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Autel IM608 Pro vs IM608 vs IM508: What's the difference?

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    Autel IM608 Pro vs IM608 vs IM508

    Autel MaxiIM IM608 and IM508 are all-in-one one-button programming and diagnostic tools that perform versatile full system diagnostic and anti-theft functions. Different prices and different features. How to choose IM608 or IM508? 

    IM608

    The Autel MaxiIM IM608 and IM608 Pro and IM508

    Autel MaxiIM IM608 and IM608 Pro have the same functionality and hardware, with the only difference being that the IM608Pro and XP400 Pro and the IM608 and XP400 have better IMMO functionality. The IM608 has better key programming and diagnostic capabilities than the Autel MaxiIM IM508, but with the addition of the XP400 or XP400 Pro to the IM508, it has the same or better IMMO capabilities as the IM608.

    For IMMO function: IM608 Pro = IM508 + XP400 Pro> IM608 = Autel IM508 + XP400> IM508 For

    diagnostic function: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608Pro> IM508. (Autel IM608 = Autel MaxiSys MS908 and IM508 = Autel MK808.)

    Service Features: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608 Pro> IM508

    In Hardware: Autel MaxiIM IM608 = IM608 Pro> IM508

    Note: Autel MaxiIM IM608 Pro is newly upgraded to Autel MaxiIM IM608S II.

    When to select Autel MaxiIM IM508?

    If you need to use Japanese cars (Toyota, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Honda) and other cars, but not European car key programming (Mercedes Benz, etc.). You can also choose the AutelMaxi IMIM508 if you do not need a powerful system-wide diagnostic.

    When to choose AutelMaxi IMIM508 + XP400 Pro?

    If you have purchased the AutelMaxi IM tool for key programming and need to do key programming for BMW, or Benz, we recommend purchasing IM508 + XP400 Pro. It is more economical and affordable than the IM608 and has the most powerful Autel IMMO features.

    When to choose Autel MaxiIM IM608 / 608 Pro?

    If you need powerful key programming and diagnostics, you can buy the best all-in-one key programming and diagnostic tools, IM608 or IM608Pro.

    Comparison video of IM508 and IM608

     

    Comparison chart of IM508 and IM608 Pro

    ★ Standard Functions  ▲Need extra adapters   △ Need XP400 Pro   ○ Need XP400 Pro and extra adapters

    IM508

    IM608 PRO

    Programming

    EEPROM Read/Write

    Basic

    Advanced

    MCU Read/Write

    Basic

    Advanced

    Immobilizer Read/Write

    Advanced

    Engine Read/Write

    Advanced

    Mercedes Infrared Key Read/Write

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    Remote Frequency Detection

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    IMMO

    Smart Mode(Guided and   Automated Key Learning Function)

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    Auto Detect Make/Model/Year/System

    ★          

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    Read PIN(Add   Key/All   Key   Lost)

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    Key Generation/Key Learning/Remote Learning

    ★            

    IMMO ECU Reset/Adaption

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    IMMO ECU Refresh/Coding

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    Backup/Restore IMMO Data

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    BENZ 3rd Generation IMMO   Add Key, All Key Lost via OBD

    △             

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    Read/Write/Erase Benz ESL_W209 / W906 Data

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    Benz OE NEC Key Learning

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    Volkswagen MQB Key Learning via OBD

    ★       

                     

    Volkswagen/Audi 4th Generation IMMO Key Learning

              

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    Volkswagen/Audi 5th Generation IMMO Key Learning

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    BMW FEM/BDC Key Learning and Adaption

    ★             

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    BMW CAS4/3/2/1 Key Learning

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    BMW EWS3 Key Learning

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    ▲               

    2015-2019 Jaguar Land Rover Write Key via Dump

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    Volvo Smart Key/Fobik Smart Key Learning

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    Volkswagen/AUDI/BMW Key Unlock

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    OE-Level Diagnostics

    All Systems for Over 80 Makes

    ★             

    MaxiFlash JVCI (J2534 ECU Reprogrammer)

    ECU Coding

    Active Test

    Complete Service Functions

    Basic

    Advanced           

    Features

    Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

    5000 mAh

    15000 mAh

    Internet Updatable

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

    Multilingual Support

    Limited One Year Warranty

    Touchscreen

    7-inch

    10.1-inch

    Memory

    32GB

    64GB

    Processor

    Quad-core

    Hexa-core

    Camera

    8.0 Megapixel

    Resolution

    1024x600

    1920x1200

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