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Launch X431 PRO Elite vs Launch X431 V V5.0 vs Xtool D8

LAUNCH X431 PRO ELITE is 2023 new released all-in-one automotive car diagnostic scan tool, comes with Full Bi-directional Control, 32+ Maintenance Services, OE All Systems Diagnostics etc. What is the difference between Launch X431 PRO Elite, Launch X431 V V5.0 and Xtool D8?
The comparison between Launch X431 PRO Elite, Launch X431 V V5.0 and Xtool D8 is as follows:

1. Launch X431 Pro Elite vs Launch X431 V 5.0

Item	Launch X431 Pro Elite	Launch X431 V V5.0
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Screen size	8’ inch	8’ inch
Operating system	Android 10 Wired connection	Android 9, DBScar4 VCI DBScar Bluetooth connection
ROM	4GB	3GB
RAM	64GB	32GB (extend to 128GB )
Battery	3.7V/6000mAh	3.7V/5000mAh
Guided function	Yes	No
New Protocols	CAN FD, DoIP	Need CAN FD adapter, No DoIP
All system	Yes	Yes
Special functions	32+	37+
Supports FCA AutoAuth	Yes	Yes
Read version information	Yes	Yes
Bi-directional control	Yes	Yes
Read & Delete Fault Code	Yes	Yes
Read data stream	Yes	Yes
Active Test	Yes	Yes
ECU Coding	Yes	Yes
VAG Guided Function	Yes	Yes
Compatible with X431 X-PROG3 immo programmer	Yes	Yes
Compatible with TPMS TSGUN	Yes	Yes
Compatible with LAUNCH BST360 battery tester	Yes	Yes
Compatible with LAUNCH VSP600 Videoscope	Yes	Yes
WiFi printer	Yes	Yes
ADAS calibration	Yes	No
HD Module	No	No
Free update	2 years free update	2 years free update
Price	€508 (GL version) €471 (EU version)	€659

Note:
*Pro Elite global version has no Ip limitation. EU version is cheaper and it works in all European countries. It has IP limitations, cannot be used outside EU.
*The EU Version is special for Europe Customers, it is cheaper than Global version. The packing list of them are same.

In sum:
1. Pro Elite has almost the same function as X431 V 5.0, except ecu coding and less special functions. Pro Elite cannot do ecu coding function.
2. Pro Elite has built-in CAN FD and DoIP protocols, improve hardware parameter, larger RAM and battery.
3. Pro Elite is compatible with ADAS calibration (with ADAS equipment) while X431 V 5.0 does not.
4. Pro Elite is much cheaper than X431 V 5.0.

2. Launch X431 Pro Elite vs Xtool D8

Item	Launch X431 Pro Elite	Xtool D8
Image
Screen size	8’ inch	8’ inch
Operating system	Android 10 Wired connection	Android 5.1.1 Cable Connection
ROM	4GB	2GB
RAM	64GB	64GB
Battery	3.7V/6000mAh	3.7V/10000mAh
Guided function	Yes	Yes
New Protocols	CAN FD, DoIP	CAN FD
All system	Yes	Yes
Special functions	32+	38+
Supports FCA AutoAuth	Yes	No
Bi-directional control	Yes	Yes
ECU Coding	For 95% Cars	For Less Cars
VAG Guided Function	Yes	Yes
Complete TPMS	Yes	No
Update Fee	€179 per year later	€187 per year later
WiFi printer	Yes	No
ADAS calibration	Yes	No
Support Extendsion Module	Yes	No
Free update	2 years free update	3 years free update
Price	€508 (GL version) €471 (EU version)	€471

In sum:
1. Pro Elite has newer system, larger RAM than Xtool D8, but the battery capacity of Xtool D8 is larger.
2. Pro Elite Update cost is cheaper than D8, D8 with 3 years free update
3. Launch Pro Elite supports CAN FD, DoIP, D8 only supports CAN FD.
4. Launch Pro Elite has TPMS solutions with TSGUN, Xtool D8 does not.
5. Pro Elite Support WiFi printer, ADAS calibration, Extendsion Module, Xtool D8 does not.