2025/09/18

CGDI A2 and Keydiy KD-X4 Comparison

 Between Keydiy kd-x4 and CGDI A2, which one is better?

Here comes a table comparison.

DeviceCGDI A2

cgdi a2

Keydiy KD-X4

keydiy kd-x4

OperationTablet, StandaloneBased on App or PC software
Primary FocusIMMO matching, key programming for specific brands; frequency detectionUniversal key/remote recognition, remote generation, copying, simulation, key programming
ConnectionWiFi, USBBluetooth/OTG to mobile/tablet (KD App); USB to PC; USB
LanguageEnglish, ChineseApp supports Multilanguage, 19 languages
SubscriptionsNo Annual Subscription.

Optional Mercedes FBS3 license; free daily tokens for some functions

No annual subscription.

Points/tokens for advanced functions (e.g., BMW add-key: 200 points/$4); app-based license purchases

Vehicle brandsSupports password-free and disassembly-free matching for most vehicle models.56+ brands
Detect frequencyYesYes
ID48 96bit cloningYes, 100 KD coins or 10 USD per calculation
BMW ImmobilizerYes, CAS1-CAS4, FEM/BDC, BDC2

(Not yet support BDC3)

Yes, BMW CAS1-CAS4, FEM/BDC, BDC2, BDC3.

FEM/BDC, BDC2 and BDC3 require same license. 5000KD coins or 150USD.

Benz ImmobilizerWith FBS3 license.

Supports EIS, calculate password,

Read/write key, Benz ELV, ECU and gateway functions.

VAG MQB48 & MLBMQB48 yes, MLB NoYes, need to activate MQB48 and MLB license.

Each MLB add key require 200 KD coins.

Audi BCM2 encrypted key programmingYes, 2500KD Coins/75USD to activate license
Volvo CEMYesYes, 3500 KD-Coins/50USD to activate license
Toyota 8A Blade key AKLYesYes with 8A blade key AKL cable
Toyota 8A smart key programmingYes, Toyota 8A/4A smart keyYes
Jaguar Land rover 2018-2024 Key programmingYes, supports JPLA / K8D2 / J9C3 / M9R3 systems
BYD all keys lostYesYes, 100 KD coins each time
Program Toyota second hand key without unlockingYes, 200 KD coins or 5 USD
Generate remoteYes, generate KD remote
Remote UnlockYes
Yamaha ID47/ID49 motorcycle key barcode retrievalYes
Nissan B18 28-digit pin codeWith 40-PIN cable to bypass pin code.Yes
CAN FD protocolYesYes

In sum:

CGDI A2 works standalone. KD-X4 requires PC or phone.

CGDI A2 has optional Mercedes Benz FBS3 immobilizer functions. It’s the key feature of CGDI. Keydiy does not do Benz FBS3.

Keydiy KD-X4 has more key tool features (unlock remote, generate KD remote etc).

CGDI A2 does not need annual subscription and most functions are free. While some functions of Keydiy KD-X4 require license activation and single operation cost.

They are different devices; you need both to have more coverage.

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