Top best car radios from Aliexpress for 2021, their descriptions and advantages

THREECAR 7038B – the best with phonelink

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The radio is small and thin, its weight is 670 g. It will not play CDs. The front panel is made of plastic. It has an input for USB and a memory card. There is also Bluetooth. There is a metal radiator at the back for cooling. Below are standard connectors, a fuse, 2 video inputs, a rear view camera input and an antenna connector. Small set:

• Rear View Camera;
• Remote Control;
• wires from the camera;
• self-tapping screws;
• ISO wires.

There is a volume control on the front, which additionally serves as a button. There is also a power button, and two more on the sides for rewinding audio. They change color depending on the settings. In the upper left corner there is a microphone output. It works with varying degrees of success.

When turned on, the radio immediately opens. The radio is controlled using sensors. When touched, the device does not immediately respond. You need to press harder to switch to the desired station or application.

If the car has control buttons on the steering wheel, then when connecting it is enough to connect the necessary wires. After this, you can adjust the volume, rewind songs, answer or reject incoming calls. Convenient for those who are uncomfortable talking on the phone while driving. Also included are 2 remote controls. One of them is installed on the steering wheel using Velcro, and the second operates via remote control. The radio responds to both without problems.

The backlight is adjusted by pressing the image of the sun on the screen. At the first touch it will decrease, at the second it will turn off, and at the third it will turn on again. This cannot be said to be very convenient, because most users most often choose intermediate lighting options. On a sunny day it is impossible to see the image.

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Advantages and disadvantages

pros

• light model weight of 670 g;
• metal radiator for cooling;
• Using the buttons on the steering wheel you can control the radio;
• pairing with the device via Bluetooth is performed automatically;
• 2 control panels included;
• three different lighting options;
• simple and intuitive interface;
• function of pairing the radio with a smartphone.

Minuses

• CDs cannot be played;
• small equipment;
• the microphone does not work well;
• bad sensor;
• when you turn on the radio, the radio opens;
• on a sunny day the image on the screen is not visible.

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What is important to know when choosing a radio from China

First of all, determine your purchasing budget and consider devices only from this price segment. Secondly, you need to take into account the appearance of the radio and its specific functions.

Specifications

Display

Displays can be touch-sensitive, they may not have a display, they can be large or small, with different resolutions and brightness. Chinese seven-inch touch screens, which are equipped with many modern radios, have gained popularity. There are hundreds of such devices on Aliexpress, which are recommended for purchase.

Sound, radio

The multimedia system must produce clear and loud sound. Please note that the final sound is dictated not only by the radio, but also by its settings and the speakers installed in the car. On the AliExpress site you are unlikely to find devices that differ greatly in sound component. If sound quality is really important and you plan to install expensive speakers, then it’s better to avoid Aliexpress. Choose a device based on the experience of other, experienced users. It will cost a lot.

On AliExpress, most Chinese devices provide an average sound level and receive several radio stations. This is enough for most ordinary users who also do not want to spend extra money.

operating system

If the ability to play movies or use a navigator is important, then feel free to buy a device on Android OS. In cases where you need to save money, look towards radios without this OS.

GPS navigation

Devices running Android OS and more are provided with such privileges. A navigator is an assistant who will not let you get lost while traveling.

Interfaces

When choosing, also pay attention to the Bluetooth and WiFi modules, as well as the presence of a USB and AUX port.

Minimum radio parameters

It is difficult to name the minimum parameters. The fact is that for some users it is enough that the radio is, in principle, capable of playing music and picking up several radio stations. Another motorist is looking for a device with a large touch screen, navigator and sound, which budget models lack. However, you can highlight the features that the best radio tape recorder has:

Positive reviews about the device’s performance and quality. Read reviews. They often write a lot of useful information, including about glitches and device breakdowns.

USB output. DVDs are less commonly used in households or devices. If you are choosing a new car radio, then look at the models into which a flash drive or phone is inserted.

Carlaoer

The car radio for aliexpress 1din from the Carlaoer brand has already won love among consumers. So, about 1,400 orders were made. The overall rating of the model is 4.6 stars. The device has a stylish design and high-quality performance.

The product has a European standard certificate. The screen resolution is 7 inches with a power of 4X50W. Owners have access to 65 GB of memory, 1 GB of RAM. The system is based on the Android operating system generation 9.0.

Characteristics

• Data format: Mp3, Mp4, WMA, JPEG
• Micro SD quantity: 1
• Screen resolution (pixels): 1024*600
• Device weight: 1.8kg

Advantages and disadvantages

• Fast delivery
• Stylish design
• No defects
• The warranty is not only on the website, but also internal from the manufacturer

• Price
• No 4G support

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Alexander: “Fast delivery. This is a good car radio used for my 4x4. Factory key 8888"

↑ Tips for choosing a car radio on Aliexpress

Aliexpress is a platform where goods of medium and high quality are sold. Compared to Russian analogues, the main advantage of the site is the low cost of products. There are many pitfalls when purchasing. For example, not all sellers are honest people, so you should not buy the cheapest car radios. First, you need to read reviews from customers. You need to understand that delivery from China may take a while and you should be prepared. There are many such moments, so it is important to remember simple tips for choosing car radios. In addition, when choosing, you should focus on the technical characteristics of the devices.

↑ Size

Budget car radios come in two types: with dimensions of 50 by 178 millimeters and DVD, with dimensions from 100 millimeters and expanded capabilities, in addition to DVD.

↑ Power

When indicating power, sellers on Aliexpress often inflate the figures and indicate unrealistic values. For example, a radio tape recorder has a built-in 50-watt amplifier. This means that the maximum power of the equipment is no more than 15 watts. To acquire power, an additional amplifier is required.

↑ Tuner

Experts are of the opinion that the sensitivity of the tuner should be no more than 1 µV. When using the ultrashort frequency range, you should check this detail with the seller.

↑ Channel Features

There are two-channel and four-channel 2 or 1din radios. In the first case, you can install only two speakers, and in the second - four. A radio with five channels will allow you to install a subwoofer to improve the sound and provide pleasant bass.

↑ Equalizer

A characteristic such as an equalizer shows the timbre of the sound on the device. It helps to adjust the speakers located on the rear and front sides. The more stripes a product has, the more accurately any adjustment will be made. Therefore, the equalizer value should be higher than 5.

↑ Additions

Such additions to a 1 or 2 din radio as volume control, backlight settings for the car dashboard, a USB port, a slot for a phone memory card and flash drives are a good bonus that will definitely be included in a high-quality device.

1din radios from Aliexpress 2020

There are a large number of Chinese 1din radios on Ali's website. The best of them are described below.

KROAK

This is a high-quality radio with a touch screen. It uses Android 8.1 system and you can customize the sound. The user selects a Wi-Fi access point, and a fast connection to the network is provided. You can control the car radio from the remote control.

Characteristics:

Screen resolution:

1024 by 600 pixels.
RAM:
1 GB.
Screen size:
10.1 inches.
Format support:
MP3.
Total memory:
16 GB.

The model has navigation, you can download maps of the area. Bluetooth technology is used to transmit music. Video on the radio can be easily played in 1080p resolution.

Pros:

• availability of WI-FI;
• Android support;
• compatibility with Apple products.

Minuses:

• overcharge;
• flimsy plastic.

Camlive

This model was included in the rating of the best car radios from the Aliexpress website. It has a rear view function and a clear interface. High quality plastic is used and the display is good.

Characteristics:

Screen resolution:

1024*600.
RAM:
1 GB.
Screen size:
10 inches.
Format support:
MP3.
Total memory:
16 GB.

The car radio is equipped with GPS and uses the NXP6851 radio chip. The user can listen to the radio, it is possible to select a language. The Android system version 8.1 is installed, and the screen has a backlight.

Pros:

• rear view image;
• double screen;
• Wi-Fi support.

Minuses:

• long synchronization with devices;
• little memory.

Podofo

This is one of the best multimedia radios. There is navigation and a high-quality display. Users can use navigation and comfortably listen to music on the go.

Characteristics:

Screen resolution:

1024*600.
RAM:
256 MB.
Screen size:
7 inches.
Format support:
MP3.
Total memory:
32 GB.

The car radio from Aliexpress offers Aux, USB, U-DISK Car Audio MP5 Player interfaces. In 2021, it is suitable for many, since it provides memory not only for listening to music, but also for watching video content.

Pros:

• many functions;
• high quality image.

Minuses:

• long recording of music;
• switch-on delay.