Autel MaxiCom MK906 is a fake Chinese copy of Autel MS906?

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Hello, what’s Autel MaxiCom MK906 ? Is this a fake Chinese copy of the ms906?

Reply: Absolutely NO. It’s another new auto diagnostic tool Autel made. You can find it on the official site: https://www.auteltech.com/autelcms/Online%20Products/576.jhtml

In detail…

autel-maxicom-mk906

Specification:

Operating System AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat
Processor Samsung Exynos 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15)
Memory 2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM
Display 8.0 inch LED capacitive touch screen with 1024x768P resolution
Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
DB16 DLC
USB 2.0
SD Card (Support up to 32GB)
Camera (rear) Rear-facing, 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight
Sensors Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
Audio Input/output Microphone
Single Speaker
Power and Battery 3.7V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charging via 12 V AC/DC power supply
Input Voltage DC/12 V (9-35 V)
Power Consumption 5 W
Operating Temp. 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Housing Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot
Dimensions (W x H x D) 270.8 mm (10.0″) x 176.0 mm (6.9″) x 36.0mm (1.4″)
Weight NW: 0.93 kg (2.05 lb.)
Protocols ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line, L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898, Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN, GM UART, UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP 2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708, Fault-Tolerant CAN

Autel MK906 vs Autel MS906 vs Autel MS908P:

Hardware specifications comparison:

Autel MK906 and MS906 almost share the same hardware features. Both hardware is improved a lot, compared with MS908P. But MK906 will be better than MS906 because it’s lighter – good to take it anywhere.

 

That is, the new Autel MaxiCom MK906 wins, in terms of hardware design.

 

Product Autel MaxiCom MK906 Autel MaxiSYS MS906 Autel MaxiSYS Pro MS908P
Image MaxiCom-MK906 Autel-MS906  MaxiSYS-Pro-MS908P
Price 1195 usd 1129 usd 2499 usd
Operating System AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat Android™ 4.4.2, KitKat Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor Samsung Exynos 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15) Samsung Exynos 6-Core Processor (1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 + 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15) Samsung Exynos Quad-Core Processor 1.4GHz
Memory 2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM 2 GB RAM & 32 GB ROM 2GB RAM & 32GB On-board Memory
Display 8.0 inch LED capacitive touch screen with 1024x768P resolution 8.0” LED capacitive touch screen with 1024x768P resolution 9.7 inch LED capacitive touch screen with 1024x768P resolution
Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
DB16 DLC
USB 2.0
SD Card (Support up to 32GB)
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)

DB16 DLC

USB 2.0

SD Card (Support up to 32GB)

Ethernet: RJ45 Ethernet Connection

Cellular: 3G/4G

Module: WCDMA

Camera (rear) Rear-facing, 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight Rear-facing, 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight Rear-facing, 5.0 Mexgapixel, AF with Flashlight
Sensors Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) Gravity Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
Audio Input/output Microphone
Single Speaker
Microphone, Single Speaker Microphone, Dual Speakers, 4-Band 3.5 mm stereotype/standard headset jack
Power and Battery 3.7V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery
Charging via 12 V AC/DC power supply
3.7V/5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery, Charging via 12 V AC/DC power supply 11000 mAh 3.7 V lithium-polymer battery, Charging via 12 V vehicle power
Input Voltage DC/12 V (9-35 V) DC/12 V (9-35 V) 12 V (9-24 V)
Power Consumption 5 W 5 W 6.5 W
Operating Temp. 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) -10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F) -10 to 55 ℃ (14 to 131 ℉)
Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)  -20 to 70 ℃ (-4 to 158 ℉)
Housing Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot Rubberized outer protection and rugged internal housing Strong plastic housing with protective rubber boot
Dimensions (W x H x D) 270.8 mm (10.0″) x 176.0 mm (6.9″) x 36.0mm (1.4″) 270.8 mm (10.0”) x 176.0 mm (6.9”) x 36.0mm (1.4”) 300 mm (11.81”) x 220 mm (8.66”) x 50 mm (1.97”)
Weight NW: 0.93 kg (2.05 lb.) NW: 0.96 kg (2.12 lb.) NW: 1.42 kg (3.13 lb), MaxiSys GW: 8.655 kg (19.08 lb) / MaxiSys Pro GW: 8.052 kg (17.75 lb)
Protocols ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line, L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898, Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN, GM UART, UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP 2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708, Fault-Tolerant CAN ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line, L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898, Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN, GM UART, UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP 2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708, Fault-Tolerant CAN ISO 9142-2, ISO 14230-2, ISO 15765-4, K-Line, L-Line, Flashing Code, SAE-J1850 VPW, SAE-J1850 PWM, CAN ISO 11898, Highspeed, Middlespeed, Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN, GM UART, UART Echo Byte Protocol, Honda Diag-H Protocol, TP 2.0, TP 1.6, SAE J1939, SAE J1708, Fault-Tolerant CAN

Functions comparison:

Autel MS906 is used for auto diagnostic test only, while MK906 and MS908P can work for not only diagnosis but also ECU programming.

It depends on what you need.

For diagnosis only, have a Autel MS906.

For diagnosis and coding, have Autel MK906

For diagnosis and coding, programming, have Autel MK906 and MS908P

Product Autel MK906 Autel MS906 Autel MS908P
Image  MaxiCom-MK906  Autel-MS906  MaxiSYS-Pro-MS908P
Diagnosis Yes Yes Yes
Coding Yes No Yes
Programming No No Yes

Autel MK906 full Accessories:

User Manual

Adapter for Chrysler-16 (for USA only)

Lighter Fuse

Main cable

Adapter for GM/Daewoo-12

Adapter for PSA-2

Adapter for Fiat-3

Adapter for BMW-20

Adapter for Benz-38

Adapter for Kia-20

Adapter for Mitsubishi/Hyundai-12+16

Adapter for Nissan-14

Adapter for Honda-3

Cigarette Lighter

AC/DC External Power Adapter

Adapter for Benz-14 (for EU only)

Adapter for VW/AUDI-2+2

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