GODIAG V600-BM was launched latest which is a BMW diagnostic & programming tool. What functions doe it support? We have made a comparison form of GODIAG V600-BM and ICOM A3 for better understanding.
GODIAG V600-BM vs. ICOM A3 Comparison
| Item | GODIAG V600-BM | ICOM A3 | |
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| Configuration | Volume | 12*6*2cm | 25*12*4.5cm |
| Weight | 300g | 1.5kg | |
| CPU high-speed processing | High-speed processing 580 MHz MIPS, 32MBFLASH, 128MByte RA, built-in 32G | Average processing MPC5200 400MHZ | |
| Low power consumption | 3.6W | 15W | |
| Communication | WIFI | Built-in 150Mbps WIFI 1T1R 802.11 bgn | Optional (or NO optional) |
| Point to point WIFI | √ | × | |
| Connect WIFI through router | √ | With WIFI card | |
| Network cable communication | √ | √ | |
| USB | √ | × | |
| Protocol | CAN-FD | √ | × |
| DOIP | √ | √ | |
| Functions | BMW model diagnosis | √ | √ |
| ISTA-D (diagnostic software) | √ | √ | |
| ISTA-P (programming software) | √ | √ | |
| ECU programming | √ | √ | |
| Coding | √ | √ | |
| ECU data update | √ | √ | |
| Optical fiber interface | √ | √ | |
| Refit | √ | √ | |
| For new BMW models, there is no need to turn on the ignition switch & smart key, and V600 can also enter the diagnostic mode | √ | √ | |
| Features | Add authorization to support more models | √ | × |
| Authorization of JLR CAN FD | √ (extra charge) | × | |
| Authorization of ODIS | √ (extra charge) | × | |
| Authorization of Toyota TIS | √ (extra charge) | × | |
| Authorization of Benz software | √ (extra charge) | × | |
| Update Plan | Phone app is under development | √ | × |
| Charge your phone by using type-c cable to connect V600 | √ | × | |
Highlights
GODIAG V600-BM does support point to point WIFI, connect WIFI through router, USB, CAN-FD, add authorization to support more models, authorization of JLR CAN FD, ODIS, Toyota TIS, Benz software, changing phone by using type-c cable for connection while ICOM A3 does not.
GODIAG V600-BM is smaller, lighter with lower power consumption 3.6W, featured built-in 150Mbps WIFI 1T1R 802.11bgn.
Recommendation
Despite some authorization functions may charge for extra cost, GODIAG V600-BM will be one of the cost-effective BMW diagnostic tool than most products on market.
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