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PCMTuner and ECU Bench Tool, Which one is better?
PCMTuner and ECU Bench Tool, Which one is better?
Fetrotech Tool and ECU Bench Tool Which is Better?
PCMTuner vs ECU Bench Tool
Fetrotech Tool and ECU Bench Tool Which is Better?
| Item | PCMtuner | ECU Bench Tool |
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| Price | 499USD | 329USD |
| Dongle | with Smart Dongle | without Dongle |
| Software | 1. PCMtuner 2. PCMflash |
1. AMT Bench Service Tool(AMT BST) 2. ECUHelp |
| Version | Master | Master |
| Datacenter | VZ Performace | ECUHelp 2.0 |
| Network Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Update & Subscription | 1. PCMtuner update online, no subscription, no annual fee 2. PCMflash update by dongle |
Both ATM BST and ECUHelp Update Online |
| Checksum | Yes | Yes |
| VR read & Write | Yes, Online | Yes, Online |
| EDC16 | NO | Yes, no need open ECU |
| EDC17 MEDC17 | Yes, good for this | Yes, only few models |
| MG1 MD1 | Buy new FetrotechTool adapter | yes, the license freely activated already |
| VAG Volvo ME9 | NO | yes, no need open ECU |
| Operation Mode | OBD, Bench, Boot | Bench |
| Offline/Online | Work offline, VR need online | Work offline, VR need online |
| Activation | Yes, provide SN and register email to activate | Yes, provide SN to activate |
| ECU List | PCMtuner ECU List | ECU Bench Tool ECU List |
| ECU Tuning Service | Download VR files for free Pay for tuning file |
Download VR files for free Pay for tuning file |
Fetrotech Tool and ECU Bench Tool Which is Better?
EDC16 MG1 MD1 ECU programmers Fetrotech Tool and ECU Bench Tool which one is better?
Check the table comparison below:
| Item | Fetrotech Tool | ECU Bench Tool |
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| Software version | Fetrotech 1.2.7 | AMT Bench Service Tool V1.0.7.9 |
| Activation | Yes, require activation | Don’t need activation |
| Update | Update by link | Update by link. Never update software online |
| Offline/Online | offline | Better use offline software |
| Operation mode | Bench | Bench |
| Free VR files | Yes, via VZ-performance center | Yes, via ECUHelp 3.0 |
| Checksum correction | Yes | Yes |
| EDC16 ECUs | Yes | Yes |
| EDC17 | Yes | Yes |
| MED17 | Yes | Yes |
| Bosch MD1 MG1 | Yes | Yes |
| VAG Volvo MED9 | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Win7, 8, 10, 11 | Win7, 8, 10, 11, cpu inter i5, 8G RAM, better WIN10 Pro |
In sum:
Fetrotech tool software is encrypted, it requires activation. Installation requires a modern laptop.
ECU bench tool does not need activation and software is easier to install. But it is less stable than fetrotech. Fetrotech is a good buy once they solve the installation problem.
Fetrotech has better technical support as it is from pcmtuner team. You can check wiring diagrams in pcmtuner app.
Don’t update both tools online. Update by link once new version comes out.