is a good choice with a cheaper price and more vehicles supported.
If you need a powerful diagnostic tool that supports car and truck all in one, the X431 PRO3S + SMARTLINK HD scanner is recommended.