Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Max Pro and Autel MaxiIM KM100 which is a better key tool to make transponder keys?
For Key Generation:
To generate blade key the best is Key Tool Max Pro and Keydiy, smart key you need Key Tool Max Pro and KM100.
So Key Tool Max Pro is good for both blade and smart keys.
There are a ton of keys not supported by the Autel ikeys that are on the Xhorse system. Plus all the Xhorse universal flip keys and remotes.
Xhorse has old EWS remotes, but it does not have any CAS, FEM or BDC remotes. But there is no remote regarding CAS3 or CAS3+.
On the Autel we have CAS4, FEM ID49 remotes. Autel is focusing on the new model and the new keys and has a few very old keys.
With Xhorse key tool max pro we can generate the VVDI Super Chips we can clone we can generate. Autel does not.
Autel will generate 868Mhz 902Mhz remotes, xhorse does not. Autel has 6-button keys. But xhorse has lots of features. Xhorse Keytool so far best and largest support for car models and largest amount for keys.
For OBD Key Programming:
Autel does not make the Renault Clio by maker, tells you that if and at the time of testing the module remains without doing anything, you have to return the original file to pull the module again, and keytool max pro, you don’t have this issue. Key tool max pro cannot do many Chrysler but Autel Yes.
For a Touareg Autel does not do it even though it tells you that yes, when testing in the truck does not turn on and keytool max pro yes, it does it will.
Both have immo data processing. Autel has also the bcm2, but you need to read the data and load.
We have the interesting part the BCM tool we can process which Xhorse doesn’t have.
KM100 has removed functionality on Ford/GM/Toyota AKL function in North America. Key tool max pro still does these fine. It works with Ford AKL cable to disable Ford active alarm. It also works with Toyota blade key AKL and BA 30-pin bypass connectors for various Toyotas.
Xhorse it’s easier to move files than Autel.
For Key Unlocking/Renew
What about unlocking keys? Like Nissan key fobs, you’d just go with the Km100?
Another difference is remote renew or remote unlock. They worked on different Asian brands.
If you check Hyundai Kia Autel has a lot of different PCB series and xhorse only two remotes.
But Xhorse has more PSA remote unlock than Autel. Autel supports more Renault remote unlock than Xhorse.
If choose BMW this it’s a common well-known brand are the same except Autel has a few third-party. Nissan remote also the same. Volvo xhorse has two remotes and Autel have 5 in total.
KM100 is better on unlocking Toyota smart keys, Key Tool Max Pro fails some time Toyota/Nissan.
Overall, KM100 is better for key unlocking.
Connection:
Get the Max Pro that has the dedicated obd cable. The normal KTM works with a Bluetooth connection that likes to disconnect at random. Super inconvenient when doing a 10min timed access.
KM100 also works wirelessly.
In sum:
No device does everything. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Having both is not bad.
You’ll need both in the programming of keys and smart remotes take care of different teams to get the job done.
If you can only afford one, we’d go with the Key Tool Max Pro especially if you are in North America.
