XTOOL A30M V2.0 OBD2 Scanner vs Launch CRP123X Elite Scanner

Buy the XTOOL A30M V2.0 if you want a small Bluetooth dongle that runs full-system diagnostics, bi-directional tests and 26+ service resets from your own phone. Buy the Launch CRP123X Elite if you prefer a standalone tablet with its own 5-inch touchscreen and a big 6100mAh battery, and you mainly need basic OBD2 plus a handful of resets. The A30M does more per dollar in capability and has a strong 4.6 rating from 596 buyers; the Launch is easier to pick up and use without a phone, but owners say its menus take too much digging.

• Choose the XTOOL A30M V2.0 if you want OE-level all-system scans, bi-directional active tests and 26+ maintenance resets in a pocket-sized Bluetooth tool that runs on your phone.
• Choose the Launch CRP123X Elite if you want a self-contained tablet with a 5-inch touchscreen and long battery life for basic OBD2 checks and a few common resets.