As a new brand, what’s OTOFIX IM1 different from other key programmers? Here we have selected 2 hot sales on market: Autel MaxiIM IM508 & Xtool X100 Pad2 to make a comparison below.
OTOFIX IM1 vs. Autel IM508 vs. Xtool X100 Pad2
| Function | OTOFIX IM1 | Autel MaxiIM IM508 | Xtool X100 Pad2 | Overview |
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| Operating System | AndroidTM 4.4.2, KitKat | AndroidTM 4.4.4, KitKat | AndroidTM 4.4.4 | × |
| Memory | 32G | 32G | 1G RAM, 16G Flash | IM1 & IM508 are larger memory |
| Display | 7 inch | 7 inch | 8 inch | X100 Pad2 is larger screen |
| Battery | 3.7 V/5000 mAh | 3.7 V/5000 mAh | 7.4 V/4000 mAh | × |
| Basic IMMO Programming | √ | √ | √ | Similar |
| Diagnoses | All systems diagnosis + 22 maintenance services (Paid) | All systems diagnosis + 22 maintenance services | 4 systems diagnosis + 22 maintenance services | Read/clear fault codes, read data stream |
| Mercedes Benz Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | × | 1. All keys lost(fast on car);
2. Reset IMMO. |
| BMW Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | × | 1. Replace FEM/BDC;
2. Replace CAS1/2/3/3+; 3. Read ISN without soldering |
| VW Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | VW 4th&5th IMMO (Paid) | 1. Replace MQB engine;
2. Replace 4th ECU; 3. Read MED17 ISN via OBD; 4. Read DME ISN on bench |
| Toyota Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | × | Toyota H all keys lost |
| Ford/ Mazda Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | × | 1. PIN bypass on 2020 Mazda, CX-30;
2. Ford China & Mazda China PMI; 3. Mazda(2013-) parameter reset. |
| Mitsubishi Advanced IMMO Functions | √ (Paid) | √ | × | ID47 proximity all keys lost |
| Remote Expert Assistance | √ | √ | × | Remote expert support |
| Language | English, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Persian, Thai , Vietnamese | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Traditional Chinese(IMMO part only support English) | English, Spanish, French, Turkish, Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese | × |
| Update | 1 year free | 1 year free | 2 years free | Autel/ Otofix release updates frequently |
Summary
OTOFIX IM1 has same functions as Autel IM508, but should pay for advanced IMMO features according to requirements.
If you requires a professional key programmer to program cars like Mercedes, BMW, VW, Toyota…Autel IM508 + XP400 Pro will be a best choice.
If you do not need to program too many car brands, but still require basic IMMO & diagnosis functions, variety of maintenance services, then OTOFIX IM1 Scan Tool will be a fine option.