What is the Difference Between Launch PROG5 and X-prog3?

Launch X431 is going to roll out the new PROG5 programmer adapter. What’s the difference between the new Launch Prog5 and X-Prog3 programmer?

Let’s preview their differences.

Launch X-431 PROG5 vs X-Prog3

Feature	Launch PROG5	Launch X-PROG3
VW / Audi IMMO3/4/5 Key Programming	Supported	Supported
VW 4th Gen Instrument Cluster All-Keys Lost Reading	Supported	Supported
Audi 5th Gen Steering Column Chip Read/Write	Supported	Supported
MED17 Engine OBD Reading	Supported	Supported
VW 4th Gen UDS Engine Replacement	Supported	Supported
VW / Audi MQB Engine / Gearbox / Steering Column Replacement	Supported	Supported
VW / Audi 5th Gen / MQB Gearbox FLASH/EEPROM Read/Write	Supported	Supported
VW / Audi Bosch Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
VW / Audi Siemens Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
2014+ UDS Engine Replacement (Original Engine Not Required)	Supported	Supported
VW MQB 5C/5D Key Programming (Add key)	Supported	No
VW Audi SIMOS18 Series Clone	Supported	No
VW V850 Series Instrument Data Read & Clone	Supported	Less support
VW RH850 Series Instrument Data Read & Analysis	Supported	Less support
Volkswagen MQB Instrument Cluster Mechanical/Smart Key All-Lost Support (Read/Write Parse Engine/Gearbox Data Types)	Supported	Less Support
Mercedes Key Matching (FBS3)	Supported	Supported
Mercedes Engine/Gearbox Erase (FBS3)	Supported	Supported
Mercedes Engine (FBS4)	Supported	Supported
Mercedes Gearbox Clone (FBS4), 2 types 7-speed, FDCT, 9-speed	Supported	Supported
Mercedes W164, W169, W209, W211 Password Calculation in All-Lost Situation without Gateway (FBS3)	Supported	Not Supported
Mercedes Multiple EIS/EZS Cloning	Supported	Partial Support
Mercedes FDCT/VGS4 NAG2/VGS NAG3 Clone (FBS4)	Supported	Not Supported
Mercedes DSM (FBS4)	Supported	Not Supported
Mercedes Add Key with Password Calculation (FBS3)	Supported	Supported
Mercedes All-Lost Key Password Calculation (FBS3)	Supported	Supported
BMW (CAS1, CAS2, CAS3, CAS4, FEM/BDC)	Supported	Supported
BMW G Chassis Key Matching	Supported	Supported
BMW Engine ISN Code Read	Supported	Less Support
BMW E Chassis 8HP Gearbox Erase	Supported	Supported
BMW E Chassis 8HP Gearbox Clone	Supported	Supported
BMW FRM Repair	Supported	Supported
BMW F Chassis 6HP Transmission Clear / Clone	Supported	Supported
BMW F/G Chassis 8HP Transmission Clone	Supported	Supported
BMW F/G Chassis 8HP Transmission Clear	Supported	Supported
BMW Engine Replacement	Supported	Supported
BMW Bosch Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
BMW Siemens Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
Porsche 2011-2017 Key Matching	Supported	Supported
Porsche Front/Rear ECU Clone	Supported	Supported
Porsche Engine, Gearbox ECU Clone	Supported	Supported
Porsche Battery Repair	Supported	Supported
Various Models Bosch Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
Various Models Siemens Engine Clone	Supported	Supported
Various Models Transmission Clone	Supported	Supported
Various Models DELCO/DENSO/Marelli Engine Clone	further support	Supported
Encrypted Chip RH850 Read/Write	further support	Supported
BMS Chip Read/Write Function	Supported	No
Support ID48/96, ID46 Key Chip Clone Function	Supported	No
ECU Data Checksum Function	further support	Supported

In sum:

Launch X-PROG3 cannot be used independently. It requires a tablet or a PC adapter box.

Launch PROG5 integrates the functions of X-PROG3, PC adapter, ECU programmer, and key programmer. It can be used with a tablet or directly connected to a computer to run PC software.

PROG5 comes with ECU cloning PC software for reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs on PC.
When used with a tablet, it includes IMMO PROG software for reading/writing and cloning engine and transmission ECUs.
Built-in key programmer function – can read key information, generate keys, and unlock keys.
Support for European vehicle Key matching, Immobilizer module erasing and Immobilizer module replacement
Supports more ECU and TCU cloning models than G3.