Launch X431 PAD III VS. X431 PAD V VS. X431 PAD VII

Launch X431 Pad III, X431 PAD V and X431 PAD VII are professional and comprehensive diagnostic scan tools. They can do full system diagnosis, advanced programming, and a lot of special functions for wide car models. So what’s the difference? Which is better to choose? Here has listed the differences among them for reference.

Check the comparison table below carefully.

Product name	X431 PAD III V2.0	X431 PAD V	X431 PAD VII
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Price	US$2,780.00	US$4,680.00	US$3,199.00
Configuration
Display	10.1” / IPS 1920*1200	10.1” / IPS 1920*1200	13.3” / 1920 x 1080 IPS
CPU	2.0GHz Octa-core	2.0GHz Octa-core	2.0GHz Octa-core
Memory	2GB	4GB	8GB
Storage	64GB	64GB	256GB
Camera	8MP Rear + 2MB Front	13MP Rear + 8MB Front	13MP Rear + 8MB Front
VCI Connector	DBScar IV	Smartbox 3.0	Smartlink C
VCI Connection	Bluetooth	2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi	2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi
Battery	15000mAh	9360mAh	71.1Wh (≈19000mAh)
Adjustable Supporting Holder	√	√	√
IP65 Waterproof & Dustproof		√	√
Quick Charge Technology		√	√
Charging Sation		√
Push Push Design
Size	317 * 202 * 53	320 * 211 * 46	353 * 236 * 71
Features
Operating System	Android 5.1.1	Android 7.1	Android 9.0
Full System Diagnosis	√	√	√
OBDII Full Function	√	√	√
Tech-to-Tech Remote Diangosis	√	√	√
Smartlink Remote Diagnosis			√
Auto VIN Identification	√	√	√
Bi-Directional Control	√	√	√
Advanced Coding	√	√	√
VW&AUDI Guided Function	√	√	√
J2534		√	√
DoIP		√	√
RP1210/D-PDU		√	√
Advanced Programming	√	√	√
Complete TPMS Service	with X-431 TSGUN	with X-431 TSGUN	with X-431 TSGUN
Advanced Key Programming	with X-PROG 3	with X-PROG 3	with X-PROG 3
ADAS Calibration	Optional	Optional	Optional
Software Upgrade	WiFi	WiFi	WiFi
Vehicle Coverage	Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles	Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles	Passenger Cars                                        Medium & Light Duty Vehicles
	Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional	Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional	Heavy Duty Vehicles (Optional
Service Functions	21	26	32 by local diagnosis Get More by Smartlink Remote Diagnosis
Service Function
Brake Reset	√	√	√
Oil Reset	√	√	√
SAS Reset	√	√	√
Battery Match	√	√	√
ABS Bleeding	√	√	√
Elec. Throttle RLRN	√	√	√
TPMS Reset	√	√	√
DPF Regeneration	√	√	√
Gear Learning	√	√	√
Immobilizer	√	√	√
Injector Coding	√	√	√
Sunroof Initialization	√	√	√
SUS Reset	√	√	√
AFS Reset	√	√	√
Gearbox Learning	√	√	√
Adblue Reset	√	√	√
Coolant Bleeding	√	√	√
EGR Adaption	√	√	√
Nox Sensor Reset	√	√	√
Seats Call Bration	√	√	√
Tyre Reset	√	√	√
Windows Calibration		√	√
A/F Reset		√	√
Stop/Start Reset		√	√
Transport Mode		√	√
Language Change		√	√
AC System Relearn			√
ACC Calibration			√
Engine Power Balance Monitoring			√
GPF Regeneration			√
Rotation Angle Sensor Calibration			√
High-Voltage Battery Health Detection			√
More Reset Services			via Smartlink Remote Diagnosis
Compatible Modules
X-431 ADAS PRO	√	√	√
X-431 ADAS Mobile	√	√	√
X-PROG3 Immobilizer	√	√	√
X-PROG Immobilizer	√	√	√
BST360 Battery Tester	√	√	√
WiFi Printer	√	√	√
X-431 TSGUN TPMS device	√	√	√
VSP600 Videoscope	√	√	√
X-431 O2-1 Osciloscope	√	√	√
X-431 S2-2 Sensorbox	√	√	√
HDIII Module	√

Note:

Remote diagnosis: diagnose vehicles without being on-site with Launch scan tools.
Smartlink Remote diagnosis: Diagnose vehicles without being on-site with Launch scan tools. OEM tools or other diagnostic tools of different brands.

To sum up:

1.These Launch X431 PAD series scanners come with different hardware.
Display: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV= X431 PADIII
Memory: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Storage: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV= X431 PADIII
Camera: X431 PAD VII= X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Battery: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Size: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII

VCI Connection:

X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV: 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual WiFi
X431 PAD VII: Bluetooth

IP65 waterproof & dustproof/ Quick charge technology:

X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV: Yes
X431 PAD VII: Bluetooth: No

Charging station:

X431 PADV: Yes
X431 PAD VII and X431 PADII: No

2.Differences in feature:
Operating System: X431 PAD VII> X431 PADV> X431 PADIII
Smartlink remote diagnosis: Only X431 PAD VII supports, others don’t
J2534/DOIP/ RP1210/D-PDU: X431 PAD VII and X431 PADV both support, but X431 PADIII doesn’t support

3.Differences in special function:
X431 PAD VII (32)> X431 PADV (26)> X431 PADIII (21)

In a word, due to Launch X-431 VII supports the most functions, so the price is the most expensive among all. The truth is, which one is better for you depending on your budget and what function you need.

Available links to get Launch X431 PAD series scanners.

2021 New X431 PAD VII Full System Diagnostic Tool with Smartlink:
https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10467-Launch-X431-PAD-VII-Full-System-Diagnostic-Tool.html

Launch X431 PAD V (PAD 5) with Smartbox 3.0 Diagnostic Coding and Programming Tool for
12V Cars & 24V Trucks:
https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10428-Launch-X431-PAD-V-PAD5-Full-System-Professional-Diagnostic-Tools.html