Question:
What is Launch X431 Pro5 SmartLink? What is the difference between it and X431 Pro5 Smartbox?
Here is the answer from launchx431.fr engineer:
X431 Pro5 SmartLink (new) has a similar hardware configuration as X-431 Pro5 Smartbox (old).
Both support local diagnosis, BMW/Benz online programming, and J2534 OEM programming.
Main differences:
- The new X431 Pro5 comes with Smartlink C 2.0 passthru that supports local diagnosis and super remote diagnosis, but the old Pro5 comes with Smartbox 3.0 VCI which only supports local diagnostic mode.
- The new Pro5 has an Android 10.0 operating system, 2.0Ghz 4-core processor CPU, 1280X 800 full HD screen and doesn’t support storage expansion. Old Pro5 has an Android 9.0 operating system, 1.8Ghz 8 core CPU,1920X1200 full HD IPS screen, and supports storage expandable to +128Gb.
- The new X431 Pro5 has a Type-C connector that can directly connect with X431 Key Programmer, X431 i-TPMS Tool, X431 X-Prog3 to perform key programming, 315/433MHz Sensors’s activation, programming, relearning and diagnosis, and ECU &TCU clone.
X431 Pro5 SmartBox (old) doesn’t have a Type-C connector, but you can buy an extra OTG USB Micro to USB-C adapter to perform the same functions mentioned as the new Pro5.
- X-431 PRO 5 SmartLink supports purchasing European professional software license pack in Mall while the old pro5 doesn’t.
Check the comparison table below carefully.
| Item | Launch X-431 Pro5 SmartLink | Launch X-431 Pro5 Smartbox |
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| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 9.0 |
| CPU | 2.0Ghz 4-core processor | 1.8Ghz 8 core |
| Internal memory | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB, expandable to +128Gb |
| Screen | 10.1 1280X 800 full HD | 10.1 1920X1200 full HD IPS |
| Battery | 7000mAh | 7000mAh |
| WiFi | 2.4 and 5Ghz | 2.4 and 5Ghz |
| Cameras | front 5MP, Rear 8MP | front 5MP, Rear 8MP |
| Protocol | J2534/DOIP/CANFD/HD | J2534/DOIP/CANFD/HD |
| IP Restriction | No IP Restrictions | Global Version, No IP limitation |
| Full Bidirectional Active Test | Yes | Yes |
| Full system diagnostic | Yes | Yes |
| Dual diagnostic Mode | Yes, local diagnostic mode and super remote diagnostic mode | No, only local diagnostic mode |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes |
| Service Function | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. | 50 service reset: ABS Bleeding/TPS/Oil light service reset/EPB/TPMS/CVT/SAS/Battery Registration/IMMO/Suspension reset/Sunroof reset and etc. |
| Online database | Purchase European professional software license pack in Mall (contains CarSET Pro database) | No |
| VCI | SmartLink C 2.0 | SmartBox 3.0 |
| Super Remote Diagnostics | Yes, with Smartlink 2.0 and Smartlink remote diagnosis license (will come in May or June 2024) | No |
| VCI Parameter | RAM 256M | Cortex-A7+Cortex-M7 |
| ROM 8GB | Linux OS | |
| Local Diagnosis: WiFi/BT/USB | RAM 256M | |
| SmartLink Remote Diagnosis: WiFi/Ethernet | ROM 8GB | |
| 3.97-inch TFT screen, 320*480 resolution | WiFi: 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band | |
| USB: Type-C | No Type-C | |
| Connection | Bluetooth (Local diagnosis)
Ethernet (remote diagnosis) |
WiFi |
| FCA AutoAuth Access Security Gateway (SGW) | Optional | Optional |
| Passthru J2534 flashing | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptation, coding | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS calibration functions | Optional | Optional |
| TPMS functions | TSGUN | TSGUN |
| IMMO programming | X-PROG3 | X-PROG3 |
| VAG Guided Function | Yes | Yes |
| Add Modules to Expand Features | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer | ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer |
| HD Support | optional HD truck package | optional HD truck package |
| Update | 2 Years free update | 2 Years Free Update |
| Vehicle coverage | 150+Brands Vehicles from 1996-2022, Support HD protocol | Vehicles coverage with over 100+ worldwide makes from America, Europe and Asia |
| AutoVIN Scan | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi Printer | Optional | Optional |
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