I got this scanner to replace another Actron scanner I had which was damaged. The Actron scanner was 50% more expensive then this Innova scanner.I find this scanner quite a bit better visually... first, the screen is MUCH easier to see. I remember using the Actron in any sort of sunlight required twisting, turning and shielding the unit from the light in order to view the screen. The Innova screen has a backlight and is easily viewable at all times... I had absolutely no trouble viewing the screen at any time. Second, the Actron displayed information only about what option was selected, which normally required a lot of key presses to cycle through the data and find out what's going on. The Innova has icons across the top letting you know basic information at all times, such as engine monitor problems, MIL status, and the number of DTCs present. It also displays DTC information in a much more expanded and understandable format, while the Actron used a sort of shorthand to display the information as condensed as possible. If you're use to reading DTCs, this probably won't matter much, but for those who are less fluent, this would be a big improvement.The Innova is a bit more responsive and I find I can move through menus a bit faster then the Actron. I also LOVE the fact that the Innova would actually remember my vehicle, while the Actron would require me to enter the information each time... this is probably the biggest benefit the Innova has over the Actron, in my opinion.While testing the scanner, I disconnected various sensors and waited for the MIL to light up... upon doing so, I connected the scanner and it told me clearly what the problem was each time.I have three complains about the Innova though...First, the included 'software'. The unit comes with a USB cable which connects it to your computer. Upon connecting it, my virus protection came up with a generic malware warning and refused to allow it to run. I rarely have problems like this, so to be safe I installed it on another computer I no longer use. The scanner uploaded the software onto the computer, and installed itself, along with three other required programs. When finally finished, any attempt to use it simply sent me to a website asking me to sign up for an account. Anyone who's not comfortable with providing websites with personal information would be stuck here, as the sign up process included full name, address, phone number, email, VIN, etc. Getting through that, I was finally at their website, which showed me detailed information about when the scanner was hooked up to my vehicle. This would have been extremely useful had it been a program that actually ran on my computer, and not a link to a website... if I ever needed to scan a friend's car at their house, it would be nice to bring everything up on my laptop, but having to find a WiFi connection before doing so ruins what could be a great feature.As mentioned in the product's description, there are additional resources available at the website location, such as available recalls and technical service bulletins for my vehicle, as well as videos and detailed information on DTCs... access to this part of the website requires a premium membership at $20 per month or $60 a year. If you're like me and wants a scanner for the rare DTCs that pop up, you'll find the premium membership to be an unnecessary expense, and a bit of an annoyance as your constantly reminded of what your missing out on and why you should upgrade. It seems the growing trend these days with gadgets... buy the tool, connect it to your computer, but to make full use of it, you need a paid subscription.Second complaint, a minor one, the control buttons. My Actron's buttons were simple and you knew what they were for... up, down, left, right, back, 'enter', and 'help'. Navigating the Acton right out of the box was pretty straight forward. The Innova has three obvious buttons... up, down, and enter, but also has four other buttons... a red labeled 'brick' (turns out it's an eraser and will delete DTCs), a green labelled 'on' button with two arrows, 'DTC/FF', and 'LD/M'. I'm familiar with scan tools, but I was a bit lost when I first tried using it out of the box. Read the instructions first, and get acquainted.The final complaint would be another minor complaint, but worth noting: the construction. As nice as the unit is, the construction is one place where the unit doesn't compare to the Actron. The Actron I owned felt sturdy and could probably be dropped off an 8' ladder without damage. The Innova is made of a very hard plastic and would probably be cracked by a drop from the hood of your car. If your a professional that deals with a lot of tools being bounced around and dropped, I'm not sure how long this unit would last.Overall, despite its cheaper price tag, I'm a bit happier with the Innova rather then my Actron. The screen visibility and layout is much better and unit is more responsive and user-friendly when navigating, while providing the same features. I would only ask for a stand-alone program for viewing data on a computer, rather then having to sign up for and use a website account.