Ancel FX6100 vs Autel MaxiCheck MX808S

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The Ancel FX6100 is the better OBD2 scan tool overall, rated 3.0 to 2.5. The Ancel FX6100 leads on updates and price. The Autel MaxiCheck MX808S wins on service functions. The Ancel FX6100 costs $54.01 less ($394.99 vs $449).

Ancel FX6100 vs Autel MaxiCheck MX808S

Autel MaxiCheck MX808S
#24 in Tablet2.5Full review

An entry Autel tablet for home mechanics who want active tests and the common service resets on cars up to the late 2010s. Buyers with newer GM or Ford models should look at the 900 series instead.

Amazon $449
$449

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tablet OBD2 scan tool; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightAncel FX6100Autel MaxiCheck MX808S
Overall rating3.0/52.5/5
Price 25%55 $394.9946 $449
Service functions 15%33 20 service functions60 28 service functions
Advanced 20%0 none of the three0 none of the three
Updates 25%100 free lifetime updates33 1 year of free updates
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Ancel FX6100Autel MaxiCheck MX808S
Functions
Service functions2028
Vehicle makes5080
ECU codingNoNo
CAN FD and DoIPNoNo
Topology map-No
Hardware
FormHandheldTablet
Screen6.2 in7 in
System-Android 11
Wireless VCINoNo
Battery-5,000 mAh
Support
Free updatesLifetime1 year
Warranty1 year1 year

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