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2021 Latest Autel Maxisys MS908SP VS Maxisys Elite Automotive Diagnostic Tool

Comparison of two advanced diagnostic tools, Autel Maxisys Elite and Maxisys MS908S Pro!

Autel Maxisys Elite VS Autel Maxisys 908S Pro

Maxisys Elite have more than 36 special functions
 
MS908S Pro have 26 special services
 Two years free update online Update Version of MS908P,MK908P

If you’re like most auto body and repair shop owners, it might be hard to decide between both of these stage three tools. (Stage three = the “heavyweight class” of diagnostic tools). Stage three tools come out with a lot of information and, MS908 needless to say, vendor information can be misleading–leaving many auto body and repair shops confused. That’s why Autel Consultancy has gathered the facts so you can see for yourself which tool comes out on top.

Round 1

Operating System: Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android, TM 4.4.2 KitKat

Winner:Well, Elite’s twice improved OS is guaranteed to make your operating experience smoother.

Round 2

Memory: 2 GB RAM & 32GB Embedded Memory | 2GB RAM & 64GB On-board Memory

Winner:Autel MS908SP(designed specifically with the large ADAS software in mind) has twice the storage than the Elite. Don’t want to manage the amount of pds, photos, videos, etc. on your tablet? Then the MS908SP wins this round.

Round 3

Processor: NVIDIA Tegra? 4 (4-PLUS-1 Quad-core processor) 1.8GHz with ARM Cortex-A15 CPU | Samsung Exynos Six-core Processor (1.3 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7GHz Dual-core ARM Cortex-A15.

Winner: Hate buffering and loading? Go for the Elite. Its processor is “faster, better, stronger” than the MS908SP.

Round 4

Camera: Rear and Front | Rear

Winner: Want to take selfies of you and your employees and also take pictures of what you’re working on? Use Elite’s front and rear cam.

Round 5

Battery: External & Removable | Internal & Non-removable (except by manufacturer)

Winner: Battery problems with the Maxisys-Elite–no problem–just order a replacement battery!

Round 6

Updates: 2 year USA Support/free updates | 1 year free update and local support.

Winner: The Elite wins by KO. Updates go for $999. The MS908SP only offers 1 year of free updates. (The Maxisys Elite and MS908SP cost $2480 and $2280 respectively).

Summary

While the Autel MS908SP is permanently replacing the MS908P as an option for people who don’t want to manage storage on their tablet, who plan to purchase the Autel ADAS Calibration KIT, and don’t have an existing tool, the Elite boasts better overall hardware specs as shown above–not to mention its convenient docking station and higher-performance battery. When also considering its free 2-year update, the Maxisys Elite wins by knockout against the MS908SP.

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