Android Infotainment Upgrade - Which is best?

[boholio]

I've been reading all the threads on the Android infotainment options can't figure out which will function the best... AliExpress vs. AutoTec vs. Linkswell? I am happy to spend extra money for the right one, I just can't figure that part out.

I was leaning towards one these:

Ford F150 (2015 – 2021) 12.1″ IPS Touch-Screen Android Navigation System | Android 13 | GPS | BT | Wifi | CarPlay | SYNC | 4G LTE

<span style="color: #ff9900;">Express Worldwide Shipping</span> Newest Android 13 ! 12.1" HD IPS Touch Screen ! Retain Original Sirius XM radio ! (Limited to SYNC 2 & SYNC 3) Retain Original Microsoft SYNC System ! (Limited to SYNC 2 & SYNC 3) Retain Original Heated Steering Wheel Control ...

autotecpro.com

But then found this with Android 13:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806474307065.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.e3501339EqyHFX&browser_id=a72a000314574784bf75a4b88a29cec4&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=aabfabacec18e723e12ecd85da1e48da471a818942&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21971.07%21446.69%21%21%216996.17%213218.24%21%402103201917113136544822356e64f6%2112000037950696005%21sea%21US%210%21AB&algo_pvid=cb026038-f60a-4e90-a93a-38b588e5ef69

And then why are these half the price?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806474307065.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.e3501339EqyHFX&browser_id=a72a000314574784bf75a4b88a29cec4&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=aabfabacec18e723e12ecd85da1e48da471a818942&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21971.07%21446.69%21%21%216996.17%213218.24%21%402103201917113136544822356e64f6%2112000037950696005%21sea%21US%210%21AB&algo_pvid=cb026038-f60a-4e90-a93a-38b588e5ef69

Thanks!


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[nikhsub1]

They are not android 13 they are all 10. One of the links seems to be the 12” version.

 

[boholio]

Note, I chatted with Autotec yesterday and they are now selling Android 13.

 

[nikhsub1]

Note, I chatted with Autotec yesterday and they are now selling Android 13.

Hmmm, I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[boholio]

well, I just ordered it, so I will let you know. I went with the 12.1" 8 core. stay tuned!

 

[0341Marine]

I put in an autotec last month and am very pleased with it. Mine is Android 11 I believe

 

[blwn]

Hmmm, I'll believe it when I see it.

It's on the F150forums thread.. the new Autotec's are apparently shipping with Android 13. Not sure what the pros of 13 are yet, but a con so far is the Console app can't be split screened:

AutoTec 14.4" T-Style screen - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - AutoTec 14.4" T-Style screen - I'm moving the conversation from the What did you do to your truck thread over to here. Don't want to clog that up with this mess. See Update from AutoTec and the vendor in 3rd post: The main issue is they either sent me the wrong unit or...

www.f150forum.com

 

[thatJeepguy]

2016-2020 Ford F-150 2017-2022 F250 OEM Sync3 to Sync4A 8'' to 15.5''

Upgrade your Ford F-150 from Sync3 to Sync4 with our plug and play kit. Simply plug it in, and your VIN will be programmed automatically for an easy installation. Enjoy a bigger 15.5''screen and wireless Carplay functionality, compatible with 2015-2020 Ford F150 and 2017-2022 F250 trucks...

www.fordsync4.com

Gho big or go home?

 

[nikhsub1]

It's on the F150forums thread.. the new Autotec's are apparently shipping with Android 13. Not sure what the pros of 13 are yet, but a con so far is the Console app can't be split screened:

AutoTec 14.4" T-Style screen - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - AutoTec 14.4" T-Style screen - I'm moving the conversation from the What did you do to your truck thread over to here. Don't want to clog that up with this mess. See Update from AutoTec and the vendor in 3rd post: The main issue is they either sent me the wrong unit or...

www.f150forum.com

Cool, at least they are updated now. When I bought mine it was branded as Android 11 (it's really 10) and 2kHD (it's 1920). Anyway, the part with the console app not splitting screen is not good though, mine does it flawlessly and I use it pretty much all the time. There isn't anything my older unit doesn't do for me at this point so I have no reason to upgrade at this time.

 

[boholio]

Cool, at least they are updated now. When I bought mine it was branded as Android 11 (it's really 10) and 2kHD (it's 1920). Anyway, the part with the console app not splitting screen is not good though, mine does it flawlessly and I use it pretty much all the time. There isn't anything my older unit doesn't do for me at this point so I have no reason to upgrade at this time.

Very cool, glad to hear some good notes on these!