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Wireless OBD-II Dongles

Our pick

BlueDriver Pro Next-Gen OBD2 Scanner

Choose the BlueDriver Pro Next-Gen OBD2 Scanner for phone-based fault-code checks if its coverage includes your vehicle and the modules you need. Its repair reports help with the next investigation, and it has no subscription fees or paid add-ons.12

Why this one

  • Repair reports provide a starting point after you read a fault code.1
  • Enhanced code coverage includes ABS and airbag modules on supported vehicles. Check the exact vehicle coverage before buying.1

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BlueDriver Pro Next-Gen OBD2 Scanner

The alternatives

Other contenders

  • OBDLink MX+

    The OBDLink MX+ offers free firmware updates and a 36-month warranty. Check the app and vehicle-specific diagnostic coverage you need before choosing it.14

  • TopDon TopScan Pro

    Consider the TopDon TopScan Pro for supported active tests and its 13 service functions. The current TopGuru iPhone app requires iOS 15.0 or later. An active subscription is required for the listed advanced functions; check vehicle coverage and current renewal terms.1617

Buying advice

  • For BlueDriver enhanced coverage on a Volkswagen or Audi, check that yours is the North American model listed in its coverage conditions.1

For reading codes beyond the engine

Check coverage for the particular warning system and vehicle rather than assuming that enhanced codes mean every module is supported.1 BlueDriver is the starting choice here for supported ABS and airbag code checks; verify your vehicle against its coverage list.1

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Every specification for these products
SpecificationBlueDriver Pro Next-Gen OBD2 ScannerAncel BD310BlueDriver ProGearwrench Everyday Diagnostic ToolInnova 1000OBDLink CXOBDLink MX+TopDon TopScan Pro
Codes It Reads and ClearsAll module enhanced codes1Generic powertrain only4All module enhanced codes1Generic powertrain only8All module enhanced codes10Generic powertrain only11Generic powertrain only11All module enhanced codes15
Vehicle Systems CoveredPowertrain plus abs srs3Not publishedAll electronic modules6Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedPowertrain plus abs srs13All electronic modules15
Bidirectional ControlNot publishedNone18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedbi-directional17
Service Resets and RelearnsNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published13 functions17
Cost to Keep It CurrentFree lifetime updates2Free lifetime updates5Free lifetime updates7Free lifetime updates9Free lifetime updates10Free lifetime updates12Free lifetime updates14Active subscription required (Tested configuration: TopScan Pro advanced features: 13 maintenance services, bi-directional control, IMMO, full-system code clearing, full-system live data streaming, secure gateway access and TopFix AI. Separate always-free functions remain outside this requirement.)16
How It ConnectsBluetooth to phone app2Bluetooth to phone app19Bluetooth to phone app7Bluetooth to phone app9Bluetooth to phone app20Bluetooth to phone app12Bluetooth to phone app14Bluetooth to phone app21
Vehicle Makes Supported13 makes3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Repair GuidanceCode definitions plus probable causes1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Live Data Parameters12 parameters (Host: 2005 Toyota Corolla; Test method: Number of live data parameter IDs (PIDs))1818 parameters18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Emissions Readiness Monitors Shown11 monitors (Reported test result)186 monitors18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Time to First Code28.2 s (Host: 2005 Toyota Corolla; Test method: Time from plug-in to code display)1818.6 s (Test method: plug-in to Bluetooth)18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Ancel BD310, model photo 1

Ancel BD310

Codes It Reads and Clears
Generic powertrain only4
Vehicle Systems Covered
Not published
Cost to Keep It Current
Free lifetime updates5
BlueDriver Pro, model photo 1

BlueDriver Pro

Codes It Reads and Clears
All module enhanced codes1
Vehicle Systems Covered
All electronic modules6
Cost to Keep It Current
Free lifetime updates7
Innova 1000, model photo 1

Innova 1000

Codes It Reads and Clears
All module enhanced codes10
Vehicle Systems Covered
Not published
Cost to Keep It Current
Free lifetime updates10
OBDLink CX, model photo 1

OBDLink CX

Codes It Reads and Clears
Generic powertrain only11
Vehicle Systems Covered
Not published
Cost to Keep It Current
Free lifetime updates12
OBDLink MX+, model photo 1

OBDLink MX+

Codes It Reads and Clears
Generic powertrain only11
Vehicle Systems Covered
Powertrain plus abs srs13
Cost to Keep It Current
Free lifetime updates14
TopDon TopScan Pro, model photo 1

TopDon TopScan Pro

Codes It Reads and Clears
All module enhanced codes15
Vehicle Systems Covered
All electronic modules15
Cost to Keep It Current
Active subscription required (Tested configuration: TopScan Pro advanced features: 13 maintenance services, bi-directional control, IMMO, full-system code clearing, full-system live data streaming, secure gateway access and TopFix AI. Separate always-free functions remain outside this requirement.)16

How they compare

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SpecificationOur pickBlueDriver Pro Next-Gen OBD2 ScannerAncel BD310BlueDriver ProGearwrench Everyday Diagnostic ToolInnova 1000OBDLink CXOBDLink MX+TopDon TopScan Pro
Codes It Reads and ClearsAll module enhanced codes1Generic powertrain only4All module enhanced codes1Generic powertrain only8All module enhanced codes10Generic powertrain only11Generic powertrain only11All module enhanced codes15
Vehicle Systems CoveredPowertrain plus abs srs3Not publishedAll electronic modules6Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedPowertrain plus abs srs13All electronic modules15
Bidirectional ControlNot publishedNone18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedbi-directional17
Service Resets and RelearnsNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published13 functions17
Cost to Keep It CurrentFree lifetime updates2Free lifetime updates5Free lifetime updates7Free lifetime updates9Free lifetime updates10Free lifetime updates12Free lifetime updates14Active subscription required (Tested configuration: TopScan Pro advanced features: 13 maintenance services, bi-directional control, IMMO, full-system code clearing, full-system live data streaming, secure gateway access and TopFix AI. Separate always-free functions remain outside this requirement.)16
How It ConnectsBluetooth to phone app2Bluetooth to phone app19Bluetooth to phone app7Bluetooth to phone app9Bluetooth to phone app20Bluetooth to phone app12Bluetooth to phone app14Bluetooth to phone app21
Vehicle Makes Supported13 makes3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Repair GuidanceCode definitions plus probable causes1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Live Data Parameters12 parameters (Host: 2005 Toyota Corolla; Test method: Number of live data parameter IDs (PIDs))1818 parameters18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Emissions Readiness Monitors Shown11 monitors (Reported test result)186 monitors18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Time to First Code28.2 s (Host: 2005 Toyota Corolla; Test method: Time from plug-in to code display)1818.6 s (Test method: plug-in to Bluetooth)18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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