Thinkscan 672 Review | One of best budget tablets

Last Updated on May 11, 2026 by Juraj

Thinkscan 672 is similiar to famous thinkscan 689BT that basicalyl changed OBD2 scanner industry with their free lifetime updates policy. This is the “little brother” and if you don’t need ECU coding you can save big chunk of money for the same scanner.

Thinkscan 672 overview

Overall score

8.6

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Thinkscan 672

The Thinkscan 672 is full-system tablet scanner with lifetime free updates at almost cheapest possible price for full-system tablet.

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Personally tested by Juraj – what he likes

• Free lifetime updates
• Full-system bidirectional
• Solid build quality

Things to consider

• No ecu coding
• Wired connection helps charging the scanner but less range

✓ Global OBD✓ Full system codes✓ Full system live data✓ Bidirectional✗ Coding✗ ECU programming

Service functions (32+)

AdBlue ResetAdaptive Front LightingSRS / Airbag ResetAir/Fuel Ratio ResetABS BleedingBattery Reset / RegistrationGearbox Reset / RelearnEPB ServiceClutch AdaptationWater Pump BleedDPF RegenerationECU ResetEGR AdaptationThrottle Relearn / ETS ResetFootwell ModuleECU Coding / ConfigImmobilizer / Key ProgrammingInjector CodingLanguage SettingNOx Sensor ResetOdometer / ClusterOil ResetRain Sensor CalibrationSteering Angle ResetSeat CalibrationStart/Stop ResetSunroof ResetSuspension ResetTPMS ResetTransport ModeTurbo / VGT AdaptationWindow Calibration

Scores

Diagnostics

8/10

Service functions

7/10

Vehicle coverage

9/10

Ease of use

8/10

UX quality

9/10

Speed

9/10

Price / value

9/10

Build quality

8/10

✅These scores come from testing on real cars, solving real problems. How I test OBD2 scanners →

Specs

Tool type	Standalone device
User level	Intermediate
Vehicle focus	All makes
Free updates	Not included
Subscription	Not required

Photos

Reading fault codes with Thinkscan 672

Testing thinkscan 672 in VW touareg

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Support & resources

Need help with tool?	Open tool support page ↗
Will this work for my car?	Open coverage check page ↗

Videos

Thinkscan 672 full review

Addons & accessories

TPMS tool

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Key programmer

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Inspection camera

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