Autel IM608 II vs IM608 vs IM508S vs IM508

 Autel is rolling new generation MaxiIM key programmers, IM608 II, IM608S II, IM608 Pro II and IM508S.

What’s the difference between MaxiIM 1st and 2nd generation?

 

Check table comparison below:

Table 1: Hardware Parameter 

	Product	IM608ProⅡ/IM608SⅡ/IM608Ⅱ	IM608PRO/IM600/IM608	IM508S	IM508	IM1	KM100
	Hardware	1, Tablet, Programmer, VCI	1, Tablet, Programmer, VCI	1, Tablet, Programmer, VCI	1, Tablet, Programmer, VCI	1, Tablet, Programmer, VCI	1. vertical screen
		2. VCI Bluetooth connection	2. VCI Bluetooth connection	2、VCI cable connection	2、VCI cable connection	2. VCI Bluetooth connection	2. VCI Bluetooth connection
							3. Unable to connect Programmer
	Usability	1.Support Auto VIN	1.Support Auto VIN	1.Support Auto VIN	1.Support Auto VIN	1.Support Auto VIN	1.Support Auto VIN
		2.Support Guided function	2.Support Guided function	2.Support Guided function	2.Support Guided function	2.Support Guided function	2.Support Guided function
		3. Support Immo scan	3. Support Immo scan	3. Support Immo scan	3. Support Immo scan	3. Support Immo scan	3. Support Immo scan
	Immobilizer software	comprehensive immo software	comprehensive immo software	comprehensive immo software	comprehensive immo software	1. comprehensive immo software	Most immo key programming function
						2. some advanced feature need to pay	except remove and replace anti-theft parts
	Diagnostic software	1. Medium diagnostic function	1. Medium diagnostic function	Basic diagnostic function	Basic diagnostic function	Basic diagnostic function	No
		2. BMW Benz immobilizer system programming	2. BMW Benz immobilizer system programming
	Remote Expert	Yes (coming soon)	No	No	No	Yes	No
Hardware	Processor	Qualcomm SDM660 Octa-core Processor：	Samsung Exynos T5260 6-Core Processor:	Rockchip RK3566 Quad core Processor：	Rockchip RK3188 Quad core Processor：	Rockchip PX30 Quad-core Processor：	PX30 4x ARM Cortex-A35
		4x 2.2 GHz(A73)	4x 1.3 GHz(A7)	4x 1.8GHz(A55)	4x 1.6GHz(A9)	4x 1.5GHz(A35)	1.5GHz 64bits
		4x 1.8 GHz(A53)	2x 1.7 GHz(A15)
	Operating system	Android 10.0	Android™ 4.4.2, KitKat	Android 11	Android 4.4.4	Android 9	Android 9.0
	RAM	4 GB	2 GB	4 GB	1 GB	2 GB	2G RAM
	ROM	128 GB	64 GB	64 GB	32 GB（2021+ 64GB）	64 GB	64G Flash
	Display/Resolution	10.1 inches	10.1 inches	7 inches	7 inches	7 inches	5.5′
	Resolution	1920*1200	1920*1200	1024*600	1024*600	800*1200	1280×700
	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi（802.11a/b/g/n/ac）	Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)	Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)	Yes
	BT	BT V5.0 + BR/EDR	BT V2.1 + EDR	No	No	BT V5.0 + EDR	Yes
	USB	USB 2.0：(2 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(2 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(1 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(1 USB HOST Type A, 1 USB mini device)	USB 2.0：(1 USB HOST Type C, 1 USB OTG Tyep C)	/
	HDMI	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 1.4a	No	No	No	/
	SD Card	SD Card (Support up to 64GB)	SD Card (Support up to 32GB)	SD Card (Support up to 64GB)	SD Card (Support up to 32GB)	SD Card(Support up to 64GB)	/
	DB16 DLC	No	No	DB16 DLC	No	No	/
	Headphone plug	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	/
	microphone	1MIC	1MIC	No	No	Yes	/
	Speaker	2	2	No	No	1	/
	GPS	Yes	No	No	No	No	/
	Light-sensitive	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	/
	Button	1 power button	1 power button	1 power button	1 power button	1 power button	/
	Battery	3.8V 15000 mAh	3.8V 15000 mAh	3.7V 5000 mAh	3.7V 5000 mAh	5800mAh	4950mAh
	Camera	Rear:  16 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight	Rear: 8.0 Megapixel, AF with Flashlight	No	No	Rear: 800W	/
	VCI or Not	JVCI+	JVCI	standalone	standalone	V1
	Programmer	XP400PRO	XP400PRO	XP200	XP200	XP1	V200
	VCI Connection	BT/USB	BT/USB	standalone	standalone	BT/USB	BT
	Weight	1.58 kg	1.48 kg	0.78 kg	0.78 kg	0.46 kg	/

Table 2: Function Comparison

Programmer function with XP401 Pro/XP400 Pro	EEPROM read and write	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	No
		Disadvantage: The board has no IO port pin detection function	Disadvantage: The board has no IO port pin detection function	Disadvantage: The board has no IO port pin detection function
	MCU read and write	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors			No
					Less mcu coverage	Less mcu coverage
	Engine computer read and write	More coverage than competitors.	More coverage than competitors.	More coverage than competitors.		No	No
		Support CAN TC1762\TC1766\ TC1793\TC1797 R/W without pass	Disadvantage: small coverage of CAN protocol read and write	Support CAN TC1762\TC1766\TC1793 \TC1797 R/W without pass	Less ECU coverage
	Immobilizer module read and write	Advantage: More coverage than competitors Disadvantages: No solder-free board, no IO port pin detection function	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors Disadvantages: No solder-free board, no IO port pin detection function			No
			Disadvantages: No solder-free board, no IO port pin detection function		Less IMMO coverage	Less IMMO coverage
	Odometer/airbag module read and write	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors	Advantage: More coverage than competitors		No	No
					Less coverage
	key identification generation	Advantage: There are more types of key identification;	Advantage: There are more types of key identification;	Advantage: There are more types of key identification;			Yes
		Disadvantages: Some key identification information is not comprehensive enough;	Disadvantages: Some key identification information is not comprehensive enough;	Disadvantages: Some key identification information is not comprehensive enough;	Less coverage	Less coverage
	Write key via dump	Yes	Yes	Yes		No	No
					Less coverage
	Renew/Unlock remote	Yes	Yes	Yes	Need XP400 Pro	Need XP1 Pro	Yes
	Frequency detection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Need XP400 Pro	Need XP1 Pro	Yes
key tool function	Generete universal key	Yes Need XP200/XP201/XP400/XP401/XP400PRO/XP401PRO	Yes, need XP200/XP201/XP400/ XP401/XP400PRO/XP401PRO	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	APB112 chip simulation		Need APB112		Need APB112	Need APB112	Yes
	Ignition coil detection		Need APB112		No	No	Yes
Diagnostic function	Auto VIN	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NO
	Read/clear DTCs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Read datastaream	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	read freeze frame	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Read ECU information	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Active Test	Yes	Yes	No（coming soon）	Yes	No
	Service function	Yes （36）	Yes （36）	Yes（36）	Yes（36）	Yes（36）
	Special functions	All system	All system	No（coming soon）	All system	No
	Online coding	Yes, does support Benz, Audi（only CN&HK）, Skoda（only CN&HK）	Yes, does not support Benz, Audi(only CN&HK), Skoda (CN&HK)	No	No	No
	Offline coding	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
	Hidden function flashing	Yes, except Mercedes	Yes, except Mercedes	No	No	No
	Guided function	Yes, excpet BMW, Benz, Land rover	Yes, excpet BMW, Benz, Land rover	No	No	No
	Online programming	Yes, part of BMW and Benz (not all function)	Yes, IM608Pro will do part of BMW and Benz online programming (No all)	No	No	No
	Cloud service	report management	report management	report management	report management	report management
						Remote expert C side（Only CN）
	Other functions	SCAN VIN	Remote Desk	Remote Desk	Remote Desk	SCAN VIN
		SCAN License	D-PDU	CANFD（Need converter）	CANFD（Need converter）	SCAN License
		Remote Desk	RP1210			Remote Desk
		D-PDU	DoIP（Need converter）			DoIP
		RP1210	CANFD（Need converter）			CANFD
		DoIP
		CANFD
Remote Expert	Usability	since July 2022	/	/	/	the version is too low. Most of the functions have not been upgraded	/
		Advantage:
		Immo and Diagnostic 2-in-1 in the same tablet, easy to use. Auto obtain and decode VIN
		Order status and step prompts are clear. Synchronization of orders and connection steps;
		Operational capability support: including activities, coupons, merchant order flow control, etc.
		Disadvantage:
		The expert side needs to be upgraded through PC Suit
	Car brands	Advantage:	/	/	/	Supports few car series, only supports Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Chrysler, GM cars, BMW does not support DoIP protocol	/
		Supports 140+ brands, except Tesla
		Decode VIN, Auto VIN, smart identify vehicle info.
		Intelligent identify protocol type (CAN, CANFD, DoIP), automatic identify DoIP communication.
	Latency and Stability	Better latency	/	/	/	Only supports transfer server mode	/
		B/C mode: transfer server+ P2P direct connection
Extension	endoscope	Yes (optional)	Yes (optional)	Yes（optional MV105/108)	Yes（optional MV105/108)	NO	/

 

What’s new in Autel IM608 II/IM608 Pro II?

• IM608/Pro II has improved firmware, Android 10, larger RAM, ROM, with new JVCI+ VCI.
• Supports CAN protocol read and write without a password
• Add bulit-in DoIP and CAN FD protocol (don’t need converter)
• Support remote expert function