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? 

The Autel Maxi IMIM608 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 with XP400 Pro and the IM608 with XP400 ,XP400 PRO has 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 = IM608 + 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

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