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Review on πŸš— ATOTO F7G211SE: 10.1" In-Dash Car Stereo with Android Auto, CarPlay, Navigation, Bluetooth, and Rearview Input by Jonathan Fernandez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best car stereo I could find for under $200

I originally had this stereo's little brother, a 7" F7 (F7G2A7SE, see my review here https://www.amazon.com) .com/review/R3P77WXV4E0YMW/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8) and I really liked it, but when I saw the slightly more expensive 10" version I immediately ordered it. Comparing them side by side I keep the 10 inch. I believe this is an improvement on an already great product. Both radios use the same software and hardware, but small design changes make a big difference. I find this new design slimmer and more concise. Differences: The MicroSD card slot is now behind the screen. While it didn't take up much space, you're unlikely to use it on a daily basis, so moving it to the back was a good decision. The second USB port for connecting external storage (flash drive or hard drive) is now a cable (about 3 meters long) on the back of the device. I routed this wire to the glove box. This is perfection! Super clean install with no wires messing up the look of my dash. Screen and Ergonomics: Both screens have the same resolution (1024 x 600) so there's more for the 10 inch screen and for my aging eyes which made a big difference. This allows you to control the stereo at a glance, which improves driving safety. Backing up with a rear camera (I bought an ATOTO AC-HD02) on a 10 inch screen gives the impression of playing a computer game. Assembly: In my case, the screen didn't cover any vents or controls, but your experience may differ. While the mount doesn't have much adjustability (maybe half an inch fore/aft and a few degrees of angle adjustment), it's solid without wobbling. Since there are no joints, nothing will loosen and fail. Simple and effective. After careful research, comparing brands, specs, and ease of use, I came to the conclusion that this is the best car stereo I could find for less than $200.

Pros
  • Dashboard navigation
Cons
  • Something else