VXDIAG VCX SE Benz (as well as other vcx se interfaces) or Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 which is a better J2534 device for Mercedes Benz Xentry Passthru software?
| VXDIAG VCX SE Benz
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Openport 2.0
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| Brand | Allscanner VXDIAG | Tactrix |
| Connection | USB, WiFi, WLAN | USB |
| Xentry Version | Xentry Passthru version
Some also tested ok with XDOS OpenShell version |
Xentry Passthru version only
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| DTS Monaco | Yes | Yes |
| Vediamo | Yes, need special setting* | Yes, cannot use Vediamo 5 |
| DoIP protocol | Yes | No |
| Old K-line Mercedes | No, for 2005 up Mercedes | No |
| License | Optional license all sorts of programs that it supports | – |
| ECU Software Updates | Need online subscription, flashing ECU works fine | Have risk brick ECUs |
| Price: | US$299 with Benz License, US$179 vcx se unit without license | Original $169
Clone around $40 |
VXDIAG VCX SE
Pros:
- The license, firmware can be updated in our driver app, it is a lifetime license and its working with the new software
- VCX SE is more stable than Tactrix openport clone but it is acting the same way J2534 protocol.
- The main reason for buying vxdiag is that it has DoIP for new cars.
- vcx se connects via WiFi and it’s very convenient. wlan connection is stable at a distance of up to 2 m.
- there is already a Type C connector and it is held very tightly
- firmware updatable
- you can also use BMW and there are a lot of all sorts of programs that it supports
- The device does not heat up as SD CONNECT does.
- as much as 42 modules can be scanned
- Work best offline.
Cons:
It does not support older models with K-line protocol, it is for 2005 up Mercedes.
Openport:
Pros:
- Good reasonably priced option if you don’t need to do any module updates.
- Openport 2.0 is not limited on Can- Cars from 2006 and above!
- useful for ECUs with CAN capability.
- For normal troubleshooting and diagnosis, though, it rocks.
Cons:
- you won’t be able to access K-Line ECU’s that are widely used in old models (W221, 220, 203, 211, 210)
- if you want to work with vediamo you can’t use vediamo 5 (4 can’t use smrd files) because vediamo 5 doesn’t support Passthru so your “stuck” with DTS Monaco
- You’d better replace R1 by 47k for better operation and to avoid overheating.
- You are risking of getting failed and then potentially bricking your ecu if need to do ECU SW updates.