The Autel MK808S and Launch CR919X are both popular and professional automotive diagnostic scanners in area of offering various features for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. However, they’re still slightly different from each other, and I’ll talk about it in the following contents.
-From the exterior, both of MK808S and CR919X are 7-inch touchscreen but the latter has physical button as well.
-Memory: MK808S with 4G RAM and 64G ROM while CR919X only has 3G RAM and 32G ROM.
-Operating system: MK808S goes with Android 11 while CR919X goes with Android 10.
The front 3 aspects turns out that MK808S wins in speed and performance, it’s supposed to be running more smoothly (Android 11,4G RAM) and be able to more durable (64G ROM). What’s more, Autel is always known for easy operation and explicit interface.
-MK808S:
In general, Autel MK808 automotive diagnostic tool provides you with superior special functions, including Oil Reset, EPB (Electronic Parking Brake), SAS (Steering Angle Sensor), BMS (Battery Management System), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), IMMO, and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). Besides, it also performs bi-directional Active Tests and supports battery registration and reset.
The most essential point is that the powerful Bi-directional Control makes it the most cost-effective Autel scanner; Active test is widely used on car subsystems to help you check if the car actuators are all in good condition. Such as windows, rear mirrors, sunroof, wipers...
-CR919X:
One of the standout features of the all System Diagnostics Launch CRP919X is its online coding capability, allowing you to easily perform coding and programming tasks for your vehicle；
The CRP919X launch scanner also offers bi-directional control, With its 31+ maintenance services, the CRP919X code readers & scan tools is well-equipped to handle increasingly complex vehicles.
Autel MK808S: Autel is known for frequent updates, which ensures compatibility with newer vehicles and access to recent features. The MK808S usually includes a one-year free update and requires a subscription afterward.
Launch CR919X: Launch also provides regular updates, though it may not be as frequent as Autel’s. It typically includes a one-year free update as well, with similar subscription costs for updates.
Both devices offer extensive vehicle compatibility for OBD2-compliant vehicles, though Autel generally has broader vehicle make and model support (supports 150+ car brands worldwide), particularly for Asian, European, and American brands.
-Autel MK808S: Generally priced higher than the Launch CR919X, though the price is often justified by its advanced hardware, broader compatibility, frequent updates, and faster processing.
-Launch CR919X: Offers a lower price point, making it a thinkable choice for users who need standard diagnostics with less cost.
Choose the Autel MK808S if you’re looking for:More advanced diagnostic capabilities;A faster, more responsive device with a larger display;Frequent software updates and extensive vehicle compatibility;
If you need ECU-coding, you may choose Launch CR919X which includes this capability. And CR919X has a 1000mAh larger battery capacity than MK808S, yet I saw a professional car repairman on YouTube had to Connect the charging cable when he was using CR919X but didn’t have to do that on MK808S.
If the price is not a major factor and you want the most comprehensive functionality, the Autel MK808S is likely the better option. For a cost-effective, straightforward diagnostic tool, the Launch CR919X is a great choice.
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