For a home mechanic who wants a wireless tablet with modern protocols and plenty of resets but no coding.
Amazon $399.93The Foxwell NT809BT is the better OBD2 scan tool overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Foxwell NT809BT leads on updates and advanced. The Launch X431 CRP919E Lite wins on price. The Launch X431 CRP919E Lite costs $55.68 less ($344.25 vs $399.93).
A budget Launch tablet for DIYers who want active tests and the common resets on cars up to the late 2010s. Buyers with newer GM models need a tool with CAN FD.
Amazon $344.25Prices 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 Foxwell NT809BT for updates (3 years of free updates vs 2 years of free updates) and advanced (CAN FD and DoIP vs none of the three).
- Choose the Launch X431 CRP919E Lite for price ($344.25 vs $399.93).
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 | Foxwell NT809BT | Launch X431 CRP919E Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 54 $399.93 | 64 $344.25 |
| Service functions 15% | 67 30 service functions | 70 31 service functions |
| Advanced 20% | 40 CAN FD and DoIP | 0 none of the three |
| Updates 25% | 100 3 years of free updates | 67 2 years of free updates |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Foxwell NT809BT | Launch X431 CRP919E Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||
| Service functions | 30 | 31 |
| Vehicle makes | 108 | 160 |
| ECU coding | No | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | Yes | No |
| Topology map | - | No |
| Hardware | ||
| Form | Tablet | Tablet |
| Screen | 7 in | - |
| System | - | Android 8.1 |
| Wireless VCI | Yes | No |
| Support | ||
| Free updates | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-10-22 | - |
