Autel Diagnostic Tools
Founded in 2004, the Autel (French for “alter”) Intelligent Technology Company develops and sells a wide variety of advanced, digital diagnostic tools. Autel’s product lines include automotive diagnostic and analysis systems, TPMS diagnostic and service tools, electrical testers, professional scan tools, automotive oscilloscope, OBD II code readers/code scanners, digital inspection cameras and several specialty products available only from Autel. The company offers software updates for their products and hosts online forums and training sessions for customers. Autel is keenly focus on product development. They have committed to, and maintained, this focus by spending no less than 20% of their revenue on researching and developing new products. This has allowed Autel to increase its line of automotive diagnostic tools and to integrate new and emerging technologies into these tools as well.
Autel’s vision is to become a global leader in the automotive industry with their branded diagnostic tools and electronic equipment. In order to achieve these goals, the company has expanded into some of the largest markets for their products: North America, China, Europe and Latin America. Autel has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in its field. The company emphasizes high quality products and maintains an active customer service line with warranties on all products that they sell. As a mission, Autel also emphasizes integrity, teamwork, accountability and passion from their employees.
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Types of Autel Products
Automotive Diagnostic & Analysis System
Automotive Diagnostic and Analysis Systems mimic original equipment manufacturer tools, providing high quality, detailed data and diagnostic trouble codes. Many of Autel’s diagnostic & analysis systems include Wi-Fi internet connectivity and cover every electronic system available in over 40 vehicle makes, to include US, Asian and European models. Most systems are designed with touch screens and an easy-to-use user interface.
MaxiDAS
MaxiSys
Professional Diagnostic Tools
Professional diagnostic tools are designed to read data directly from four primary systems for all cars on the road (engine, transmission, ABS and airbag), or for every car system for some of the more common vehicles in different countries. These tools can read live data streams, and are capable of reading the 10 test modes on ODB II test specifications.
MaxiDiag
MOT
OBDII Code Readers/Scanners
The OBD II code readers/code scanners are designed for do-it-yourself customers who want a diagnostic tool that is easy to use and relatively hassle free. These tools allow for simple reading and clearing of diagnostic trouble codes from all on-board computers in vehicles that have been manufactured from 1996 onward. Autel’s tools are compatible with all such vehicles, and come with software that provides 7000+ DTC definitions.
Autolink
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tools
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tools are used to either activate a “sleeping” tire pressure sensor, or to reset or “relearn” the sensor identification for vehicles that possess the static “re-learn mode”.
Autolink
This includes a wide variety of vehicles made by General Motors, Chrysler, Ford, and a select few Japanese cars.
Digital Inspection Videoscope
The digital inspection videoscope is a device that allows users to examine areas within the vehicle that are either difficult to see or difficult to reach without taking the vehicle apart. These devices may come with small view screens on the handheld device and a digital camera attached to the end of bendable cord. Digital inspection videoscopes can vary in size, cord length and complexity, but all operate on the same basic principle. Several of Autel’s digital inspection videoscopes have recording capabilities as well.
MaxiVideo
Autel Product Comparisons
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tools Comparison
TS408 | TS508K | TS608 | MaxiSys MS906TS | |
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| Display | TFT color display (320 x 240) |
TFT color display (320 x 240) |
7-inch LCD touchscreen (1024 x 600) |
8-inch LED touchscreen (1024 x 768) |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 3.7 V/3200 mAh | 3.7 V/3200 mAh | 3.7 V/5000 mAh | 3.7 V/10,000 mAh |
| Operating Temp. | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F) |
| Storage Temp. | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Size (w x h x d) |
215 mm (8.46") 105 mm (4.13") 37 mm (1.46") |
215 mm (8.46") 105 mm (4.13") 37 mm (1.46") |
270.8 mm (10") 176 mm (6.9") 36 mm (1.4") |
270.8 mm (10") 176 mm (6.9") 36 mm (1.4") |
| Weight | 0.38 kg (0.84 lb.) |
0.39 kg (0.86 lb.) |
885 g (2.31 lb.) |
1.10 kg (2.42 lb.) |
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Automotive Diagnostic & Analysis System Comparison
MaxiSys 906BT | MaxiSys 909 | MaxiSys 919 | MaxiSys ULTRA | |
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| Processor | Samsung Exynos T5260 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15) | Samsung Exynos 8895V octa-core Processor (2.3GHz Quad-core Mongoose + 1.7GHz Quad-core A53) | Samsung Exynos8895V octa-core Processor (2.3GHz Quad-core Mongoose + 1.7GHz Quad-core A53) | Samsung Exynos8895V octa-core Processor (2.3GHz Quad-core Mongoose + 1.7GHz Quad-core A53) |
| SS Hard Drive | 2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM | 4GB RAM & 128GB ROM | 4GB RAM & 128GB ROM | 4GB RAM & 256GB ROM |
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| Camera | 8 MP rear; AF with Flashlight | 5 MP front; 16 MP rear; AF with Flashlight | 5 MP front; 16 MP rear; AF with Flashlight | 5 MP front; 16 MP rear; AF with Flashlight |
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| Display | 8-inch LED touchscreen (1024 x 768) |
9.7-inch TFT-LCD touchscreen (1536 x 2048) |
9.7-inch TFT-LCD touchscreen (1536 x 2048) |
12.9-inch TFT-LCD touchscreen (2732 x 2048) |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 10,000 mAh 3.7 V | 15,000 mAh 3.8V | 15,000 mAh 3.8V | 18,000 mAh 3.8V |
| Operating Temp. | -10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F) |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
| Storage Temp. | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
| Size (w x h x d) |
270.8 mm (10") 176 mm (6.9") 36 mm (1.4") |
304.4 mm (11.98") 227.8 mm (8.97") 42.5 mm (1.67") |
304.4 mm (11.98") 227.8 mm (8.97") 42.5 mm (1.67") |
366.5 mm (14.43") 280.9 mm (11.06") 34 mm (1.34") |
| Weight | 1.05 kg (2.3 lb.) |
1.66 kg (3.66 lb.) |
1.66 kg (3.66 lb.) |
2.18 kg (4.81 lb.) |
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Budget Code Readers / Scanners Comparison
AutoLink AL609P | MaxiDiag MD808 Pro | MaxiCheck MX808 | |
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| Display | 2.8-inch LCD (320 x 240) |
4-inch LCD (800 x 480) |
7-inch LCD touchscreen (1024 x 600) |
| Connectivity | USB mini 2.0 OBD II DB15 |
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| Power | USB power adapter or OBD II cable connection | USB power adapter or OBD II cable connection | 3.7 V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery |
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3.7 V/5000 mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Storage Temp. | -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
-20to70°C (-4to158°F) |
| Size (w x h x d) |
90.9 mm (3.6") 33.2 mm (1.3") 182.8 mm (7.2") |
202 mm (8.35") 92 mm (3.62") 35 mm (1.4") |
270.8mm (10") 176mm (6.9") 36mm (1.4") |
| Weight | 237.9 g (0.524 lb.) |
313 g (0.69 lb.) |
885g (2.31|b.) |
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