Autel scanner tools can be used on all aspects of the vehicle, and on heavy-duty truck/commercial vehicle options, there are also dedicated heavy-duty diagnostic tools. Here, we will compare Autel AL529HD vs. MS908CV II vs. MS909 CV, which one is better?
| Heavy duty Comparison chart | |||
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AL529HD
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MS908CV II  |
MS909CV  |
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| Hardware | |||
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J2534 pass thru |
J2534 Maxiflash VCI | J2534 maxiflash elite | |
| Connection | OBDII cord included | OBDII cord included | Wireless |
| Color screen | 2.8-inch display | 9.7-inch touch screen | 9.7-inch touch screen |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz quad-core A73 + 1.8 GHz quad-core A53 | 2.3GHz Quad-core Mongoose + 1.7GHz Quad-core A53 | |
| Memory | 16GB micro sd card | 4GB RAM & 128GB ROM | 4GB RAM & 128GB ROM |
| Internal battery | 11000 mAh | 15000mAH | |
| Camera |
16mp rear camera |
Rear:16mp Front:5mp | |
| Accessory ports | USB | USB+HDMI | USB+HDMI |
| OBD-II connectors | New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin | New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin | New deutsch 6fin & 9 pin |
| Print data | Usb cord to pc | WIFI | WIFI |
| Software | |||
| Operating system/ user interface | Easy tool navigation | Android 10 | Android 7.0 |
| Maxisys system suite | Maxifix/ Remoie Support | Maxifix/ Remoie Support | |
| Software updates | Free for life of tool | 1 Year Free | 1 Year Free |
| Internet updates | USB Cord to PC | WIFI | WIFI |
| Repair & test data | Access all records | Access all records | |
| Automatic detection | Auto-vin | Auto-vin / auto-scan | Auto-vin / auto-scan |
| Features | |||
| Vehicle diagnostics | Class 1-class 9 | Class 1-class 9 | Class 1-class 9 |
| Basic & special functions | All makes & all models | All makes & all models | All makes & all models |
| Hd vehicle features | SAEJ1939/SAEJ1708 | SAEJ1939/SAEJ1708 | SAEJ1939/SAEJ1708 |
| Service resets | 48+ Service | 48+ Service | |
| Diesel PM | Class 1-9 | Class 1-9 | |
| System diagnostics | Access all modules | Access all modules | |
| Enhanced functions | Advanced coding + adaptations | Advanced coding + adaptations | |
| Component activations | Bi-directional controls | Bi-directional controls | |
As can be seen from the comparison table, Autel MS908CV II and Autel MS909CV have more powerful hardware and more functions. The AutelAL529HD is an inexpensive option for heavy-duty vehicle code reading/deletion, supporting J1939 and 1708 heavy-duty communication protocols.
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