Review on 🔧 Foxwell GT65 Full System Diagnostic Tablet Scanner: Automotive Professional Dealer Level Car Scan Tool with Active Tests, ECU Coding, Key Programming, and Reset Service - New Version by Anthony Epps

I have used a number of Autel tools such as (808 and 906 series) and tried the Launch X431 tablet. The Foxwell GT65 is basically a rebranded Autel MP908 (which costs $1700-$2400). The software itself is very similar to Autel's so if you've used this brand you should make a few notes: VCI is definitely a bit bulky but not heavy, I'd like a smaller dongle - vci but it's packed functional, VCI supports a wired connection to the scanner and Bluetooth. I had some issues with intermittent Bluetooth connectivity, but that was manageable. onds with basically "unable to complete the requested sequence". Sometimes you get over it, sometimes you just get confused. But mostly bi-directional functions work. The device has an HDMI output. There is a USB 2.0 (for connecting VCI) and a USB 3.0 (for charging). It should be noted that although the USB 2.0 acts as a USB port, I found that the Android software running on the desktop failed to pick up my USB -> Ethernet adapter. Autel 808 and 906 were capable of this. Regarding WiFi, I found download speeds between 5 and 7 Mbps. I would like to mention that I have fiber optic internet and a router that can support a lot more. So it's all about what kind of hardware they put on the tablet. However, it probably took about an hour to start and finish downloading all the updates. Not very fast, but tolerable. While I mentioned the comparison to other tools like Autel and Launch, I would like to say that the features themselves were not always completely identical. For example, I remember seeing more features/options for BCM and security in Autel, so there are definitely some differences, but overall it's probably 80%. The other 20% has some unique features that I haven't seen on other scanners with various other bi-directional capabilities, so this was a pleasant surprise. Another nice thing was that with a full system scan, you can see Engine Trouble Codes (DTCs) exactly by just clicking on the list that comes up after the scan is complete. In the Autel tool, after the actual scan + timeout, it took a few clicks to actually find out what code was being thrown. So this is a very valuable improvement. Getting back to the software, I hope they keep improving the UI/OS etc because there are some things that need improvement, how you can update the firmware on your VCI (like you would do for Autel etc) , but the Foxwell messages are not well written and therefore confusing. For GT65, if you plug in your VCI and check for updates, it says you should download the firmware again and try again. It does not make sense. So I contacted support and they said this is the default message you see when you're using the latest firmware. When the VCI is working it makes an audible clicking noise, sounds very mechanical. It doesn't bother me, but it's a different note. Again, the VCI can be operated via Bluetooth (it's powered by the OBD2 port), I didn't check the Bluetooth range, but it was enough to get around the car. beautiful. Also, the VCI has a medium-length chord, so you can place it on the dashboard. The adapter that plugs into the OBD2 port is very stiff so I would recommend you get a third party OBD2 extension cable to mitigate this as the cable is very heavy and therefore very bulky and heavy under the dash is to be stowed away. For my car I saw the possibility to change TPMS values (meaning registering new sensor IDs by writing) but since I have a separate autel TPMS tool for this I didn't test this function. The tool claims to do 2 years of free updates, which is huge at Autel. However, I am somewhat concerned about the renewal program afterwards. The Amazon listing at the time of publication states "and charge $360, $600, $800 over the next 3 years". So it's not clear what exactly that means. I haven't tested the battery life, but I can tell you that the battery drains pretty quickly when downloading and installing updates. While I ran the diagnostics for about 30 minutes, the battery drain was perfectly "reasonable". External storage ie microSD not supported, no slot. The GT65 isn't actually listed on the Foxwell site, which I found interesting. This is also confirmed later when you go to the search database "Features Supported" (in the tool), GT65 is not listed at all and the menu is quite difficult to use, since changing the dropdown clears the filter settings. Not that big of a problem, but just goes to show that some of the tool's features still require more development work. Regarding support, I emailed them through Revain and their turnaround time was typically 24 hours or less. I think that's a big plus as sometimes Autels turnaround time for support can be weeks, or they just ignore your emails or send you a pre-arranged general response. With Foxwell Support, these were replies for a real person reading your email. Comparing apples to apples, this instrument is sort of a hybrid of the autel mp908 and mp808. It is similar in size to the 908 with a similar software user interface layout. The features are a mix of things I've seen from other providers and some unique things. The OS needs some tweaking, but it's functional. As for your cost per dollar, I saw a GT60 (GT65 not listed) for sale on the manufacturer's website at MSRP - I think it's a good price, otherwise you'll have to decide. For now I think I'll be happy with it for a while and hope they keep improving the software. TLDR; it does what it needs to do, expect some errors; the VCI cable is bulky; support seems good; 2 years free updates; Renewal fees are confusing