OBD2 Scanner Comparison: LAUNCH X431 PRO3 APEX, XTOOL D9PRO and Foxwell NT1009. What is the difference between them? Which one is better?
All are good scan tools. They have similarities and differences.
Similarities:
- Launch PRO3 APEX and NT1009 support the same CPU, RAM, ROM, and Resolution.
- PRO3 APEX and D9PRO support the same Android operating system and rear camera, and both support topology map.
Differences:
- They come with different VCIs.
- Launch is equipped with DBSCarVII, Xtool is equipped with XVCI Max, and Foxwell is equipped with VCI Dongle.
- PRO3 APEX supports the most functions of all. It has Software Mall and supports FCA, ADAS, and key programming, but other tools don’t support it.
- XTOOL D9PRO is the most expensive.
- Foxwell is the cheapest, but it supports fewer functions than others.
Check the comparison table below.
| Item | X431 PRO3 APEX | XTOOL D9PRO | FOXWELL NT1009 |
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| VCI | DBSCarVII | XVCI Max | VCI Dongle |
| CPU | 2.0GHz 4-Core 1 | 1.8GHz 4-Core | 2.0GHz 4-Core |
| OS | Android l0.0 | Android l0.0 | Android 9.0 |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | 4GB |
| ROM | 64GB | 128GB | 64GB |
| Resolution | 1280X800 | 1024X768 | 1280X800 |
| Rear Camera | 8MP | 8MP | 5MP |
| Battery | 6300mAh,7.6V | 10000mAh,7.3V | 6300mAh,3.7V |
| Services | 37 | 42 | 31 |
| Topology Map | √ | √ | × |
| Software Mall | √ | × | × |
| FCA | √ | × | × |
| ADAS | √ | × | × |
| Key Programming | √ | × | × |
In conclusion, if you need a cost-effective OBD2 scan tool under $1,000, choose Launch X431 PRO3 APEX Scanner.
