As professional Autel Code Readers, MaxiLink series are portable and easy DIY tools. Among them, there are AL629, AL529HD, AL529, AL329…How to distinguish? Below we have listed a form to help figure it out.
ML629 vs. ML529HD vs. ML529 vs. ML329 Comparison
| Item | Autel MaxiLink ML629 | Autel MaxiLink ML529HD | Autel MaxiLink ML529 | Autel MaxiLink ML329 |
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| Read MIL status | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| One touch I/M readiness check | √ | √ | √ | |
| View freeze frame data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| View live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read/erase DTCs | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| View vehicle info | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| AutoVIN for quick DTC definition | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| O2 monitor test | √ | √ | √ | |
| On-board monitor test | √ | √ | √ | |
| Component test | √ | √ | √ | |
| Modules present | √ | √ | √ | |
| Support J1939 & J1708 protocols | √ | |||
| Read/erase DTCs for ABS | √ | |||
| Read/erase DTCs for SRS | √ | |||
| Read/erase DTCs for engine | √ | |||
| Read/erase DTCs for transmission | √ | |||
| Read enhanced codes in powertrain system for Ford, GM & Chrysler | √ | √ | √ | |
| Save and playback data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DTCs help | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Print data via Windows-based PC | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Vehicle coverage | US:GM,Ford,Lincoln,Chrysler, Dodge;
EUR:Mercedes,Smart,BMW,Mini,VW,Audi,LandRover,Jaguar,Volvo,Peugeot,Citroen,Fiat,Alfa,Romeo,Abarth,Lancia,Porsche,Bugatti,Skoda,Seat,Bentley,Renault,Dacia,Opel,Saab; Asia:Toyota,Lexus,Scion,Honda,Acura,Nissan,Infiniti,Hyundai,KIA,Mazda,Suzuki,Subaru,etc. |
Vehicle compatible with OBD protocols and J1939, J1708 protocols. | Vehicle compatible with OBD protocols. | Vehicle compatible with OBD protocols. |
Difference
Functions: ML629 > ML529HD > ML529 > ML329
- Only ML629 supports to read and erase DTCs for ABS/ SRS/ engine/ transmission while the others do not.
- Only ML529HD supports J1939 & J1708 protocols while the others do not.
- ML629 covers all functions of the others except one touch I/M readiness check & J1939 & J1708 protocols supported.
Similarities
- All support read MIL status, view freeze frame data, view live data, read/erase DTCs, view vehicle info, autoVIN for quick DTC definition, save and playback data, DTCs help, print data via Windows-based PC, etc.
- All are compatible with OBDII protocols.
- All are compact to carry, easy to use.
- All are affordable for DIYers.
Summary
Autel ML329 is a basic OBDII scanner. It’s quite cheap that each car owner can afford it for DIY.
Autel ML629 is the most multifunctional scan tool of four DIY tools. With a reasonable price, it can meet more needs from experienced DIYers and mechanics.
Anyway, just select and comply with your needs.