A:In Sum:
PAD VII has better hardware, larger RAM ROM.
X431 Pro5 newly add BMW and Benz online programming in 2023, but only do BMW and Benz (How to activate Pro5 online programming), PAD VII will do online programming for more brands, Jaguar, Nissan, Renault, Land rover, Subaru, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Porsche.
PAD VII will do VW, Audi online Parameterization and Renault online coding, Pro5 cannot.
They have similar add-on modules, PAD VII supports additional Endoscope and Oscilloscope add-on, Pro5 does not.
X-431 Fix database has added to the X-431 PAD VII global version device, Pro5 does not.
Pro5 yearly subscription is cheaper than PAD 7.

A:1). Connect the computer and X431 Pro5 with a USB cable, and set the USB connection method to “Media device (MTP)” on the device
2). Go to computer and find the file named “StdCfg.ini.” in the directory (\Lenovo TAB M10 FHDRel\Internal shared storage\cnlaunch\X431Pro5\assets).
3).Follow instruction below to unlock online programming function.
Open and edit “StdCfg.ini” with a text editor, find two fields “OnlineFlash=0” and “Flash=0”, the default value is 0, indicating that the diagnostic software does not support online programming, click the corresponding field, change the value to 1, and save. After the save value, the corresponding value will change to 1, as circled in the figure below, indicating that the diagnostic software can support the online programming function.
Find OnlineFlash and Flash
Change OnlineFlash=0 to OnlineFlash=1
Change Flash=0 to Flash=1
Note: Do not change the original number of lines, and do not change other content.
Save it after modification.
NOTE:
Online programming is restricted in Spain, Portugal and Canada. Devices in other regions can be set according to the above method for online programming.
The overseas online programming menu will not be displayed on the home page, and you need to enter the corresponding diagnostic software to have the corresponding menu.

A:Yes, it can.

A:yes , supports, with X431 PROIII .

A:Yes, but require FCA Autoauth subscription.

A:Yes, it does. Within VAG guided function.

A:No, Pro5 does not work with HDIII, you will need X431 truck package here

A:What function you want to do?
if you need IMMO function, AUTEL IM608 PRO will be better choice for you.

A:Pad VII will do online programming, Pro5 will not.

A:sure, of course.

A:
sure.
Add Modules to Expand Features: ADAS Calibration Toolkit; VSP-600 VideoScope; X431 TPMS TSGUN; BST360 Bluetooth Battery Tester; X-PROG & X-PROG3 Immobilizer.

A:No, Pro5 cannot do online programming. You will need X431 PAD V or PAD 7

A:Yes, it does.

A:Yes, it can.

A:yes , supports, with X431 PROIII .

A:Yes, but require FCA Autoauth subscription.