15 best diagnostic scanners with Aliexpress

Computer diagnostics of the car became possible due to the fact that the number of sensors on important nodes increased many times, and the control unit turned into a real “brain”. Now he gives information in the complex, including the mutual influence of parts on each other. You just need to read and decrypt it correctly. For this and use diagnostic scanners.

Devices that are simply a readable interface that can only transfer data to a smartphone or tablet are widely distributed. For an ordinary car owner, such a scanner is the best option, since it is inexpensive, has compact dimensions and is quite sufficient for the purpose of express diagnostics of cars.

In a highly specialized sense, a diagnostic scanner is a mini-computer with a special interface that allows not only to assess the state of the main structural components, but also with the help of special programs to influence the settings of the car’s electronic system. They are dealerships, produced by specific manufacturers and multibrand.

Correctly choose a diagnostic scanner, help answer questions:

1. For what purpose the device is bought - for amateur or professional.
2. Data transfer method: Bluetooth, wi-fi, wired.
3. Work with a smartphone or your own mini-computer.
4. A set of necessary functions.

In our ranking, devices with optimal functionality are collected that have earned popularity among buyers on AliExpress. In the distribution of places in the ranking were taken into account:

• the number of positive user reviews;
• manufacturer reliability;
• price-quality ratio.

Top Adapter Scanners

For the owner of the car, who wants to constantly have information about the state of the engine, an inexpensive multi-brand scanner adapter is ideal. Typically, such a device is connected to a smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth or WI-FI. On the gadget, in turn, special programs are installed to decrypt the data codes read from the auto control unit. In this category, only the most reliable scanners are collected, which, moreover, are quite budget.

5 Viecar elm327 usb

Most diagnostic scanners connect to smartphones via a Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth. In most cases, this is convenient, but the wireless connection is not perfect, and this scanner works with a wired connection using a USB cable.

The advantage or disadvantage is difficult to say. To each his own. But one thing is for sure: this is the best diagnostic tool for your money. Only 390 rubles including delivery, which, by the way, is very much praised in the reviews. More precisely, they praise the seller who responds very quickly to the received order and sends it to the customer as quickly as possible. As for the set of functions of the device, here it is standard. You get all the necessary information about your car, and at the same time not attached to the features of the wireless network.

4 NEXPEAK Elm327

Diagnostic scanners of this type are the most budget, and this model is slightly more expensive than its competitors. On the one hand, this is a drawback, but only until such time as you carefully examine all the capabilities of the device. This is the best scanner in terms of functionality. It displays on the display of your smartphone a maximum of information relating to both the engine and wiring, as well as general information about the condition of the car.

As noted in the reviews of real buyers, the scanner has a very convenient menu. Even despite the absence of the Russian language, all functions are clear and easy to read. The display takes place with the help of icons, which do not require knowledge of a foreign language to read. Also, the device is equipped with a memory module, and allows for a comparative analysis of this diagnosis with the previous ones. By the way, in the same reviews indicate that for the device you can download the crack, unless of course you feel a strong need for it.

3 XTOOL MS8211

Electrical wiring problems are the most difficult to diagnose. You can find the source of the problem, but the location of a specific damage is difficult to detect, and without a special tool it is completely impossible. Before us is a scanner that can diagnose electrical wiring and identify the problem. At the end of the device there is a special hook that clings to the wires. When you press the lever, he checks the voltage in the network and the integrity of the wiring.

By moving the scanner through the wiring, we determine the location of the gap or the weakest connection. You no longer have to completely pull out the bundle of wires and change the whole unit. It is enough to carry out a simple diagnosis and find the cause without disassembling the car to the last screw. In addition, the device has a very convenient form factor. It is compact, and all the necessary keys are easily pressed without using a second hand.

2 Viecar USB Bluetooth WIFI ELM327

The Viecar multibrand scanner comes in three versions: with data transmission via Bluetooth, USB-cable or WI-FI, the bundle with Bluetooth is the most inexpensive, and the wired device is the most reliable. Together with the adapter comes a disc with the English version of the software, and for the USB version there is a corresponding cable.

The device works steadily with smartphones on both Android and IOS. The complaints of users is perhaps that long delivery.

1 Super Mini Elm327

This adapter scanner is suitable for all makes of cars that support the ELM327 protocol in versions 1.5 and 2.1. Data transfer between the device and the smartphone or tablet is via Bluetooth. In order to decipher the error codes of the engine and reset them, you need to install special software that is included in the package. The seller provides only the English version, the Russian version can be downloaded without any problems on the Internet.

Given the excellent price-performance ratio, it is not surprising that this version of the scanner received maximum popularity among the buyers of AliExpress and over 4.5 thousand ratings with five stars. For his task - to read the codes and, if necessary, reset the engine errors - it copes perfectly.

Top full-featured diagnostic scanners

In this category there are completely autonomous devices that do not require connection to a smartphone to decipher error codes. All of them allow you to test the main engine system, can exchange information with a stationary computer and generate reports for further printing. Such a scanner is perfect for an advanced car enthusiast, a small workshop or an agent for the sale of used cars.

5 Obdkcan jd906

Diagnostic tools are rarely convenient.As a rule, they have a standard display of information in text format, which is not always convenient to read. But at AliExpress there are devices, the menu of which most closely resembles the smartphone control system. It is made in the form of symbols, and each function is accompanied by its own icon. We can say that this feature is not so important, but in the absence of the Russian language, the user can easily work with the device and not experience difficulties in reading the data.

Now for the functionality. Here it is standard. The device is able to diagnose the state of the engine, braking system and electrical wiring. There is a storage system. Memorizing diagnostic results and comparing them with new incoming data. But the disadvantage here is one - a relatively high price. In this category, you can already find a professional tool, but we are not far from it.

4 KONNWEI KW590

Products with Aliexpress from China rarely have Russification, and finding a device with the ability to display data in Russian is very difficult. But we succeeded. We present to your attention the best diagnostic scanner auto, fully translated into Russian. Well, the option is certainly important and interesting, but what about the technical characteristics?

Here they are also on top. Let's start with the fact that this tool is able to carry out the most complete auto diagnostics, as well as save the test data in its memory, and later correlate it with new results. This allows you to track the wear of certain components and modules of the car. The device works through several communication channels. It can be connected both wirelessly and via a USB cable, which is especially convenient when using the printer to print the received data. By the way, and the price will please. Even for Aliexpress, it is more than democratic, especially since it is specified in view of the shipment.

3 KONNWEI KW680

Large color display, interface in Russian and compatibility with almost all cars of domestic production - these are the key advantages of this device. Buyers also appreciated the service provided by the seller - fast delivery, careful packaging and answers to all questions from consumers.

The important advantages of the scanner are a three-year warranty and support for connecting to computers with Windows XP-Windows 10 operating systems. Easy printing of reports, as well as automatic software updates complement the list of advantages of the device.

2 Viecar v310

In pursuit of a potential buyer, the developers of scanners for diagnostics often go too far with the complexity of their instruments. They look very solid, but in fact most of the features are simply unnecessary. Before us is a model in which the best qualities are collected: this is the maximum information content, usability and accessibility of the menu. No extra buttons and transitions.

Yes, in a professional tool, the presence of complex elements is permissible, but in this section we are talking about self-diagnosis, and this scanner will easily analyze all the modules of the car and provide the necessary information on the screen. As noted in the reviews, there are practically no flaws in the tool, although there are some complaints about long delivery, but this is a question more likely to be shipped than to the product itself. Simply put, if you are looking for the most convenient scanner, then be sure to consider this option. He is worthy of your attention.

1 VD TCS CDP Pro Diagnostic

The bestseller in this category is a full-featured multi-brand VD TCS CDP scanner. It has several versions - both with Bluetooth and without it. Supports 18 languages, including Russian. The device is designed to read error codes not only for cars, but also for buses manufactured after 1995.For those cars that are not equipped with a standard 16-pin connector, you can use this scanner by connecting it through a special adapter.

The software automatically determines the VIN-code of the car, which allows you to select the correct model and year of manufacture for accurate diagnosis. It is possible to install a memory card for recording data in onboard recorder mode.

The best professional devices

For the purpose of daily computer diagnostics of various cars, it is advisable to purchase scanners with advanced features, a large display and a convenient graphical interface. All devices presented in the category have russified software, a color monitor and control not only the condition of the engine, but also the transmission, anti-lock system, airbag condition and battery charge.

5 Autek IFIX919

If you are looking for a scanner with the largest number of positive reviews on AliExpress, then it is in front of you. Yes, the device is not cheap, but we recall that this is a professional scanner, with the maximum number of functions and additional features. The first thing that catches your eye is a convenient form factor. The device resembles a gaming console, with control crossings on the sides. The menu is quite simple, but informative.

In the section with additional features you will find such interesting modifications as: measurement of the oil level, the health of seat belts and airbags, the serviceability of the wipers and washer, and even the work of parking cameras. Simply put, we face the best device for a set of options, which is why he got into this section of our rating. With it, you can easily test everything, without exception, the modules of your car, and identify the location of the problem to the nearest centimeter. This is the most convenient device for diagnostics, which we managed to find on AliExpress.

4 Xtuner E3 Easydiag

Working with a scanner, you connect it to your own smartphone, tablet or laptop. In some cases, this may be difficult. For example, a smartphone is not powerful enough. Yes, and bring maximum information to a relatively small display can be very difficult. Ideally, use a laptop, but its power is excessive, and this manufacturer has solved this problem in a very elegant way.

This is a scanner with a laptop. Yes, with this laptop you can not play games or watch videos on the Internet. This is a simple diagnostic device, the main purpose of which is to display diagnostic data on a large and convenient monitor. By the way, considering the cost of the laptop itself, the price of the entire device does not seem too high, and moreover, it can be safely attributed to budget models, but for professional use, since there are a lot of functions in the device and the screen would not fit the standard smartphone .

3 LAUNCH Creader CRP123

This scanner is designed as a tablet, with a horizontal screen and large control buttons on the sides. Display size 3.5 inches and a resolution of 320x480. The device supports all communication protocols for cars younger than 1996.

Among the advantages of the device are built-in memory of 8 megabytes, free software update and the ability to print reports using a USB cable. The kit also includes a card reader to transfer information from a memory card to a laptop or computer.

2 Autel MaxiDiag Elite MD802

When purchasing this scanner, you need to immediately select which interface language is required (Russian is available). It supports all makes and models of cars, and automatically determines to which car it is connected, without requiring the participation of users. The software allows you to build graphics for a better understanding of the processes.

Printing reports provides an opportunity to provide the client with the most complete and clear information about the condition of the car.The delivery set includes the scanner itself, a software disk, adapters, a USB cable for connecting to a printer, and a convenient case.

1 ANCEL AD610

The leader in this category is ANCEL's professional diagnostic scanner, which has proven itself in the market. This device allows not only to determine the error codes, but also to monitor the condition of the airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS). It has a 4.3-inch color display for the convenience of the user and software in Russian.

Customers note fast delivery from a warehouse in Russia and an intuitive interface. The device supports automatic software updates as new versions become available.

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