Top Don is a launch based machine. And some think car. Launch software runs on both the Top Don scan tools and Think car scan tools. Launch was created by some of the engineers splitting of from Autel.. I own Autel scan tools a few Launch and one top don. I wouldn't be surprised if Launch created sister companies, Top Don/ Think Car to fight Autel.
I used to buy Autel until my machine exploded in my hands ( I kid you not) it was less than one week out of warranty and Autel UK were like tough ! Byeeee ! Bought Launch after that and Autocom ...............I have Launch and Topdon (same s/w really) now I like the 2 yr updates as you only get 1 yr with autel.
LAUNCH X431 IS BASICALLY A TOP-DAN SO IF YOU DECIDE TO SALE ONE OF THEM I WOULD SALE THE TOP-DAN . THE WORST THING IS TO END UP WITH TWO OF THE SEEM TOOLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a shame you can't get these things on loan so you can try them out for a week or so before buying. All i know is when my mechanic friend bought a scan tool he got a Launch, as he said it did the most for the money, after he research all the main ones. He mostly works on Merc, BMW/Mini, VAG, some vans, most generally.
My autel £1200 906bt gave up the ghost when I didn't renew the updates £1200 down the drain said corrupted software I only used about 10 times never buy autel
Bonjour merci pour votre analyse j'ai le topdon phoenix plus gros problème de comptabilité avec certain code moteur Psa avant 2005 avec le protocole van et pas de fonction test active dans le BSI je suis très déçus sa serait a refaire je prendrais une autel alors j'espère qu'il vont faite un gros effort pour corriger tous ça.
Do your research next time you can switch the screen to look just like autels it's a topology map all you have to do is press system list in the top left corner and it changes to the autel way of listing
I have an Xtool A30M. Entry level scanner with bidirectional control. I'm in love with the thing. Free updates for life too. It's the most powerful scanner in it's price range. I'll get xtool d9 pro when i have the money. They also have tools thats similarly priced as these tools but trust me you get way more for your money.
I've had the launch diagun IV now for about 4 years now and has managed everything I've needed it for so far, although I've not had to use for anything dpf related which I know you do alot of. It's a shame no single diagnostic tool does all. Great videos by the way 👍🏻
Another great video .if I have to choose I will go for Autel. it is simple easy to use even for beginners .as you said it is a bit of mixture for the similar price.
Just got the phoneix plus havnt use at the shop yet but played around on my 99 accord. Wouldnt autovin and all the codes were displays as xx-xx as in 61-71 vs p0xx maybe just because its am old car? Anyone have similar experiences?
Odd. My Phoenix Plus has the option for a cord like your Autel here. My Phoenix is only a few weeks old so not sure if that has anything to do with it.
Top Don is a launch based machine. And some think car. Launch software runs on both the Top Don scan tools and Think car scan tools. Launch was created by some of the engineers splitting of from Autel.. I own Autel scan tools a few Launch and one top don. I wouldn't be surprised if Launch created sister companies, Top Don/ Think Car to fight Autel.
I used to buy Autel until my machine exploded in my hands ( I kid you not) it was less than one week out of warranty and Autel UK were like tough ! Byeeee ! Bought Launch after that and Autocom ...............I have Launch and Topdon (same s/w really) now I like the 2 yr updates as you only get 1 yr with autel.
LAUNCH X431 IS BASICALLY A TOP-DAN SO IF YOU DECIDE TO SALE ONE OF THEM I WOULD SALE THE TOP-DAN . THE WORST THING IS TO END UP WITH TWO OF THE SEEM TOOLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a shame you can't get these things on loan so you can try them out for a week or so before buying. All i know is when my mechanic friend bought a scan tool he got a Launch, as he said it did the most for the money, after he research all the main ones. He mostly works on Merc, BMW/Mini, VAG, some vans, most generally.
Why did you buy the Topdon as you already have the Autel?
My autel £1200 906bt gave up the ghost when I didn't renew the updates £1200 down the drain said corrupted software I only used about 10 times never buy autel
Topdon is the winner here! Autel is for the lazy...
Bonjour merci pour votre analyse j'ai le topdon phoenix plus gros problème de comptabilité avec certain code moteur Psa avant 2005 avec le protocole van et pas de fonction test active dans le BSI je suis très déçus sa serait a refaire je prendrais une autel alors j'espère qu'il vont faite un gros effort pour corriger tous ça.
Do your research next time you can switch the screen to look just like autels it's a topology map all you have to do is press system list in the top left corner and it changes to the autel way of listing
Sooo the question is what you going to ask for them case someone on here is interested....just asking for a friend obviously
A fair comparison there mate.
Thanks for taking the time to do that Jimmy. Great Stuff👍
I also have the autel and the top don-use the top don extension to get the slimmer end for the obd port
I have an Xtool A30M. Entry level scanner with bidirectional control. I'm in love with the thing. Free updates for life too. It's the most powerful scanner in it's price range. I'll get xtool d9 pro when i have the money. They also have tools thats similarly priced as these tools but trust me you get way more for your money.
I've had the launch diagun IV now for about 4 years now and has managed everything I've needed it for so far, although I've not had to use for anything dpf related which I know you do alot of. It's a shame no single diagnostic tool does all. Great videos by the way 👍🏻
Another great video .if I have to choose I will go for Autel. it is simple easy to use even for beginners .as you said it is a bit of mixture for the similar price.
Thanks for the video, on the Autel you can scan using OBD11 or Manufacture data but is there an OBD option on the Topdon?
On the top don click system list next to topologytab while scanning. It will give you the same list view as the autel.
Just got the phoneix plus havnt use at the shop yet but played around on my 99 accord. Wouldnt autovin and all the codes were displays as xx-xx as in 61-71 vs p0xx maybe just because its am old car? Anyone have similar experiences?
Odd. My Phoenix Plus has the option for a cord like your Autel here. My Phoenix is only a few weeks old so not sure if that has anything to do with it.