A fair comparison there mate. On the topdon, when it scans if you press system list you should get a similar looking layout to the autel instead of the topology layout. I dont don't find one brand better than the other but there are cars where one will work better than the other. For me, I prefer my topdon for the same reason you prefer the autel - I'm just used to using the topdon. If you're planning to buy a launch tool, then keep the autel and sell the topdon as the topdon uses launch software with their own overlay plus some other slightly different features but coverage/compatibility is the same as the launch products. One big plus I find with topdon is the 2 year free updates compared to autels 1 year. Keep the vids coming 👍👍
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.
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 👍🏻
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.
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.
No Launch sold software to topdon and thinkcar. Bad move in my opinion as topdon is quickly becoming more popular than launch as there usually quite a bit cheaper. An original Launch tool for me is the way. Topdon & thinkcar has no support for UK and Europe as far as I'm aware
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.
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.
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
@@ORileysAutos as regards the Mondeo I’ve got the Autel MS908s not had a problem going through the DPF/SCR program but Autel is too expensive for updates
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.
TOPDON is a copy of Launch tool and use Launch Software. I'd prefer to use Launch as it's likely to have the better software sooner. You don't lose functionality after update subscription ends
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?
Have you tried the autel ultra? It does everything including programming and also has a topology view like topdon (there is also a list view available)
@@ORileysAutos I'm expecting my delivery tomorrow for the ultra lite! Only diff with the lite and ultra is the vcmi compared to vci box. It's recently been added to Amazon after I enquired about it!
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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
A fair comparison there mate.
On the topdon, when it scans if you press system list you should get a similar looking layout to the autel instead of the topology layout.
I dont don't find one brand better than the other but there are cars where one will work better than the other.
For me, I prefer my topdon for the same reason you prefer the autel - I'm just used to using the topdon.
If you're planning to buy a launch tool, then keep the autel and sell the topdon as the topdon uses launch software with their own overlay plus some other slightly different features but coverage/compatibility is the same as the launch products.
One big plus I find with topdon is the 2 year free updates compared to autels 1 year.
Keep the vids coming 👍👍
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.
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 👍🏻
Thanks I'm going to try Launch. I've been impressed with some of there products so far
I also have the autel and the top don-use the top don extension to get the slimmer end for the obd port
On the top don click system list next to topologytab while scanning. It will give you the same list view as the 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.
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.
No Launch sold software to topdon and thinkcar. Bad move in my opinion as topdon is quickly becoming more popular than launch as there usually quite a bit cheaper.
An original Launch tool for me is the way. Topdon & thinkcar has no support for UK and Europe as far as I'm aware
Thanks for the video, on the Autel you can scan using OBD11 or Manufacture data but is there an OBD option on the Topdon?
Kind regards Jay
Thanks for taking the time to do that Jimmy. Great Stuff👍
No problem
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.
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.
If you are still updating in the background, it’s going to make any program run slower until the update is done.
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
Why did you buy the Topdon as you already have the Autel?
I was told by a few people that the Topdon had a lot more compatibility with some cars
@@ORileysAutos as regards the Mondeo I’ve got the Autel MS908s not had a problem going through the DPF/SCR program but Autel is too expensive for updates
Any updates on how your finding it compared to the autel ?
Got rid of it. Realised its just a fake Launch diagnostic tool. Upgraded to a Launch Euro Tab 3
How are you finding the launch ? I’m about to pull the trigger on a scan tool looking at the launch x431 pro3s .
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.
If after 2 years with the Topdon Plus you decide not to pay for renewal do you lose functionality ?
TOPDON is a copy of Launch tool and use Launch Software.
I'd prefer to use Launch as it's likely to have the better software sooner.
You don't lose functionality after update subscription ends
can the topdon read the kilometres from ABS, gearbox etc? Thanks
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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?
When you buy cheap chineese crap with little to no support that is what you get .
Have you tried the autel ultra? It does everything including programming and also has a topology view like topdon (there is also a list view available)
Not tried that yet.
@@ORileysAutos I'm expecting my delivery tomorrow for the ultra lite! Only diff with the lite and ultra is the vcmi compared to vci box. It's recently been added to Amazon after I enquired about it!
All autel have same functions ex bmw and benz immo programing I have an im608
How accurate is your statement??
Sooo the question is what you going to ask for them case someone on here is interested....just asking for a friend obviously
£800 for the Topdon
autel doesn't have topology view, then again these both look like older models
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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes good point. I didn't know that
Ptcu powertrain control unit
too bad for the cost key programming is not available
XTool D8 has programing
My concern about Topdon is battery life in after a year or two. Cause Autel is shit.
I didn't realise at the time but topdon is just a fake copy of a Launch scan tool 🙄
I have a launch x431 diagun v which is cheaper and can do more than both of them put together
I'll have a look at that
How much is the yearly updates for the launch?
how much did you pay for the autel?
£880 MK906BT
How can u do a comparison video when you don't even know how to navigate the scanner lol
Holy hell
Click on system list
Yes I know now. First time seeing this system
Phoenix Plus : 10" IPS touch screen, Quad-core cpu @ 2Mhz, 4GB memory, 64GB storage (expandable), higher quality materials, faster and more powerful than Autel! Phoenix wins again!
💁🏻♂until one looks at the specs of OTOFIX D1 Pro w/octa-core processor 🤔
Made by Autel ….💁🏻♂.. there is always a new mousetrap👀🤷🏻♂
Topdon is the winner here! Autel is for the lazy...
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