Difference between GM MDI 2 Genuine and one made in China
| Product | GM MDI 2 (genuine) | GM MDI 2(Made in China) |
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| Original | Original from the dealer | China clone from obd2tool |
| Price | 1200 usd or so | 218USD |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | Fast | Fast |
| Security | GoodUse with relief | GoodBetter than MDI |
| Update | Yes | Yes,update by CD |
| Operation system | OptionalYou can try MDI2 software on any possible systems | Windows 7 64 bit ONLY |
| Global TIS | Yes | Yes |
| GDS2 | Yes | Yes |
| Tech 2 Win | Yes | Yes |
| TIS2Web–SPS. | Yes | Yes SPS programming for existing and future SGM vehicles |
| OBDII Diagnosis | Yes | Yes |
| ECU Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Key Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Pass-Thru Programming | Yes, done by TIS2Web–SPS | Yes |
| Hidden Function Reflashing | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle | Vauxhall Opel, Buick, Chevrolet 1996-2017-future | all Vauxhall/Opel 16 pin vehicles from 1996 to 2017 |
Conclusion:
The MDI 2 genuine and china clone share the same functions.
They are different in the price and operating system only!
For a GM garage, you can buy the genuine to use with relief!
For personal use, the price of clone is good and it’s worth the money!
MDI 2 comes with GM software in a HDD that people don’t have to install software themselves and will have no installation issues!

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