Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Bluetooth OBD2 Scanners

OBDLink MX+ vs Veepeak OBDCheck BLE

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

OBDLink MX+ comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about power users wanting pro-grade adapter for multiple apps — read the strengths below before deciding.

OBDLink MX+
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Bluetooth OBD2 Scanners
OBDLink MX+
$140

The OBDLink MX+ is the pro pick — fastest Bluetooth OBD2 adapter with widest app compatibility.

Strengths
  • Pro-grade scan tool
  • Works with hundreds of apps
  • Fastest connection of any Bluetooth dongle
Watch-outs
  • Premium pricing
  • No native iOS app (works through third-party)
  • Steeper learning curve
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE
Ranked #5 in Best Bluetooth OBD2 Scanners
Veepeak OBDCheck BLE
$25

The OBDCheck BLE is the budget pick — Veepeak's ELM327-based dongle at $25.

Strengths
  • Cheapest pick under $30
  • Works with Torque + Car Scanner + others
  • Bluetooth 4.0 BLE
Watch-outs
  • Basic ELM327-based
  • No proprietary app
  • Slower than premium picks

How they stack up

OBDLink MX+

Fastest connection. Pro-grade. Lifetime warranty.

Veepeak OBDCheck BLE

Cheapest. ELM327. Slower.

Specs side-by-side

SpecOBDLink MX+Veepeak OBDCheck BLE
SpeedFastest
WarrantyLifetime
Apps100+Third-party
BrandOBDLinkVeepeak
TypeELM327
BLE4.0
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