Launch X431 Pro3S+ Elite VS Launch X431 Pro3S+ V5.0

Launch X431 Pro3S+ V5.0 and Launch X431 Pro3S+ Elite are two obd2 scanners launched by LAUNCH, mainly targeting the professional repair market. The following is the core information and difference analysis of the two:

Table comparison:

Scanner	Launch X431 Pro3S+ V5.0	Launch X431 Pro3S+ Elite
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Screen Size	10.1 inch	10.1 inch
System	Andriod 10.0	Andriod 10.0
Resolution	1280*800	1280*800
Frequency	1.8GHz (8-core)	4.0 core 2.0GHz
RAM	4GB	4GB
ROM	64GB	64GB
Battery	6300mAh	6300mAh
WiFi	2.4GHz/5GHz	2.4GHz/5GHz
VCI	DBScar VII	Smartlink C
Camera	Rear 8 Megapixels	Rear 8 Megapixels
CAN FD protocol	Yes	Yes
DoIP protocol	Yes, Need DoIP Adapter	Yes
Passenger car 12V	Yes	Yes
Commercial Car 24V	Paid	Paid
Topology Mapping	Yes	Yes
Diagnostic system	All systems	All systems
Special Functions	40+	40+
Basic diagnosis	Yes	Yes
Intelligent diagnosis	Yes	Yes
SGW (FCA AutoAuth)	Yes	Yes
ECU Coding	Yes	Yes
Bidirectional Control	Yes	Yes
Online programming	No	No
Online coding	Yes	Yes
Auto VIN	Yes	Yes
Free update	2 Years	2 Years
Videoscope	Yes with VSP-600	Yes with VSP-600
TPMS	Yes with i-TPMS	Yes with i-TPMS
IMMO	Yes with X-prog3	Yes with X-prog3
IMMO Software Package	Yes	Yes
Launch X431 key programmer	Yes	Yes
Motorcycle	Yes with motorcycle connector kit	Yes with motorcycle connector kit
ADAS	Yes with ADAS license and equipment	Yes with ADAS license and equipment
Heavy duty	With Smartlink C HD	Yes with HD Software and HD adapters
Battery tester	Yes with BST360	Yes with BST360
EV diagnostic	Yes with EV kit	Yes with EV kit
Oscilloscope	Yes with O2-2 Oscilloscope	Yes with O2-2 Oscilloscope
Sensorbox	Yes with S2-2 sensorbox	Yes with S2-2 sensorbox
Printer	Yes	Yes
Car brands	200+	200+
Language	24	25
OBDI connector for older vehicles	Yes	Yes

In sum:

1.The biggest difference is the VCI. Pro3s+ V5 has DBScar VII Bluetooth VCI. Pro3s+ Elite has Smartlink VCI. Smartlink VCI has built-in DoIP protocol, don’t need extra DoIP adapter.

2. The Smartlink VCI supports super remote diagnosis function (need to activate license/tokens).

3. They use different heavy duty module. Pro3s+ V5 should add Smartlink HD to expand truck function. While the Pro3s+ Elite it has Smartlink already, just need to buy HD software and adapter kit.

4. The tablets have different colors: the Pro3s+ V5 has a red frame, while the Pro3s+ Elite comes with a black frame. Other specifications are largely the same.

5. Pro3s+ Elite supports more add-on modules, i.e EG100 EV clamp, EM101EN EV Multimeter etc.

6. Both models (Pro3s+ V5 & Elite) share the same functionality. Both come with extra adapters for older vehicle obds.