What’s the best 8-inches automotive diagnostic tablet in 2023? Today we’ve picked out another 3 brands for comparison: Autel MP900TS & MP900BT, Xtool D8BT & D8, and Thinktool Pro. By looking at price, hardware and software configuration, you’ll soon find the preferred tool.
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Comparison Table
| Item | Autel MP900BT/ MP900TS | Xtool D8/ D8BT | Thinktool Pro |
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| Reference price | €1,047 | €590 | €859 |
| System | Android 11 | Android 5.1.1 | Android 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core, 1.8GHz | Quad-core, 1.8GHz | Quad-core, 2GHz |
| Screen | 8 inches, 1280*800 | 8 inches, 1224*762 | 8 inches, 1280*800 |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| ROM | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Battery | 7700mAh | 10000mAh | 6000mAh |
| Camera | Rear 8M | Rear 8M | Rear 8M |
| DLC | Bluetooth VCI | Bluetooth VCI | Bluetooth VCI |
| DoIP | √ | × | × |
| CANFD | √ | √ (need adapter) | × |
| Endoscope | √ (optional) | √ (optional) | √ (optional) |
| Battery test | √ (optional) | √ (optional) | √ (optional) |
| Wi-Fi print | √ | × | × |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ |
| Read & clear codes | √ | √ | √ |
| Freeze frame | √ | √ | √ |
| ECU info | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data stream | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ | √ |
| Full-system special function | √ | × | × |
| Maintenance | √(40+ kinds) | √ (38 kinds) | √ (31 kinds) |
| Coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Guidance | √ | √ | √ |
| Hidden feature | √ | √ | √ |
| Pre&pro scan | √ | × | × |
| Report manage | √ | √ | √ |
Price
Xtool D8/ D8BT< Thinktool Pro < Autel MP900BT & MP900TS
Xtool is the cheapest, Thinktool places the second while Autel is the highest priced.
Hardware
- Autel MP900BT & MP900TS are featured with latest Android 11 system and larger 4G RAM for faster running speed. Autel also support DoIP, CANFD and Wi-Fi print at the same time.
- Xtool D8/ D8BT have the largest battery capacity.
- Thinktool Pro is equipped with Quad-core, 2GHz processor.
Except as mentioned above, all three are the same on screen, storage, camera and VCI connection.
Software
- All can support basic diagnostics such as auto VIN, read & clear codes, live data, check ECU info, freeze frame, active test, coding, guidance, hidden feature, report manage, etc.
- Autel supports more kinds of maintenance, full-system special function and pre-pro scan.
- All three can work with optional endoscope & battery tester.
Conclusion
For customers on a limited budget, Xtool D8/ D8BT will be a better value for money deal. Its diagnostic capabilities are sufficient for daily work needs. In addition, Xtool covers up to 2023 Ford, 2023 Toyota, 2023 Honda, 2022 VW, 2022 Benz/Benz Sprinter, 2022 Hyundai models, etc.
On the contrary, Autel MP900BT & MP900TS are recommended for customers who need a latest tool to support more maintenance and wider car coverage. Compare to D8, Autel is faster and more comprehensive in scanning. Autel also supports to do active test and special function on more models.
Besides, Autel has an advantage in car coverage, supports most and latest models up to 2024 Toyota, 2023 VW, Benz, Benz Sprinter, Ford, Chrysler, Nisan, Honda, Hyundai, JLR, PSA, Fiat, etc. That’s why it’s expensive.
In short, you’ll never go wrong with choosing according to needs.
