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Autel
MaxiCOM MK808BT Pro
9.1
Connection
Wireless tablet
Service Functions
28+
Included Updates
Usually 1 year
FCA AutoAuth
Yes
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LAUNCH
X431 CRP919EBT
9.0
Connection
Wireless tablet
Service Functions
35+
Included Updates
Usually 2 years
FCA AutoAuth
Yes
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XTOOL
D8W
9.0
Connection
Wireless tablet
Service Functions
42+
Included Updates
Usually 3 years
FCA AutoAuth
Yes
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TOPDON
Phoenix Lite 3
8.8
Connection
Wireless tablet
Service Functions
35+
Included Updates
Usually 2 years
FCA AutoAuth
Yes
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TOPDON
ArtiDiag900 Lite
8.7
Connection
Wireless tablet
Service Functions
8+
Included Updates
Usually 2 years
FCA AutoAuth
No
Lower Update Risk
ANCEL
DS500BT
8.6
Connection
Bluetooth tablet
Service Functions
28+
Included Updates
Lifetime claim
FCA AutoAuth
No
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OTOFIX
D1 Lite
8.6
Connection
Bluetooth tablet
Service Functions
38+
Included Updates
Usually 2 years
FCA AutoAuth
Yes
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