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When you need the ultimate in real estate, look no further than the Sony XAV-AX8100. Last year, its sister model, the AX8000, made this list but since then there have been even more improvements. First off, this unit has a massive 8.95” touchscreen, yet it fits a single DIN 2” opening. The clever design allows this massive monster to fit in so many more vehicles than a traditional 2 DIN opening. It is an outstanding upgrade for older vehicles once thought to be limited on touch screen stereo upgrades.

The biggest difference to highlight between the AX8100 and its predecessor, the AX8000 is that the AX8100 now comes with an HDMI input. This allows you to simply plug in ANY multimedia device that you want and play video directly on the head unit. Xbox, Playstation, Switch, or even your iPhone with an HDMI adapter – this HDMI input is a HUGE upgrade and really opens this unit up as a super powerful multimedia head unit. Additionally, it is also preloaded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for a seamless music experience. It has one of the lowest glare screens we have ever tested as well. Simple, easily understandable icons help drivers stay focused on the road and not on searching for features they want.

The nearly 9” touch sensitive screen appears to hover above your dash when installed. The screen can be tilted to accommodate different angles and to provide a comfortable viewing angle for the driver. The simple, matte-finish look blends in nicely with many different vehicle interiors and gives a true high-end feel to any car or truck. The AX8000 is an instant upgrade for almost any car on the road today.

The Kenwood DMX905S is one of five Kenwood models that feature wireless Android Auto, along with a traditional corded Apple CarPlay app. The Kenwood worked well in our testing, but small usability details separated it from our top pick. It has a capacitive display, although pinching-and-zooming didn’t work in Google Maps. The unit’s hard buttons are large enough to press easily, but they don’t have the nice tactile feel of the Pioneer models’.

Because the Kenwood and JVC brands are owned by the same company—JVCKenwood Corporation—the JVC KW-M845BW is similar to the Kenwood DMX905S, above, with wireless Android Auto and only minor design differences. Its 6.8-inch screen is resistive instead of capacitive; it has only one USB port, instead of two; and you can’t change the buttons’ illumination color. It has also only three small, hard buttons, which offer less versatility and are more difficult to use than the Kenwood’s. Most irksome for us, though, is that we had a difficult time wirelessly connecting to Android Auto with our Pixel 2 XL test phone, and switching between two Bluetooth-connected phones wasn’t as seamless as with the Pioneers.

The JVC KW-M730BT, our previous runner-up, and the newer JVC KW-M740BT are almost identical models. When plugged in with a USB cord, both CarPlay and Android Auto worked well. The Pandora and Spotify apps were also flawless when using a Bluetooth connection. Our main gripes are the three tiny hard buttons across the top, which offer less functionality and aren’t as easy to access on the fly as those on the other models we tested. Also, you can’t customize the buttons’ illumination colors.

The new Sony XAV-AX5000 is very similar to our budget pick, except that it has a larger, 7-inch, bezel-less display and smaller, hard buttons across the bottom, rather than the XAV-AX100 model’s volume knob and left-mounted buttons. We had no problems connecting to CarPlay and Android Auto through a USB cord, and the AX5000 provides dual USB ports and satellite radio capability. It could be another good budget choice, but it’s sparse on features, compared with our other picks. It doesn’t come with a GPS antenna; it uses the one in your phone. The display isn’t as customizable. You can’t vary the buttons’ colors. And you can’t connect this model to an iDatalink adapter for use with a car’s steering-wheel controls and other features.

Our former also-great pick, the Alpine iLX-107, was the first replacement car stereo to offer a wireless connection to Apple CarPlay, although it doesn’t include Android Auto. The iLX-107 model’s interface is relatively easy to use, with responsive capacitive volume buttons below the screen. Its screen can be finicky, though, and we often had to hunt and peck to find what we wanted in the menus. The iLX-107 has a 7-inch screen and a host of extra features, such as satellite radio and HD Radio, multiple color choices for the controls, and the capability to pair with up to five smartphones over Bluetooth, but it tends to be more expensive than our top pick.

The Alpine iLX-207 has the same bright, 7-inch display as its cousin, the iLX-107, along with Android Auto, which the iLX-107 lacks. However, it doesn’t have the iLX-107 model’s wireless CarPlay connectivity or its slick capacitive volume buttons. Instead, it has a thick lip across the bottom of the screen that protrudes about half an inch from the display, and houses several large plastic buttons that provide some tactile feedback. The iLX-207 worked fine overall, and includes satellite radio compatibility, HD Radio, selectable illumination colors and wallpaper, and an HDMI input and output. But as with the iLX-107, we often had to hunt and peck to find what we wanted in the menus.

The Sony XAV-AX210 is similar to our budget pick, the Sony XAV-AX100, with a 6.4-inch display and volume knob. But it adds a CD/DVD player, satellite radio capability, variable illumination, and the ability to connect to an iDatalink adapter for use with a car’s steering-wheel controls and other features. An SXM version that includes a SiriusXM tuner as part of a package is currently being sold.

The Pioneer AVIC-8201NEX is very similar to our upgrade pick, but without its wireless capability for CarPlay and Android Auto; you need to plug in with a USB cord. Like the AVIC-W8500NEX, this Pioneer comes with a built-in navigation system, capacitive touchscreen, satellite radio compatibility, HD Radio, and Pioneer’s Dual Zone Entertainment (which gives rear-seat passengers the option to enjoy different content than front-seat passengers).

The Kenwood DNX875S is essentially the same as the DMX905S digital media receiver, above, but with an integrated Garmin navigation system. You can connect to Android Auto either wirelessly or with a USB cord, and to CarPlay with only the cord. But, as with the JVC KW-M845BW, above, we had problems wirelessly connecting to Android Auto with our Pixel 2 XL test phone, and switching between two Bluetooth-paired phones wasn’t as seamless as with the Pioneers. We like the nav system; in our car GPS testing, we’ve found Garmin’s navigation system to be easy to use, with an intuitive interface, reliable and responsive routing, and helpful lane guidance at highway interchanges. As with Pioneer’s Here mapping, Garmin’s traffic data isn’t as comprehensive or accurate as that of Google Maps and Waze, though. The DNX875S is compatible with Kenwood’s DRV-N520 dash cam, and can accept two camera inputs.

Our previous upgrade pick, the Kenwood DNX694S, and the newer Kenwood DNX695S are very similar models. We had no trouble connecting to CarPlay and Android Auto through a USB cord. Both models come with built-in Garmin navigation, a CD/DVD player, HD Radio, satellite radio compatibility, variable color adjustments for customizing the controls’ backlighting, and dual video inputs for connecting multiple cameras. Unlike on the other Kenwoods we tested, the buttons are located on the left side of the screen, where they’re easier for a driver to reach, and the CD/DVD slot is visible above the 6.8-inch display. Both models can connect to the company’s DRV-N520 dash cam, and when a backup camera is connected, the stereo overlays helpful parking-guidance lines onto the camera’s image. According to Kenwood’s Seth Halstead, drivers can also connect other accessories, such as an add-on forward-collision warning system.

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A car stereo is the center of your audio experience. The “double DIN” simply refers to the size of your head unit, which means it is twice as tall as a single DIN. DIN stands forDeutsches Institut für Normung, a German group that sets industry standards and which once set the standard for all car radios. Newer cars tend not to follow DIN standards for stereos and instead integrate the stereo’s head unit into the infotainment. However, if your vehicle does not have an easily removable radio head unit, installation kits may be available to fit certain models.

Because double DIN head units are seven inches wide and four inches tall, manufacturers generally try to pack in extra features such as GPS or Bluetooth. In this list we give you a variety of options—from fancy touch screen stereos to old school dial-and-button units that can still play all your favorite tunes and podcasts from your phone.

Sony products are pricier than others on this list, but you’ll get what you pay for. With this unit, a large nine-inch touchscreen provides easy visibility. The screen attaches to the inset unit with a three-way adjustable mount that allows for easy installation and display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available. The screen also supports HDMI video inputs, a backup camera and SiriusXM satellite radio. Users complain the display is not bright enough and can be difficult to see on sunny days.

The Pioneer has a 6.2-inch touchscreen at 800×400 resolution. It can play DVDs, CDs and any file from your smartphone or MP3 player via Bluetooth or auxiliary cable. While voice recognition is supported on some Android phones, this head unit is best for Apple iOS devices as many Android users have complained that connecting to this head unit is difficult and oftentimes Google Apps will not work as desired.

This unit has the perks of brand-name touchscreen stereos but comes a very cheap price. Users can play music via a phone or MP3 player, make hands-free calls, charge devices via the USB port and more. A remote control can put backseat passengers in charge. The unit advertises support for Android 9.0 and iPhones produced before the iPhone XR. If your smartphone is newer than these, we don’t recommend purchasing this stereo since it may not sync well with your phone. Although a rear camera is included, many customers complained the wire was not long enough for their cars, so we recommend purchasing a different cable if you plan to connect the included camera to the unit. Many customers also complained about a defective microphone, so we recommend purchasing another one so you can truly enjoy all the perks of this product.

This GPS-capable stereo from BOSS comes preloaded with road maps from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It also includes the other perks of modern stereos like Bluetooth,  a DVD/CD player and auxiliary and USB inputs. The Bluetooth connectivity supports hands-free calling, Spotify and Pandora playback but not other features like Apple CarPlay. The manufacturer recommends an amp to power the car’s speakers. Though this unit is also a touchscreen unit, users complain about the buttons on this device—most specifically the location of the “call” button.

Skip the touchscreen with this Kenwood but don’t sacrifice features. With Alexa, users can control the audio system by voice and easily access Pandora and Spotify for online music libraries. Without any distraction from a bright touchscreen, you can customize the three-line display by selecting 24 colors and pick between English and Spanish. The lack of an LCD screen means you won’t have access to a GPS, Apple Car Play or Android Auto via your stereo. Customers also complained the system is not user friendly as apps are difficult to use and menus and controls are not laid out well. For those who prefer voice control over touchscreen, this unit might work well.

In order to determine the best double DIN car stereo unit for your vehicle, we considered the products most accessible to the widest swath of consumers in the U.S. and evaluated them on performance, price and value. We also considered a broad range of end-user ratings and evaluations by multiple testers. Each product was rated on a set of criteria: screen size, connectivity, user interface, installation and cost.

No. While many cars have double DIN-capable head unit spacing, many only have single-DIN unit spacing. Some have 1.5 DIN-capable head unit spacing, but this isn’t common.

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While touch screens are handy, it definitely isn’t useful if they aren’t working. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the issue with your car’s touch screen:Clean your touchscreen

The cost of having a professional replace your car’s touch screen depends on what you choose as a replacement but can generally land between $100 and $300.

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Looking for Best in Class Touchscreen Music System for your Car in 2022. Here are Top 5 Music System with Android Auto, Apple Car Play from Rs 20,000 Onwards

Looking to enhance infotainment experience in your Car. Well can do it by Touchscreen Music system Range. Here are Top 5 Touchscreen Music System for your Car in 2022

From Elite Pioneer Brand comes 7 Inch Touchscreen Music System DMH Z5290 BT with Full HD Playback along with Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Camera Functionality, Compatible with Steering Mount Control of most of car Models. Maruti has listed Pioneer AVH Z5090 BT as Genuine Accessory

Responsive Anti Glare 6.95 Inch Touchscreen Music System from Sony which is compatible with Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Supports Rear View Camera Functionality, Good Interface. Has Manual Home Button, Manual Volume Control with Plus and Minus button which in real life conditions are good to go than the touch interface to control the volume.

To be noted that Sony XAV AX7000 is also listed as Genuine Accessory at Many Manufacturers and if your car comes with Voice Command then most of them are compatible with Voice Command with Sony XAV Ax7000

However, if you are some one who loves Chauffeur driven and want complete control then can upgrade budget to Pioneer AVH 9290 BT which comes with Wireless Mirroring where can control the Infotainment experience by sitting on rear seat and also through Apple Iphone Carplay in a wireless way.

The Top of line range from Pioneer in 8 Inch Bigger Touchscreen System for the best of Crystal Clear Resolution Experience specific for Toyota and Hyundai Car Range. A Very Popular choice for Hyundai Creta. However, for other models may check for fitment from local store

Superior Audio Tuning, Fully Loaded Features, Crystal Clear Touchscreen display with Todoroki EQ which enriches the experience. This is by far the best and most premium infotainment System

If you just care for the best and want to spend a Moolah on your car, check out for Alpine Touchscreen System in 9 Inch and 10 Inch Size which can cost in even higher to extent of Rs 1 Lakh Onwards