Lonsdor K518 Pro Key Programmer Review

Lonsdor K518 Pro is the 2nd generation all-in-one key programmer of K518 released by Lonsdor.

It has a higher-level and stronger hardware (Android 9+ 4 core 1.8GHz+ 1280*800 display+ 5800mAh battery), adds CAN-FD & DOIP protocols, supports data transfer via Bluetooth, long-distance frequency detection and frequency reading, self-test and lighting functions in the OBDII cable, mileage correction via EEPROM, and supports 24V lorry and heavy trucks as well. Moreover, it has a built-in LKE, no need extra simulator key. Better for technicians and locksmiths!

Lonsdor K518 Pro VS K518ISE/K518S:

Item	Lonsdor K518Pro	Lonsdor K518ISE/K518S	Remarks
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Operation system	Android 9	–
Processor	Allwinner A50 4 core 1.8GHz	ARM Cortex-A7 Quad-core Processor Speed 1.34GHz	Running speed increases by two or three times
Memory	Ram 2G flash 8G	eMMC 8G RAM 1G
Display	MIPI *1280800**	1024*600, 7 inch IPS capacitive
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n	10m	Transfer is faster
USB	USB2.0	USB 2.0-type B
Bluetooth file transfer	BT 4.1	No
SD card	Support Plug & Unplug	–
Battery	5800mAh	3800mAh	Battery life is doubled
Input voltage	12V	12V
Shell material	PC hard shell+TPR60°	–
Dimension	26* 3 *16CM	–
OBDII Protocols	Added CAN-FD & DOIP, support CAN, SCAN K-line J1850, etc	ISO15765, ISO9141, ISO14230, SAEJ1850, VW TP1.6 TP2.0 etc
RFID	Supports long-distance frequency detect and frequency reading； No need to fit tightly into the card slot. It will perform high calibration at a long distance and read the frequency with high precision.	–
LKE	Built-in LKE, no need an extra simulator key; The LKE emulator analog key is integrated into the motherboard (built-in LKE), and all functions of LKE’s Toyota simulation can be realized through an external antenna cable.	Need Lonsdor LKE Emulator
OBDII cable	Support self-test function (confirm whether the communication pins are faulty); Has lighting function (helps users to find vehicle OBD port easier): OBD connector’s light can be switched on/off with the button in the upper right corner of the main page on the K518 Pro tablet	–
Support 24V lorry and heavy trucks	Yes	–
Reset Mileage by EEPROM	Yes	–
Kprog	Yes	Yes