VXDIAG VCX SE JLR vs JLR Mangoose Pro

Jaguar and Land rover diagnstic tool VXDIAG VCX SE and Mangoose Pro which one is better?

 

First of all, check a table comparison between Mangoose cable and VCX SE

JLR Mangoose Pro/SDD VXDIAG VCX SE for JLR
Image Jlr Mangoose Sdd Vcx Se Topview
Currect SDD version V162 V162
DoIP compatible No Yes
Pathfinder No Yes
Software Update By link SDD by link, Pathfinder by HDD
Connection USB only USB, WiFi, WLAN, Type C to USB, DoNET
Vehicle coverage 2005-2017 SDD 2015-2017, Pathfinder 2017-
Firmware updatable No Yes
Diagnosis Yes Yes
Programming No Yes with online account
Operating system WinXP, Win7, Win10 nee luck Win7, Win8 and Win10
Edit CCF No Yes
J2534 compatibility No Can be used as J2534 Passthru for other brands
Brand Jaguar Land rover Jaguar Land rover

Optional addons- GM Ford Mazda Porsche Volvo Subaru Benz BMW Toyota Honda

 

 

In a nutshell, mangoose cable (the mongoose cable) is dangerous for reprograming. It will not properly program moeule nor program keys.  But it is recommended and stable version for JLR beginners or DIYers.

If you are working on a MY18+ vehicle then you will need a suitable interface either the JLR Bosch DOIP or VCX SE DoIP VCI.  VCX SE is the approved j2534 interface that allows you to do online programming via online account. It can also be used as a J2534 passthru device for OEM diagnostic program ODIS, techstream , Xentry passthru etc.