What’s different between XTOOL D7, D7W, D8S and D9S PRO diagnostic tool? Which is the best and how to choose? Here we’ve compared them from hardware to main functions, hoping this is helpful.
Comparison Table
| Item | XTOOL D7 | XTOOL D7W | XTOOL D8S | XTOOL D9S PRO |
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| Price | €336 | €410 | €532 | €1027 |
| Operating system | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5GHz | Quad-core 1.5GHz | Quad-core 1.5GHz | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
| Memory | 2+32G | 2+64G | 4+64G | 4+128G |
| Screen size | 7 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Battery capacity | 4000mAh, 3.7V | 5000mAh, 7.3V | 5000mAh, 7.3V | 6400mAh, 7.2V |
| Connection method | Cable | WIFI | Cable | WIFI&Cable |
| Free update period | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto scan | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Full system diagnostics | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Bidirectional control | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Special function | 36+ | 36+ | 38+ | 42+ |
| Coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| VAG guided function | × | × | √ | √ |
| PMI | × | × | √ | √ |
| ECU configuration | × | × | × | √ |
| BMW test plan | × | × | × | √ |
| ADAS | × | × | √ | √ |
| CANFD | × | √ | √ | √ |
| DOIP | × | √ | √ | √ |
| FCA | × | × | × | √ |
| Topology mapping | × | × | √ | √ |
Differences
- Price
D7 < D7W < D8S < D9S PRO
D7 is the cheapest while D9S PRO is the most expensive.
- Hardware
D7 < D7W < D8S < D9S PRO
D9S PRO is coming with the best hardware configuration to support wired and wireless connection.
- Software
D7 < D7W < D8S < D9S PRO
D9S PRO covers all features of the others, it also supports 42+ special functions, VAG guided function, PMI, ECU configuration, BMW test plan, ADAS, CANFD, DOIP, FCA and topology mapping.
Conclusion
XTOOL D7 is an entry-level diagnostic tool that are the most cost-effective among them.
XTOOL D7W has added CANFD & DOIP protocols on the basis of D7, which can support more car models.
XTOOL D8S is a mid-level diagnostic tool that added more advanced functions like VAG guided function, PMI, ADAS and topology mapping.
XTOOL D9S PRO is the most comprehensive diagnostic scanner that supports the most advanced diagnosis like ECU configuration, BMW test plan, FCA. Besides, it has 42+ special functions for daily maintenance. It’s the best choice for experienced technicians.
