Autel MaxiCheck MX808S-TS

Buy the Autel MaxiCheck MX808S-TS if TPMS sensor work, activation, relearn, and MX-Sensor programming, is a regular part of your job alongside general bidirectional diagnostics on a 7-inch tablet. Skip it if you need CAN-FD or DoIP support for 2023-and-newer vehicles, or if broad ECU coding across vehicle systems matters more to you than TPMS and resets, Autel’s own page for this model doesn’t confirm either one.

The short version: Autel’s own store page and the Amazon listing agree that TPMS diagnostics and bidirectional active tests are real, confirmed capabilities on this exact scanner, and unlike the MS906 Pro, Autel doesn’t contradict itself on TPMS anywhere we checked. What Amazon adds on top, a “3000 Active Test” figure and a “32+ Service” count, along with a claim that this tool is the same as several pricier Autel models, isn’t something Autel’s own page backs up. More on that below.

What the MX808S-TS Actually Does

Autel’s own store page confirms a 7-inch, 1024×600 capacitive touchscreen running Android 11 on a Cortex-A55 quad-core processor, with 4GB RAM, 64GB of onboard storage, and a 5000mAh battery. The tool connects to the vehicle through a separate VCI Mini module, and Autel’s page separately confirms wireless Bluetooth communication with the vehicle alongside the wired USB connection.

Autel’s page confirms the MX808S-TS reads and clears codes, displays live data, and retrieves ECU information across all available systems on 80+ car makes and models from 1996 onward. On top of that, it lists up to 26 reset service functions, including oil reset, EPB service, ABS auto bleed, SAS calibration, and DPF regeneration, and describes bidirectional active tests that send commands directly to actuators like ABS components, windows, doors, solenoids, valves, and wipers to help isolate a faulty part.

TPMS is where Autel’s page goes into the most detail: it describes “advanced TPMS diagnostics for complete TPMS service,” the ability to activate all known TPMS sensors, and programming Autel’s own MX-Sensors as replacements for what Autel states covers 99% of TPMS sensors on the road, across four relearning methods and two sensor-programming approaches. The box includes the main unit, the VCI Mini module, a power adapter, two USB cables, a quick reference guide, and a user manual, per Autel’s own listing.

What Amazon Says vs. What Autel Confirms

Amazon’s listing for this exact MX808S-TS carries the title “3000 Active Test, Full TPMS, 32+ Service,” and separately describes the tool as “Same as MaxiCOM MK900TS MP900TS TS900 MK808S-TS” and offering “Full Diagnostic Up of MX900 MK900.” [Amazon]

Autel’s own store page confirms bidirectional active tests and TPMS sensor programming as real capabilities, matching what Amazon claims in substance. [Autel] But the numbers don’t match: Autel’s page states “up to 26 Reset service functions,” not the “32+” Amazon’s title claims, and nowhere on Autel’s own page does a “3000” active-test figure appear at all, the page describes what the active tests do without ever putting a number on them. [Autel]

Amazon’s equivalence claim goes further still, describing this scanner as the same as the MaxiCOM MK900TS, MP900TS, and TS900, and as offering diagnostic coverage “up of MX900 MK900.” Those are separate Autel products with their own listings and, in the case of the MX900-TS, their own larger 8-inch screen and confirmed CAN-FD/DoIP support that Autel’s page for the MX808S-TS never mentions. We found no Autel page confirming the MX808S-TS is functionally equivalent to any of those pricier models. [Amazon] [Autel]

One thing Amazon’s listing doesn’t claim that’s worth flagging on its own: neither Amazon’s title and description nor Autel’s store page uses the phrase “ECU coding” anywhere for this model. That’s a real gap, not an oversight in our research, other scanners in SCG’s catalog, including several of this scanner’s own Launch competitors, do confirm ECU coding directly. This one doesn’t.

What this means for you: TPMS and bidirectional active tests are safe to rely on, both sources agree and neither contradicts Autel’s own technical claims elsewhere. The specific “3000” and “32+” figures, and the equivalence to MX900-series and MK900-series tools, are Amazon-only and not confirmed by Autel. Don’t buy this scanner expecting ECU coding; it isn’t documented here.

Clean TPMS Confirmation, But No CAN-FD/DoIP

The MS906 Pro’s TPMS claim is genuinely conflicted between two of Autel’s own pages, one says TPMS is included, the other’s spec table says no. The MX808S-TS doesn’t have that problem: Autel’s store page describes TPMS functionality in specific, consistent detail, sensor activation, four relearn methods, MX-Sensor programming, with nothing on the same page contradicting it. If TPMS confirmation cleanliness is what you’re after, this scanner has it in a way the MS906 Pro doesn’t.

What the MX808S-TS doesn’t have is CAN-FD or DoIP support. Those are the communication protocols a growing share of 2023-and-newer vehicles, particularly from GM, Ford, and Stellantis, use instead of the older CAN bus standard, and a scanner without them can struggle to complete a full system scan on those newer platforms. Autel’s own bigger sibling tool, the Autel MaxiCheck MX900-TS, confirms CAN-FD and DoIP support directly on its technical page. The MX808S-TS’s page doesn’t mention either protocol, which independent comparison sources describe as a genuine hardware gap between the two tools, not just a missing marketing line. If most of what you work on is 2022-or-older, this doesn’t affect you. If you’re already running into 2023+ vehicles that won’t fully scan, it will.

Where the MX808S-TS Sits in Autel’s Lineup

Within Autel’s own TPMS-plus-bidirectional lineup, the MX808S-TS sits between the plain Autel MaxiCheck MX808S, which covers the same bidirectional diagnostics and reset services without TPMS sensor programming, and the Autel MaxiCheck MX900-TS, which adds a larger 8-inch screen, a bigger 7700mAh battery, and confirmed CAN-FD/DoIP support on top of TPMS. Autel’s Master Data record for this scanner puts it at $649; a fresh check of Autel’s own store page in August 2026 showed $699 as a “Limited Sale” price, pricing moves on both platforms, so treat either number as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of what you’ll pay today.

Against the MX900-TS specifically, the trade is straightforward: pay more and get a bigger screen plus newer-protocol support, or save money and accept that your scans on the newest vehicles may not complete fully. Against the plain MX808S, the trade is just as clear: pay more for TPMS sensor work, or save money if TPMS isn’t part of your job. None of Autel’s documentation for either sibling suggests the MX808S-TS offers ECU coding that either of those models lacks, that capability isn’t confirmed for any of the three.

It’s also worth putting the MX808S-TS next to Autel’s own MS906 Pro, the pilot review in this catalog, even though the two aren’t really built for the same buyer. The MS906 Pro confirms real ECU coding, BMW F/E chassis coding, Porsche coding, Ford offline adaptation, but its own TPMS claim is genuinely conflicted between two of Autel’s pages. The MX808S-TS is the mirror image: no ECU coding claim at all, but a TPMS claim that holds up consistently on Autel’s own page. If your job is coding-heavy, the MS906 Pro is the documented choice despite its TPMS ambiguity. If TPMS is the job, the MX808S-TS is the cleaner-sourced pick of the two, even though it costs less.

Who This Scanner Actually Fits

This fits an independent shop or mobile tech who handles TPMS sensor work, relearns, and replacements regularly, alongside general bidirectional diagnostics, and who isn’t yet running into enough 2023-and-newer vehicles to need CAN-FD/DoIP support. Tire shops that added general diagnostics to their service menu, and general repair shops that added TPMS work rather than referring it out, are both a reasonable fit. It’s a reasonable middle ground for a shop that outgrew a basic code reader but doesn’t need Autel’s larger, pricier tablets, the 7-inch screen and VCI Mini setup are meant for a technician who wants a compact tool they can carry between bays, not a dedicated diagnostic station.

It’s the wrong tool if ECU coding across vehicle systems is a core part of your work, that isn’t documented here at any level, not even the narrower injector-coding style function Autel confirms on the MX900-TS. It’s also the wrong tool if your vehicle mix already skews toward the newest model years and you’re regularly hitting incomplete scans on 2023+ platforms, that’s what CAN-FD/DoIP support exists to fix, and this model doesn’t have it.

Important Limitations

No CAN-FD or DoIP support is confirmed on Autel’s own page for this model, unlike the MX900-TS. ECU coding is not documented for this scanner anywhere we checked, Amazon’s listing and Autel’s store page both stop short of that claim. Autel’s page states one year of free software updates; we did not find a published renewal price specific to the MX808S-TS, Autel’s related MX808S sibling lists an annual subscription figure independently, but that isn’t confirmed as identical for this TS model, so confirm the renewal cost directly with Autel before budgeting for it long term.

Choose It, Skip It, or Consider Something Else

Choose the MX808S-TS if you need confirmed TPMS sensor activation, relearn, and programming alongside bidirectional active tests, on a 7-inch tablet, and your vehicle mix doesn’t yet require CAN-FD/DoIP support.

Skip it if you need to fully scan 2023-and-newer vehicles using CAN-FD/DoIP protocols, or if broad ECU coding is central to your work, neither is documented for this model.

Consider the Autel MaxiCheck MX900-TS instead if you want the same TPMS-plus-bidirectional combination with a larger screen and confirmed CAN-FD/DoIP support, at a higher price.

Consider the Autel MaxiCheck MX808S instead if TPMS sensor work isn’t part of your job, it covers the same bidirectional diagnostics and reset services for less.

How we evaluated it: SCG evaluates scanner specifications, diagnostic capabilities, vehicle compatibility, update policy, and the exact Amazon listing against manufacturer documentation and the SCG Master Data system. SCG has not physically tested this scanner unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Data last verified: 2026-08-28.
Methodology: How SCG Evaluates OBD2 Scanners.

Our Verdict

The MX808S-TS earns its place as a genuine TPMS-plus-bidirectional tool, and unlike the MS906 Pro, its TPMS claim doesn’t fall apart under a second look at Autel’s own documentation. What you shouldn’t do is buy it expecting the “3000 Active Test” figure or the MX900/MK900-series equivalence Amazon’s title implies, neither shows up on Autel’s own page. And if CAN-FD/DoIP support or broad ECU coding are must-haves, this isn’t the tool, step up to the MX900-TS or look elsewhere in Autel’s lineup for coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MX808S-TS support CAN-FD and DoIP for newer vehicles?

Not according to Autel’s own page for this model. If you need those protocols for 2023-and-newer GM, Ford, or Stellantis vehicles, the MX900-TS confirms both directly.

Does the MX808S-TS really do 3000 active tests?

That figure comes from Amazon’s listing title only. Autel’s own store page describes bidirectional active tests without stating a specific count, so treat “3000” as an Amazon claim, not a manufacturer-confirmed number.

Is the MX808S-TS the same as the MX900-TS or MK900TS?

Amazon’s listing describes it that way, but Autel’s own pages for these models don’t confirm functional equivalence. The MX900-TS has a larger screen and confirmed CAN-FD/DoIP support the MX808S-TS’s own page doesn’t mention.

Does the MX808S-TS support ECU coding?

Not that we found documented. Neither Autel’s store page nor the Amazon listing for this exact scanner uses the term, and Master Data doesn’t link an ECU coding capability to this entity.

Is the MX808S-TS compatible with my vehicle?

Autel states 80+ makes and models from 1996 onward, but exact coverage varies by year, make, and model. Use the Finder to check your specific vehicle rather than relying on the general range.

What’s in the box with the MX808S-TS?

Per Autel’s own store page: the MX808S-TS main unit, the VCI Mini communication module, a power adapter, two USB cables for testing and charging, a quick reference guide, and a user manual.