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I started looking into non-carplay/auto big-screen head units when I bought mine, and kinda hit a wall on it.
They're either really old, and windows CE, or shitty android based ones from alibaba.
As much as I hate putting myself into a system that depends on my phone, I don't hate androidauto/carplay based systems. They just kinda...work.
If you just want a basic head unit (single din), the name brands are, honestly, much of a muchness.
They all use very similar 4x50w (iirc, 22w rms) output amplifiers.
The only real options are number of pre-outs (for connecting subwoofers, or other amplifiers), and whether or not it has a CD drive.
Ahhh, good advice! I don’t mind if it has CarPlay, and my car does have an amp and a sub. I just don’t use Google products or services, which is why I’d prefer to stay away from Android. But I wonder if that’s even possible.