What J2534 device should I choose for MB Xentry Passthru?

VXDIAG VCX SE Benz(as well as other vcx se interfaces) or Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 which is a better J2534 device for Mercedes Benz Xentry Passthru software?

VXDIAG VCX SE vs Openport

VXDIAG VCX SE

Pros:

  • The main reason for buying vxdiag is that it has DoIP for new cars.
  • vcx se connects via WiFi and it's very convenient. wlan connection is stable at a distance of up to 2 m.
  • there is already a Type C connector and it is held very tightly
  • firmware updatable
  • you can also use BMW and there are a lot of all sorts of programs that it supports
  • The device does not heat up as SD CONNECT does.
  • as much as 42 modules can be scanned
  • Work best offline.

Cons: 

It does not support older models with K-line protocol, it is for 2005 up Mercedes.

Openport:

Pros:

  • Good reasonably priced option if you don't need to do any module updates.
  • Openport 2.0 is not limited on Can- Cars from 2006 and above!
  • useful for ECUs with CAN capability.
  • For normal troubleshooting and diagnosis, though, it rocks.

Cons:

  • you won't be able to access K-Line ECU's that are widely used in old models (W221, 220, 203, 211, 210)
  • if you want to work with vediamo you can't use vediamo 5 (4 can't use smrd files) because vediamo 5 doesn't support Passthru so your "stuck" with DTS Monaco
  • You'd better replace R1 by 47k for better operation and to avoid overheating.
  • You are risking of getting failed and then potentially bricking your ecu if need to do ECU SW updates.

*How to set up vxdiag vcx se with Vediamo?