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Corghi EM9280 vs Snap-on APOLLO-D9
The Corghi EM9280 is a wheel balancer, compactline. The Snap-on APOLLO-D9 is a diagnostic scan tool.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Corghi EM9280 | Snap-on APOLLO-D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 82 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years parts, 1 year labour | 1 year standard, 1-3 years extended options |
| Max wheel weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) | - |
| Rim diameter range | 10-28in (settable to 35in) | - |
| Rim width range | 1.5-20in, up to 600mm with guard | - |
| Power consumption | 122 W | - |
| Supply | 115-230V single phase, 50/60Hz | - |
| Display | - | 9in resistive daylight-readable touchscreen, 1024x600 |
| Operating system | - | Embedded SMX |
| Connectivity | - | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet/DoIP for Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo |
| Battery | - | removable rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.4V |
| Boot time | - | under 10 seconds |
| Dimensions | - | 299 x 162 x 40.3 mm |
| Vehicle coverage | - | 50 makes, 100+ OEM-specific systems, all 10 modes of Global OBD-II |
Sources: Corghi EM9280, Snap-on APOLLO-D9. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EM9280 if...
A wheel balancer taking rims from 10 up to 28 inches diameter, with automatic data input and a 7 second measuring cycle. It runs from a standard single-phase supply and carries a 2 year parts warranty. Suits a tyre bay balancing typical car and SUV wheels.
Full EM9280 specifications →Buy or hire the APOLLO-D9 if...
A handheld diagnostic scan tool covering 50 vehicle makes and over 100 OEM-specific systems, with built-in DoIP support for Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. Sold and supported through Snap-on's van dealer network with 1 to 3 year warranty options. Suits a garage wanting franchise-backed diagnostic coverage without a full workstation.
Full APOLLO-D9 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Corghi EM9280 and the Snap-on APOLLO-D9?
The Corghi EM9280 is a wheel balancer, CompactLine; the Snap-on APOLLO-D9 is a diagnostic scan tool.
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