What’s different between OTOFIX IM2, IM1, Autel IM608 II and IM508S key programming tool? Which one is better and how to choose? Read this article, you may find the answer.
Comparison Table
| Item | OTOFIX IM2 | OTOFIX IM1 | Autel MaxiIM IM608 Pro2 | Autel MaxiIM IM508S |
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| Price | €1980 | €622 | €2999 | €999 |
| Processor | Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core,
Processor: 4*2.2GHz(A73)/ 4*1.8GHz(A53) |
Rockchip PX30 Quad-core,
Processor: 4*1.5GHz(A35) |
Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core,
Processor: 4*2.2GHz(A73)/ 4*1.8GHz(A53) |
Rockchip RK3566 Quad core,
Processor: 4*1.8GHz(A55) |
| Operating system | Android 10.0 | Android 9 | Android 10.0 | Android 11 |
| RAM | 4G | 2G | 4G | 4G |
| ROM | 128G | 64G | 128G | 64G |
| Screen | 10.1 inches | 7 inches | 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| Resolution | 1920*1200 | 800*1200 | 1920*1200 | 1024*600 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | 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) |
| Bluetooth | BT V5.0 + BR/EDR | BT V5.0 + EDR | BT V5.0 + BR/EDR | × |
| USB | USB 2.0:(2 USB HOST Type A,
1 USB mini device) |
USB 2.0:(1 USB HOST Type C,
1 USB OTG Tyep C) |
USB 2.0:(2 USB HOST Type A,
1 USB mini device) |
USB 2.0:(1 USB HOST Type A,
1 USB mini device) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | × | HDMI 2.0 | × |
| SD Card | × | Support up to 64G | Support up to 64G | Support up to 64G |
| Battery | 3.8V, 15000 mAh | 5800 mAh | 3.8V, 15000 mAh | 3.7V, 5000mAh |
| Camera | Rear:16 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight | Rear: 800W | Rear:16 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight | × |
| Connection | V1 Flash | V1 | JVCI+ | OBD cable |
| Programmer | XP1 Pro | XP1 | XP400 Pro | XP200 |
| Reading/writing EEPROM | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Reading/writing MCU | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Reading/writing IMMO ECU | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Universal key info detection | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Write key to ECU by programmer | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Key unlocking | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Frequency detection | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Universal key generation | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Chip simulation(need APB112) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Auto VIN | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Reading/erasing codes | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read live data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read freeze data | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Read ECU info | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Service function | √ (40+ service features) | √ (36 service features) | √ (36 service features) | √ (36 service features) |
| Special function | √ | × | √ | √ |
| Online coding | √ (Mercedes not included) | × | √ (Mercedes not included) | × |
| Offline coding | √ | × | √ | × |
| Hidden function | √ (Mercedes not included) | × | √ (Mercedes not included) | × |
| Guided function | √ (Mercedes, BMW, JLR are not included) | × | √ (Mercedes, BMW, JLR are not included) | × |
| Offline programming | √ | × | √ | × |
| Cloud service | Report management | Report management | Report management | Report management |
| Scan VIN | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Scan License | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Remote desk | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DoIP(adapter required) | √ | √ | √ | × |
| CANFD(adapter required) | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Remote expert | √ | × | √ | × |
| Endoscope | √ (optional) | × | √ (optional) | × |
Conclusion
Compare by price, the OTOFIX is more cost-effective than Autel key programmer.
Compare by immo programming & diagnostic functions, OTOFIX IM2 & Autel IM608 II are the same. Even more service features(40+) are supported by IM2. Their only difference is the hardware configuration.
As for OTOFIX IM1 & Autel IM508S, IM1 will need extra charge for diagnostic features while IM508S does not. Other than that, the basic immo functions are the same.
So, if you’re focus on key programming, then OTOFIX will be higher cost performance. However, locksmiths can also buy the IM2 Key Programmer as an affordable alternative to the IM608 II.
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