So, if you have iOS devices and think about purchasing an OBDLink-line adapter, you should choose the MX+ for stable connectivity, a free Enhanced Diagnostics Add-on activation, and more reasonable price. And, it’s more expensive than the new MX+. Above all, the price of the MX WiFi is always more expensive than the MX by $50 or so. Reportedly, its WiFi connection is not as stable as Bluetooth. However, the MX WiFi isn’t as popular as the MX. MX WiFi and standard MX were released at almost the same time, and they have been on the market for years. MX+ uses Bluetooth to connect to your mobile device, and MX WiFi uses WiIFi.

OBDLink MX WiFiīoth MX+ and MX WiFi are compatible with iOS in addition to Android and Windows. Read Also: OBDLink MX review OBDLink MX+ vs. But, the differences are too subtle to notice. MX+ may be a little faster, and also battery consumption is a little less. Except for these, all the features are the same. And the MX+ comes with a free Enhanced Diagnostics Add-on activation. However, the MX+ is compatible with iOS devices while the MX is not. If you need another one for different make, year, or model, it will cost $9.99 per add-on.īoth MX+ and MX are Bluetooth OBD adapters. A purchase of OBDlink MX+ come with ONE free add-on activation. You need to activate Enhanced Diagnostics Add-on in OBDLink app. How to Activate Enhanced Diagnostics Add-on

At the time of writing this post, supported makes are Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, and GM. Please note that availability of additional parameters over Enhanced Diagnostics Add-on depends on your vehicle’s make, model, and year. You will be able to get more parameters of sensors than ones from standard OBD2. Dimension: 1.97 x 1.77 x 0.91 in (50 x 45 x 23 mm)Įnhanced Diagnostics allows you to access other modules such as ABS, Airbag, Transmission, Body Control, and so on.And the other is that it’s capable of enhanced diagnostics on selected manufacturers. One is that it’s compatible with iOS devices in addition to Android and Windows. There are two major distinctive features. The MX+ has all features of the MX, plus some exclusive features. OBDLink MX+ is a Bluetooth OBD adapter that turns your mobile device into a sophisticated diagnostic scan tool for vehicles.

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