OBD2 Scanners · Rank #1 of 4
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S — bidirectional tablet scanner
$378.95★4.7 (3,878 ratings)Check fit for your model
Best for
3,000+ bidirectional active tests plus OE-level all-system diagnostics
Not for
Roughly 10x the price of a basic code reader
Key compromise
Free software updates lapse after one year, then require a paid renewal
Closest cheaper option
BlueDriver saves $244 at $134.95.
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★ Best OBD2 Scanner82
Grade A- · our editorial pick in this category.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Diagnostic Depth
95
App & Fees
79
Ease of Use
79
Build Quality
76
Value
74
Owner Satisfaction
88
OBD2 Scanners · Rank #1 of 4
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S — bidirectional tablet scanner
$378.95★4.7 (3,878 ratings)Check fit for your model
OUR VERDICT
The only genuinely bidirectional tool we evaluated: the MK808S reads every major module (engine, transmission, ABS, TPMS, BCM), runs 3,000+ active component tests and handles 28+ reset services on a dedicated Android tablet. Overkill for a check-engine light, right at home for a serious DIYer or side-shop. Note this is the S revision — the original MK808 is the older, shallower tool and is what most stale round-ups still link.
WHY IT WINS
3,000+ bidirectional active tests plus OE-level all-system diagnostics
28+ reset services including oil, ABS bleed, SAS calibration and BMS registration
Standalone 7-inch Android tablet — no phone or laptop needed
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Roughly 10x the price of a basic code reader
Free software updates lapse after one year, then require a paid renewal
Protocols
OBD-II / CAN
Connection
Corded
Bidirectional
Yes
App & Fees
One-time (1yr free updates, paid after)
Approx. $378.95As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
What buyers say
1,943 buyer mentionsBuyers praise quality, reliability, value for money and ease of use.
↑ Quality↑ Reliability↑ Value for money↑ Ease Of Use
But if you’d rather…
…SPEND LESS · BlueDriver — $134.95 · 79
Buy on AmazonThe most-reviewed scanner in the category by a wide margin, and the app is why: enhanced ABS/SRS/airbag reads plus vehicle-specific Repair Reports drawn from a database of verified fixes. The dongle needs your phone, so there's no standalone screen.
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