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Your price for this item is $299.99
The comparable value price is $399.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1096 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the good sound quality and ease of use of the 6.95" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver. Many appreciate the Apple CarPlay functionality and how well it works with a backup camera. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the inability to adjust the screen brightness, and a few have reported issues with the USB port and connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits nice sounds good. Works with Apple Car Play nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Honest review from my POV

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall amazing head unit especially for the price. Had a couple hiccups with the display but nothing major. Quick adjustment/ pressing a couple buttons on the included remote fixed it everytime.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Must have for budget music enthusiasts

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, sony has a premium for a great consistent quality result. I would recommend this product for those who enjoy quality sound and want to keep this radio for awhile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a Good Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does all the things you want Android Auto works flawlessly, mirrors from phone reliably. Only con is it it EU designation and has trouble tuning in radio stations, also no HD radio. No big deal, I listen to SiriusXM and my smartphone audio files. It's a good buy at $299!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great, android autoplay nice to have. Still learning

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High quality sterio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best sound quality. HD display .fast processing and built in sub output

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, HarinderS! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice touch screen. It looks great in my Audi A4 and does wonders for making my car nicer. Wish it had more Bluetooth capabilities like screen share and also android auto through Bluetooth but for what it is it is in a solid A class!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FidelL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your XAVAX3250. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The stereo works great the screen could be a little more brighter the customizing could be better you only get 3 or 4 colors in the screen

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well,no complaints. I would recommend anyone needing a car stereo to look at this one first.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it !

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this along with the back up camera, and it is amazing ! I love the quality of the screen and fell in love with it when I saw it in store demo! Had an old pioneer radio and needed something that had apple car play and Bluetooth features and calls , this is the way to go !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony radio receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Money well spent this is a very good product. It does the job works well and is easy to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PatriceT, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new head unit. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Skip this one

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Avoid this unit. Android auto constantly crashes, Bluetooth is the most reliable and even with that, it had audio distortion at random times. The only plus is the sound quality it puts out to the speakers is very good for the price. But the actual unit itself... Avoid. I 'upgraded' to the xav ax4000 after this, and that unit is a piece of junk too. I cant wait til I can review that one. For the money you are spending, you are not getting a good product no matter how 'recommended' it is by the best buy staff. These arent the cheapest head units and yet they perform terribly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for your buck radio!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Happy with purchase! Only radio I have seen with car play at the $299 pricepoint. Radio is essentially a single din housing with a double din screen. Would definitely recommend for someone that wants a solid radio without getting charged an arm and a leg.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice machine, screen is too dim.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast unit. Switches between screens quickly. Biggest issue here is the screen. It is anti-glare and is much dimmer than a bright glossy display. If you drive in very sunny environments it may be hard to see or if you wear polarized sunglasses it will dim the screen and almost make unusable while wearing sunglasses. I want to like this but will be returning to get a brighter glossy screen.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Glare and Laggy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good machine. However the screen has a bright glare when the sun is shining on it. Should include an anti-glare in future models. Also a little laggy at times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great….when it works.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked for a month with no problems and now it connects to the phone after trying over and over. The features for the money is worth it. Just wished it worked all the time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this car stereo!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE my new car stereo! It looks great - and it was so easy to use with Apple Car Play! Now I can see my maps when I’m in unknown territory, and I can listen to all my music!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good solid stereo! The Bluetooth and apple play work great and a big upgrade for my 2010 Avalanche. If the apple play doesn’t work buy a new apple brand cable, if you use cheap cords it won’t start the apple play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice upgrade for my old Tacoma case model. I would give it 5 stars if the anti glare screen was a bit easier to read. Other than that its perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Dark screen

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Average stereo. Works good connects good easy controls. So far the only negative is the dark screen. Nothing fancy. If you drive in daylight with headlights on it hard to see the screen. Even on manuel mode it's pretty dim. As far as background color choices you only have a few dark colors to choose from when setting up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend