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Published: May 14, 2026 · Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Kingbolen K7
Kingbolen
Kingbolen K7
7.1/10
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ICARSOFT CR max
ICARSOFT
ICARSOFT CR max
8.2/10
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Overview
Overall score 7.1/10 8.2/10
Price (approx.) ~$350 ~$400
Tool type Standalone device Standalone device
Vehicle coverage All makes All makes
Languages n/a
EnglishGermanFrenchSpanishItalianPortugueseRussianChinesePolishCzechHungarianSwedishNorwegianDanish
Test scores (out of 10)
Diagnostics 8/10 8/10
Service functions 7/10 7/10
Coding 7/10 6/10
Programming n/a n/a
Ease of use 7/10 9/10
Value for money 7/10 8/10
Build quality 8/10 9/10
Capabilities
Bidirectional tests ✓ ~
Coding support ✓ ✗
ECU programming ✗ ✗
Full system codes ✓ ✓
Full system live data ✓ ✓
Service functions (count) 25 34
Updates and cost
Free updates Lifetime Lifetime
Subscription Not required Not required
Where to buy Check price on Official Store → Check price on Official Store →

Best value in the row  ·  ✓ full  ~ partial  ✗ no