Launch Creader Elite OBD2 Scanners Comparison

What is the difference between LAUNCH X431 Creader Elite 2.0, Creader Elite and Creader VII+?


Similarities:
All are professional Launch diagnostic tools under €200.
All support DTC Look up.
All support multi-language and lifetime free update.

Differences:
Creader Elite 2.0 is equipped with 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, active test, ECU coding and more functions than Launch Creader VII+.
Creader VII+ only supports 4 systems diagnosis incl. Check Engine/Transmission/ABS/SRS.
Elite 1.0 supports USB connection and Elite 2.0 supports WiFi connection.
Elite 2.0 supports 3 car brands while Elite 1.0 only supports one car brand.

Check the comparison table below.

Item	Launch Creader Elite 2.0	Launch Creader Elite	Launch 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	3 brands	1 Brand	0
Update	Lifetime free update	Lifetime free update	Lifetime free update

• 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

• 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

• 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

2.Creader Elite 2.0 FGC is for 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).