A low cost, no subscription handheld for DIYers who want bidirectional tests and the common resets.
Amazon $299.99The Mucar VO6 is the better OBD2 scan tool overall, rated 3.6 to 2.5. The Mucar VO6 leads on updates, warranty and price. The Mucar VO6 costs $149.01 less ($299.99 vs $449).
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 $449Prices 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?
- Choose the Mucar VO6 for updates (free lifetime updates vs 1 year of free updates), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and price ($299.99 vs $449).
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 weight | Mucar VO6 | Autel MaxiCheck MX808S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 73 $299.99 | 46 $449 |
| Service functions 15% | 60 28 service functions | 60 28 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 |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mucar VO6 | Autel MaxiCheck MX808S | |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||
| Service functions | 28 | 28 |
| Vehicle makes | 100 | 80 |
| ECU coding | No | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No | No |
| Topology map | - | No |
| Hardware | ||
| Form | Handheld | Tablet |
| Screen | 5.4 in | 7 in |
| System | - | Android 11 |
| Wireless VCI | Yes | No |
| Battery | - | 5,000 mAh |
| Support | ||
| Free updates | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
