How to choose a better Autel Automotive Diagnostic System tool? Here we have picked out 2 best-selling scanners: Autel Elite II & Ultra Lite. And trying to compare with the latest models: Autel MK908 II & MK908 PRO II.
Which one is the best? Let’s get it.
MK908 II vs. MK908PRO II vs. Elite II vs. Ultra Lite
| Model | Autel MaxiCOM MK908 II | Autel MaxiCOM MK908 PRO II | Autel Maxisys Elite II | Autel MaxiCOM Ultra Lite |
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| Released time | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 |
| CPU | Qualcomm 660 | Qualcomm 660 | Exynos 8895 | Exynos 8895 |
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 128G | 128G | 128G | 256G |
| Battery | 15000mAh | 15000mAh | 15400mAh | 18000mAh |
| System | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| Screen | 10.1 inch, 1920*1200 | 10.1 inch, 1920*1200 | 9.7 inch, 1536*2048 | 12.9 inch, 2732*2048 |
| WIFI | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Rear 16M | Rear 16M | 5M+16M | 5M+16M |
| VCI | Bluetooth box | Maxiflash Elite | Maxiflash Elite | MaxiFlash VCI |
| Read & erase codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Data stream | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Services | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Special functions | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Action test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz online programming | × | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW online programming | × | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz online coding(SCN) | × | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW online coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Audi online coding | × | √ | √ | √ |
| Porsche online coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| VW online coding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW hidden features | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda hidden features | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Man LD guidance | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Bently guidance | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| McLaren, Tesla diagnosis | √ (M series only) | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Scan VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Scan license | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Demote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| D-PDU/RP1210 | × | √ | × | √ |
| DoIP/CAN FD | × | × | × | √ |
| Pre&Post scan | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| WIFI print | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Endoscope(MV105/ MV108) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery test(BT506) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote expert | × | × | × | √ |
| Report on cloud | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Intelligent diagnosis | × | × | √ (Partially supported) | √ |
| Topological graph | × | × | × | √ |
| Language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language |
| Renault gateway supported | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| FCA Auto Auth(North America) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Differences
- Hardware
- MK908 II & MK908Pro II are the latest Android 10 system.
- Ultra Lite is equipped with the largest storage, screen resolution & battery capacity.
- Both Elite II & Ultra Lite have 2 cameras while MK908 II & MK908Pro II have only 1 rear camera.
- Software
MK908 II < MK908Pro II ≈ Elite II < Ultra Lite
- Ultra Lite covers all functions of the others.
- There’s not much difference between MK908Pro II & Elite II, mainly differ in diagnostic standard, bus protocol & Intelligent diagnosis.
- Only MK908 II does not support Benz/BMW online programming, Benz/Audi online coding.
Conclusion
In summary, all models are professional diagnostic tools. For those who like the new configuration, Autel MK908 II & MK908Pro II are recommended. For those who prefer a comprehensive scanner, Autel Elite II or Ultra Lite will be a good choice.