For a DIYer who wants bidirectional tests and the common resets with no update fees ever. Shops and coders need more.
Amazon $459
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.
- 31Service functions
- NoECU coding
- NoCAN FD and DoIP
- 2 yearsFree updates
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The lowest priced Launch tablet with active tests, under $350
- Two years of free updates keeps coverage current for longer than most budget tools
- FCA AutoAuth access lets it work on 2018 and later Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge security gateways
- No CAN FD or DoIP, so some 2020 and later GM and other newer cars may not fully connect
- No ECU coding
- Older Android 8.1 with 2 GB of RAM may feel slow next to Android 10 and 11 tablets
- Launch publishes no warranty term; support comes through the Amazon seller
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | CRP919E Lite |
|---|---|
| Functions | |
| Service functions | 31 |
| Vehicle makes | 160 |
| ECU coding | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No |
| Topology map | No |
| Hardware | |
| Form | Tablet |
| System | Android 8.1 |
| Wireless VCI | No |
| Support | |
| Free updates | 2 years |
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