XTOOL D8S Bidirectional Scan Tool 2026 Upgraded Ver. of D8 Scanner, AI-Assisted OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic Tool, Topology Mapping, 42+ Resets, FCA, CAN FD&DoIP, All System Scanner for Car, 3-Year Update

XTool D8S Review: I was in the market looking for a Bi-Directional Diagnostic Scanner for my DIY car garage. I knew what cars I had at home and didn’t want to pay extra for bells and whistles that really wouldn’t apply to my needs. I did my research and came across the XTool D8S. For me, it seems so far to do everything I need on my cars and a whole lot more. Below are the pros and cons that I have encountered (so far) from this great device. First, while in the process of doing my research for a Bi-Directional scanner I contacted a couple of different companies’ support teams with various questions about their products. XTool’s support team did such an excellent job replying to several of my emails very quickly and with prompt and detailed answers. They gained my trust, and I felt that this was a company that would stand behind their products. Secondly, the 3 years of free updates that comes with the device and the 2 years of warranty was also a big selling point for me. This way, I knew that if I had issues with the software or hardware, their support team would be there and provide help down the road (if I needed it). Lastly, after I received the D8S, I realized how sturdy and well built the device is. It has a large 8-inch screen, a fast Android 10 operating system, new topology layout, a Quad core CPU, and software that will pretty much do “almost” everything a home DIY car mechanic would need from a Bi directional scanner. I ran the auto scan and found a few errors on my machine. I have included a photo of it. This device really can compete with scanners twice its price and hold its own and I love the Topology structure system representation in the software. I have created a lengthy 20+min informational “box opening” video review of the device (uploaded in Video section of product page with NG33 name). Take a look at it if you are in the market for an auto diagnostic scanner. I do not think you will be disappointed with this D8S model or other XTool products. Also, if you have any questions about what tests this scanner can complete on your specific cars, do not hesitate to contact their support team via email and ask your questions before making the purchase. I will update my review as I further test this product in the future, with regards to how it holds up over time and my experience with the company. So far, it has been great!

Excellent scan tool with an amazing number of diagnostic capabilities. It boots fast and then gives 2 options to connect to the car. You have the choice of auto scan or manual selection and they both connect promptly. The first time I used this tool I let the Xtool do a full system scan and then used the topology map to point me in the right direction and subsequently diagnose an ac problem on a 2017 explorer. The second time I used the tool I recorded sensor outputs and then graphed them to diagnose a "crank no start" issue on a PT Cruiser. The recording function and graphing function made it easy to pinpoint the sensor issue that was preventing the vehicle from starting. The diagnostic capabilities of this D8S are extensive and I feel that I bought and excellent tool at a fantastic price. The interface is easy to use, and I appreciate the straightforward screen choices and inputs. I returned a competitor's scanner before buying this Xtool D8S and I am much more satisfied with this significantly less expensive scanner. I will be buying more Xtool products in the future.

I was quite surprised at the amount of flexibility this computer offers in terms of total functions that can be played with. You can alter the VIN, the internal odometer, idle RPMs for the motor, and many other things. Great quality overall in terms of features. I’ve tested the connectivity on a 2003 Tahoe, 1999 Tacoma, 2009 Silverado, 2014 Camry, and 2014 Volvo XC60. All of these worked fine with the scanner. Diagnostic capability varied largely as newer cars and trucks typically have many more electronic features available to be tested. Definitely quite expensive but worth the money if you need a lot of keys programmed or get specific information of spark plugs misfiring or total health of individual components. Will be testing and altering this review further down the road as I continue learning how to use this scan tool. One thing to add: Update the scanner when you first receive it. I believe the scanner has about 280 updates when I first turned it on. Connect to WiFi for this. I ended up using all of my 10GB of hotspot from my phone and it was quite slow and limited on updates I was able to download with that. Edit: I had a constant TPMS error in my Volvo. it always stated that all 4 tires were at low PSI since i bought it, despite all tires being aired up near capacity. This device allowed me to reset the TPMS and reset the error code. Error light is now gone.

Only used it a couple of times so far, but it appears to be a well thought out and pretty comprehensive scan tool. Time will tell but so far very happy.