Autel IM608 II vs VVDI Key Tool Plus vs Launch X431 IMMO PAD

What’s the difference among 2023 Autel MaxiIM IM608 II(IM608Pro II/IM608S II), xhorse vvdi key tool plus and x431 immo pad??

Check hardware parameter, diagnostic, key tool and immo functions comparison charts below:

Product Autel MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II Xhorse VVDI Key tool plus Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
Picture Autel Im608 Ii 1 Vvdi Key Tool Plus 1 Launch X431 Immo Pad
IMMO functions Leading-edge on the whole – with best coverage of functions, ease of use and stability of functions

1. Leading edge on models of such makes as FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Nissan

2. Best ease of use: Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, guided functions, etc.

3. Good support for some small regional markets such as IMEA, South America and Australia

Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for 8A smart key for Toyota

2. Tablet coming with key slot

Disadvantages:

1. Behindhand on models of mainstream makes except for those of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VAG and Toyota

Advantages:

1. Leading-edge in ECM and TCM reading, writing and cloning functions for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and VAG

Disadvantages:

1. Behindhand on models of almost all mainstream makes

Universal key generation function Supported Supported Not supported
Diagnostic functions Best diagnostic functions

1. IMMO system programming supported for BMW and Mercedes-Benz

2. Guided functions supported

3. Coding supported

4. Basic diagnostic functions such as Read Codes and Erase Codes supported

Diagnostic functions not supported Quite comprehensive diagnostic functions

1. Coding supported

2. Basic diagnostic functions such as Read Codes and Erase Codes supported

Remote Expert Supported Supported Supported
Operating system Android 10.0 Android 9.0 Android 7.1
Memory RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 128 GB RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 128 GB RAM: 4 GB, ROM: 64 GB
Display screen/resolution 10.1”   1920*1200 10.4”   1920*1200 10.1”   1920*1200
Battery 15000 mAh 10000 mAh 9360 mAh
Camera Rear: 1600 MP Rear: 1300 MP Front: 800 MP, rear: 1300 MP
VCI JVCI+ All-in-one Smartlink C VCI
Programmer XP400 Pro Built-in X-PROG 3

Diagnostic Function Comparison

Diagnostic Function MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II VVDI Keytool plus X-431 IMMO Pad
Auto VIN Yes Yes
Read Codes/Erase Codes Yes Yes
Live Data Yes Yes
ECU Information Yes Yes
Service function                           Yes   (36)   Yes (25)
Special Function Yes Yes
Online coding Yes Yes
Offline coding Yes Yes
Hide Function Yes Yes
Guided functions Yes
Report Management Yes Yes
Remote Expert Yes Yes
Scalability   Yes  (Optional endoscope)   Yes   (Optional endoscope, TPMS functions, etc.)

Key tool function

Key Tool Function MaxiIM IM608II/IM608S II VVDI Keytool plus Launch X-431 IMMO Pad
Universal key generation Yes Yes
Transponder simulation Yes No
Frequency detection Yes Yes
Transponder reading Yes Yes
Key renewal Yes Yes
IMMO data processing Yes Yes
Ignition coil detection No Yes

IMMO Functions Comparison

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BMW Advantages:

1. ISN reading in Bench mode supported for 3 MD/MG (new platform) ECM models

2. Key learning supported for EWS

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

1. Key leaning supported for motorcycles

Disadvantages:

1. ISN reading via OBD or in Bench mode supported few ECM models

Advantages:

1. More ECM models for EEPROM and FLASH reading in Bench mode than ECM models for cloning (ECM model menu)

Disadvantages:

1. Key learning not supported for EWS

2. Bench mode not supported for 6-speed transmission and F chassis

Mercedes-Benz Advantages:

1. IMMO functions supported for 5 Smart models

2. PIN acquisition supported for 26 IMMO module types

3. Such functions as data reading, erasing and writing supported for 3 types of TCM, 16 types of ECM, GSM and ESCL

4. Manual model selection supported

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Slow PIN calculation (all keys lost)

2. A large number of sub-functions causing operation inconveniency for users

3. Slow PIN reading for key learning and slow configuration data recovery for Smart 453

4. Start key writing not supported for IMMO modules for Sprinter (2007-2018) with blade key in the US

Advantages:

1. Such functions as data reading, erasing and writing supported for 3 types of TCM, 18 types of ECM, and GSM

Disadvantages:

1. Manual model selection not supported

2. PIN acquisition supported for less (only 22) IMMO module types

Ford Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 72 models from 1995 to 2021

2. Wide coverage of functions: Keypad Code, Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, Parameter Reset, vehicle IMMO information, and hot functions supported

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 45 models from 2000 to 2021

2. Narrow coverage of Parameter Reset function

Advantages:

1. Parts replacement supported

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 55 models from 1998 to 2021 in 6 regions

Chrysler Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 36 models of Chrysler, 58 models of Dodge and 25 models of Jeep from 1997 to 2022

2. PIN-free IMMO functions supported

Disadvantages:

No obvious disadvantage

Advantages:

No obvious advantage

Disadvantages:

1. Insufficient coverage for models (13 models of Chrysler, 16 models of Dodge and 23 models of Jeep from 1997 to 2022) and integrity of functions

Advantages:

No obvious advantage

Disadvantages:

1. PIN-free functions not supported for some models

GM Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 192 models of 9 major makes from 1993 to 2022

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

1. Online PIN-free functions and third-party CANFD model menus supported for CANFD models

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 69 models of 5 major makes from 1999 to 2022

Advantages:

No obvious advantage

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 58 models of 4 major makes from 1999 to 2022

 

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VAG Advantages:

1. IMMO 5 BCM2 encrypted IMMO data reading and key adding as well as All Keys Lost for some IMMO 5 models supported

2. IMMO data synchronization for parts replacement supported for IMMO 3/IMMO 4/MQB ECM and IMMO 5 ECM/TCM/ESCL

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Pats replacement function not supported

Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for ECM and TCM  types for replacement in Bench mode

2. Online learning for IMMO 4 supported

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage of parts replacement

2. IMMO 5 BCM2 encrypted IMMO data reading not supported

PSA Advantages:

1. Model coverage of key learning 10% greater than that of *VDI

2. Coverage of PIN reading via OBD 50% grater than that of *VDI

3. BSI cloning supported

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Poor model coverage of key learning

2. Poor coverage of PIN reading via OBD

3. BSI cloning not supported

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Poor coverage of PIN reading via OBD

2. BSI cloning not supported

Renault Advantages:

1. Coverage for 67 models up to 2022

2. PIN-free key adding supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key

3. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information supported

Disadvantages:

1. ECU reset required for PIN acquisition (all keys lost) for Kadjar and Koleos II with blade key

Advantages:

1. ECU reset not required for PIN acquisition (for Kadjar and Koleos II with blade key)

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 28 models up to 2022

2. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information not supported

3. PIN-free key adding not supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 35 models up to 2022

2. IMMO status scan, Auto VIN, and vehicle IMMO information not supported

3. PIN-free key adding not supported for Clio V/Captur II with blade key

Fiat Advantages:

1. Comprehensive coverage for models: 181 models from 1996 to 2023 in 8 regions

2. Auto VIN supported

Disadvantages:

1. Start key writing not supported for some old models

Advantages:

1. Start key writing (not via OBD) supported for some old models, and no obvious advantage on models as of 2005

Disadvantages:

1. Insufficient coverage for models (127 models from 1996 to 2020) and integrity of functions

Advantages:

No obvious advantage

Disadvantages:

Insufficient coverage for models (23 models from 1996 to 2020) and integrity of functions

Toyota

Lexus

Advantages:

1. Comprehensive coverage for models: 340 models of Toyota and 233 models of Lexus in 5 regions

2. PIN-free functions for 4A and 8A-A8/A9/AA supported

Advantages:

1. PIN-free All Keys Lost for 8A smart key supported

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 45 models of Toyota and 10 models of Lexus

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. PIN-free functions for 4A and 8A-A8/A9/AA not supported

2. Narrow coverage for models: 232 models of Toyota and 159 models of Lexus in 5 regions

 

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Honda

Acura

Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 85 models of Honda and 13 models of Acura

2. Parts replacement, Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, and vehicle IMMO information supported for most models

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 25 models of Honda and 16 models of Acura

2. Narrow coverage of functions: parts replacement not supported, and only key adding and All Keys Lost supported

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: a total of 81 models of Honda and Acura

2. All Keys Lost (via OBD) for smart key not supported for new models as of 2019 (Civic, Accord, Odyssey, etc.)

Nissan Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 504 models up to 2022 in 9 regions

2. Auto VIN, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18 (2022), and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60, D60 EV and T60 supported

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 17 models up to 2020 in 9 regions

2. PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18 (2022), and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60 EV not supported

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for models: 161 models up to 2020 in 7 regions

2. PIN conversion from 22 to 20 for Kicks, IMMO status scan, PIN conversion from 6+4 to 4, IMMO function (PIN-free key adding) for T33 and B18, and All Keys Lost for smart key for D60, D60 EV and T60 not supported

Hyundai

Kia

Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 365 models of Hyundai up to 2022 in 4 regions

2. Wide coverage of functions: Auto VIN for most models, PIN reading for 47/4A/8A smart key for new models, PIN reading for such models as KX Cross, and IMMO functions, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, auxiliary functions, etc. for new models supported

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for modes: 177 models up to 2021 in 2 regions

2. Narrow coverage of functions: PIN reading for 8A smart key for new models, and PIN reading, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, etc. for such models as fourth-generation Santa Fe and KX Cross not supported

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for modes: 188 models up to 2021 in 2 regions

2. Narrow coverage of functions: PIN reading for 8A smart key for new models, and PIN reading, IMMO status scan, basic functions, hot functions, etc. for such models as fourth-generation Santa Fe and KX Cross not supported

Volvo Advantages:

1. Wide coverage for models: 27 models up to 2021

Disadvantages:

None

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for modes: 11 models up to 2021

Advantages:

None

Disadvantages:

1. Narrow coverage for modes: 25 models up to 2021

Chinese makes Advantages:

1. Coverage for models of such makes as Changan, FAW, GWM, Emgrand, Trumpchi and BYD up to 2022

2. PIN-free learning supported for models of GWM

3. PIN-free learning supported for 80% of models of Emgrand

4. Parts replacement supported for most models

Disadvantages:

1. Zedriv not covered

2. PIN-free functions inferior to those of competing products (which adopt the mode of cooperation with third parties) for models including those of BAIC, Borgward and Bisu

Advantages:

1. PIN-free functions realized through cooperation with third parties on inquiry and charge for BAIC, Forthing, Borgward, Bisu, Haima, Landwind, Geely and Changan (PIN-free functions developed by Autel do not cover all models)

Disadvantages:

1. For most models, only key learning and key easing supported and parts replacement not supported

2. PIN-free functions not supported for new models of GWM, not supported for models of SAIC MAXUS, and supported for only some models of blade key for Emgrand

Advantages:

1. Zedriv covered

Disadvantages:

1. Only models up to 2021 covered

2. PIN-free All Keys Lost not supported for BYD

3. PIN-free functions not supported for GWM and Emgrand

 

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