Customer Ratings & Reviews

Most of the time it's fine. But in direct sunlight it can be impossible to see the screen. It does dim at night, but not enough. The touch screen is a resistive touch screen (like a Palm Pilot from 2001) and not capacitive touch like every Android or iOS device since 2007 or so. This means no pinch zoom or 2 finger rotate or any other multi-touch actions. The screen resolution is too low for the full Google Maps UI. On Android Google Maps works, and it works ok, but there's no button to report accidents, road hazards, or police. Waze works fine. On iOS, Google maps has a different UI and is full featured despite the low resolution screen on the head unit. Apple Maps and Waze work fine on iOS, too. I had some trouble early on with Android Auto being slow and unresponsive and losing connection. This was due to a low quality USB cable. If you have this problem, look for a cable certified for Apple Car Play. Now that iPhone uses USB-C, the same cable can work for both Android and iOS. Overall I'm happy enough that I probably won't replace it until it breaks, but if I had seen it perform in a real car instead of on their stereo wall, I would have purchased a different one.

I would recommend this Sony head unit. Sound is better than my stock Clarion, matte finish on the screen does not show every single finger print, car play and android auto extend the functionality with navigation, audio apps, controls for zoom/teams calls. I like the physical volume keys and that when I press+hold for 2 or 3 seconds it goes from concert volume to a whisper. In my 2013 Impreza, it doesn't look completely out of place. I used best buy for the install and it took 3 appointments to get it right unfortunately. Not a reflection on the product itself and once it finally was right I was happy with it. The other draw back, likely specific to some cars, the steering wheel control module does not work only on the send and end keys.

Easily connects, great features, straight forward install

I love the radio and the sound. The only reason why I didn’t give a 5 star rating is because of the CarPlay isn’t as good. Callers say it has static and sounds like water is running in the background.

First off i will say i don't have any major complaints. It does everything i need it to do but it's just that. It doesn't stand out compared to any other head units I've owned in a positive or a negative way, but maybe that is a positive. The android auto is a little hit and miss but that is almost every stereo if using wifi/Bluetooth. Sounds quantity is good. EQ is ok. Video for backup cam is good. Again all around not a bad stereo but not great either. Would i buy again, ya, would i tell someone this is the best, No.

I have an 08 Honda Accord that didn't have Bluetooth or touchscreen capabilities. This is great for my use. I also added a backup camera which works great. Best Buy had it installed and I was out the door in 90 minutes (appointment had to be made). Would recommend to anyone looking for a stereo upgrade. Only thing I would suggest is to make sure the Best Buy you purchase from has an auto installation department. They don't all have one. I had to drive about 15 miles away to another Best Buy but it was worth the distance.

Excellent head unit for the money. Great sound and lots of features. Anti-glare screen is a little tough to see at times, but overall it's not much of an issue.

Works great, bought as a cheap Apple CarPlay solution for my truck. I knew going in that it didn’t have support for steering wheel controls but that isn’t a big deal. Retained factory reverse camera function and installed easy with the separate harness and interface I purchased. I liked the simplicity Sony uses in their design language, everything is simple to get to, and not buried deep in the menu. Software updates are timely as well.

My husband’s stereo just died one day. He has a long commute and loves music. This was the perfect replacement as it also allows him to answer and make calls, use Blue Tooth settings and if he wanted add a backup camera. His truck is a 2014 F-150. The technicians were professional and the installation was seamless!!

Very good sound System . I was very skeptical at first but it actually turned out really good. I have this system in my truck and it makes the sound really loud . I would recommend this sound system and would get again .

Love Sony products, easy to use and CarPlay syncs iPhone so easily. Love the matte finish and sounds amazing.

I love this stereo! The functions are easy to use. It works great with my Apple Car Play. The folks @ Best Buy recommended it when I went in for an install on a different head unit. Given that this one has Apple Car Play and phone mirroring, it does exactly what I need it to. I can pull up my radar on my phone and mirror it to the head unit. Having the larger screen in a great forward position makes everything easier to read. I actively use it when I am Storm Spotting. It's a great replacement for the stock Jeep head unti I replaced with this. Couldn't be happier! The head unit sometimes unlinks from my phone if I leave it plugged in and leave my car. I relink it by just unplugging the phone and plugging it back in. Easy fix! The rear view camera is easy to see.

Unit itself is amazing. Great sound and CarPlay doesn’t lag. The viability is atrocious however. In direct sunlight and bright environments you can’t see anything. The screen isn’t bright enough to help.

Looks good and easy to use. Easy pairing with phone. Backup camera works well.

Good radio if you can deal with hardwire to your phone for car play. Sounds good, needs more wall paper options. Basic wallpaper options only

Matte screen finish with poor quality that didn't hold up over time. Sirius XM has a delay response with streering controls. And don't add the plug in connection for your phone, it will freeze you have to keep unplugging the device for it to work. I bought this on the in-house installer recommendation.

Ive always like Sony's stereos. They're sleek, durable, and sound great. My only annoyance with this model is the inability to upload custom wallpapers and the screen. In my Jeep Wranger the screen is a bit washed out due to its viewing angle. You have to be looking at it almost dead on. Its also not as bright as some other models ive tried. Ive noticed it was harder to see the screen during a sunny afternoon than my XAV210. Other than that its a great radio.

I like having this radio in the car. Apple Car Play works great. Haven't tried out Android Auto yet. The one downside is that it is difficult to see when the sun is shining directly on it.

This Sony radio is excellent. I replaced the unit in my 2016 Camry and couldn't be happier. Great features and excellent sound and the installation tech in Annapolis was awesome.

Good as what I expected. Touching is good and sound quality is good. The drawbacks include the glaring and swiping issues. Basically it's hard to see the screen in the sunlight. It's hard to swipe up and down when you check the song list, because the touching is too sensitive and it's easy to pick a song accidentally.