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Corghi EM9280 vs Snap-on APOLLO+
The Corghi EM9280 is a wheel balancer, compactline. The Snap-on APOLLO+ is a diagnostic scan tool.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Corghi EM9280 | Snap-on APOLLO+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 82 kg | 1.21 kg (2.83 lb including battery) |
| Warranty | 2 years parts, 1 year labour | 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 | - | 10in TFT colour LCD touchscreen, 1024x600 |
| Operating system | - | Embedded SMX |
| Connectivity | - | Wi-Fi, USB, integrated scan module |
| Battery | - | removable rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.2V |
| Boot time | - | under 2 seconds |
| Dimensions | - | 308 x 175 x 40.3 mm |
| Storage | - | microSD card holds diagnostic software and data |
Sources: Corghi EM9280, Snap-on APOLLO+. 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+ if...
A larger 10 inch diagnostic scan tool with a fast under-2-second boot time and a 4-way keypad alongside the touchscreen. Software and data are held on a removable microSD card rather than fixed internal storage. Suits a garage wanting a bigger screen than the APOLLO-D9 for the same franchise-backed support.
Full APOLLO+ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Corghi EM9280 and the Snap-on APOLLO+?
The Corghi EM9280 is a wheel balancer, CompactLine; the Snap-on APOLLO+ is a diagnostic scan tool.
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