Autel has released many series of diagnostic scanners since 2022. How do we choose from the dizzying array of models? So that we've picked out latest 4 models as recommendation: Autel Elite II Pro, MK808BT Pro, MK906 Pro & MS908S Pro II. Covering all price points and features, let's take a look.
Elite2 Pro vs MK808Z-BT vs MK906 Pro vs MS908S Pro2
| Item | Autel MaxiSys Elite II Pro | Autel MaxiCOM MK808BT Pro (MK808Z-BT) | Autel MaxiCOM MK906 Pro | Autel MaxiSys MS908S Pro II |
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| Price | €2,285 | €447 | €980 | €1,675 |
| Launch time | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| RAM | 4G | 4G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 128G | 64G | 128G | 128G |
| Battery capacity | 11000mAh | 5000 mAh | 11600mAh | 11000mAh |
| Operating system | Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Screen size | 9.7 inches | 7 inches | 8 inches | 9.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1536*2048 | 1024*600 | 1920*1200 | 2048*1536 |
| WiFi | 2.4&5GHz | 2.4&5GHz | 2.4&5GHz | 2.4&5GHz |
| Camera | Rear 16M | × | Front 16M, rear 16M | Rear 16M |
| HDMI | √ | HDMI Type A | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| VCI | MaxiFlash VCI | VCI Mini | V200 | MaxiFlash Elite |
| Read codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Erase codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Service | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Action test | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Benz online programming | √ | × | × | √ |
| BMW online programming | √ | × | × | √ |
| Benz SCN online coding | √ | × | × | √ |
| BMW online coding | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Audi online coding | √ | × | × | √ |
| Porsche online coding | √ | × | √ | √ |
| VW online coding | √ | × | √ | √ |
| BMW hidden feature | √ | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda hidden feature | √ | × | √ | √ |
| VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Man LD guided feature | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Bently guided feature | √ | × | √ | √ |
| McLaren, Tesla diagnosis | √ | × | × | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| SCAN VIN | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Scan License | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DoIP/CAN FD | √ | × | √ | × |
| Pre&Post scan | √ | × | √ | √ |
| WiFi print | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Endoscope(MV105/ MV108) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Battery test (BT506) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Report management | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Smart diagnose | √ | × | × | × |
| Language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language | Muti-language |
| IP restriction | No limit | No limit | No limit | No limit |
| Upgrade | 1 free year | 1 free year | 1 free year | 1 free year |
| Renault gateway supported | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Comparison
MK808Z-BT< MK906 Pro < MS908S Pro2 < Elite2 Pro
MK808Z-BT is the cheapest, followed by the MK906 Pro, MS908S Pro2 starts price upgrade, Elite2 Pro is the most expensive.
MK808Z-BT < MK906 Pro ≈ MS908S Pro2 ≈ Elite2 Pro
Considering all were recently released new models, so there's not much difference except for MK808Z-BT. The main difference between them are memory, battery capacity & camera.
MK808Z-BT < MK906 Pro < MS908S Pro2< Elite2 Pro
- MK808Z-BT includes basic diagnosis such as full system diagnose, read & clear codes, live data, service, active test, etc.
- MK906 Pro added BMW/Porsche/VW online coding, BMW/VW/Audi/Skoda hidden feature and some more advanced features over the MK808Z-BT.
- On the basis of above, MS908S Pro2 added Benz/BMW online programming, Benz/Audi online coding & McLaren/Tesla diagnosis.
- Elite2 Pro has covered all features of others, additionally supports smart diagnose & DoIP/CAN FD.
Recommendation
Autel MK808Z-BT is recommended for entry-level mechanics and beginners, which is good value and enough for daily diagnostic work.
Autel MK906 Pro is recommended for mechanics who may sometimes need to do online coding or hidden features.
Autel MS908S Pro2 is recommended for those in special need for Benz/BMW online programming or Benz/Audi online coding. Besides, it also supports to diagnose McLaren & Tesla.
Autel Elite2 Pro is recommended for experienced technicians who're searching for multifunction. Just as its price, Elite II Pro has covered all features of the others that will give a more intelligent experience for users.
