In the previous article, we compared the main differences between Lonsdor K518 Pro and K518ISE/K518S (Review here). Today, we will compare them in more detail, including hardware, function, system software, software license and accessories.
1.Hardware & Functions Comparison:
| Item | Londsor K518PRO | Lonsdor K518ISE |
| Image |  |
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| CPU | PX30 1.8GHZ | A33 1.3GHZ |
| RAM | 2+8G | 1+8G |
| WIFI module | Enhanced WIFI | 2.4G |
| Battery | 5800mAh | 3800mAh |
| Quick charge | Support | / |
| Resolution | 1280*800 | 1024*600 |
| Screen | 7 Inch full view HD screen | 7 inch |
| Bluetooth module | Support | / |
| File transfer mode | Bluetooth+ USB | USB |
| USB port | Type-C | USB square port |
| Button | Full touch+ Shortcuts | Touch+ button |
| Host interface | 15 PINS | 25 PINS |
| Smart key generation interface | Support | / |
| Simu-Antenna interface | Support | / |
| Device bracket | Support | / |
| Enhanced remote detect module | Support | / |
| Frequency identification range | more frequency bands | little frequency bands |
| Common function shortcuts | Support | / |
| USB2.0 interface extension | Support | Support |
| OBD II cable self-test | Support | / |
| OBD II cable illumination | Support | / |
| CAN-FD Protocol module | Support | / |
| DOIP Protocol module | Support | / |
| CAN Protocol module | Support | Support |
| SCAN Protocol module | Support | Support |
| ISO-9141K-Line Protocol | Support | Support |
| ISO-14230 K-Line Protocol | Support | Support |
| ISO-15765 CAN Protocol | Support | Support |
| ISO-11898-2 DWCAN Protocol | Support | Support |
| ISO-11898-3 DWFTCAN Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J1850VPW Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J1850-PWM Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2411 SWCAN Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2610 SCI Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J1567 CCD bus Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2740 Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2809 Protocol | Support | Support |
| VAG TP16 CAN Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2819 Protocol | Support | Support |
| SAE-J2818 Protocol | Support | Support |
| NISSAN DDL UART Protocol | Support | Support |
| BMW DS2 Protocol | Support | Support |
| Ford UBP Protocol | Support | Support |
| J1850 Protocol module | Support | Support |
| EV | Support | Support some models |
| Hybrid Vehicle | Support | Support some models |
| Diesel Vehicle | Support | Support some models |
| Generate emergency key | Support | / |
| IMMO off | Support | / |
| Access card IC/ID card copy | Support | / |
| Write-to-start | Support | / |
| Generate smart key | Support | Support |
| Generate garage remote | Support | Support |
| Detect ignition coil | Support | Support |
| Unlock Toyota working key | Support | Support |
| Generate key chip | Support | Part Support |
| Identify & copy chip | Support | Support |
| Hex editor | Support | Support |
| decode chip | Support | Support |
| File manager/edit | Support | / |
| EEPROM data odometer adjustment | Support | Support |
| Auto-identify immo system | Part Support | Not Support |
| Read & Write MCU data | Support | Support |
2.System Comparison:
| Item | K518 PRO | K518 |
| Common function shortcuts | Support | / |
| File manager/edit | Support | / |
| Immo off | Support | / |
| Acess card copy | Support | / |
| Write-to-start | Support | / |
| EEPROM data odometer adjustment | Support | / |
| CAN-FD protocol | Support | / |
| DOIP protocol | Support | / |
| CAN protocol | Support | support |
| SCAN protocol | Support | support |
| K-LINE protocol | Support | support |
| J1850 protocol | Support | support |
| Hex editor | Support | support |
| Decode chip | Support | support |
3.Software License Comparison:
| Item | K518 Pro | K518 |
| Free Annual subscription | Two years | One year |
| Volvo license | Free | Charge |
| Lynk & Co license | Free | Charge |
| Nissan license | Free | Charge |
| Toyota license | Free | Charge |
| Jaguar/Land Rover license | Free | Charge |
| LEXUS license | Free | Charge |
| Other car brands license | Free | Free |
4.Accessories Comparison:
| Item | K518 Pro | K518 |
| Enhanced Toyota/Lexus
Simu-Antenna |
Built-in | Work with |
| KPROG adaptor | Support | Support |
| 16+32 cable | Support | Support |
| L-JCD cable | Support | Support |
| JLR cable | Support | Support |
| Third part decoder | Support | Support |
