What is the difference between Topdon Artidiag600S and Artidiag900 Lite diagnostic scanner? Which to buy?
AD600S vs AD900 Lite
| Item | Artidiag900 Lite
|
Artidiag600S
|
| CPU | 4-Core 1.8GHz
|
4-Core 1.8GHz
|
| RAM | 2G | 2G |
| ROM | 32G | 32G |
| Battery | 10000mAh/3.7V | 3350mAh/3.7V |
| Operating System | Android 11.0 | Android 11.0 |
| Screen Size | 20.3cm (8inches) | 12.7cm (5inches) |
| Touchscreen | √ | √ |
| Screen Resolution | 1280×800 | 1280×720 |
| WiFi | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 2.4 & 5 GHz |
| Camera | Rear 5 MP | x |
| Communication | Bluetooth | Main Cable |
| Button | 2 | 6 |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Read DTCs | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Live Data | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜I/M Readiness | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜O2 Sensor Test | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜On Board Monitor Test | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Evap Test (Mode$8) | √ | √ |
| Full OBDII Functionality｜Vehicle Information | √ | √ |
| System Support | All systems | 4 systems |
| System Diagnostics｜Read ECU Information | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Read DTCs | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Freeze Frame Data | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Clear DTCs | √ | √ |
| System Diagnostics｜Data Stream | √ | √ |
| Bi-Directional Control/ Active Test | √ | x |
| Special Function (inside the control unit) | √ | x |
| Hot Functions | 8 | 9 |
| Online Coding | x | x |
| Online Programming | x | x |
| Flash Hidden Function | x | x |
| Gateway Access | FCA/Renault/Nissan/VAG SFD | FCA/Renault/Nissan/VAG SFD |
| IMMO | x | x |
| Guided Function | x | x |
| Diagnostic Topology Display | x | x |
| AutoVIN | √ | √ |
| SCAN VIN / License | √ | √ |
| CAN-FD | √ | √ |
| DoIP | x | x |
| J2534 | x | × |
| Others | ||
| Remote Desk | √ | √ |
| Repair Information | √ | x |
| DTC Look UP | √ | √ |
| Battery Test (12V) | x | x |
| Charging Test (12 / 24V) | x | x
|
| Cranking Test (12 / 24V) | x | x |
| WiFi / PC | WiFi / PC | |
| Vehicle Coverage | 100+ | 70+ |
| Update Method | WiFi | WiFi |
| Software Update | 2 Years Free | Lifetime Free Update |
| Expand | ||
| Diesel Vehicle Diagnosis (HD) | x | x |
| ADAS | x | x |
| Electric Vehicle Diagnostics (EV) | x | x |
| T-Ninja Box | x | x |
| Battery Tester (BT Mobile ProS) | x | x |
| Thermal Imager (TC001) | x | x |
| Oscilloscope | x | x |
In sum:
- Topdon AD600S is a 4-system diagnostic scanner, while AD900 Lite supports full system diagnostics.
- AD900 lite supports more vehicle brands. It also does bi-directional active test, AD600S does not.
- AD900 lite connects via Bluetooh while AD600S connects via USB cable.
- AD600S comes with lifetime free update while AD900 Lite only supports 2 years free update.