What is the difference between VXDIAG VCX FD GM and Topdon Rlink J2534 for GM?
Check the comparison table here:
| Item | VXDIAG VCX FD GM |
Topdon Rlink X7/J2534 GM |
| Manufacturer | VXDIAG | Topdon |
| Driver | VX Manager | Rlink Platform |
| Registration | No | Yes |
| CAN FD | Yes | Yes |
| DoIP | Yes | Yes |
| Connection | USB Type C, WiFi, WLAN, DoNET | USB Type C |
| Operating system | Win7, Win10, Win11 | Win7, Win8, Win10, Win11 |
| License | Yes, based on GM license | Yes, activate GM license |
| Update | Firmware update online. Software update by link. |
Firmware update online Software update by link. |
| Device selection | VXDIAG/MDI2 | Rlink/MDI2 |
| GDS2 software | Yes | Yes |
| GDS2 activation | with Patch, no activation | Activate via keygen. |
| Tech2win | Yes | Yes |
| DPS | Yes | Yes |
| RDS | Yes | Yes, also compatible with RDS3 |
| Techline Connect | Yes | Yes |
In sum:
Both use their own driver management tool. Rlink only connects via USB type C, VXDIAG CAN FD also supports WiFi, WLAN and DoNET connection.
Both devices are compatible with GM GDS2, Tech2win, DPS, RDS and Techline Connect software.
VXDIAG uses patch solution for GDS2. You run software from patch without activation. Rlink does not use patch, so you either use original software or activate cracked software via keygen.
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