For a home mechanic who works on pre 2020 European cars and wants online coding. Buyers with newer GM or Ford models should look at the Lite 3.
Amazon $799
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.
- 28Service functions
- NoECU coding
- NoCAN FD and DoIP
- 1 yearFree updates
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Runs active tests on modules, so you can check a fan, pump or solenoid without pulling parts
- Covers the common shop jobs (oil reset, EPB, SAS, BMS, DPF, injector coding) for DIY brake and battery work
- Sold by Autel direct as well as on Amazon, so warranty claims go to the maker
- No CAN FD or DoIP, so some 2020 and later GM and other newer cars may not fully connect
- Only one year of free updates; coverage for new model years stops unless you pay to renew
- No ECU coding, so module replacements and retrofits need another tool
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | MX808S |
|---|---|
| Functions | |
| Service functions | 28 |
| Vehicle makes | 80 |
| ECU coding | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No |
| Topology map | No |
| Hardware | |
| Form | Tablet |
| Screen | 7 in |
| System | Android 11 |
| Wireless VCI | No |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Support | |
| Free updates | 1 year |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this form
The wireless version of Autel’s MX900, for home mechanics who want CAN FD, DoIP and 40 service functions without a cable to the dash. It has no ECU coding.
Amazon $619The wireless version of Autel’s entry tablet, for home mechanics who want to move around the car during active tests. On newer GM or Ford models, the MK900BT is the better buy.
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