OTOFIX IM1 vs IM2 vs Autel IM608 II vs IM508S vs IM508

What’s the Difference between Autel MaxiIM IM608 II (IM608 Pro II) and OTOFIX IM2 universal key programmers?

Table 1: IM608 II vs OTOFIX IM2

Item	Autel IM608 II/IM608 Pro II	OTOFIX IM2
Brand	Autel	OtoFix
IP limitation	No	No
Operating system	Android 10.0	Android 10.0
Memory	4 GBRAM+128GB	Storage 4GB+128GB
Processor	Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core Processor (2.2GHz )	Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core Processor (2.2GHz )
Screen	10.1 inch	10.1 inch
Resolution	1920*1200	1920*1200
Connectivity	BT V5.0 + BR/EDR, USB	BT5.0/USB
Battery	15000mAh	15000mAh
Camera	16 Megapixel	16 Megapixel
VCI	MaxiFlash JVCI+	V1 Flash
Programmer	XP400 Pro	XP1 Pro
Smart Mode & Expert Mode	Yes	Yes
Diagnostic	Full system comprehensive diagnostics	Full system comprehensive diagnostics
Bi-directional (active test)	Yes	Yes
Online Coding	Yes (Mercedes-Benz not included)	Yes (Mercedes-Benz not included)
Offline Coding	Yes	Yes
Service Functions	40+	40+
Hidden Function	Yes. (Mercedes-Benz not included)	Yes. (Mercedes-Benz not included)
Guided Function	Yes. (Mercedes, BMW, JLR are not included)	Yes. (Mercedes, BMW, JLR are not included)
Offline Programming	Yes	Yes
Programmer function	EEPROM reading and writing, MCU reading and writing	EEPROM reading and writing, MCU reading and writing
Immobilizer function	Full immobilizer function	Full immobilizer function
Key tool	Yes	Yes
Key Unlocking	Yes	Yes
Frequency Detection	Yes	Yes
Universal key generation	Yes	Yes
Chip Simulation (Need APB112)	Yes	Yes
CAN FD	Yes, no need converter	Yes, no need converter
DoIP	Yes, no need converter	Yes, no need converter
Compatible with Gbox2/Gbox3	Yes	Yes
Compatible with APB112	Yes	Yes
Compatible with IMKPA	Yes	Yes
Cloud Service	Report Management	Report Management
Remote Expert	Yes	Yes
Multi-Language	Yes	Yes
AutoVIN/ScanVIN/ Scan License	Yes	Yes
Endoscope	Yes, optional	Yes, optional
Battery tester	Yes, optional BT506	Yes, optional OTOFIX BT1 Lite battery tester
Free Update	1 year free update/2 years free update	2 years free update
Software subscription	$795 per year	$715 per year
Price	$2,788 (1 year update) $3,299 (2 years update)	$2,459 (2 years free update)

Table 2: OTOFIX IM2 vs Autel IM608 Pro vs IM508S vs IM508

Table 3: OTOFIX IM1 vs IM508 vs IM2 vs IM608 Pro

	IM1	IM508	IM2	IM608 PRO	Remark
Hardware
Processor	Rockchip PX30 Quad-core Processor： 4x 1.5GHz(A35)	Rockchip RK3188 Quad core Processor： 4x 1.6GHz(A9)	Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core Processor： 4x 2.2 GHz(A73) 4x 1.8 GHz(A53)	Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core Processor： 4x 2.2 GHz(A73) 4x 1.8 GHz(A53)
Operating System	Android 9	Android 4.4.4	Android 10.0	Android 10.0
RAM	2 GB	1 GB	4 GB	4 GB
ROM	64 GB	32 GB（2021 onwards 64GB）	128 GB	128 GB
Screen	7 inches	7 inches	10.1 inches	10.1 inches
Resolution	800*1200	1024*600	1920*1200	1920*1200
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)	Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)	Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
BT	BT V5.0 + EDR	No	BT V5.0 + BR/EDR	BT V5.0 + BR/EDR
USB	USB 2.0：(1 USB HOST Type C, 1 USB OTG Tyep C)	USB 2.0：(1 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(2 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(2 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)
HDMI	NO	No	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 2.0
SD Card	SD Card(Support up to 64GB)	SD Card (Support up to 32GB)	No	SD Card (Support up to 64GB)
Battery	5800mAh	3.7V 5000 mAh	3.8V 15000 mAh	3.8V 15000 mAh
Camera	Rear: 800W	No	Rear: 16 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight	Rear: 16 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight
Connection	V1	OBD Cable	V1 Flash	JVCI+
Programmer	XP1	XP200	XP1 Pro	XP400PRO
Weight	0.46 kg	0.78 kg	no data	1.58 kg
IMMO
BENZ C – Class/E- Class	×	×	√	√	(KEY_PCF7930)
BENZ G-Class	×	×	√	√
BENZ ML-Class	×	×	√	√
BMW-EWS3	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935
BMW-EWS4	×	×	√	√
VAG I	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_VW_ID33
VAG II	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_VW_ID42
Toyota/Lexus	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID66/67/68/71
Toyota	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS_DST_AES
NISSAN	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_NISSAN_ID33/41
Subaru	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID62
mitsubishi	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID61
Mitsubishi II	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_MITSUBISHI_ID45
Mitsubishi III	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_MITSUISHI_ID73
Suzuki/Kawasaki/Mitsubishi	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID65
Ford/Mazda	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID63/83
Mazda	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_MAZDA
Buick Excelle	×	×	√	√	KEY_TIRIS4D_ID70_Excelle
Cadillac/Holden II	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_CADILLAC_HUTTON2
Opel/Vauxhall/Holden	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_OPEL_HUTTON
Opel/Vauxhall/Cadillac/Holden	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_OPEL_CADILLAC
Citroen/Peugeot/Lancia VALEO	×	×	√	√	KEY_PCF7935_CITROEN_PEUGEOT
Pro gramming
Reading/Writing EEPROM	Majority support	Majority support	√	√
Reading/Writing MCU	Small support	Small support	√	√
Key–Key functions such as key identification and generation	Majority support	Majority support	√	√
The Autel child is generated	√	√	√	√
Reading/Writing Engine ECU	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing IMMO ECU	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing IC ECU	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing SRS ECU	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing Other ECU	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing-remote control	×	×	√	√
Reading/Writing-Bcm repair	×	×	√	√
Key – Read the remote control information	×	×	√	√
Frequency Detection	×	×	√	√
OE-Level Diagnostics
All Systems for Over 80 Makes	√(Pay to activate)	√	√	√	Code reading, clearing, data stream, version information
Service Function	36(Pay to activate)	36	36	36
Active Test	×	√	√	√
Special Function	×	√	√	√
Guided Function	×	×	√	√	Mainly VAG’s brands
ECU Coding	×	×	√	√
ECU programming	×	×	√	√	Mainly Mercedes-Benz, BMW anti-theft module programming
DOIP/CAN-FD	√	×	√	√
(J2534 ECU Reprogrammer)	×	×	√	√
Cloud Service	Cloud Service	Cloud Service	Cloud Service	Cloud Service

In sum:

OTOFIX is a sub-line product of Autel. Otofix IM2 is a cheaper alternative to IM608 Pro II. They have the same function.

The major difference will be

1.IM2 has 2 years of free update in default. IM608 II just 1 year.

2. Software subscription for IM2 is cheaper than IM608 II.

3. IM2 has larger RAM, ROM and special functions.

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