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Innova 5610 vs. Autel MK808S (2026)

The MK808S costs $129 more on day one.

Both run bidirectional tests. Autel publishes one year of free updates, no subscription on this model and no renewal price for it. The Innova 5610 keeps updating free after year one, with no subscription. $350, plus 2 free CarMD Connects and a $20 gift card.

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02 — The straight answer

Innova 5610 vs. Autel MK808S, side by side.

The MK808S is a capable scanner and wins on two counts, and they are listed below. Here is every spec next to each other, with a source and date for each Autel figure.

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Illustration · tablet-style scanner Autel MK808S $479
Bidirectional tests
Yes
YesAutel publishes "Bi-Directional Control" and "Active Tests"
Service resets
34
28+Listed
TPMS
YesTPMS Relearn, built in
Not publishedAutel does not publish TPMS as a standalone feature on this model
Battery test
YesBattery/Alternator Test, built in
Not publishedAutel does not publish a battery test for this model. Its BT506 tester is sold separately at $195.00
Subscription required
NoUpdates are free. There are no subscriptions
Not publishedAutel's renewal chart does not list this model
Software updates
FreeFree updates, no subscription
Not publishedAutel publishes "One Year Free Update". Its published renewal chart does not list this model
3-year cost
$350$350 + $0 + $0
Not publishedAutel's published renewal chart does not list this model, so year two and year three cannot be priced
Repair help after the scan
RepairSolutions2Free app: verified fixes from 100M+ real repairs, and the parts you'll need
Not published
Support
American teamASE Blue Seal certified. Mon to Fri, 6am to 6pm PST
Not published
What you pay
$350Plus 2 free CarMD Connects, a $20 gift card, protective boot and free shipping
$479Retails at $479.00 at Walmart, sold by third-party marketplace seller Auto-mart, checked 15 September 2026
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Driveway DIYNo renewals, app-guided repairs, a person to call
Shop usePublishes a 7-inch 1024x600 touchscreen and 80+ car makes
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1 — Code-read speed: about 6 seconds to first code read, timed on screen in the side-by-side test below, recorded by Innova on the same vehicle. Your time varies by vehicle. 2 — Autel does not publish a price for the MaxiCOM MK808S on store.autel.com. It retails at $479.00 at Walmart, sold by third-party marketplace seller Auto-mart, checked 15 September 2026. Autel publishes "One Year Free Update"; its Total Care Update Chart at autel.us/software-subscriptions/ covers 36 tools and does not list this model, so year two cannot be priced.
Speed test

Plug in. Codes on screen in about 6 seconds.

Both tools, same car, same moment. No boot-up wait, no pairing, no app required to read codes.

Recorded by Innova on the same vehicle, both tools timed on screen. Competitor tool shown unbranded. Your time varies by vehicle.
04 — Three-year cost

$350. That's it.

Buy it once and you're done. Free updates, no subscription, no renewal invoice showing up in year two. A scanner that quits updating quits reading the cars rolling into your driveway, and you shouldn't have to pay a yearly fee to keep a tool you already own working.

Innova 5610
Autel MK808S
Year 1
$350
$479
Year 2 updates
$0
Not published
Year 3 updates
$0
Not published
3-year total
$350
Not published
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MK808S price from Walmart, sold by Auto-mart, checked September 15, 2026. Autel's published renewal chart does not list this model.
06 — RepairSolutions2

The code is step one. The app shows you step two.

Scan, then open the free app: verified fixes from 100M+ real repairs, and the parts you'll need.

Root code, not a list Every code read, then the fault behind the rest. ASE-verified fixes and parts Verified by ASE-certified techs. Parts listed. Maintenance you can plan Battery, oil and brake life, all in one place. Root code, not a list Every code read, then the fault behind the rest. ASE-verified fixes and parts Verified by ASE-certified techs. Parts listed. Maintenance you can plan Battery, oil and brake life, all in one place.
07 — Owners

What 5610 owners say.

★★★★★ Excellent 4.8 out of 5 · based on 44,239 reviews
★★★★★ “Best tool for at home doers that don’t want to pay 3 to 5 times the cost of repairs. This tool can do so much. I’m giving my honest review because I love this so much. The best part about this tool is no cost for updates ever.” Innova 5610 owner photo Amazon customer · Verified purchase
★★★★★ “Bought this to replace an older Innova model that I have had for many years. A breeze to hook up, functions as soon as it can read via your vehicle’s “on state”, it gives quick results/codes and then some. Everybody should have one for those irritating “P” codes and other check-engine issues.” Innova 5610 owner photo Amazon customer · Verified purchase
★★★★★ “I had a problem with abs and traction control. All the cheapo scanners wouldn’t tell me anything. Bought the innova 5610 it pointed me right to the problem. All it was was a abs wheel sensor was dirty,cleaned it up and everything good now. I was afraid it was it was the abs controller which was 500.00 + dollars. Innova 5610 was well worth the money.” Innova 5610 owner photo Amazon customer · Verified purchase
Reviews are reproduced word for word from verified Innova 5610 purchasers. Rating and review count aggregated from innova.com.

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08 — The offer

Everything in the box, one price.

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1-year warrantyFree shipping and returnsFull-system diagnosticsBidirectional active testsOEM live data with graphing34 dealer-level service resetsABS bleed and TPMS relearnFree updates
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What's in the box
Innova 5610 scanner Innova 5610 scanner CarMD Connect Free 2× CarMD Connect $20 Innova gift card Free $20 Innova gift card Shock-resistant boot Shock-resistant boot RepairSolutions2 app RepairSolutions2 app Free shipping Free shipping
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Coverage

Check it against your car, right here.

Pick your year, make and model. No leaving the page, no quiz.

Our American support team, ASE Blue Seal certified. Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm PST.
The 5610 covers most OBD2-compliant vehicles sold in the US and Canada, 1996 and newer. Exact bidirectional tests and service resets vary by vehicle, so confirm the function list for yours on the Coverage Checker before you order.
How we compared

Every Autel figure on this page comes from Autel's own published listings at store.autel.com, with the source and date noted. Where Autel does not publish a spec, we write "Not published" rather than estimate it. Innova figures come from the 5610's own spec sheet and in-house testing, and the speed claim carries its method note.

This page was written by Innova Electronics, Irvine, California. We make the 5610. We are not affiliated with Autel, and no Autel trademarks are used here.

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Sources
01Autel MaxiCOM MK808S price. Not listed on store.autel.com; $479.00 at Walmart, sold by Auto-mart, retrieved 15 September 2026.02Autel MK808S software updates. Autel publishes "One Year Free Update". Its Total Care Update Chart at autel.us/software-subscriptions/ covers 36 tools and does not list this model.03Innova 5610 specifications and service-reset count — Innova 5610 product page and spec sheet, innova.com.04Code-read speed — timed on screen in the side-by-side test recorded by Innova; see footnote 1.05Prices checked September 15, 2026. Rating and review count from innova.com.
09 — FAQ

Questions people ask before they switch

Both run bidirectional tests and service resets, so you can command components on and off instead of guessing. The 5610 comes with free updates, no subscription and the free RepairSolutions2 app. Check your exact car on our Car Compatibility page.
No. Free updates, no subscription, no renewal bill in year two.
It covers most OBD2-compliant vehicles in the US and Canada. Check your year, make and model on our Car Compatibility page. On 2018 and newer Jeep and Chrysler vehicles, some functions like erasing codes, oil resets and battery initialization are not available.
The Innova 5610, 2 free CarMD Connects ($200 value), a free $20 Innova gift card, a protective boot and free shipping.
1 year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee: it works on your car or you get a full refund.
Yes, same tool. The 2 free CarMD Connects and gift card offer is on innova.com.
Yes. It scans engine, ABS, SRS (airbag) and transmission, reads and clears codes in those systems, and runs bidirectional tests so you can command components on and off.
No. The scanner reads and clears codes on its own. The free RepairSolutions2 app is optional, and it’s where you get verified fixes from 100M+ real repairs and the parts a job takes.
A computer. The firmware update process currently supports Windows and Mac computers only, and the updates themselves are free.
Yes. Our American support team covers English and Spanish, including in-app chat.
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