GM MDI vs VXDIAG NANO GM vs Tech 2 scan tool
Products | GM MDI | VXDIAG VCX NANO GM | Tech 2 clone |
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software | GDS 2 (2011) Tech2 Win |
GDS 2 (2014) |
TIS2000 SPS |
Need computer | Yes, it’s PC-based. | Yes, it’s PC-based. | Basic diagnostics: on-board TIS2000: PC-based |
System requirement |
Package software: Win XP only v2016.11 software: Win 7 |
Win7 64bit / 32 bit Win8 64bit |
Win XP for TIS2000 |
Language | Multi-Language | Multi-Language | Multi-Language (depends on vehicles) |
WIFI | WIFI | YES, VXDIAG GM has WIFI version and wired version (USB connection) | No, only wired connection. |
Update | Firmware updatable | Firmware updatable Software updatable |
Update via 32MB Card |
Activation | Yes, MDI need activation. | No need to activate | No need to activate |
Diagnosis | wireless basic diagnostic | brand-specific diagnosis | basic diagnosis |
Programming | -wireless online programming -offline programming ,such as European Chevrolet, Opel, but not for all cars |
GM TIS2WEB online Service Programming System (SPS) | Offline programming with TIS2000 on SAAB/OPEL (-2008) |
Supported protocols | UART, Class 2, KWP2000 and GMLAN (CAN) | CAN, UART, KW2000, Class2, GM LAN, etc. | CANdi interface(NOTE 1) |
Supported vehicles | vehicles from 1990-2014 GM, Opel, Chevrolet, Saab, Australia Holden (2010-2012) |
Vehicles to 2015 GM, OPEL |
vehicles from 1992-2013 GM, SAAB, OPEL, UZUKI, ISUZU, Holden |
Advantage | -can support software from original factory -support offline & online programming |
-cheap but with the same function as GM MDI - WIFI and USB connection -good for new cars |
-cannot plug original software card, but can support original program -easy to carry on |
Conclusion | VXDDIAG VCX NANO GM wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |