Mini ACDP and CGDI BMW: which better for BMW key making?

Here is the chart to help you have an idea of BMW key programming with Yanhua Mini ACDP and CGDI BMW. You will get the difference of ACDP BMW and CGDI BMW and make a good purchase at a decent price.

Features/Tools	Yanhua Mini ACDP BMW	CGDI BMW
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Highlight	No need to remove chip! No need soldering! No need to cut the line! No need to lift the pin!	OBD key program! Run faster! Test a lot = Safety!
Workable interface	Mobile with Android or iOS	PC or Laptop
Connection	Wifi connection to a mobile	Wired connection to a PC
Update	Free and online update by scanning the QR code	Free and online update in http://www.cgprogcar.com/
Tokens	No need tokens	No need tokens Note: It’s necessary to buy Tokens if it’s CGDI-MB.
Method	OBD	OBD
Key programming	CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS3+: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes	CAS1: Yes CAS2: Yes CAS3: Yes CAS3+: Yes CAS4: Yes CAS4+: Yes FEM/BDC: Yes
Odometer correction	Yes	Yes
F series coding	Yes	Yes
EGS ISN reading	Yes	Yes
Activation/Adapter	ACDP needs adapters to work with. You should buy different adapters for various modules: CAS1-4+ immo; FEM/BDC immo & dashboard; FRM footwell module (0L15Y 3M25J); 35080, 35160DO WT Eeprom. And you should have another adapter to read ISN; adapter to read DME ISN (when all keys are lost); adapter to renew key. Btw, you can get a Mini ACDP FULL kit.	CGDI doesn’t need adapter to work with. But you need another programmer to read modules, need a cable to read DME ISN from MSV and MSD And you should get authorization for some functions: BWM FEM/BDC Authorization

In short,

If you are not equipped with soldering knowledge & rich experience and don’t have another tool to read modules, Yanhua ACDP can be a good helper.

For personal use, you’re advised to have a Mini ACDP main unit and the adapter for your BMW.

For auto repair, have a Yanhua Mini ACDP FULL kit = have all for BMW key making and module programming.

If you are looking for a reliable tool for safety and speed, CGDI BMW Prog is the best solution.