How do you choose the best XTOOL D series diagnostic scanner? Here we’ve picked out the top 4 for comparison: XTOOL D7S, D8W, D9S, and D9S Pro: involved price, hardware, update, and main functions.
Comparison Table
| Item | XTOOL D7S | XTOOL D8W | XTOOL D9S | XTOOL D9S Pro |
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| Price | €373.25 | €559.87 | €839.80 | €989.34 |
| Operating system | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5Ghz | Quad-core 1.5Ghz | Quad-core 1.5Ghz | Quad-core 1.5Ghz |
| Memory | 2+64G | 4+64G | 4+128G | 4+128G |
| Screen size | 7 inches | 8 inches | 9.7 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh 3.65V | 5000mAh, 7.3V | 6400mAh, 7.2V | 6400mAh, 7.2V |
| Connection method | Cable | WIFI | WIFI&Cable | WIFI&Cable |
| Free update period | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| AUTO VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| AUTO SCAN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Full system diagnostics | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Bidirectional control | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Special function | 36+ | 38+ | 42+ | 42+ |
| Coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| VAG guided function | × | √ | √ | √ |
| PMI | × | √ | √ | √ |
| ECU configuration | × | × | × | √ |
| BMW test plan | × | × | × | √ |
| ADAS | × | √ | √ | √ |
| CANFD | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DOIP | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| FCA | × | × | √ | √ |
| Topology mapping | × | √ | √ | √ |
- Price
XTOOL D7S<D8W<D9S<D9S Pro
D7S is the cheapest while D9S Pro is the most expensive.
- Hardware
XTOOL D7S<D8W<D9S = D9S Pro
The XTOOL D9S and D9S Pro have the same hardware configuration. Both have larger batteries, memory, and screen sizes. Besides, both can support WIFI and cable connections.
- Software
XTOOL D7S<D8W<D9S<D9S Pro
XTOOL D9S Pro supports the most functions than others including 42+ special functions, ECU configuration, BMW test plan, etc.
- Update
All can enjoy 3 years of free updates.
Conclusion
XTOOL D7S is an entry-level diagnostic tool that can meet daily jobs like full system diagnostics, bidirectional control, coding, and 36+ special functions.
XTOOL D8W has added VAG guided function, PMI, ADAS, topology mapping, and some more special functions based on D7S.
XTOOL D9S&D9S Pro have the same hardware configuration, their main difference are ECU configuration and BMW test plan. Customers can choose according to budget and actual requirements.
