Ancel FX6100
#15 in TabletFull review
For a DIYer who prefers a sturdy corded handheld and never wants to pay for updates.
Amazon $394.99$394.99
The Ancel FX6100 rates 3.0 among tablet OBD2 scan tools; the Topdon TopScan Pro rates 2.5 among phone dongle ones. The Topdon TopScan Pro costs $284 less ($110.99 vs $394.99).
Topdon TopScan Pro
#3 in Phone dongleFull review
For a driver who wants a cheap, pocketable bidirectional tool and will either renew yearly or use it heavily in the first year.
Amazon $110.99$110.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different form classes (tablet and phone dongle), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own form peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Ancel FX6100 | Topdon TopScan Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 55 $394.99 | 75 $110.99 |
| Service functions 15% | 33 20 service functions | 10 13 service functions |
| Advanced 20% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Updates 25% | 100 free lifetime updates | 33 1 year of free updates, then $99 a year |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ancel FX6100 | Topdon TopScan Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||
| Service functions | 20 | 13 |
| Vehicle makes | 50 | 120 |
| ECU coding | No | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No | No |
| Hardware | ||
| Form | Handheld | Dongle |
| Screen | 6.2 in | - |
| Wireless VCI | No | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Free updates | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Renewal | - | $99 a year |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |