iLX-W650 7" Double DIN Touchscreen Digital Multimedia Receiver with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

This is my first touchscreen head unit and it is worlds more advanced than any head unit I've had before. This Alpine unit is simple to use and tweak to your liking. The screen is bright and easy to see during the day when its sunny outside and dims automatically at night. You can also adjust the brightness and dimness of the screen to your liking. Sound quality is first class and you know you are getting Alpine sound a build quality which will bring you years of quality use. All parts of this unit are very simple to use including the 9 band EQ, making or receiving calls, or navigating to a destination. Before buying this unit I compared it to the Kenwood DMX9706S which cost about $100 more (best I could find on internet). The Kenwood is obviously a great unit (I have Kenwood in my other automobile) but the Alpine just seemed easier to manipulate and manage due to its simple (iPhone - Like) feel. Of course the Alpine is compatible with both Android and Apple Car Play which is very nice for navigation, playing music, and making calls. When shopping for a new head unit I found most of the units were very comparable and do a lot of the same things (sort of like comparing smart phones) but I felt this Alpine head unit was the simplest to use and I felt ease of use is particularly important when you are installing it in an automobile. Also the price on it is better than the competition as I picked this one up for $279.00. It's a good buy on a great unit. Cannot go wrong with Alpine as the sound quality is definitely what you expect from Alpine.

This is a great radio that is pretty easy to install if you have both qiring diagrams for your vehicle and the radio. It looks godd inside if the vehicle and functions well. Android auto works flawlessly for me, once I got a new cable. Beware that a bad usb cable or phone charging port will cause issues. I installed this in an 08 corvette that luckily already had an aftermarket radio installed. It already had a gm class2 serial data module in it for aftermarket radios which made installation so much easier. Otherwise you need a source of ignition as well as always on battery power. As for the parking brake problem, the module has to see the signal, then it has to see voltage drop. So if you connect it to ground it will not work, because it has to see power first. I have to release my parking brake, then reapply it to access features. If you don't have a module that gives you this signal, connect it how the book says. Volume buttons only, no know. Looks better that way but harder to use. I noticed I dont have that good of bass coming out but I will keep messing with the advanced sound settings amd see if I can fix that.

This head unit is fantastic. Touch screen is very responsive, user interface is as intuitive as most of the after market units I've used. The only thing I would change would be to get the Alpine amp as going without leave some to be desired, I can live with the sound, but its definitely lacking. The unit is definitely TINY. It is very short, about a third of the size of the JVC unit that I had running in my car. Car that the unit was installed in is a 2004 Ford Escape, and through no fault of the unit, the installation was painfully long. This is more a dig at my Escape as mounting but the mounting location was not the same as described in the instructions, I had to fab up my own bracket to connect the sides to the central mounting "rail" in the car's dash. So if you have a 01 - 07 Escape know that there is going to be some work involved. Overall this head unit is just what I wanted for this price point, Alpine did a great job.

If you only care about audio fidelity, this headunit is insanely good for the price. If you care about features or UX; might watch a video of it in use first. Audio: EQ customization, crossover settings, timing delays, subwoofer control; all better than you would expect at this price. Was able to play anything i threw at it without issue. Wiring was simple and the manual was very good. Playback distortion is limited to amps / speakers. No noticeable issues. UX: Can't change wallpaper or startup screen without reverse engineering firmware. Startup time is sometimes very long. Firmware update solves freezing issue. Menu system is spartan. The touchscreen volume up / down / play / pause gesture control is a joke and hardly works. Rather than have the two finger (sometimes three???) gesture adjust volume by a large amount (so you can quickly mute it at a drive through, for example) it does it in ONE OR TWO increments at a time. At that rate, just use the dedicated capacitive buttons at the bottom! Feature support (android auto wireless, android mirroring) surprisingly not. Build: This thing feels like a rock when using it. For reference it feels more solid than a piece of 16gauge steel of the same span. It's quite crazy how sturdy the screen is. Fits in really small locations easily. Overall, i think in hindsight I would spring for the ilx-407 instead. However, curiously the 407 has LESS audio customization than the W650; but much more features and a better menu.

Update and new pictures. Don't have a clue what happened, some of the controls on the head unit and my steering wheel didn't work. I drove for 15 minutes and it didn't change unit I turned it off and back on again. At the beginning this was a very nice unit. Almost 6 months later this is the worst head unit I have ever own by Alpine. My past units worked just fine. This unit has some many issues, it's a shame they would put the Alpine name on it. Android Auto works when it wants to work. It states to play and stops on it own. I have used 5 different quality USB type c cables that work for a while and then one day they stopped working. All five of these cables are original manufacturing cable for the phone that I was using at the time. Which was Samsung Galaxy Note 8, ONEPLUS 6T and the lgv30, which did not work at all. I'm leaving out a lot of the other issues cuz I really don't have time to type all this stuff. But I will say the screen sensitivity it's terrible I find myself pressing the same location multiple times before it actually work. This is a great disappointment and this will cost me some money. My professional installer in for me I should go with the JVC. So now I need to buy a new head unit try to get this Alpine fix and sell it. Not to mention I have to pay my guy to uninstall it and reinstall the new one. I'm very disappointed in Alpine.

Installed this in a 2009 Chrysler 300 where the opening behind the radio is too narrow for double-DIN head units that are more than about 4 inches deep. This unit is only about 2.5 inches deep and is loaded with features (except for a disc player). I really like that the display is large and the text is very easy to read. The touch screen works really well. Blue-tooth connectivity works great. Apple CarPlay works great. The switch from Bluetooth to CarPlay is automatic just by plugging/unplugging the cable. It will drop audio for 1 or 2 seconds during the switch. Cons: Stupid #$%&ing parking brake sense wire is required to access most of the settings including just switching between two bluetooth devices. It can't be bypassed by simply grounding the wire. It requires a smart bypass circuit with a timed relay. I bought the "MicroBypass Parking Brake Override" on Amazon after I found out I couldn't even access the settings without the parking brake being engaged. The built-in amplifier is only 16W x4 vs. the typical 22W x4. I imagine this is due to the much smaller space available inside the unit. It's still good enough for the factory speakers in my car, though. Update: Aug 22, 2019. After 3 months, I'm still liking this unit. Some things I've noticed since my initial review: I occasionally see a lag on the touchscreen when using CarPlay, but it's rare. Not sure if it's the phone or the unit. When switching between Bluetooth and CarPlay in the middle of a song, it's obvious that the Bluetooth and CarPlay audio go through some different audio processing (e.g. equalizer settings). CarPlay sounds a lot better. Again, not sure if this is something on the phone or the unit. There is a small window of time about 3 seconds after you turn the unit on but before the unit is fully booted up where if you plug in your iPhone, it won't be detected and so CarPlay won't be available. If it happens, the simple solution is to unplug the cable and plug it in again. Update Aug 10, 2020: Wanted to update that the custom equalizer settings don't seem to affect the Carplay or Bluetooth at all. This is kind of a let-down for me after changing out my speakers.

Installed this in a 2006 F-250. Quite happy with it, it has good sound quality even with old factory speakers, although I was mainly just looking for something to work with my phone's map and to receive the audio/Bluetooth. It has a sleek look and was well worth the time and effort. I self-installed this and it wasn't very difficult with the help of a couple YouTube videos. I have a few minor gripes that I can't blame the manufacturer for. One is that without a dial changing the volume is a little bit of a hassle. I like the look of the solid glass face, but it is a little annoying trying to tap the small volume up or down spots while driving, a classic knob is preferred, at least by me. Alpine also uses a security feature to ensure the car is in park with the parking brake on before accessing some settings. I totally understand this is a safety matter but for me I was unwilling to locate and tap into the brake wiring. Granted there are other options out there to bypass this which I HEAR work well...... Final gripe is that in order to use Android Auto you must have it connected via USB. It works really well when hooked up, but would be even more useful if it was a wireless connection. That whining aside, happy with the final result and it is a worthwhile upgrade and expense.

This unit is significantly faster and better than the Alpine ILX-007 - first generation. Very impressive responsiveness to the interface. Installation was relatively easy and the screen is very, very bright. Touch controls and features are fast to respond. However, call sound quality issues do give some concern. Music sound quality is good but the microphone quality on this is extremely disappointing. Even with the mic volume input all the way up, other parties say they can BARELY hear me and asked if I was calling from an old flip phone while riding the train. Learning this AFTER the unit is installed makes it impossible to return it or to do anything about it. All in all, I would have selected a completely different brand and tested the mic before installation. Buy this for music and basic use, but consider a better microphone or different brand.

Como siempre la marca no decepciona, esta vez Alpine hace honor a sus productos ! Es asombroso su sonido y sus funciones están de primera !

I had to get a new phone as my old one wasn't really compatible with the system, which I guess I was due got a new phone anyways. But either way it's working great after about 16 months of owning it, even throughout the cold Canadian weather. The steering wheel controls won't work for a few minutes if it's really cold, but the touch screen does regardless. Very happy with this and I was even able to get a backup camera because of this, I'd highly recommend!

Excelente estéreo buena calidad de sonido excelente apariencia

Such a slick deck. Honestly super easy to use and easy to connect my iPhone too. Also my wife connects here android to it too. The sound is amazing. Typical Alpine quality. Great stereo and easy to install. The shallowness of the stereo is great for installs that do not have much room.. I love it!

Buen estéreo y buen servicio del vendedor para atención al cliente.