Launch Creader Elite 2.0 OBD2 diagnostic scanner contains 2 versions: X431 Elite 2.0 BBA and X431 Elite 2.0 FGC. Both have the same hardware configuration. The main difference is that the BBA version is for BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi series car models, and the FGC version is for Ford, GM and Chrysler series car models. Compared with other Launch Creader OBD2 scanners, what is the difference? Which is better?
Check the comparison table below.
| Item | Creader Elite 2.0 | Creader Elite | Creader VII+ |
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| Screen | 4 inch, 480*800 pixels | 4 inch, 480*800P touch screen | 3.5 TFT LCD |
| System | Android 8.1 | Android 5.0 | Windows |
| RAM+ROM | 2G+ 16G | 1G+16G | 2G+ 16G |
| CPU | 4 Core 1.3GHz | 1 core | / |
| Connection | 2.4GHz WiFi/USB Type C | Cable | Cable |
| Full system diagnosis | Yes | Yes | 4 systems |
| Auto VIN & Auto Scan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Active Test | Yes | Yes | No |
| ECU Coding | Yes | Yes | No |
| Remote Diagnosis | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diagnostic Feedback | Yes | Yes | No |
| DTC Look up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery registration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Share & Print Diagnostic Report | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mall service | Yes (to get more car brands) | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | 11 (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Polski) | 11 (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional, Polski) | 8 (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese) |
| Built-in car software | Creader Elite 2.0 BBA: 3 brands (BENZ, BMW, AUDI);
Creader Elite 2.0 FGC: 3 brands (Ford, GM, Chrysler) |
1 Brand | 0 |
| Update | Lifetime free update | Lifetime free update | Lifetime free update |
In conclusion:
1.Similarities:
All are professional Launch diagnostic tools under US$200.
All support DTC Look up.
All support multi-language and lifetime free update.
2.Differences:
Creader Elite 2.0 has better hardware configuration (Android 8.1, 2GB+16GB RAM+ROM, 4 Core 1.3GHz CPU).
Creader Elite 2.0 and Creader Elite support all systems diagnosis while Creader VII+ only supports 4 systems diagnosis (Check Engine/Transmission/ABS/SRS).
Moreover, X431 Elite 2.0 and Elite 1.0 support more functions than Launch Creader VII+ such as active test, ECU coding, remote diagnosis, Auto VIN & Auto Scan, Battery registration, diagnostic feedback and share & print diagnostic report and Mall service.
Creader Elite 1.0 supports USB connection and one car brand, but Creader Elite 2.0 supports WiFi connection and 3 car brands, and you can purchase more car brands in “Mall”.
Launch Creader Elite 2.0 BBA Vehicle and Function Support List:
Support BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz, Sprinter, Audi, VW, Bentley, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Volkswagen.
Fit for Benz, Maybach, and Sprinter all models:
- Operating mode start/ stop
- Cornering illumination flicker times
- Level calibration, reinitialize assist
- Teach-in of selection range sensor
- Resetting of mixture adaptation
- Learning of the throttle valve stop
- Regeneration of the DPF while driving
- Calibration of 360° camera at front end
Fit for BMW, Mini, Rolls–Royce all models:
- ECU coding
- Switch off auto start/stop by default
- Folding mirror delay time
- Service record (add/delete service history)
- CBS reset UDS (service reset)
- ID-le adjustment
- RIDE height sensors
- Start-up
- DPF regeneration
- Relearn transmission control unit
- Register battery exchange
- Calibrating all-round vision camera
- Relearn all-round vision camera
Fit for Audi, VW, Bentley, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, Volkswagen Commercial all models:
- Online coding
- Online secure login
- Moving pointer
- Turn off
- Daytime running light
- Headlight adjustment
- DPF regeneration
- Air suspension matching
- Transmission adaptation
- Idle matching adaptive
- Steering angle learning
- Brake pad change
- Battery matching
Launch Creader Elite 2.0 FGC Vehicle Coverage:
Support Ford/ GM/ Buick/ Cadillac/ Chevrolet/ Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep.
Compatible with 99% vehicles of Ford, GM, Chrysler from 1996-2024, including 12V cars, light duty trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles, minivans, no IP limited.
Access to certain diagnostic functions requires registration and authentication through an approved service (AUTOAUTH) for all aftermarket scan tools. You can buy access for $50 supports unlocking of the FCA gateway to enable enhanced diagnostics on 2018 and newer FCA vehicles (Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge).
Fit for FCA Vehicles from 2017-2024 including 300/Pacifica/Challenger/Charger/Durango/Journey/Ram 1000/Ram 1500(DS)/Ram 1500(DT)/Ram 2500/Ram 3500 Cab Chassis/Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 10K/Ram 3500 Pickup/Ram 4500/Ram 5500/ProMaster City/Cherokee/Compass/Compass (Brazil, China, India, Mexico)/Grand Commander/Renegade/Wrangler (JL)/Giulia/Giulietta/Stelvio/500X/500X/500BEV/Toro/Doblo/Ducato/Novo Strada/Mobi/… More keeps growing…
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