Compare Professional Auto Diagnostic Scan Tools | OTC Evolve & Encore
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Feature Evolve Autel MS908 Elite Autel MS908 Pro Launch PAD II Snap-on Verus Edge Encore Autel MS906 Autel MS906TS Launch PAD II Snap-On Solus Edge
Hardware
J2534 Compliant VCI Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Display Size 10.2" 9.7" 9.7" 10.1" 10.0" 7.0" 8.0" 8.0" 10.1" 8.0"
Display Resolution 1280 x 800 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 1024 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 800 x 480
Memory Storage 64GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD 64GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD 32GB SSD
Video Out HDMI HDMI HDMI VGA No No No No VGA No
Speakers Dual Stereo 2 Watt each Dual Speakers Dual Speakers Dual Speakers Dual Speakers No Single Speaker Single Speaker Dual Speakers Not specified
Microphone Analog & Digital Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No
Headphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio
Battery Dual Pack, Lithium-ion Cylindrical, 4 hour Lithium-polymer 3.7V, 13600mAh (50.3Wh) Lithium-polymer 3.7V, 13600mAh (50.3Wh) Lithium-polymer, 8 hour Lithium-ion, 5 hour Lithium-ion Cylindrical Lithium-polymer 3.7V, 5000mAh Lithium-polymer 3.7V, 5000mAh Lithium-polymer, 8 hour Lithium-ion, 5 hour
Wireless Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) WiFi Direct Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth N/A N/A Bluetooth Bluetooth N/A
Rear Camera 5.0MP 8.0MP 5.0MP 5.0MP Not specified No 8.0MP 8.0MP 5.0MP No
Front Camera 5.0MP 2.0MP No 2.0MP No No No No 2.0MP No
Country of Origin USA China China China Taiwan USA China China China Taiwan
Software and Coverage
Operating System Android Android Android Android Windows 7 Embedded Android Android Android Android Embedded SMX®
Simple, Fast & Intuitive Interface Yes No consistent OEM interface No consistent OEM interface No consistent OEM interface Simple, but multi-layered Yes No consistent OEM interface No consistent OEM interface No consistent OEM interface Simple, but multi-layered
Internet Browser Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Global OBD II (Dom, Asian, Euro) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Domestic Enhanced 1980 - Current Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes
Asian Enhanced 1987 - Current Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes
European Enhanced 1986 - Current Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes Yes 1996 & newer 1996 & newer Yes Yes
Bidrectional Controls (Actuator Tests) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote Technical Support Diagnostics Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Dom/Asian/Euro Subscription Length 12 months included 12 months included 12 months included 12 months included Includes current software only 12 months included 12 months included 12 months included 12 months included Includes current software only
Repair Information
Wiring Diagrams Yes No No No No No No No No No
Key Fob & Remote Reprogramming Procedures Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
Battery Disconnect Procedures Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
Code-Assist™ All System DTC Tech Tips Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter
Symptom-Assist™ Tech Tips Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter
Repair-Trac™ VIN Specific Tech Tips Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter
Pathfinder Troubleshooting™ Diagnostics Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter
InfoTech™ Driveability & Component Test Software Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter Yes No No No Fast-Track Troubleshooter
Identifix Direct-Hit™ Web-Based Info via Deep Link Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
Fast Touch Links to Mitchell On Demand and more Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Productivity Features
Bluetooth Wireless TPMS Sensor Registration Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
AutoDetect Repair Info Search Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
AutoID Yes, in 5 seconds Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Micro Training Videos Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No
Automated System Test Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No No
All System DTC Scan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maintenance Test Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
Automatic Wi-Fi Updates Deliver in Background Yes No No No No Yes No No No No
Options
Docking Station Yes, charging & storage Yes, charging No Yes, option Yes, option No No No Yes, option No
TPR TPMS Tool for wireless sensor registration Yes, can also be used as a standalone tool No No No No Optional No Yes No No
Warranty
Standard Warranty 1 Year / Lifetime 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1 Year / Lifetime 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year