1. Atoto A6 – Our Cheapest Android Auto Head Unit
Screen size: 7 inches
Resolutions: 1024*600
Connectivity: Bluetooth, WIFI
RAM & ROM: 1 GB &16 GB
It has a 7-inch touch screen which perfectly fit in most vehicles HU and has high resolution that helps you perfectly read emails, GPS navigator, can connect to WIFI & Bluetooth, an application can be downloaded and installed from google play stall,
The touch screen is highly sensitive, and while using the HU screen, you don’t have to press hard for it to respond to your command. Its high resolution gives you the confidence to watch movies, play music videos, and playing 3d games on your HU.
This HU is among our top picks because it also acts as a driver helper since it can be connected to a rear camera and sounds that help guide the driver while parking and navigating using google maps.
It is easily compatible and boots very fast since they can boot from as low as 2 sec. It has many inputs and outputs, i.e., Aux audio and video input, reversing camera unit, a MICRO SD CARD slot,3 USB interfaces all in one HU. Its Bluetooth tethering is awesome, but tethering cant be done using macro, and it has to be done manually.
Its language system has English, French, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese, and German. It also has an FM tuner where it displays the name of the radio station you are listening to. They have great customer service that responds to your queries and answers real fast, and advises and recommends extra installs to your HU.
ATOTO A6 is an excellent car stereo that is cheap with the expensive stereos’ qualities, but of course, it isn’t perfect. Among the things I didn’t like about it is It lacks an equalizer option. The internal space (ROM) not very large to update more of your playlists
Having used and tested the Atoto A6. I would highly recommend you purchase and install this product if you have an old stereo and update it to the new android head unit stereo. And have all the features ., you don’t have to have a budget of over 600$. ATOTO A6 is high quality with a low budget that will meet your expectation.
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][su_box title=”Pros” box_color=”#009906″ radius=”0″] [su_list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#009906″]- Bluetooth works well
- WIFI performance is good
- Fast boot
- Amazing screen
- Several inputs and USB slots
- No equalizer option
2. Hikity
Screen size: 10.1 inches
Resolutions: 1024*600
Connectivity: Bluetooth, WIFI/Hotspots
RAM & ROM: 1GB+16GB
It is a double din car stereo. It has a screen with 1080p full resolution with brightness adjustment, double USB adapter, more space, GPS navigator, Bluetooth, WIFI and hotspot tethering, steering wheel, backup camera.
Hiking has a very responsive touch sensitivity with great resolution, looks fancy, and easy to use. Movies, Music, and Gps navigator very clear can even play video games on its big screen. Its Music is awesome from a USB drive or in the internal Head unit storage. Music and calls from my phone’s Bluetooth also work well and bring out nice sounds from the stereo to the speakers.
Hikity is easy to use simply because Apps have no delay while opening. The app just loads and opens. This only takes less than two seconds to start after you turn on your vehicle.
Hikity’s RAM helps it work efficiently without delays; The internal space is also efficient to store your apps, music videos, games, and playlist with many more songs. If you want a Head unit with more storage, it’s upgradable to add your storage capacity and on your RAM if you have more apps that require more space.
It is easy to install and has a good sound quality but to set the sound. You have to use instruction in the setting to set it to your preferred sound. If you have powerful upgraded speakers, you should install an Amplifier.
Hiking has built-in WIFI and GPS receiver; It can be connected to WIFI or hotspot to download your favorite music, movies, download apps, and updates them. Maps are downloaded from the android head unit’s play store while the internet supplier is available, and after downloaded, maps can be used while offline.
Its steering wheel control is easy and convenient to control your Head unit while driving to change your Music or receive calls. It can also be used to control the rearview when reversing your car to avoid obstacle hits.
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][su_box title=”Pros” box_color=”#009906″ radius=”0″] [su_list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#009906″]- Easy to install
- Has awesome features
- Satisfactory resolution screen with great colors.
- Its touch screen is responsive
- Have got a backlight touch buttons that illuminates to be visible while driving at night
- Its RAM &ROM is not capable of supporting some applications.
`3. BOSS Audio Systems BV9358B
Screen size: 6.2 inches
Resolution: 800 X 400
Connectivity: Bluetooth
RAM & ROM: Unknown
It is compatible with your car’s audio input from your phone, USB, SD card, and your mp3 players. It also has various FM/AM radio stations that are up to date for new songs and updates. Its radio station frequencies are switchable if you are using it in the US or Europe, so you don’t have to worry about having your favorite stations.
It has an inbuilt microphone that helps you pick your calls and works hand in hand with your speakers that helps you communicate and hear what the person on the call is saying for you to respond. Bluetooth can also play and control the Music using the steering wheel, making it easy for you while driving.
BOSS Audio Systems has inputs such as a USB port, SD card port, USB charger, Rear camera, steering wheel control, and it’s easy to control since its screen is highly sensitive.
It has a wireless remote, which will help you customize and equalize the Music if you want to customize your Music to have bass, treble, balance, which can be controlled either inside your car or outside your car.
Boss audio system has an Led screen that can help you watch movies with good resolution. Its sound quality is awesome since it has an equalizing option with the wireless remote.
It acts as a rear camera guide. If rear cameras are connected, it will guide you while driving and, more importantly, while parking by showing you obstacles at the back.
Boss audio systems provide a warranty of up to 3 years. Still, most importantly, they recommend the installation of the head unit to be done by an expert to enhance its functionality.
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][su_box title=”Pros” box_color=”#009906″ radius=”0″] [su_list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#009906″]- It’s cheap
- Great sound for the price point
- Preamp output for an amplifier
- It has a screen timer that is great for night driving because it is very bright and can be distracting.
- The volume knob is very wonky.
- Volume is very low to respond.
4. Podofo Double DIN Car Stereo
Screen size :10.1inches
Resolution: 1024 X 600
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
RAM & ROM: 2GB+32G
Podofo 2G+32G has a Fast operating OS that is compatible with many android apps therefore enabling the fast and smooth running of operations.
It has a simple and user-friendly design nine touch screen with 1024*600 high resolution, which allows you to share Music and movies with friends and family hence making your drive full of fun and happiness.
It is unique due to its mirror link, which supports mobile phone two-way connection. The IOS supports the one-way projection of your mobile phone to the machine.
Its 2G RAM and 32G ROM ensure smooth running, faster response, quick launching of apps, and multimedia playback.
It’s Bluetooth 4.0. The stereo sound system is integrated Bluetooth and Microphone, built-in Bluetooth with A2DP, support wireless function that enables one to receive calls and chat without using their hands. It supports auto-loading phonebooks, and the car audio supports Bluetooth music playing.
It has a built-in FM radio with preset stations where you can listen to news and broadcasts, weather forecasts, and traffic state at that moment. The FM tuning range is 87.5MHz – 108MHz.
It has online and offline Navigation built-in GPS receiver that enables one to connect to WIFI or hotspots to download Google Maps, Waze, etc., to get online information about the weather conditions, traffic status, or parking space offering.
Podofo has a high-quality backup camera that includes a rearview camera, 12 LEDs night vision IP68 waterproof. The in-dash car stereo switches to the rearview camera automatically when reversing, increasing security while in reverse. The night vision camera enhances its use at night and in any other part of the day.
We recommend Podofo 2G+32G stereo because it supports steering wheel control, enabling one to switch functions of your liking with your car’s steering wheel, hence making it more convenient.
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][su_box title=”Pros” box_color=”#009906″ radius=”0″] [su_list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#009906″]- They are easy to install.
- It Enhances WiFi connection.
- The camera is waterproof and has a wide viewing angle.
- Compatible with Android and iPhone smartphones.
- No microsim port
- Has no radio preset
5. SArcch C2I_INV_B07WFV59WD_R
Screen size: 7″ HD screen
Screen resolution: 800×480
Connectivity:USB
RAM & ROM: 2GB+32G
Its screen is sensitive, and its quality is better than expected compared to its price. The touch screen is responsive, and when Bluetooth is connected, it allows you to change or pause the songs playing on your playlist without touching your phone.
You can also directly answer calls using the screen, and you can get to see your phone’s display on a larger screen.
It has USB/SD/AUX input. It supports vast USB/SD, Music, videos, and movies that can be downloaded to the storage equipment and can play in the stereo. The AUX audio input also supports an external aux that can be used to input audio, ie. It can be connected to phone audio,mp3,mp5navigator, etc.
Its USB port can support the charging of different phones and other smart devices. It supports a charge function of 5v 2.1A, and this comes as an added advantage.
The stereo is not a GPS unit. It supports phone links and navigation that can function in cellphones and iPhones. One thing to note is that C2I_INV_B07WFV59WD_R can only support an android system of below 9.0 and iPhone 8 and below.
It has got a parking rearview camera that should be connected to the CAMIN port. When the reversing gear is engaged, the stereo’s image switches automatically to the reverse image. Therefore it acts as the driver’s assistance.
Its FM radio has got good signals, its frequencies of 87.5 -107.9MHz which scans automatically, its digital radio search is fully electronic and can store up to 18 radio stations.
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][su_box title=”Pros” box_color=”#009906″ radius=”0″] [su_list icon=”icon: check” icon_color=”#009906″]- It’s cheap
- Sound quality is amazing
- Bluetooth connectivity is good
- It is easy to use
- If you back out of Bluetooth, the Music will turn off
- Doesn’t turn on when the car turns on ( will stay on when the car is off)
- Sometimes glitches see less
Most cars come with boring auto head units with limited features. Car owners are now considering installing android auto head units, which are now coming with a lot more features which gives you a lot of confidence since the android can not only listen to music, but can guide with GPS while traveling.
You can connect it to your phone since it got bigger memory, both RAM and ROM to help you update your playlist with more songs, can also be connected to your dash camera, which can guide you while parking, and prevents hitting of objects. If you want to upgrade to an android auto head unit, I will guide you on the different types that are affordable and with the best features to fit your car.
Price
Price is a factor that most people consider depending on their affordability and the features they desire to have as an upgrade. In our top picks above, I’ve chosen the most affordable with the best features. The higher the price, the more the number of features, while the lower the little features.
Head unit specifications(RAM,ROM,USB slots, compatibility of sensors, camera, canbus reader Bluetooth).
The Processor
In android auto head units, the most efficient processor is octa-core and Quad-core. Octa-core is said to be the best processor, and this is because of its advanced and updated functionalities since it has two sets of quad-core. The two sets in the Octa-core processor helps in increasing the performance. For instance, if your android auto head unit has more than two tasks, the heavy tasks are taken care of by the fastest core while the remaining core will take the remaining task; therefore, this makes a head unit with the Octa core processor the best.
Quad-core: Since a Quad-core has got one set, of doesn’t mean that it isn’t a favorable processor to use. The only difference is that the Octa-core was designed and added an extra processor to help if you multitask with advanced tasks like 3d gameplay. Apart from a high level of efficiency from the Octa-core, if you purchase a processor with a Quad-core processor will still serve you with the high level of performance and functionalities that are not that noticeable from that of the processor with the two processors.
Rom Internal Storage
The internal storage is the amount of space where you can save your applications, playlist, or games. Even after buying one with the lowest storage space to the highest storage space, there is four available storage. We have internal memories of 8gb,16gb,32GB, and 64GB. 8GB is the lowest, limiting the number of applications or the number of songs you can have. I would recommend you to purchase a head unit with at least 32GB internal to give you the freedom to install a lot of applications and have more playlists, and even after the updates in the HU system, you still can’t run out of space.
Random Access Memory – Rom
It is a pre-programmed software that is usually hard-wired with integrated circuits which helps in running software effectively. We have 1GB,2GB,3GB and 4GB ROM.I usually recommend using a HU with a RAM of 2GB because they are also the most available in the market right now.
Fit and Size (Pick the Specific One For Your Car Model or Type)
Before purchasing a head unit, I would recommend you check the size of your existing head unit to have a nice look and fit in well. This might as well depend on the type of the HU.
Type and Display Size of the HU
HU’s various display sizes, which have different colors, touch screen sizes, all with different sizes. We have two types of head units where we have the single din unit and double din units. Single din units are smaller in size, it measures 7*2 inches, and it has fewer features and has got practical features compared to the double din which measures 7*4 inches which most of them have a large touch screen and makes it fun and convenient to use.
The major difference between the two types of the Dins is that double din has a wider screen and more features like can play 3d game, use it for a dash camera, help in GPS navigation, etc.
FM Signal Booster
An android head unit is advanced and have boosters installed to help you have frequencies of the radio stations you might want to listen to. It is a better option than replacing your radio antenna now and then. An added advantage is that it comes with new antenna connections.
Dash Camera
USB dash cameras are just an extra protective way of monitoring your car’s movement where the cameras can be installed and connected to the HU. It can also be mounted on the front and rear dash cameras since you can get threats from the front or behind, and it will be recorded in your Head units storage. It can also help in directing you and acting as a driver’s assistance. For instance, when reversing, they can show you what is at the back, and some are even connected to the vehicle’s computer system in such a way that they can initiate emergency brakes where if need be. The driver maybe is not keen or can’t see an object.
The modern Head units can even respond if you have an accident and can call the emergency response by even using the GPS and call the emergency team in the location where the accident has occurred.
Power Output
By power output, this means the power that is sent to your speakers. With this, you have to keep in mind that if you have weak speakers and buy a powerful head unit, your speakers won’t deliver the good loud Music you expect them to deliver; therefore, the speakers should be powerful just as your Head unit.