How to choose the best remote generator and cloner? Here obdii365.com makes a comparison table list of the most popular remote makers in the aftermarket.
AUTEL MaxiIM KM100 | VVDI Key Tool MAX | VVDI MINI KEY TOOL | Lonsdor KH100+ | KEYDIY KD-X2 | |
Generate remote | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Garage remote | X | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Copy remote | X | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Copy transponder chip | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Generate special chip | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Frequency test | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Immobilizer | √, with PLC VCI200 | X (requires mini obd) | X | X | X |
ID/IC Copy | X | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Unlock remote | √ | √ | √ | X | √ |
Unlock Toyota smart key | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Detect ignition coil signal | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Remote simulator | X | √ | X | X | X |
Chip simulator | √ | X | X | √ | √ |
Write key to start | X | √ | X | X | X |
Collect FSK ASK EEPROM frequency | X | √ | X | X | X |
AutoVIN | √ | X | X | X | X |
Detect IR | X | X | X | √ | X |
Charge remote | X | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Password calculation | √ | √ | √ | X | √ |
ID48/ID48 96bit copy | X | √ | √ | X | √ |
In sum:
- KM100 has a better coverage than Xhorse in Dacia, Fiat, Honda, Benz, Open and Suzuki. KD-X2 has more coverage than KM100 in Alfa, Geely, Jaguar, Lada, Landrover, Lincoln, Maserati, Mini, Rolls Royce, Smart, VW etc.
- KM100 simulates ID46 47 48 49 8A chips, KH100+ can simulate 4D 46 48 47 chip. xhorse does not.
- Xhorse Mini key tool is able to collect FSK and ASK frequency data to analyze the remote when the remote has got some problem.
- KM100 cannot copy ID48 or ID48 96bit transponder yet. Key Tool Max requires 10 remotes to activate the license.
- KM100 has auto vin feature (auto scan vin) which other devices don’t. It is fast and easier.
- KM100 with PLC VCI200 interface to perform IMMO function for GM, BMW, Honda, Toyota, VAG directly. Key Tool Max requires Mini OBD seperately. Lonsdor and Keydiy require separate IMMO key programmers.
- All devices can be updated free for lifetime.
- http://blog.obdii365.com/2022/04/24/autel-km100-vs-xhorse-mini-key-tool-vs-kh100-vs-keydiy/