The “True” Genisys vs.

Snap-on
Graphing Scanner Comparison
We are glad to see the guy down the street finally went
out and got a color display. However, a color display with
limited graphing capability does not equal “me too” when
compared with the overall power of the Genisys. Below is
a chart comparing the Snap-on MTG2500 with Genisys
Pathfinder 2001. As proven below, there is not a scan tool
on the market even close to the power of Genisys. The
best just got better with the release of Pathfinder 2001
“Mega Release.”

FEATURES Snap-on OTC COMMENTS

Built-in real world
troubleshooting tips from
expert Master Technicians
Yes Yes Pathfinder troubleshooter includes
OEM tips, specifications, etc., and is
FREE with Genisys Domestic software.
Snap-on Fast Track Troubleshooter
ALONE costs about twice as much.

Graphing feature completely Yes Yes Graphing of data back 20 years is just
compatible with previous one of the exciting features in the
software titles Pathfinder “Mega Release!”

Dynamic Min/Max capture Yes Yes Genisys has more powerful Min, Max, &
as an indicator of possible live data graphing features, plus Freeze
data glitch Frame glitch capture.

Graph data from 1980 – 1995 Yes Yes, Genisys 92 – 01 graphs are embedded
domestic vehicles S/W - earlier with cartridge graphing.

Graph data from 1983 – 1995 Yes Yes, Genisys 96 – 00 graphs are embedded
Asian import vehicles S/W - earlier with cartridge graphing.

Graph non-OBD II vehicles Yes Yes Again, yes. Genisys graphs non-OBD II
vehicles.

Graphical user interface No Yes The Genisys intuitive graphical user

interface has easy-to-use Enter/Exit
buttons and an arrow-control pad.
You’re not forced to thumb-wheel
through endless levels of hidden text
menus.

Electronic updates No Yes MTG2500 continues the very expensive

hardware cartridge update path.

Software subscriptions No Yes MTG2500 cartridges cannot be updated

- instead you buy a new cartridge!

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FEATURES Snap-on OTC COMMENTS

Smart CardTM security No Yes Provides secure electronic update
flexibility.

Compact Flash updateable No Yes Fast and convenient update service

from selected distributors.

Compact Flash memory No Yes MTG2500 uses the older MT2500

expansion method of circuit board replacement.

5-Gas analysis No Yes Genisys offers a BAR 97-accurate

Microgas 5-gas analyzer as an option.
(240 x 64) red, blue 1/4 VGA (320 X
Color display green, (16) colors 240) (256 color)
Graphing of live data Yes Yes MTG2500 can only graph two.

Magnify window in Graph No Yes Detailed analysis at any point of the

Mode graphed data line.

Magnify feature available to No Yes Genisys magnify window will scroll along
all graphed data displayed the graphed data line, providing detailed
analysis at any point.

Display graphs and No Yes Genisys can mix graphs and digital to
digital data on screen provide maximum diagnostic flexibility.
simultaneously

Code Trigger recording and No Yes Code Trigger recording is always on.
saving of up to 25 files When a code trips, Genisys saves 74
frames before the code, one when the
code tripped, and 75 after to Playback.

Save up to 25 recorded files No Yes MTG2500 only stores one.

Provides a picture of the No Yes Genisys identifies cables using part num-
vehicle cable to use ber, description, and a picture.

Wireless – infrared No Yes Wireless printing available for Genisys.

Wireless – RF No Yes Genisys capable via the PCMCIA Class

(radio frequency) capable 2 slot.

Zoom data item No Yes Genisys can make a digital or graphed

data item larger on screen for easier
viewing.

Switch between Graph Mode No Yes Maximum diagnostic flexibility to

and Digital Data once data is compare data in a held / freeze frame or
held or frozen (Freeze Frame) recorded file.

Live digital reading in Graph No Yes Genisys offers Min, Max, and live digital
Mode data even in Graph Mode.

Graphing of live data while No Yes Visually compare bi-directional action

actuating bi-directional and response data.
controls
Graph comparison No Yes Toggle between a stored file in Playback
and live data for diagnostic comparison.
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FEATURES Snap-on OTC COMMENTS

Graphing of a recorded and No Yes Genisys permits graphing a data item
saved data file even if the data was recorded as digital
originally.

Automatic recording of data No Yes Genisys automatically records up to 150

frames of data. Press the Record key to
save a file of 74 frames before, one
when the key was pressed, and 75 after.

Freeze frame data storage No Yes Press the left arrow on Genisys to
freeze live data and begin viewing –
press the Record key to save the file
to Playback.

Complete descriptions of No Yes Genisys identifies a saved file by year,

saved files manufacturer, make, model, date/ time.

Lock saved recorded files No Yes Genisys will let you lock saved files so
they will not be overwritten.

Vehicle reuse of the No Yes Genisys permits the user to quickly

last 2.5 vehicles select the 25 previously tested vehicles
without re-entering vehicle identification.

Demonstration Mode No Yes Genisys has two demonstration modes

that permit off-vehicle training, including
a built-in data simulator.

PCMCIA memory expansion No Yes MTG2500 uses the older MT2500

method of circuit board replacement.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) No Yes The future of PC connectivity, printing,

and peripheral expansion.

Internal modem No Yes A PCMCIA modem option is available.

Internet updateable No Yes The future of information technology

and Genisys can connect without a PC.

Bulletin Board Service (BBS) No Yes BBS provides updates via an analog
updateable phone line and modem.

PC updateable No Yes PC updating via Internet, BBS, or CDs

Processor 68332/NEC 7810 MPC823

(Dual processor for
old cartridges)

Processor speed 16 MHz Verified 75 MHz

RAM 32 KB 16 MB upgrade-
able to 64 MB

Refresh rate data monitor Slower 4X per second Genisys does not miss any critical data.
graph mode (approx.) (.25 per Sec.)

Analog meter / LED Bar / No Yes Complete flexibility to view data

Switch LEDs the way you would like.