As a new brand, Both Autel OTOFIX BT1 Lite & BT1 are battery testers, what are the differences between them? How to choose?
Don’t worry, we have listed a comparison form below for reference.
OTOFIX BT1 Lite vs. BT1 Comparison
| Item | OTOFIX BT1 Lite | OTOFIX BT1 |
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| Product Form | BT1 Lite + App or D1/D1 Lite | Hand-held one piece, 5.5’’ touch screen |
| Suitable Users | Car owner, battery dealer, car repair shop | Car repair shop, battery dealer, road rescue service, battery factory |
| Main Functions | 1. Diagnose low-capacity batteries;
2. Car cranking; 3. Starter/generator detection; 4. Charging system analysis; 5. Wide battery types compatibility. |
1. Diagnose low-capacity batteries;
2. Car cranking; 3. Starter/generator detection; 4. Charging system analysis; 5. Battery registration; 6. Electrical system reset; 7. Read&clear codes; 8. AutoVIN, VIN/license plate scan. |
| Application | 1. Abnormal start of vehicle detection;
2. Battery daily maintenance & test. |
1. Abnormal start of vehicle detection;
2. Battery daily maintenance & test; 3. Battery delivery inspection; 4. Battery maintenance service; 5. Battery replacement. |
| CCA Range | 100-2000 CCA | 100-3000 CCA |
| Battery Type | Flooded, AGM, AGM Spiral, EFB, GEL | Flooded, AGM, AGM Spiral, EFB, GEL |
| Battery Ratings | CCA, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, SAE, IEC, EN, EN2, BCI, GB | CCA, CA, MCA, JIS, DIN, SAE, IEC, EN, EN2, BCI, GB |
| Battery Voltage | 6V, 12V | 6V, 12V |
| Electrical System | 12V, 24V | 12V, 24V |
| Voltage Range | 1.5V-36V | 1.5-36V |
| Temperature Compensation | × | √ |
| System Detection | × | AutoVin, VINScan, Plate Scan |
| Battery Location Diagrams | × | √ |
| Battery Health Report | × | √ |
| Built-in Printer | × | √ |
| Email Report | √ | √ |
| Mulitimeter | × | Optional |
| Amp Clamp | × | Optional |
| All System Diagnostics With Autoscan (Subscription1) | × | √ |
| Battery Registration (Subscription2) | × | 53 vehicle makes |
| Electrical Reset (Subscription2) | × | √ |
| Remarks | All require iOS/Android app or D1/D1 Lite | Partially work with V1 |
Differences
- BT1 Lite is much cheaper than BT1.
- BT1 Lite should work with an iOS/Android app or D1/D1 Lite while BT1 is an all-in-one tool, supports to use alone.
- BT1 supports more features in basic functions, optional package and Subscription1/2 while BT1 Lite only supports basic functions.
- BT1 supports temperature compensation, AutoVIN, VIN/plate scan, battery location diagrams, battery health report, built-in printer in basic functions while BT1 Lite does not.
- BT1 features with mulitimeter, amp clamp, all system diagnostics, battery registration, electrical reset for optional choice while BT1 Lite does not.
Similarities
- Both support diagnose low-capacity batteries, car cranking, starter/generator detection, charging system analysis.
- Both feature with Email report and support same CCA range, battery type, battery rating, battery voltage, electrical system, voltage range in basic functions.
Sum up
OTOFIX BT1 Lite is recommended for car owner, battery dealer or car repair shop, suitable for those who only need basic battery diagnosis & maintenance functions for daily jobs.
OTOFIX BT1 is recommended for car repair shop, battery dealer, road rescue service or battery factory, suitable for those who need more advanced diagnosis & maintenance functions during battery service work.