Launch X431 Pro Elite vs Xtool D8 vs Autel MS906 vs Foxwell NT909

As there are more and more automotive diagnostic tools on market, how should we choose? Here we’ve picked out several 8-inches diagnostic tablets from Launch, Autel, Xtool and Foxwell for comparison. Hope this article can help.

X431 Pro Elite vs. D8 vs. MS906 vs. NT909

Item	Launch X431 Pro Elite	Xtool D8	Autel MaxiSys MS906	Foxwell NT909
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Price	€494	€513	€647	€501
Hardware
VCI	×	×	×	VCI dongle
CPU	2.0Ghz, 4-core processor	1.8Ghz, 4-core processor	1.3GHz+1.7GHz, 6-core processor	2.0GHz, 4-core processor
Operating system	Android 10.0	Android 5.1	Android 4.4.2	Android 9.0
RAM	4GB	2GB	2GB	2GB
ROM	64GB	64GB	32GB	32GB
Screen	8 inches	8 inches	8 inches	8 inches
Resolution	1280*800	1024*768	1024*768	1280*800
Rear camera	8 megapixels	8 megapixels	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Working temperature	0-50℃	-10-50℃	-10-50℃	-10-70℃
Communication	Wire	Wire	Wire	Bluetooth/USB
Dimension	256*172*40.6mm	274*175*33.8mm	270.8*176*36mm	272*163*96mm
Battery	6000mAh, 3.7V	10000mAh, 3.7V	5000mAh, 3.7V	8000mAh
Software
Full system diagnose	√	√	√	√
Special functions	32 kinds	38 kinds	36 kinds	24 kinds
Active test	√	√	√	√
Guided function	√	√	√	√
ECU coding	√	√	√	√
Data repair	√	×	√	×
Remote diagnose	√	√	√	√
DoIP	√	×	×	√
CAN FD	√	√	×	√
Diagnostic feedback	√	×	√	√
App store	√	×	×	×
ADAS calibration	√ (optional)	×	×	×
TPMS	√(optional)	×	×	×
Key programming	√ (coming soon)	×	×	×
IMMO programming	√ (optional)	×	×	×
Oscilloscope	√ (optional)	×	×	×
Sensor	√ (optional)	×	×	×
Endoscope	√ (optional)	×	×	×
Battery test	√ (optional)	×	×	×
FCA	√	×	√	√ (need 12+8 cable)

Hardware

1. X431 Pro Elite is the latest release of diagnostic tablet in 2023. It’s equipped with higher Android 10.0 system and larger 4G+64G storage, which may have an advantage in running speed than others.
2. Xtool D8 has the largest battery capacity.
3. Autel MS906 is the only 6-core processor as well as the most expensive in price.
4. Foxwell NT909 is the only one that supports Bluetooth and USB connection.

Software

1. All four models support diagnostic functions like all-system diagnose, special functions, active test, guided function, ECU coding and remote diagnose.
2. X431 Pro Elite supports the most diagnostic and extension functions. In addition to above basic diagnostics, it also supports DoIP, CAN FD, TPMS, ADAS, IMMO, battery test, etc.

Recommendation

Launch X431 Pro Elite is the most affordable scan tool, in addition, it’s also the highest compatibility of the four. Whether comparing from the function, price or hardware version, X431 Pro Elite would be the first choice for cost performance.

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