You want to buy an 8-inch automotive diagnostic flatbed scanner. There are many brands in the automotive diagnostic industry with different prices. How do you choose? Today we have selected three brands for comparison: Autel MP900TS / MP900BT, Xtool D8W, Thinktool Pro. Considering the price, hardware and software configuration, you will soon find the tool that suits you.
| Item | MP900BT/ MP900TS |
Xtool D8W | Thinktool Pro |
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| Reference price | MP900BT:$859 MP900TS:$1059 |
$559 | $886.84 |
| System | Android 11 | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core,1.8GHz | Quad-core,1.5GHz | Quad-core,2GHz |
| Screen | 8 inches,1280*800 | 8 inches,1024*768 | 8 inches,1280*800 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 2GB |
| ROM | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB |
| Battery | 7700mAh | 5000mAh | 6000mAh |
| Camera | Rear 8M | Rear 8M | Rear 8M |
| DLC | Bluetooth VCI | Bluetooth VCI | Bluetooth VCI |
| DolP | √ | × | × |
| 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 | √ | √ | √ |
Xtool D8W ＜ Thinktool Pro ＜ Autel MP900BT & MP900TS
Comparing the prices of the three models, we can find that Xtool is the cheapest, Thinktool is the second cheapest, but Autel is the most expensive.
Autel MP900BT and MP900TS are equipped with the latest Android 11 system and 4G large memory, running faster. Autel also supports DoIP, CANFD and Wi-Fi printing at the same time.
Autle MP900BT has Android 11 system and 4G memory
Xtool D8W has the largest battery capacity.
Thinktool Pro is equipped with a quad-core 2GHz processor.
Other than the above, all three phones are identical in terms of screen, storage, camera, and VCI connectivity.
All of them can support basic diagnostics such as Auto VIN, Read and Clear Codes, Live Data, Check ECU Information, Freeze Frame, Active Test, Coding, Coaching, Hidden Functions and Report Management.
Autel supports more types of maintenance, full system special functions and pre-scan.
Autle MP900TS has more types of maintenance functions
All three models can be used with optional endoscope and battery tester.
For customers with a tight budget, Xtool D8W is a better value for money. Its diagnostic capabilities are sufficient to meet your daily business needs. In addition, Xtool also covers 2023 Ford, 2023 Toyota, 2023 Honda, 2022 Volkswagen, 2022 Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes Sprinter, 2022 Hyundai models, etc.
Conversely, the Autel MP900BT and MP900TS are recommended for customers who need the latest tools to support more maintenance and wider vehicle coverage. Compared with the D8W, Autel scans faster and more comprehensively. Autel also supports running active tests and special features on more models.
In addition, Autel also has the advantage of vehicle coverage, supporting most of the latest models up to 2024, including Toyota, 2023 Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, PSA, Fiat, etc. That's why it's expensive.
In short, no matter which car diagnostic scanner you choose, there will be no problem as long as you choose it according to your needs. The one that suits you is the best.
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