What is the difference Between KTM bench, KTMOBD and KTM Flash
What is KTM bench: KTM Bench Boot is the latest ECU programming tool for ECU read and write via Boot mode or on bench.
What is KTMOBD: KTMOBD programmer was born for reading chip data, reading and writing data of ECUs and a few types of gearbox. Read/write data by OBD.
What is KTM Flash: KTMFlash ECU programmer can read the chip data, read & write ECU data. read transmission data etc. at a high speed.
KTM bench boot vs. KTMOBD vs. KTM Flash
ECU programming tool | KTM bench | KTMOBD | KTM FLASH |
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Price | 359 usd
(1/10 ) |
299 usd | 289 usd |
Language | English, Russian | English, Russian | English, Russian |
Software | Will be released | KTMflash | KTMflash |
Update | Will be released | Need update both the dongle and software | Need update both the dongle and software |
Operating system | Window XP;
Windows 7; Windows 10; |
Window XP;
Windows 7; Windows 10; |
Window XP;
Windows 7; Windows 10; |
Speed | High | High | High |
Risk | Less risk | Less risk | Risky |
Method | via Boot
on Bench (no need to open the cover) |
via OBD | Most ECUs need to be disassembled for r/w |
ECU disassemble | NO | NO | Most yes! |
ECU read/write | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gearbox or transmission read/write | NO | Yes, only a few | Yes |
Chip read/write | NO | Yes | Yes |
Vehicle coverage | KTM bench car list (Note 1) | KTMOBD car list (Note 2) | KTM FLASH car list (Note 3) |
In conclusion:
All programming tools above can be used for ECU read and write, but differs in ECU coverage and r/w method. There is NO LIMITS of the car model and year when using KTM bench to read/write data.
But if you have chips and gearboxes to read and write, you should have a KTM flash. The bad is: disassembling is required. KTM bench doesn’t cover chips and gearboxes and KTM OBD cannot not work good for gerabox r/w.
FYI, you’d better check the ECU/gearbox/chip before your purchase.