Vident iSmart800 Pro is a newly launched automotive diagnostic scanner for mechanics or DIYers. Supports all system diagnosis for 100+ car makes and 40+ commonly used services. As a very competitive tool, what’s it different from Autel scanners? Let’s take a look.
Vident vs. Autel
| Items | Vident iSmart800 Pro | Autel MaxiCheck MX808 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808Z |
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| Price | £299 | £390 | £315 | £315 |
| Processor | Cortex-A7, 1.4GHz | Quad-core 1.6GHz | Cortex-A9 1.6GHz | Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.4 | Android 11 |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 4GB |
| ROM | 8GB+64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Display | 7″ touch screen | 7″ touch screen | 7″ touch screen | 7″ touch screen |
| Battery | 7200mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| WiFi | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Vehicle communication method | Wire connection | Wire connection | Wire connection | Wire connection |
| CAN FD Protocol | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN & Auto scan | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Minority language translation | √ | × | × | × |
| Tablet no power can check car | √ | × | × | × |
| Update | 18 months free | 12 months free | 12 months free | 12 months free |
| Coverage | 110+ car makes | 80+ car makes | 80+ car makes | 100+ car makes |
| Full system diagnosis | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read/erase DTC | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ECU info | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Freeze frame data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Maintenance | 40 reset functions | 28 reset functions | 28 reset functions | 36 reset functions |
| Immobilizer | Professional | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Odometer | Professional | Basic | Basic | Basic |
Differences
1. Price
iSmart800 Pro < MK808/ MK808Z < MX808
– iSmart800 Pro is most affordable.
– iSmart800 Pro supports longer time free update, which may save 6-months cost than Autel.
2. Hardware
MX808/ MK808 < iSmart800 Pro < MK808Z
– MK808Z has the best configuration in processor, system & RAM.
– iSmart800 Pro has the largest ROM & battery capacity.
3. Software
MX808/ MK808 < MK808Z < iSmart800 Pro
– Only iSmart800 Pro supports minority language translation & tablet no power can check car function.
– iSmart800 Pro has the widest car coverage.
– iSmart800 Pro has the most reset maintenance functions.
– iSmart800 Pro supports professional immobilizer & odometer while MX808/MK808/MK808Z support basic function.
Conclusion
To sum up, iSmart800 Pro is the most cost-effective tool to buy. Suitable for car repairing small shop, beginners, mechanics or enthusiasts. It’s a good investment that anyone can afford.
However, if you prefer Autel tools with better configuration, then MK808Z is more recommended.
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