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IM508 Update Introducing: IM508S

The Autel MaxiIM IM508 is an Android-based touchscreen diagnostic, service and key programming tablet. This 7" Wi-Fi tablet includes the XP200 key programmer, capable of EEPROM and key reading and writing. IM508 is a full system code reader and service tool that provides powerful IMMO features including backup, restore, adapt and code, key generation and key learning and remote learning.

Autel brings an upgraded version of IM508 with effectively improved processing chip and customized Android version at the end of 2022. IM508 II product supports 5.0Ghz wireless network link, IM508S is one of the great breakthroughs achieved based on IM508.

Autel im508 key programmer with 22 diagnostic services

IM508 vs IM508S Reviews

    IM508S IM508
Hardware Processor

Rockchip RK3566 Quad core Processor:

4x 1.8GHz(A55)

Rockchip RK3188 Quad core Processor:

4x 1.6GHz(A9)

OS Android 11 Android 4.4.4
ROM 4 GB 1 GB
RAM 64 GB 32 GB
Display 7 inches 7 inches
Resolution 1024*600 1024*600
Wifi Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi(802.11a/b/g/n)
SD Card Support up to 64GB Support up to 32GB
DB16 DLC DB16 DLC Not Supported
Programmer XP200 XP200
Weight 0.78 kg 0.78 kg
Programmer function EEPROM read/write Advantage: coverage beyond the competition;
Disadvantage: no IO port pin detection function on the mating board;
Advantage: more complete coverage.
Disadvantages: none
MCU read/write Advantage: more complete coverage
Disadvantage: none;
Advantage: none
Disadvantages: less coverage
Engine computer read/write Advantage: coverage beyond the competition, CAN protocol support TC1762\TC1766\TC1793\TC1797 chip of some models free of encryption read and write.
Disadvantages: none
Advantages: none
disadvantage: less coverage
Anti-theft module read/write Advantage: coverage beyond the competition.
Disadvantage: no free disassembly and free welding and free cutting and free warp mating board, no IO port pin detection function;
Advantage: none.
Disadvantages: less coverage
Instrument/airbag module read/write Advantage: coverage beyond the competition.
Disadvantages: none
Advantages: none.
Disadvantages: less coverage
Key recognition generation Advantage: lack of comprehensive key identification information.
Disadvantage: lack of some key identification types
Advantage: none
Disadvantages: less coverage
Write start Advantage: some models leading.
Disadvantages: fewer models' functions to be realized
Advantages: none
Disadvantages: less coverage
Key Refresh Strengths: coverage beyond the competition.
Disadvantages: none
Requires XP400 Pro tie-in
Frequency detection Support Requires XP400 Pro tie-in
Subcomputer generation Support Support
Diagnostic function Motion test No (Pre-August support) Yes
Service function Yes (36 items) Yes (36 items)
Special Functions No (Pre-August support) System-wide special features
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