Autel MaxiBas Battery Test BT506,BT508, BT608 and BT609,How to choose?

Autel MaxiBas Series is designed for intelligent battery & electrical system diagnostics. What are the differences between BT506, BT508, BT608 & BT609 battery testers? Here we have listed a comparison below for reference.

BT506 vs. BT508 vs. BT608 vs. BT609 Comparison

Item		Autel BT506	Autel BT508	Autel BT608	Autel BT609
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Software	Operating System	×	×	Android 9.0	Android 9.0
Hardware	Screen	×	×	5.5-inch touchscreen/ 720*1280	7.0-inch touchscreen/ 1280*800
	Processor	Cortex-M4	Cortex-M4	Cotex-A35 Quad-core, 1.5Ghz	Cotex-A35 Quad-core, 1.5Ghz
	Memory/RAM	×	×	32GB/2GB	64GB/2GB
	Battery	×	×	3000mAh, 6H	6000mAh, 6H
	Camera	×	×	8mp	8mp
Features	CCA Range	100-2000 CCA	100-2000 CCA	100-3000 CCA	100-3000 CCA
	Battery Type	Flooded, AGM, AGM Spiral, EFB, GEL	Flooded, AGM, AGM Spiral, EFB, GEL	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	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	6V, 12V	6V, 12V
	Electrical System	12V, 24V	12V, 24V	12V, 24V	12V, 24V
	Voltage Range	1.5V-36V	1.5V-36V	1.5V-36V	1.5V-36V
	Temperature Compensation	√	√	√	√
	Battery Registration	×	53 vehicle makes	53 vehicle makes	53 vehicle makes
	Electrical Reset	×	√	√	√
	System Detection	×	AutoVIN	AutoVIN, VINScan, Plate Scan	AutoVIN, VINScan, Plate Scan
	Battery Location Diagrams	√	√	√	√
	Battery Health Report	×	√	√	√
	Built-in Printer	×	×	√	×
	Email Report	√	√	√	√
	Cloud-base Service	√	√	√	√
	Multimeter	×	×	Optional	Optional
	Amp Clamp	×	×	Optional	Optional
Diagnostics	All System Diagnostics With AutoSCAN	×	√ (One vehicle brand ONLY)	√	√
	All Maintenance Service Resets	×	×	×	√
	Diagnostic Software Update	×	Change for additional vehicle brands and annual update	No annual update fee	Annual update fee

 

Differences

• Price & Update Fee

BT506 < BT508 < BT608 < BT609

 

• Software & Hardware

BT506 = BT508 < BT608 < BT609

 

Thereinto, BT506 & BT508 are smaller in size without a screen or system, should connect with Autel App, Autel Maxisys Elite II, or MaxiSYS Ultra to test battery.

 

BT608 is a handheld device while BT609 is a tablet, both are equipped with a touch screen & Android system to control directly.

 

BT609 has the best configurations.

 

• Features

BT506 < BT508 < BT608 ≈ BT609

Only BT608 features with built-in printer while others do not.

 

• Diagnostics

BT508 < BT608 < BT609

BT506 does not support this function.

BT508 only supports one brand.

BT609 support all maintenance service resets while BT608 does not.

 

Similarities

• All support same battery type, battery ratings, battery voltage, battery range and electrical system.
• All featured with temperature compensation, battery location diagrams, Email report, & cloud-base service.
• The hardware configuration of BT506 & BT508 are same.

 

Conclusion

Autel BT506 Price is the most cost-effective tester among them. As an entry level battery analysis tool, it has all basic testing functions you’ll need. It is recommended for car owners, DIYers or mechanics who on a limited budget.

 

Autel BT609 is more than a simple battery tester, it also features with professional full system diagnose & maintenance reset services. It is recommended for technicians or car repair shop.

 

Anyway, choosing according needs will never go wrong.

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