How does the Bosch ADS 325 and ADS 625 stack up?
Comparison Options
 Bosch ADS 325 |
 Bosch ADS 625 |
 OTC Evolve |
 OTC Encore |
 Autel MS906 |
 Autel MaxiSys Elite |
 Launch Torque |
 Matco Maximus 3.0 |
 Snap On Apollo D8 |
 Snap On Zeus |
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| Price | ||||||||||
| Scan Tool MSRP | ||||||||||
| $2,892 | $4,950 | $3,400 | $1,831 | $2,499 | $3,299 | $2,399 | $4,500 | $4,995 | $11,695 | |
| Software Renewal MSRP | ||||||||||
| $1,000 | $1,200 | $672 | $608 | $795 | $1,295 | $579 | $820 | $1,029 ($2,057 for 2-yr) |
$1,295 ($3,885 for 3-yr) |
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| Additional Technical Information Software Subscription MSRP | ||||||||||
| $0 - Repair-Source service and repair information service - included with standard software subscription | $0 - Repair-Source service and repair information service - included with standard software subscription | $1,900 - 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | $1,900 - 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | $1,900 - 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | $1,900 - 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | $1,900 - 3rd party technical service and repair information for 12 months (optional) | $1,200 - MaximusFix fo 12 months (optional) | $2,028 - ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional) | $2,028 - ShopKey Pro for 12 months (optional) | |
| Warranty, Support, Service | ||||||||||
| Manufacturer's Warranty | ||||||||||
| 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year/Lifetime | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | - | 1 year | 1 year | |
| Technical Support | ||||||||||
| US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | US Based | - | - | US Based | US Based | |
| Field/Rep Support Across U.S. and Canada | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Updatable via Internet | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | - | No | No | |
| Frequency of updates | ||||||||||
| 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | 6 per year | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | Varies, by make | 2 per year | 2 per year | |
| Productivity Features | ||||||||||
| Repair-Source, Comprehensive Library of OE Service and Repair Information | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Wiring Diagrams | ||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | w/add'l subscription | w/add'l subcription | |
| Code-Assist™ Top Reported Fixes | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Symptom-Assist™ Tech Tips | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Identifix Direct-Hit™ Web-based Info via Deep Link | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Quick links to Mitchell On Demand, AllData and more | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Auto ID | ||||||||||
| Yes - Best | Yes | Yes | Yes - Best | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes | Yes | Yes after preliminary info entered | Yes after preliminary info entered | |
| Training Videos | ||||||||||
| On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | On Tool and Online | Online Only | Online Only | No | Online | Online | Online | |
| Automated System Test (Read all DTCs plus Freeze Frame) | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | No | No | |
| All Systems DTC Scan | ||||||||||
| Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes, includes all DTC Types | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Multiple Controller Scan | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | No | No | |
| Maintenance reset procedures | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Printable vehicle diagnostic reports | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | No | |
| Wireless printing | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | No | |
| Hardware | ||||||||||
| Display Size | ||||||||||
| 7" | 10" | 10" | 7" | 9.6" | 9.7" | 10" | 10.1" | 8" | 10" | |
| Display Resolution | ||||||||||
| 1024 x 600 | 1280 x 800 | 1280 x 800 | 1024 x 600 | 1024 x 768 | 2048 x 1536 | - | 1080P | 800 x 480 | 1280 x 800 | |
| Display Type | ||||||||||
| Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | Optically Bonded Hi-Res LCD | LCD | LED | LED | LCD | - | LCD | LCD | |
| Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) | ||||||||||
| Wired | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wireless (BlueTooth) | Wireless | Wireless (BlueTooth) | Wireless | Wired | Wireless | |
| J2534 Compliant VCI | ||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| Memory Storage | ||||||||||
| 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 4 GB | - | 64 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | ||||||||||
| SD Card | SD Card | SD Card | SD Card | No | No | No | - | No | No | |
| Video Out | ||||||||||
| No | HDMI | HDMI | No | No | HDMI | No | - | No | No | |
| Speakers | ||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | Yes | |
| Microphone | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | - | No | Yes | |
| Headphone Jack | ||||||||||
| 3.5mm Stereo Audio | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | No | - | No | 3.5mm Stereo Audio | |
| Front Camera | ||||||||||
| No | 5MP | 5MP | No | No | 5MP | No | - | No | No | |
| Rear Camera | ||||||||||
| 5MP | 5MP + 720p video | 5MP + 720p video | No | 5MP | 8 MP | 5MP | - | No | 5 MP | |
| Flashlight | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | No | Yes | |
| Docking Station | ||||||||||
| No | Yes, included | Yes, included | No | No | No | No | Yes, included | No | Optional | |
| Battery Life | ||||||||||
| 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | - | - | 8 hours | up to 8 hours | - | - | |
| Heavy Duty Cable w/Battery Voltage reading | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Country of Origin | ||||||||||
| USA | USA | USA | USA | China | China | China | China | USA | USA | |
| Software & Coverage | ||||||||||
| OBD-II Coverage (1996-Present) Full support all 10 modes of OBD-II Modes 1 through 0A |
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| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| OBD-I Coverage (pre-1996) | ||||||||||
| Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, adapters sold seperately | Yes, adapters sold seperately | |
| Medium Duty Coverage | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Operating System | ||||||||||
| Android 5.0 | Android 5.0 | Android 5.0 | Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 7.1 | Android | SMX | Windows 7 | |
| Boot Up Time | ||||||||||
| 45 sec | 45 sec | 45 sec | 30 | 20 Sec | 20 Sec | 45 sec | - | 6 sec | 1 min 45 sec | |
| User Interface | ||||||||||
| Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Full color, Best AutoID, optimized workflows, fast, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Easy AutoID, simple, intuitive, consistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Inconsistent across OEMs | Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID | Consistent across OEMs, poor AutoID | |
| Multilingual | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Open internet Browser | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Domestic Coverage | ||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Asian Coverage | ||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| European Coverage | ||||||||||
| Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| Subscription Length | ||||||||||
| First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | First 12 months included free | 24 month subscription purchase required - $2,057 | 36 month subscription purchase required | |
| Special Functions | ||||||||||
| Bi-Directional Controls (Actuation Tests) | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Key reprogramming | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Key fob & remote reprogramming Procedures | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery disconnect procedures | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic brake service | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Guided tests / on screen help | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| J2534 reflash capability | ||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| Record/playback OBD-II live data | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Reset oil lights | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Steering angle reset | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Graph live data | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Multiple PIDs on screen | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Optional Accessories (not included with tool purchase) | ||||||||||
| TPMS Tester and Reset Tool | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | |
| Video Borescope | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Labscope | ||||||||||
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | |
| Battery Tester | ||||||||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | |
| NVH Analyzer | ||||||||||
| No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
