XTOOL Anyscan A30M
#1 in Phone dongleFull review
The best bet for a driver who wants bidirectional control from a phone without a yearly fee.
Amazon $135.12$135.12
The XTOOL Anyscan A30M rates 3.4 among phone dongle OBD2 scan tools; the Ancel FX6100 rates 3.0 among tablet ones. The XTOOL Anyscan A30M costs $259.87 less ($135.12 vs $394.99).
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
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 (phone dongle and tablet), 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 | XTOOL Anyscan A30M | Ancel FX6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 60 $135.12 | 55 $394.99 |
| Service functions 15% | 53 26 service functions | 33 20 service functions |
| Advanced 20% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Updates 25% | 100 free lifetime updates | 100 free lifetime updates |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XTOOL Anyscan A30M | Ancel FX6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||
| Service functions | 26 | 20 |
| Vehicle makes | 85 | 50 |
| ECU coding | No | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No | No |
| Hardware | ||
| Form | Dongle | Handheld |
| Screen | - | 6.2 in |
| Wireless VCI | Yes | No |
| Support | ||
| Free updates | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |