Topdon Phoenix Xlink vs Smart vs Max vs Remote

 What’s the difference with the new Topdon Phoenix Xlink diagnostic scanner compared to Phoenix Smart, remote and max?

Here comes the comparison:

Phoenix Xlink vs Phoenix Plus vs Phoenix Elite vs Phoenix Smart vs Phoenix Max vs Phoenix Remote

	ITEMS	Phoenix Xlink	Phoenix Plus	Phoenix Elite	Phoenix Smart	Phoenix Max	Phoenix Remote
Hardware Configurations	CPU	4-Core 2.0GHz	4-Core 2.0GHz	MT6761, 4-Core 2.0GHz	MT6761, 4-Core 2.0GHz	MT8788, 8-Core 2.0GHz	MT6761, 4-Core 2.0GHz
	RAM	4G	4G	4G	4G	8G	4G
	ROM	128G	64G	64G	128G	256G	128G
	battery capacity	12600mAh/3.8v	12600mAh/3.8v	12600mAh/3.8v	12600mAh/3.8v	18600mAh/3.8v	12600mAh/3.8v
	Android version	Android 10.0	Android 10.0	Android 10.0	Android 10.0	Android 9.0	Android 10.0
	Screen size	10.1  inch	10.1inch	10.1inch	10.1inch	13.3inch	10.1inch
	Screen resolution	1280×800	1280×800	1280×800	1280×800	1920×1200	1280×800
	Wi-Fi	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz	2.4 & 5 GHz
	camera	Rear 13 Megapixels	Rear 8.0 MP	Rear 8.0 MP	Rear 8.0 MP	Rear 13 MP	Rear 13 MP
	Weight	1.84kg(4.06lb)	1.56kg（3.42lb）	1.55 kg(3.42lb)	1.55 kg(3.42lb)	2.92kg(6.44lb)	1.84kg(4.06lb)
	Communication	VCI	VCI/Bluetooth	MDCI	MDCI PRO	MDCI PRO	line（B-side box：MDCI CAB）
Main Features	Basic Diag Functions	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Service Functions	41	41	41	41	41	41
	Full-System Diagnostic	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Active Test	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Auto VIN	√	√	√	√	√	√
	SCAN VIN/License	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Remote Desk	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Topology Mapping	√	√	√	√	√	√
Online Programming	Benz Programming	√	X	√	√	√	√
	BMW Programming	√	X	√	√	√	√
	VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT	√ Audi	X	√	√	√	√
	Porsche	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Land Rover	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Jaguar	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Renault	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Nissan	X	X	√	√	√	√
	Subaru	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Infiniti	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Hyundai	X	X	√	√	√	√
	Kia	X	X	√	√	√	√
Online Parameterization	VW	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Audi	X	X	√	√	√	√
Online Coding	Benz (SCN)	X	X	√	√	√	√
	BMW	√	√	√	√	√	√
	VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Porsche	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Renault	X	X	X	√	√	√
Online FFS Activation	VW, Audi	X	X	√	√	√	√
Online Calibration & Matching	VW, Audi	X	X	√	√	√	√
Guided Function	VW, Audi, Skoda	√	√	√	√	√	√
Offline Programming	Ford	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Mazda	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Vauxhall	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Opel	√	√	√	√	√	√
Flash Hidden Function	Benz	√	√	√	√	√	√
	BMW	√	√	√	√	√	√
	VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Porsche	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Jeep	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Dodge	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Chrysler	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Toyota	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Honda	√	√	√	√	√	√
Repair Data	Benz	√	√	√	√	√	√
	BMW	√	√	√	√	√	√
	VW, Audi	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Porsche (11-)	√	√	√	√	√	√
Add-on Tools	Heavy duty (HD)	√	X	X	√	√	√
	New Energy Vehicle ( EV)	X	X	X	√	√	X
	ADAS	√	√	√	√	√	√
	TPMS	X	X	X	X	X	X
	T-Ninja Box	√	√	√	√	√	√
	battery Tester	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Thermal Imager (TC001)	√	√		√	√	X
	oscilloscope	X	√	√	√	√	X
	endoscope	X	X	X	X	X	X
Protocols Supported	J2534	X	X	X	√	√	√
	Bus Protocols: DoIP/CAN FD	√	X	Only CAN FD Supported	√	√	√
Subscription Fee	Tesla	√	√	√	√	√	√
	FCA Secure Gateway	√	√	√	√	√	√
	Upgrade Fee (End User)	$545/Y	$495/Y	$545/Y	$795/Y, $1099/2Y	$795/Y, $1099/2Y
Languages	Software Languages	25 Languages	24 Languages	24 Languages	24 Languages	24 Languages	23 Languages
	User Manual Languages	English	English	English	English	English	English
Update	Free update	2 years free update	2 Years free update	2 Years Free Update	2 Years Free Update	2 Years Free Update	2 Years Free Update

In sum:

Regarding the Phoenix Xlink/Smart/Max/Remote, here are the differences:
1. Phoenix Xlink and Remote use wired diagnosis, while Smart and Max utilize Bluetooth MDCI Pro.
2. Xlink supports ECU programming for Benz/BMW/VW/Audi/ Skoda/ Seat (6 brands), whereas Smart/Max/Remote support ECU programming for Benz/ BMW/ AUDI/ VW/ SKODA/ SEAT/ Porsche/ Jaguar/ Land Rover/ Nissan/ Infiniti/ Subaru/ Renault/ Hyundai/ Kia (15 brands).
3.Smart/Max MDCI Pro supports CAN FD, Doip, and J2534 protocols; Xlink does not support J2534.
4. Phoenix Max/Remote feature remote diagnosis mode, which Xlink/Smart do not.

Similarities:
1. All devices support comprehensive full systems diagnostics for common vehicles.
2. They include 41 service functions and display vehicle system topology maps.
3. Phoenix Max, Smart, Remote and XLink all support HD add-on module with the TOPDON Heavy-Duty Software & Cable Set. You can upgrade your tool to diagnose trucks, buses, farm equipment, and more.

 

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