Let’s get straight to the point. Vvdishop.com here introduces 3 ways to connect Xhorse VVDI Key Tool plus pad tablet with xhore remote renew adapters.
Xhorse XDKP26 Prog DB15 adapter is included in the key tool plus package
connect key tool plus with renew adapters via renew cable directly.
This approach has been confirmed with xhorse technicians.
The download side is that the renew cable is too short.
Xhorse Key Tool Plus renew Chrysler PCF7935 remote via adapter
Way 3:
Connet xhorse key tool plus with renew adapters via a multi-function converter, shown as images below:
Connect key tool plus with converter via DB15 adapter (Marked 1 image below)
Connect renew adapters with converter via a renew cable thru Renew adapter PS2 port (Marked 2 image below)
The multi-function converter can also be used to connect key tool plus with EWS4, Benz EIS/EZS and old Bosh ecu adapter.
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Xhorse automotive locksmith key cutting machine comparison:
Item | Xhorse Dolphin XP005 | Xhorse Dolphin XP005L (Dolphin II) | Xhorse Condor XC-mini Plus | Xhorse Condor Mini Plus II (Condor II) |
Price(USD) | 2250$ | 1950$ | 2700$ | 3299$ |
Weight(Net) | 15kg | 13kg | 18kg | 19kg |
Weight(Gross) | 18kg | 18.5kg | 22.9kg | 24kg |
Size | 315x218x270mm | 390*220*270mm | 265*362*301mm | 413 x 250 x 300mm |
Power | 100W | 160W | 200W | 200W |
Motor Rotation Speed | 10000-13000RPM | 12500rpm | 9000rpm | 10000rpm |
Screen | × Small screen showing battery and Bluetooth status | Angle adjustable 5-inch LCD touch screen 1280*720 | Angle adjustable 7-inch LCD touch screen 1024 x 600 | Angle adjustable 7-inch LCD touch screen1280 x 720pixels |
WiFi | × | √ | × | √ |
Bluetooth | √ | √ | √ | √ |
LED indicator | × | √ | × | √ |
Protective Shield | Yes, not enough | Yes, good | Yes, good | Yes, good |
Update | Database update in APP, firmware update via Xhorse update kit
| Online Update via WiFi connection
| Online Update, support offline file update. | System, app, software, database, firmware update within machine, without upgrade kit on PC (update guide) |
Clamp
| M1, M2 in default M3(optional) M4(optional) | M5(=M1+M2) in default M1 (optional)M2(optional) M3(optional) | M1, M2 in default M3(optional) M4(optional) | M3, M5 clamp in ndefault M1 (optional) M2(optional) |
Manipulation | Phone APP/Key Tool Max | Phone APP/Standalone | Phone App/Standalonen | Phone App/Standalone |
Built-in battery | √ 3 hours to fully charge. Full battery cut up to 30 keys | √ 3 hours to fully charge. Full battery cut up to 30 keys | × | × |
All keys lost | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Built-in database | × | √ | √ | √ |
VVDI binding | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Offline operation | × | × | √ | √ |
Key Blank Engraving | × | × | × | √ |
Optional key Recognition | √ With key reader | √ With key reader | √ With key reader | √ With key reader |
Hexagon bar wrench
| 2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench, 3mm hexagon bar wrench,6mm hexagon bar wrench | 2mm hexagon bar wrench, 4mm hexagon bar wrench | 2mm hexagon bar wrench | 2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench, 3mm hexagon bar wrench |
Warranty | 1 Year, battery 6 month | 1 Year, battery 6 month | 3 years | 3 years |
Which one to choose?
Easier to carry out, if need to cut 10-15 keys at once, you go for dolphin because it is battery operated.
If you need a protective shield and touch screen, then go for Dolphin II.
If don’t want to pay $300 for a screen, pay more 50 bucks to get key tool max plus xp005.
A larger screen, offline operation. However, XC-Mini Plus doesn’t have a built-in battery so hard to take it out.
You can see the biggest difference is that it allows you to cut keys without network support. It’s very useful, but the price is high.
For people who are interested in the Android system, standalone operation including software/firmware directly update in the machine, new Key Blank Engraving, go for Condor II instead.
Would like to learn the differences between dolphin ii vs xhorse condor xc-mini plus ii key cutting machine. Any input?
First of all, check a table comparison, then major differences and the summary below.
Item | Xhorse Dolphin II (Dolphin XP005L) | Xhorse Condor II (Condor XC-Mini Plus II) |
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Database | shares same key database, support car, motorcycle and household keys. | |
Touch screen | 5-inch angle- adjustable capacitive touch screen. | 7-inch angle- adjustable capacitive touch screen. |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-in battery | Yes | No |
Net weight | 13kg | 19kg |
Gross weight | 18.5kg | 24kg |
Power | 160W | 200W |
Protective shield | Yes | Yes |
LED indicator | Yes | Yes |
Parameter | 390mm*220mm*270mm | 413 x 250 x 300mm |
Offline operation | No | Yes |
Manipulation | Phone App/Key Tool Max/Standalone | Standalone |
Optional key Recognition | Yes (works with key reader) | Yes (works with key reader) |
Clamp | M5 clamp in default, Clamp M1, M2, M3, M4 optional | M3 and 5 clamps in default, Clamp M1, M2, M4 optional
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Update | Firmware, database update via WiFi | System, app, software, database, firmware update within machine, without upgrade kit on PC (update guide) |
Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
Database
Dolphin II and Condor II shares the same key database, support car, motorcycle and household keys.
It is mainly for car keys, only a few motorcycle and household keys are on database.
Due to the two new dimple cutters (internal/external), condor ii can decode and cut multi-lock dimple keys so we can personalize our keys.
The key blank engraving function allows users to add and delete texts and pictures, resize and turn them, to perfectly design a unique key.
Check How to Engrave a Key Blank with Condor II
xhorse condor mini plus ii supports offline operation like the previous condor mini plus.
The network is not always movable, so this function could be a highlight.
But condor still does not have a built-in battery, so if you want to take it out, you may prepare a van to power it or choose the new Dolphin XP005L.
Both come with M5 (M1+M2) clamp, clamp m5 is really handy, don’t have to install and uninstall during procedure, just rotate it to select side A/B and lots of guys also appreciate this clamp update.
Condor Mini Plus II comes with M3 clamp in default as well. It could save money a lot.
Both have touch screen control, can also be controlled by phone app.
Condor II has a large screen and works faster (8-core Processor and high resolution).
Dolphin II is light weight and can be carried out easily.
1pc x Machine
1pc x Clamp M5 and link stopper
1pc x Clamp M3 ( optional )
1pc x Clamp M4 ( optional )
1pc x 1.5mm cutter
1pc x 2.5mm cutter
1pc x Probe
1pc x 2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench
1pc x 3mm hexagon bar wrench
1pc x 6mm hexagon bar wrench
1pc x Protective bracket
1pc x Power adapter
1pc x 1.5m Power cord of Mainland China standard
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of UK standard (optional)
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of US standard (optional)
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of EU standard (optional)
1pc x Built-in battery (optional)
1pc x Brush
1pc x Product qualitty certificate
1pc x User manual
Xhorse Condor II Package List
Condor II Package:
1pc x Machine
1pc x Clamp M5 and link stopper
1pc x Clamp M3
1pc x Clamp M4 ( optional )
1pc x 1.5mm cutter
1pc x 2.5mm cutter
1pc x Probe
1pc x 2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench
1pc x 3mm hexagon bar wrench
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of UK standard (optional)
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of US standard (optional)
1pc x 1.5 Power cord of EU standard (optional)
1pc x Brush
1pc x Product qualitty certificate
1pc x User manual
Summary:
It all depends on what you need.
same database, same feature.
First of all, you need to know which one is portable or not. When you arrive at a site and need to cut 10-15 keys at once, you go for dolphin ii because it is battery operated.
Condor ii would be a nice choice in the long run.
http://blog.vvdishop.com/xhorse-condor-ii-vs-dolphin-ii-which-to-choose/
To update the previous Xhorse condor mini, condor mini plus, dolphin xp005, xp005l key cutting machines, you should download Xhorse upgrade kit and update machines on PC via USB connection. But the new xhorse condor xc-mini plus II (Condor II) allows users to update the system, app, firmware and database on the machine directly without PC.
It is much easier and more intuitive for anyone using the condor key cutting machine.
Make sure you have WiFi network connected
Enter Update Screen
Connect machine with WiFi
Enter update screen again
Press ‘Update’ and wait a few seconds
Upgrade success, the xhorse condor ii will restart and load new firmware/software/database automatically.
https://www.vvdishop.com/service/update-xhorse-condor-ii-software-and-software.html
Today I’m gonna try how far is the distance of these remote fob lock alarms: an OEM key, other aftermarket key & Xhorse Universal Remote. This is taking a 2005 Honda Pilot as test.
As you can see, all remotes can work while I’m close to the vehicle. So I’m gonna go as far as I can.
OEM key works.
Aftermarket key works.
Xhorse key works.
OEM key works.
Aftermarket key works.
Xhorse key works.
OEM key doesn’t work at all now, it stuck on his feet.
Aftermarket key sometimes works, but when I was getting closer 250 feet, it fails.
Xhorse key works.
None of them can work.
But Xhorse key can work when I was getting closer 350 feet.
Conclusion
This is the comparison of how far with the fob remotes, it turns out that Xhorse Keys and Chips will be the farthest one. Approximately 350-400 feet, Xhorse remote wins.