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 Bosch ADS 325 |
 Bosch ADS 525X |
 Bosch ADS 625 |
 Bosch ADS 625X |
 OTC Evolve |
 OTC Encore |
 Autel MS906 |
 Autel MaxiSys Elite |
 Launch Torque |
 Matco Maximus 3.0 |
 Snap On Apollo D8 |
 Snap On Zeus |
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| Subscriptions | |||||||||||
| Additional Technical Information | |||||||||||
| Repair-Source service and repair information service - included with standard software subscription | Enhanced Subscription (Repair-Source and Color Wiring Diagrams) | Repair-Source service and repair information service - included with standard software subscription | Enhanced Subscription (Repair-Source and Color Wiring Diagrams) | 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | MaximusFix fo 12 months (optional) | ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional) | ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional) |
| Warranty, Support, Service | |||||||||||
| Manufacturer's Warranty | |||||||||||
| 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | - | 1 year | 1 year |
| Technical Support | |||||||||||
| US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | - | - | US Based | US Based |
| Field/Rep Support Across U.S. and Canada | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Updatable via Internet | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | - | No | No |
| Frequency of updates | |||||||||||
| 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | 2 per year | 2 per year |
| Productivity Features | |||||||||||
| Repair-Source, Comprehensive Library of OE Service and Repair Information | |||||||||||
| Yes | Optional | Yes | Optional | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Wiring Diagrams | |||||||||||
| No | Optional | Yes | Optional | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | w/add'l subscription | w/add'l subcription |
| Code-Assist™ Top Reported Fixes | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Symptom-Assist™ Tech Tips | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Quick links to Indentifix, Mitchell, AllData and more | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Google Play Store | |||||||||||
| No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Auto ID | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - Best | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes | Yes | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes after preliminary info entered |
| Training Videos | |||||||||||
| On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | Online Only | Online Only | No | Online | Online | Online |
| Enhanced Vehicle Scan (Read all DTCs plus Freeze Frame) | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | No | No |
| All Systems DTC Scan | |||||||||||
| Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Controller Scan | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | No | No |
| Maintenance reset procedures | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Printable vehicle diagnostic reports | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | No |
| Wireless printing | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | No |
| Hardware | |||||||||||
| Display Size | |||||||||||
| 7" | 8" | 10" | 10.1" | 10" | 7" | 9.6" | 9.7" | 10" | 10.1" | 8" | 10" |
| Display Resolution | |||||||||||
| 1024 x 600 | 1280 x 800 | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 800 | 1024 x 600 | 1024 x 768 | 2048 x 1536 | - | 1080P | 800 x 480 | 1280 x 800 |
| Display Type | |||||||||||
| Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | TFT | Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | TFT | Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | LCD | LED | LED | LCD | - | LCD | LCD |
| Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) | |||||||||||
| Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wireless (BlueTooth) | Wireless | Wireless (BlueTooth) | Wireless | Wired | Wireless |
| J2534 Compliant VCI | |||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Memory Storage | |||||||||||
| 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 4 GB | - | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | |||||||||||
| No | No | No | SD Card | SD Card | SD Card | No | No | No | - | No | No |
| Video Out | |||||||||||
| No | No | HDMI | No | HDMI | No | No | HDMI | No | - | No | No |
| Speakers | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | Yes |
| Microphone | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | - | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | |||||||||||
| 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | - | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio |
| Front Camera | |||||||||||
| No | 8MP | 5MP | 5MP | 5MP | No | No | 5MP | No | - | No | No |
| Rear Camera | |||||||||||
| 5MP | 2MP | 5MP | 8MP | 5MP | No | 5MP | 8 MP | 5MP | - | No | 5 MP |
| Docking Station | |||||||||||
| No | Optional | Yes, included | Yes, included | Yes, included | No | No | No | No | Yes, included | No | Optional |
| Battery Life | |||||||||||
| 4 hours | 14 hours | 4 hours | 14 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | - | - | 8 hours | up to 8 hours | - | - |
| Heavy Duty Cable w/Battery Voltage reading | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Country of Origin | |||||||||||
| USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | China | China | China | China | USA | USA |
| Software & Coverage | |||||||||||
| OBD-II Coverage (1996-Present) Full support all 10 modes of OBD-II Modes 1 through 0A |
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| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OBD-I Coverage (pre-1996) | |||||||||||
| Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately |
| Medium Duty Coverage | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | |||||||||||
| Android 5.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 5.0 | Android 10.0 | Android 5.0 | Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 7.1 | Android | SMX | Windows 7 |
| Boot Up Time | |||||||||||
| 45 sec | 45 sec | 45 sec | 45 sec | 45 sec | 30 | 20 Sec | 20 Sec | 45 sec | - | 6 sec | 1 min 45 sec |
| User Interface | |||||||||||
| Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID | Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID |
| Multilingual | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Open internet Browser | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Domestic Coverage | |||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Asian Coverage | |||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| European Coverage | |||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Subscription Length | |||||||||||
| First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | 24 month subscription purchase required - $2,057 | 36 month subscription purchase required |
| Special Functions | |||||||||||
| Bi-Directional Controls (Actuation Tests) | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Key reprogramming | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Key fob & remote reprogramming Procedures | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery disconnect procedures | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic brake service | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guided tests / on screen help | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| J2534 reflash capability | |||||||||||
| No | Yes, with OEM subscription + PC | Yes, with OEM subscription + PC | Yes, with OEM subscription + PC | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Record/playback OBD-II live data | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reset oil lights | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering angle reset | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graph live data | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple PIDs on screen | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional Accessories (not included with tool purchase) | |||||||||||
| TPMS Tester and Reset Tool | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Video Borescope | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Labscope | |||||||||||
| No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Battery Tester | |||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| NVH Analyzer | |||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |