I don't think device specs alone will give you enough insight as to real world performance. For that I think you'll need a deep dive review with detailed evaluations of specific application usage scenarios covering the usage cases of your anticipated usage (e.g., map navigation, video playing, game playing, etc..).

For example for the CarlinKit T-Box there's also a CarlinKit T-Box Mini. If you compare the specs of the Qualcomm SOC (System on a Chip) used in each Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 vs Qualcomm QCM2290 you should see that the execution characteristics of your predominate software usage cases will greatly determine which SOC will perform better. Although the full T-Box SDM450 based system has more RAM, eMMC flash, CPU cores, and software multithread support, the T-Box mini QCM2290 based system with the SOC's vastly greater performance GPU and builtin hardware support for H.264 video encoding for driving the Apple CarPlay H.264 video feed on the surface appears to be the better SOC for the general usage case. (You really need performance testing with the hardware and software to know for sure which will be the better system.)

 

Some of the systems have optional Bluetooth pointer device/"mouse" support to overcome/supplement the Lexus touchpad user input mismatch with the touchscreen expected user input.

For example, the T-Box Mini - Carlinkit Android 11.0 AI Box has this usage tip:
Although that particular system doesn't have an order option to add on a compatible Bluetooth mouse to a T-Box Mini order, I have seen some similar systems have a bundle order option where a compatible user input Bluetooth remote device/mouse is shipped along with the basic system box. (At the moment I can't readily find the thread posting but I seem to recall in a similar Android box thread someone posted about the user input Bluetooth remote device they got with their system eliminated most if not all the touchpad mismatch difficulties with the touchscreen centric Android box's system.)

 

You pretty much proved my point. Performance or even performance comparison you need to start with some type of baseline.
I was asking for the specs on AA CarPlay in order to compare to similar devices. Not having any specs doesn't help. For all I know, my iphone 3GS is faster.

 

I want to revive this thread to see if there's any easy head unit swaps or after market wired/ wireless solutions?

 

I bought the "OTTOCAST Wireless Android Auto Car Adapter U2-X Pro" based on a recommendation from someone in another thread. This device gets about 75% of the Android Auto functionality in the 2019 ES350.

Navigation with the touchpad is a bit tricky, at some points, the only way to navigate with the touchpad is up and down.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately it does not work fully for me I get in one time it works then another time please "retry by unplugging and replugging adapter" and it's also too slow to boot for me . On a side note at least from my Car with ML I can tell a Big difference in Audio quality it seems your not getting full HD codec via the bluetooth / wifi onboard chip processing of this unit.

 

This product has an unusually high return rate signaling issues that made me avoid it.

 

Hey guys reviving this thread to see if there are any new recommended AA plug ins. I am just looking for something simple, no setup and definitely no custom installs. From what I have read on this thread and others many people have tried ottocast with a mixed bag of reviews.

 

I am using https://www.aawireless.io/en (AAWireless 2, new device that was recently released) .
Works perfect, without any issues (from day 1 since i got the vehicle, about 2 months now).

They have awesome support as well, they are regularly updating firmware's etc, i would highly recommend this.

Also, unit is so small that can fit anywhere (i can take a picture of my setup, if you would like).

 

I'm still using my Ottocast U2-X (first gen, not Pro). It's a little finicky but it's way better than using the built-in navigation. My spouse has the first gen AA Wireless with beta Carplay and it sorta works but not significantly better than my Ottocast. It has issues with crashing. Besides the Ottocast U2-X and U2-X Pro, I've heard good things about the Carlinkkit 4.0 (but haven't tried it).

I'm waiting for the AA Wireless TWO+ which should come out very soon and should have the wireless AA -> wired Carplay functionality we're looking for.

 

If you need CarPlay (Apple) i would recommend waiting for AAWireles Two+ , if not, no need to spend extra $.
Hardware wise i don't expect to see any difference (probably software only).
As none of the drivers (our household) using Apple devices, AAWirlees Two is perfect device.

 

2019 ES only has wired Carplay. No Android Auto at all. So we need devices that provide wireless AA to the phone and translate that to wired Carplay to talk to the car.

 

Ah, i apologize then, wasn't aware of this.
Thanks 👍

 

I have heard great things about this device, looks like the 2+ is coming out soon and another poster in the thread recommended waiting for that to release. I will likely try this out thank you

 

Does this device add AA or just makes a car already equipped with wired AA now wireless? My 2019 has Crapple Carplay only. No AA at all.