OBDLink

OBDLink MX+

Ranked #5 in OBD2 Scanners

568 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

A small, sealed hardware dongle with essentially nothing to break, a decade-long track record of firmware updates, and no subscription treadmill - the strongest long-term ownership story in the category.

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 positive source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 3 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Buyers pay a premium for a screenless pipe with no bundled diagnostic app, and a JustAnswer expert guide states it does not function as a true bidirectional scan tool, only reading and clearing codes. The BlueDriver Pro Scan delivers a complete app with enhanced diagnostics for comparable money.
Flagged 10 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Sealed dongle design with essentially nothing to break
✓ Decade-long track record of firmware updates
✓ No subscription required
✓ Expert-level credibility per Road and Track's tested roundup
✓ A genuinely well-made, fast and reliable dongle

✗ No screen and no bundled diagnostic app; relies on third-party software
✗ Does not function as a true bidirectional scan tool, only reading and clearing codes
✗ Premium price whose justification reviewers repeatedly question

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.

Evidence 2 articles and 1 video review

Frequently asked questions

It ranks #5 of 16 on our OBD2 scanners tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.

No screen and no bundled diagnostic app; relies on third-party software. Does not function as a true bidirectional scan tool, only reading and clearing codes. Premium price whose justification reviewers repeatedly question.