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Bosch ADS 525X View Product Details	Bosch ADS 625X View Product Details	OTC Evolve	OTC Encore	Autel MS906	Autel MaxiSys Elite	Launch Torque	Matco Maximus 3.0	Snap On Apollo D8	Snap On Zeus
Subscriptions
Additional Technical Information
Enhanced Subscription (Repair-Source and Color Wiring Diagrams)	Enhanced Subscription (Repair-Source and Color Wiring Diagrams)	3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional)	3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional)	3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional)	3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional)	3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional)	MaximusFix fo 12 months (optional)	ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional)	ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional)
Warranty, Support, Service
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year/Lifetime	1 year/Lifetime	1 year/Lifetime	1 year/Lifetime	1 year	1 year	1 year	-	1 year	1 year
Technical Support
US Based	US Based	US Based	US Based	US Based	US Based	-	-	US Based	US Based
Field/Rep Support Across U.S. and Canada
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Updatable via Internet
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	-	No	No
Frequency of updates
6 per year	6 per year	6 per year	6 per year	Varies, by make	Varies, by make	Varies, by make	Varies, by make	2 per year	2 per year
Productivity Features
Repair-Source, Comprehensive Library of OE Service and Repair Information
Optional	Optional	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Wiring Diagrams
Optional	Optional	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	w/add'l subscription	w/add'l subcription
Code-Assist™ Top Reported Fixes
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Symptom-Assist™ Tech Tips
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Quick links to Indentifix, Mitchell, AllData and more
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Google Play Store
Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto ID
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes - Best	Yes after preliminary info entered	Yes after preliminary info entered	Yes	Yes	Yes after preliminary info entered	Yes after preliminary info entered
Training Videos
On Tool and Online	On Tool and Online	On Tool and Online	On Tool and Online	Online Only	Online Only	No	Online	Online	Online
Enhanced Vehicle Scan (Read all DTCs plus Freeze Frame)
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	-	No	No
All Systems DTC Scan
Yes, includes all DTC Types	Yes, includes all DTC Types	Yes, includes all DTC Types	Yes, includes all DTC Types	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Multiple Controller Scan
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	-	No	No
Maintenance reset procedures
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Printable vehicle diagnostic reports
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	No	No
Wireless printing
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	No	No
Hardware
Display Size
8"	10.1"	10"	7"	9.6"	9.7"	10"	10.1"	8"	10"
Display Resolution
1280 x 800	1920 x 1080	1280 x 800	1024 x 600	1024 x 768	2048 x 1536	-	1080P	800 x 480	1280 x 800
Display Type
TFT	TFT	Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD	LCD	LED	LED	LCD	-	LCD	LCD
Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI)
Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wired	Wireless (BlueTooth)	Wireless	Wireless (BlueTooth)	Wireless	Wired	Wireless
J2534 Compliant VCI
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Memory Storage
32 GB	32 GB	64 GB	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB	64 GB	4 GB	-	64 GB
Expandable Memory
No	SD Card	SD Card	SD Card	No	No	No	-	No	No
Video Out
No	No	HDMI	No	No	HDMI	No	-	No	No
Speakers
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	No	Yes
Microphone
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	-	No	Yes
Headphone Jack
No	No	3.5mm Stereo Audio	3.5mm Stereo Audio	No	3.5mm Stereo Audio	No	-	No	3.5mm Stereo Audio
Front Camera
8MP	5MP	5MP	No	No	5MP	No	-	No	No
Rear Camera
2MP	8MP	5MP	No	5MP	8 MP	5MP	-	No	5 MP
Docking Station
Optional	Yes, included	Yes, included	No	No	No	No	Yes, included	No	Optional
Battery Life
14 hours	14 hours	4 hours	4 hours	-	-	8 hours	up to 8 hours	-	-
Heavy Duty Cable w/Battery Voltage reading
Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Country of Origin
USA	USA	USA	USA	China	China	China	China	USA	USA
Software & Coverage
OBD-II Coverage (1996-Present) Full support all 10 modes of OBD-II Modes 1 through 0A
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
OBD-I Coverage (pre-1996)
Yes, adapters sold seperately	Yes, adapters sold seperately	Yes, adapters sold seperately	Yes, adapters sold seperately	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, adapters sold seperately	Yes, adapters sold seperately
Medium Duty Coverage
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	-	Yes	Yes
Operating System
Android 9.0	Android 10.0	Android 5.0	Android 4.2.2	Android 4.4.2	Android 4.4.2	Android 7.1	Android	SMX	Windows 7
Boot Up Time
45 sec	45 sec	45 sec	30	20 Sec	20 Sec	45 sec	-	6 sec	1 min 45 sec
User Interface
Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs	Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs	Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs	Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs	Inconsistent across OEMs	Inconsistent across OEMs	Inconsistent across OEMs	Inconsistent across OEMs	Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID	Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID
Multilingual
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Open internet Browser
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Domestic Coverage
Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Asian Coverage
Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
European Coverage
Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included	Included
Subscription Length
First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	First 12 months included free	24 month subscription purchase required - $2,057	36 month subscription purchase required
Special Functions
Bi-Directional Controls (Actuation Tests)
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Key reprogramming
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Key fob & remote reprogramming Procedures
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery disconnect procedures
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic brake service
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Guided tests / on screen help
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
J2534 reflash capability
Yes, with OEM subscription + PC	Yes, with OEM subscription + PC	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Record/playback OBD-II live data
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reset oil lights
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering angle reset
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Graph live data
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multiple PIDs on screen
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories (not included with tool purchase)
TPMS Tester and Reset Tool
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Video Borescope
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No
Labscope
No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Battery Tester
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
NVH Analyzer
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No