LAUNCH X431 PRO3 V+ ELITE vs X431 V+ 5.0 (PRO3)

 LAUNCH X431 PRO3 V+ ELITE is an upgraded version of X431 V+ 5.0. PRO3 V+ ELITE is equipped with the latest SmartLink VCI. So what is the difference between it and the old model? This article will explore this point.

Note: LAUNCH X431 V+ 5.0 is actually a product of the PRO3 series. You can also call it PRO3 V+ 5.0.

Comparison table of LAUNCH X431 PRO3 V+ ELITE and X431 V+ 5.0:

As can be seen from the chart, the main difference in PRO3 V+ ELITE hardware is VCI. PRO3 V+ ELITE is equipped with SmartLink C, while X431 V+ 5.0 uses the old DBSCar VII.

SmartLink gives PRO3 V+ ELITE more possibilities:
SmartLink integrates the truck diagnostic module, making it unnecessary to use HD3 VCI when diagnosing heavy trucks. It also allows PRO3 V+ ELITE to support D-PDU/ RP1210, J2534, and DoIP protocol without additional cables. These are all things that X431 V+ 5.0 cannot do.

It is worth mentioning that the X431 FIX function (CarSET PRO database)/ Renault SGW/ European professional software package that was previously only available for PAD V ELITE/ PAD VII ELITE and PRO5 can now be purchased and used by PRO3 V+ ELITE (the old DBSCAR VII does not support Renault’s new DOIP protocol, but Smartlink can).