Looking for cheap and good quality scanner? Both Autel and Launch X431 tech make good obd2 scanners. Here is the comparison between 2 lowest cost fault code reader (less than $40), Launch Creader CR419 and Autel Autolink AL319.
| Scanners | Launch Creader 419 | Autel Autolink AL319 |
Specifications   |
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| Main Unit Display | ||
| Color Screen | 2.4″ TFT 320*240 dpi | 2.2″ TFT 220 * 176 dpi) |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃~ 50℃(32℉-122℉) | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 F°) |
| Storage Tempreture | -20℃~70℃(-4℉-158℉) | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°) |
| External power | 9-18V | 8.0 to 18.0 V power provided via vehicle battery |
| Length/Width/Height | 120mm*75mm*20 mm(4.7″ *3.0″ *0.8″) | 117 mm (4.61”) \72 mm (2.83”)\18 mm (0.71”) |
| Main unit Weight | <200g(0.44lb) | 0.18kg (0.39lb, without wire) or 0.21 kg (0.46lb, with wire) |
| OBD Scan Tool Functions | ||
| Global OBD II | Yes | Yes |
| Manufatuer Specific DTCs | Yes | Yes |
| I/M Readness Status | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze Frame | Yes | Yes |
| Datastream | Yes | Yes |
| Data Graphing | Yes | |
| Vehicle Information | Yes | Yes |
| OBDII Car Covergae | 1996 to present | 1996 to present |
| Control of the on-board system | ||
| Built-in DTC lockup | Yes | |
| Prints data via pc | ||
| Data Record and replay | ||
| ECU Coverage | ||
| Engine | Yes | Yes |
| ABS System | ||
| SRS System | ||
| Visual/Audible feedback | Yes | Yes |
| Support & Service Features | ||
| Warranty Years Covered | 2 | |
| Multilirgual Support | Yes, English, Spanish, French, German (more language will be added) | Yes, English,Spanish, French, German,Dutch, Polish |
| Internet Updatable | Yes | Yes |
Launch CR419 vs. CR519 vs. Creader CR619
