Do I need a $400+ tool, or will a $150 bidirectional scanner do the job?

For DIYers handling one or two household vehicles, reviewers on r/MechanicAdvice and r/AskMechanics repeatedly point out that sub-$200 bidirectional tools like the XTOOL A30M or BLCKTEC 460T cover the common resets (oil, EPB, SAS, TPMS, ABS bleed). Shops and hardcore DIYers working on many makes tend to prefer the Autel MK808S/MK900BT or Innova 5610 tier, where coverage breadth and update reliability matter more.