I had a mixed feeling after testing Ancel ECHO because it seemed like a perfect scanner on paper, but it didn’t perform as well as I expected. However, given that it offers some interesting features without any subscription, it may still be a good choice for someone.
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It didn’t work well for my older cars (2004 Fiat and 2006 Renault) but everything seemed to be working fine for new cars like my Corolla 2022.
The biggest advantage of this scanner is that it lets you connect to all ELM327 apps, so even though I had some problems with an older car, I still could use an adapter paired with 3rd party app.
It doesn’t require paying any subscription, but so as an xTool A30 which was better and easier to use.
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Features
| Feature | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | Bluetooth |
| Device type | Bluetooth adapter |
| Need extra device | Smartphone (iOS/Android) |
| Need internet | No (Yes for full functionality) |
| Own software | Yes |
| Can use 3rd party software | Yes |
| Subscription/Update | No |
| Vehicle coverage | All (some brands only with elm app) |
| Global OBD Modes | Yes |
| Live data graphs | Yes |
| Data logging | Yes |
| Scan other modules | Yes |
| Diagnostic report PDF | No (can but looks terrible) |
| Full live data | Yes |
| Bi-Directional | Yes |
| Service Procedures | 3 |
| ECU coding | No |
| Full review + video | https://www.iamcarhacker.com/ancel-echo-owners-review/ |
| Price range | $100-200 |
| Current price | https://amzn.to/3BJ8mHS |
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I test OBD-II scanners and make DIY Engine diagnostics guides to help you solve your car problems without having to depend on the mechanic. A lot of them will try to scam you or are just no help at all. About Juraj Lukacko