XTUNER PT101 and Autel PowerScan PS100 are both electrical system diagnostic tools. What’s the difference between them? Which is better?
Common Functions:
Both work as an AVOmeter, test light, built-in flashlight, short circuit indicator, relay/com- ponent tester, continuity tester and bad ground indicator. They provide great simplicity for users to check circuitry condition.
Differences in Price:
Offer the prices from cardiagtool.co.uk
XTUNER PT101 Circuit Tester: 55 Euro (free shipping)
Source: http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/xtuner-pt101-circuit-tester.html
Autel PowerScan PS100: 82 Euro (free shipping)
Source: http://www.cardiagtool.co.uk/autel-powerscan-ps100-electrical-system-diagnostic-tool.html
Differences in Features:
| Product Name | Xtuner PT101 | Autel Powerscan PS100 | ADVANTAGE |
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| Display | TFT color display (160 x 128 PPI) | TFT color display (160 x 128 dpi) | |
| Dimensions | 195 mm (7.68”) *50.5 mm (1.99”)*33mm | 126mm(4.96″)\46.5mm (1.83″)\35mm(1.38″) | Larger screen display |
| External Power | 12.0 – 30.0V power provided via vehicle battery. Recommended 12v power supply |
12.0 or 24.0 V power provided via vehicle | More appropriate power supply |
| DC voltage range | 0-40V +1 digit | 0-65V +1 digit | DC voltage range enough for auto vehicle testing |
| Resistance range | 0 Ohms to 1M Ohms | 0 – 200 KΩ | Wider testing range |
| Frequency Measurement |
40 Hz to 20KHz | 0Hz to 10Khz | Wider testing frequency |
| Measurement Accuracy | accurate up to the second decimal place | accurate up to one decimal place | More Accurate Data |
| Current Testing Mode | supported | not supported | More testing mode |
| Diode Testing Mode | supported | not supported | More testing mode |
| Rating current | 1 – 10 Amp | 1 – 10 Amp | Same appropriate range |
| Working Mode | Five Modes: DC Voltage Testing AC Voltage Testing Resistance Testing Diode Testing Current Testing |
Four Modes: DC voltage AC voltage Resistance Tone On/Off |
More modes and functions for selecting |
| 20ft (extendable) cable | supported | supported | Same extendable cable |
| Built-in Flashlight | supported | supported | Both can better work in dark environment |
| Circuit breaker protection | supported | supported | Both can protect the electrical circuit from damage |
In conclusion:
Compared with Autel PowerScan PS100, XTUNER PT101 Circuit Tester is a better choice to use. It’s cheaper and has more advantages as below.
1.Larger screen display
2.More appropriate power supply
3.DC voltage range enough for auto vehicle testing
4.Wider testing range/ frequency
5.More Accurate Data in Measurement Accuracy
6.More testing mode in current and Diode
7.More modes and functions for selecting