BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool vs Launch Scanner CRP123X Elite
Buy the BlueDriver if you want a cheap, phone-based scanner with no subscription and you mainly work on your own gas car. Buy the Launch CRP123X Elite if you want a standalone touchscreen tool with its own battery and built-in reset functions. The BlueDriver's lowest price since November 1 was $74.98, while the CRP123X Elite ranged from $139.00 to $152.00.
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BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool
Choose the BlueDriver if you want the lowest-cost way to read and clear ABS, airbag, SRS and TPMS codes on a 1996-or-newer gas vehicle using your own phone.
Pros
- Lowest price of the two at $74.98
- No subscription or in-app fees
- Reads and clears ABS, airbag, SRS and TPMS codes, not just engine codes
- Unlimited repair reports and repair videos in the app
- Small dongle stays in the OBDII port; nothing to charge
Cons
- Needs your phone or tablet to show anything
- No built-in screen or battery
What separates them
| BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool | Launch Scanner CRP123X Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the OBDII port; no screen of its own | Handheld tablet with a 5-inch touchscreen and physical buttons |
| Display | Runs on your phone or tablet app; live data as graph, digital readout or gauge | Built-in 5-inch screen running Android 8.1 |
| Power | Draws 12V from the vehicle's OBDII port; under 200mA supply current | 6100mAh lithium polymer battery, corded charging |
| Price | $74.98 lowest since November 1 | $139.00 to $152.00 since November 1 |
| Subscriptions | No subscription fees or add-ons | Not stated in the given specs |
| Service functions | Reads and clears ABS, airbag, SRS and TPMS codes plus engine codes | Seven reset functions and seven service functions |
| Ease of use |
Price history
$152.00$74.98
- BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool: lowest $74.98 on Nov 1 at eBay; $74.98 on Nov 2.
- Launch Scanner CRP123X Elite: lowest $139.00 on Nov 1 at Poshmark; $152.00 on Nov 2.
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Specs compared
| Spec | BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool | Launch Scanner CRP123X Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Vehicle | Corded Electric |
| Sensor Type | Oxygen sensor | — |
| Make | BMW, Ford, GM, Toyota | — |
| Model | Virtually every vehicle model | — |
| Vehicle Type | Car | — |
| Year | 1996+ | — |
| Engine Type | Gas | — |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to 60°C (operating) | — |
| Measurement Response Time | In seconds | — |
| Instrument Type | Diagnostic tool | — |
| Part Type |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a home mechanic?
- The BlueDriver is the better value for most home mechanics at $74.98, with no subscription and code clearing for ABS, airbag, SRS and TPMS. Pick the CRP123X Elite if you want a standalone screen and built-in service resets.
- Do I need a phone to use the BlueDriver?
- Yes. The BlueDriver is a Bluetooth dongle with no screen, so you read codes and live data in the iOS or Android app. The CRP123X Elite works on its own.
- Which has more service functions?
- The Launch CRP123X Elite lists seven service functions and seven reset functions. The BlueDriver focuses on reading and clearing codes plus repair reports, not service resets.
- Is the Launch worth the extra money?
- Only if you want a standalone touchscreen tool with its own battery and service resets. If you just need codes read and cleared, the BlueDriver does that for about half the price.
- Which works on older cars?
- Both work on OBDII vehicles. The BlueDriver is stated for all gas vehicles from 1996 on, with enhanced diagnostics for GM, Ford, BMW and Toyota.
- Which is easier to carry?
- The BlueDriver. It is a small dongle that stays in the OBDII port. The CRP123X Elite is a 28 x 23 x 9 cm tablet you have to store and charge.