Sunday, September 21, 2025

Xtool D9S vs D9S Pro vs D9 Max Comparison

 What’s the difference among Xtool D9S, D9S Pro and D9 Max professional diagnostic scanners?

Check the table comparison below:

D SeriesXtool D9SXtool D9S ProXtool D9 Max
Imagextool d9sxtool d9s proxtool d9 max
Operating systemAndroid 10Android 10Android 10
ProcessorQuad-core 1.5GHzQuad-core 1.5GHzQuad-core 1.5GHz
Memory4G+ 128G4G+ 128G4G+ 128G
Screen size9.7 inch9.7 inch9.7 inch
Battery Capacity6400mAh 7.2V6400mAh 7.2V6400mAh 7.2V
Connection methodWiFi, USBWiFi, USBWiFi, USB
Charging methodType CType CType C
Free update3 Years Free Update3 Years Free Update3 Years Free Updae
Renewal after free update258USD/Year358USD/Year
Full system diagnosticsYesYesYes
Complete OBDII functionYesYesYes
AutoScanYesYesYes
Read ECU info.YesYesYes
Read/Clear DTCYesYesYes
Live DataYesYesYes
Read Freeze FrameYesYes
Active Test (Bidirectional control)YesYesYes
Special functions42+42+42+
IMMO ResetYesYesYes
ECU CodingYesYesYes
ECU ConfigurationYesYesYes
ADAS CalibrationYesYesYes
VAG Guided FunctionYesYesYes
BMW Test PlanYesYesYes
Online ProgrammingXYesYes
Offline Programming (PMI)YesYesYes
CAN FDYesYesYes
DoIPYesYesYes
J2534XXYes
Topology MappingYesYesYes

In sum:

Their hard configuration is the same.

They share the same diagnostics and service functions. They all support ECU cding, VAG guided function, BMW test plan, ADAS calibration, Topology function.

D9S cannot do built-in online programming. D9S Pro and D9 Max can do. 

D9S and D9S Pro cannot do J2534 ecu programming, but the D9 MAX does.

D9 MAX comes with J2534 VCI, fits for J2534-1 and J2534-2 Standards, supports ecu reprogramming for GM, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, VW, Volvo, Subaru, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda , more brands coming soon.

Please Connect to PC: Prepare PC(Windows)-Download J2534 Driver APP(Check with XTOOL)-Update the Driver-Connect VCI to PC-Open the Driver-Open OEM Software-Connect to Vehicle to Start ECU Programming.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Xtool D5 vs D6 vs D7 vs D8

 Here is a comparison table among Xtool’s DIY series diagnostic scanner D5, D5S, D6 and D6S.

 

Xtool D5 vs D5S vs D6 vs D6S

D SeriesXtool D5Xtool D5SXtool D6Xtool D6S
Operating systemLinuxLinuxLinuxLinux
ProcessorDual-core 1.2GHzDual-core 1.2GHzDual-core 1.2GHzDual-core 1.2GHz
Memory128M+32GB (extend to 128GB)128M+32GB (extend to 128GB)128M+32GB (extend to 128GB)128M+32GB (extend to 128GB)
Screen size5.45 inch5.45 inch5.45 inch5.45 inch
Battery Capacity3150mAh 3.6V3150mAh 3.6V3150mAh 3.6V3150mAh 3.6V
Connection methodUSBUSBUSBUSB
Charging methodType-C cableType-C cableType-C cableType-C cable
Free updateLifetime free updateLifetime free updateLifetime free updateLifetime free update
Full system diagnostics5 systems5 systemsYesYes
Complete OBDII functionYesYesYesYes
AutoScanYesYesYesYes
Read ECU info.YesYesYesYes
Read/Clear DTCYesYesYesYes
Live DataYesYesYesYes
Read Freeze FrameYesYesYesYes
Active Test (Bidirectional control)XXXX
Special functions9+15+15+30+
IMMO ResetXXXX
ECU CodingXXXX
ECU ConfigurationXXXX
CAN FDYesYesYesYes
DoIPXXXX
Topology MappingXXXX

In sum:

The Xtool D5 and D6 series share the same hardware but differ in their software configurations.

Xtool D5 series is not full system diagnostic scanner, it supports 5 system diagnoses only. D6 series is for full system.

Special functions D5>D5S=D6>D6S. D6S has more special functions (30).

Both D5 and D6 support CAN FD protocol, but don’t support DoIP protocol.

Both scanners don’t support active test (di-directional control) function.

 

FYI:

Here is a table comparison among Xtool D series diagnostic tools, D5 vs D6 vs D7 vs D8 vs D9 series

Xtool D5 vs D6 vs D7 vs D8