OTOFIX IM2 vs. IM1 vs. Aute lM608 II vs. IM508S, What's Different?

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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