Best Launch scanners: Creader, CRP and X431 compared

What the listing offers

• 4000+ active tests are stated, matching what the listing calls X431-level tests.
• ECU coding for new modules, sensor faults and hidden features, per the listing.
• CAN FD, DoIP and FCA SGW access with no extra adapters.

Limits to know

• The listing does not describe a wireless VCI, so expect a cable link.
• Update terms are not stated in the listing.

What the listing offers

• The wireless VCI lets you run tests from the workbench or anywhere around the vehicle.
• ECU coding with online coding for VW, Audi, Skoda, Ford, Lincoln and Mazda is stated.
• Supports FCA AutoAuth, CAN FD and DoIP for late-model vehicles.

Limits to know

• The listing does not state how many active tests are supported.
• Update terms are not stated, so confirm them on the listing before you buy.

What the listing offers

• 33 ft wireless range plus a USB-C port for coding work, per the listing.
• ECU coding for relearning new ECUs and writing adaptive data.
• Coverage of 200+ brands, with CAN FD and DoIP, is stated.

Limits to know

• The listing does not give an active test count.
• Update terms are not stated in the listing.

What the listing offers

• SmartLink 2.0 works as a J2534 pass-thru box for online flashing, per the listing.
• Real-time topology map shows bus layout and DTC counts per module.
• 60+ services and 3000+ active tests, the most in the Launch range here.

Limits to know

• At $1,499 it is more than most home mechanics need.
• Screen size and update terms are not stated in the listing.

What the listing offers

• Full-system access to Toyota and Lexus modules, including ECM, TCM, ABS and SRS.
• Active tests run fuel pumps, radiator fans, windows, mirrors and lights.
• Android 8.1 with 64GB memory and a 3000mAh battery, per the listing.

Limits to know

• It is built for Toyota and Lexus, so it is a poor fit for mixed-brand garages.
• The 4 inch screen is small next to the CRP and X431 tablets.

What the listing offers

• 7 resets include oil, ABS bleed, SRS, throttle, EPB, BMS and DPF.
• Supports 90+ brands and 2018 and newer FCA SGW vehicles, per the listing.
• Full reports can be saved to the cloud, printed or emailed.

Limits to know

• Only four systems are covered, so body modules are out of reach.
• CAN FD and DoIP need an adapter, according to the listing.

What the listing offers

• 13 services include injector coding, AdBlue, transmission adaptation and ABS bleed.
• Compatible with optional BST-360 battery and i-TPMS modules, per the listing.
• A 6,000mAh battery and dual-band WiFi are stated.

Limits to know

• CAN FD and DoIP need adapters sold separately, per the listing.
• Four systems only, and it costs more than the CRP123X for the extra services.