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If you are looking for a cheap j2534 programmer that works for many brands, check 2022 top 3 j2534 passthru devices below.

	VXDIAG VCX SE	SVCI J2534	Godiag J2534
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Software	Ford IDS   Mazda IDS Toyota Techstream JLR SDD Honda HDS Subaru SSM3/SSM4 Benz Xentry Volvo VIDA BMW ISTA VAG ODIS Pcmflash Forscan PCMHumer	Ford IDS   Mazda IDS Toyota Techstream Land Rover/Jaguar SDD ScanMaster-ELM V2.4.12 PCMSCAN V2.1 ELMconfig Forscan FOCCCUS FF2	Honda HDS   Ford IDS Mazda IDS Toyota Techstream Forscan ODIS pcmflash ELMConfig, Forscan, ScanMaster Volvo VIDA GM GDS2
Operating system	Windows 7/ 8/10/11, 32/64bit	Win7 64bit, Win 8, Win 10	Windows 8/10/11, 32/64bit    (Don’t work on Win7)
J2534 passthru	Yes	Yes	Yes
Online Module Programming	Yes, need online account, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota etc online programming tested ok	Yes, need online account. Only Ford/Mazda online programming tested ok	No tested
License	Customize license	No	No
Firmware update	Update online	No	No
Software update	Update by link (except Benz and BMW thru HDD/SSD)	Update by Link	Update by Link
Ford trucks 12 V 1998-2006 with PWM protocol ( F series supported)	Not working on some F series pre-2010	Yes	Unknown
Price	$159	$129	$29.99

In sum:

1). Speed
VXDIAG VCX SE is quick. This is unbelievably fast comparing with SVCI J2534.
The SVCI is also not bad, but VCX SE is 6 or 7 times much faster than virtual machine if you run the clone from vcm2.

2). Stability
VXDIAG VCX SE is more stable than STIC j2534 when used as Ford/Mazda j2534 passthru device.

3).
VCX SE supports much more brands then SVCI and Godiag. STIC and Godiag does not have Benz and BMW optional license, VXDIAG does.

4). VXDIAG software is always kept up-to-date. The VCX is compatible with Ford IDS V128 and without change date. The SVCI with red housing only can make it working with old loader and V125, I have to install it in date 05-05-2022 , and make a batch file to change to that time so it works and don’t expire.

5).Godiag cannot be used as j2534 passthru for online programming so it is a fraction of VCX and SVCI price.
For diagnostic purposes and DIYers, godiag j2534 is a good start.
For programming, better choose vxdiag vcx se.

VOCOM II Though vs. VOCOM II Mini

Item Name	VOCOM II Tough	VOCOM II Mini
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Computer operating system	Windows 10 (32/64 bit)	Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
Computer connection	USB or Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi support	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
	2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz	2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz
Wi-Fi security	PSK, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS	PSK, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS
	WPA or WPA2	WPA or WPA2
Diagnostic application interfaces	RP1210C, J2534, J2534-1	RP1210C, J2534, J2534-1
Vehicle battery	12V or 24V	12V or 24V
Vehicle electronic architecture	Legacy	Version 2
	Version 2	Version 3
	Version 3	Version 4 T1
	Version 4 T1
	Version 4 T2
Vehicle connection	OBD2, 9-Pin, 6-Pin, FCI, MEFI, BNA*	OBD2, 9-Pin*
*using OBD2 adapter
Vehicle interfaces	2xCAN (max. 1 Mbps)	2xCAN (max. 1 Mbps)
	1xJ1708 (max. 115 Kbps)	1xJ1708 (max. 38 Kbps)
	1xK-Line (max. 115 Kbps)
	1xEthernet (max. 100 Mbps)
Vehicle communication protocols	ISO 11898	ISO 11898
	ISO 15765-2	ISO 15765-2
	SAE J1939	SAE J1939
	SAE J1708	SAE J1708
	ISO 13400-2
	ISO 9141
	KWP 2000
	Knorr/Wabco ABS
	NIRA EDC1
	Volvo Penta MEFI
	BOSCH EDC
	J1708 DIS
	Geartronic
	SL2Q/Free Running
Operating voltage	6V to 32V (max. 36V)	6V to 32V (max. 36V)
Operating temperature	-40°C to +85°C	-40°C to +70°C
	-40°F to +185°F	-40°F to +158°F
IP protection rating	IP67	IP44
Weight	400 grams	85 grams
	14.1 ounces	3 ounces
Dimensions (WxDxH)	160mm x 91mm x 44mm	110mm x 47mm x 22mm
	6.30in x 3.58in x 1.73in	4.33in x 1.85in x 0.86in