What’s different between OTOFIX Ultra, Autel Ultra Lite & Maxisys Ultra diagnostic scanner? Which is better and how to choose? Read this article carefully, perhaps you can know the answer.
Comparison Table
| Item | OTOFIX EvoScan Ultra | Autel MaxiCOM Ultra Lite | Autel Maxisys Ultra |
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| Price | €1,728 | €2,559 | €4,299 |
| Recommendation | Small & medium-sized repair shops | Large & medium-sized repair shops | Large & medium-sized repair shops |
| Release time | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| CPU | Qualcomm SM6225 | Exynos8895 | Exynos8895 |
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 128G | 256G | 256G |
| Battery | 7,250mAh | 18000mAh | 18000mAh |
| System | Android 11.0 | Android 7.0 | Android 7.0 |
| Screen | 10.4 inch, 2000*1200 | 12.9inch, 2732*2048 | 12.9inch, 2732*2048 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Front 5MP, rear 8MP | Front 5MP, rear 16MP | Front 5MP, rear 16MP |
| VCI | V1 | MaxiFlash VCI | MaxiFlash VCMI |
| HDMI | × | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Read/clear DTCs | √ | √ | √ |
| Read data stream | √ | √ | √ |
| Read freeze frame | √ | √ | √ |
| Read ECU info | √ | √ | √ |
| Service functions | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Special functions | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ | √ |
| BENZ online programming | √ | √ | √ |
| Maybach online programming | √ | √ | √ |
| MINI online programming | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW online programming | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz SCN online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| MINI online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Audi online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Porsche online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| VW online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| VW_Brazil online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Skoda online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Peugeot online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Citroen online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| DS online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Nissan online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Infiniti online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| Renault online coding | √ | √ | √ |
| BMW hidden feature | √ | √ | √ |
| MINI hidden feature | √ | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda hidden feature | √ | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat guided function | √ | √ | √ |
| Endoscope(MV105S/MV108S) | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery test (BT506) | √ (BT1 Lite recommend first) | √ | √ |
| ADAS | × | × | √ (specific model support) |
| Oscilloscope | × | × | √ (built-in VCMI) |
| Remote support | √ (Non-EU region can activate by submitting SN) | √ (Non-EU region can activate by submitting SN) | √ (Non-EU region can activate by submitting SN) |
| Report management(reports to cloud) | √ | √ | √ |
| TSB, DTC guidance, DTC sequencing, repair video, etc. | √ | √ | √ |
| Diagnostics system topology | √ | √ | √ |
| McLaren, Tesla diagnostics | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ |
| SCAN VIN/License | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ |
| D-PDU/RP1210 | √ | √ | √ |
| DoIP/CAN FD | √ | √ | √ |
| Pre&post scan | √ | √ | √ |
| WiFi printing | √ | √ | √ |
| Language | Multi-language | Multi-language | English |
| Renault security gateway access | √ | √ | √ |
| Upgrade | 2 free years | 2 free years | 1 free year |
Differences
- Price
OTOFIX Ultra < Ultra Lite < Maxisys Ultra
In terms of price, OTOFIX is cheaper than Autel.
- Hardware
OTOFIX Ultra < Ultra Lite = Maxisys Ultra
By contrast, Autel is coming with better configuration than OTOFIX.
Apart from VCI, Ultra Lite & Maxisys Ultra are the same.
- Software
As for software, all three support similar features like full-system diagnose, active test, service & maintenance, ECU online programming & coding, hidden feature, McLaren/Tesla diagnostics, diagnostics system topology, etc.
Only Autel Ultra can add on ADAS & oscilloscope extended functionality.
*Please consult local Autel agency for ADAS.
In addition, both OTOFIX Ultra & Ultra Lite can support muti-language while Ultra only supports English.
- Upgrade
OTOFIX Ultra & Ultra Lite can enjoy 2 years free update while Ultra only enjoys 1 year free. Moreover, OTOFIX comes with cheaper subscription cost than Autel.
Conclusion
Autel has a superior hardware configuration, and OTOFIX is more cost-effective. The diagnostic functions of the three are roughly the same. All can perform same diagnosis, ECU programming & coding.
Only the Autel Ultra is equipped with 5-in-1 VCMI, which is the top of diagnostic range. However, EvoScan Ultra & Ultra lite are simplified and affordable.
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