The Sony XAV-AX4050 head unit features wireless Carplay and Android Auto on a bezel-less 6.95 inch resistive touchscreen and an updated interface design.
An anti-glare 6.95 inch (17.6 cm) touchscreen and interface are designed to give you intuitive control over music, communications and more. With expanded wireless connectivity, plus time alignment and a 14-band EQ, it allows for even more personalisation and provides the perfect in-car audio experience.
Enhanced in-car connectivity and sound customisation
Meet the XAV-AX4050 DAB media receiver with fully wireless smartphone connectivity, newly updated graphical user interface, and DSP for the full suite of sound customisation.
Fully wireless smartphone connectivity
Thanks to a Wi-Fi® connection to your smartphone, together with the supplied GPS antenna, you can use voice control to navigate, communicate and play music on the
road even with your device in a pocket.
Enhanced DAB Radio Interface
Enjoy your favourite stations on DAB/DAB+ digital radio for interference-free quality music and entertainment. The newly designed user interface now includes slide shows for album art or program info, depending on your country or region.
Sound customisation
The built-in DSP offers sound processing and time alignment—down to a remarkable 1 cm for each of the five addressable channels (four speakers and subwoofer via pre-out).
A 14-band EQ lets you adjust the overall sound to your music or taste.
Together with the three-zone crossover, you can arrange the perfect match of front, rear and subwoofers.
Key Features
- Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
- LDAC™ for exceptional sound quality
- Rear-view camera-ready
- Simple button controls with improved design
- Updated User Interface with customisable wallpaper
- Easy installation, with a compact rear chassis
- Quick Wake-up
- Anti-glare touchscreen with Qucik Wake-up feature
- Build your own system with 3 preouts
- Time alignment and 14-band EQ for pitch-perfect sound customisation
- USB Type-C® for 5V / 3A charging
Sony Head Unit - Comparison Table
XAV-9550ES | XAV-AX6050 | XAV-AX4050 | XAV-AX8150 | XAV-AX5650 | XAV-AX3250 | XAV-1550D | XAV-AX1005DB | XAV-AX1000 | XAV-1500 | |
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Price | £1100 | £560 | £500 | £660 | £520 | £380 | £330 | £330 | £280 | £280 |
Screen Size | 10.1 Inch | 6.95 Inch | 6.95 Inch | 8.95 Inch | 6.95 Inch | 6.95 Inch | 6.2 Inch | 6.2 Inch | 6.2 Inch | 6.2 Inch |
Screen Type | Capacitive | Capacitive | Resistive | Resistive | Capacitive | Resistive | Resistive | Resistive | Resistive | Resistive |
DAB | ||||||||||
Android Auto | (Wireless) | (Wireless) | (Wireless) | |||||||
Apple Carplay | (Wireless) | (Wireless) | (Wireless) | |||||||
HDMI | ||||||||||
USB | x1 Rear (Type C) | x1 Rear (Type C) | x1 Rear (Type C) | x1 Rear | x2 Rear | x1 Rear | x1 Front | x1 Front | x1 Front | x1 Front |
Weblink | ||||||||||
Output Voltage | 3 x 5v | 3 x 5v | 3 x 5v | 3 x 5v | 3 x 5v | 3 x 2v | 3 x 2v | 3 x 2v | 3 x 2v | 3 x 2v |
Graphic EQ |
Technical Specifications
Size and Weight | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 178 x 100 x 132 mm |
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Weight | 0.928 kg | |
General Features | Equaliser | 14-Band Equaliser |
Firmware Upgradability | Yes | |
Output Power | 55w x 4 | |
Pre Out | 5V x3 Pre (Front LR / Rear LR / Sub) | |
Rear View Camera In | Rear | |
Time Alignment | Yes | |
USB | Yes (Type-C x1, REAR) | |
Tuner Features | Auto Memory | BTM |
Preset | FM18 / AM12 | |
RDS / EON | Yes (RDS) | |
Bluetooth Profile | A2DP | Yes (1.3.1) |
AVRCP | Yes (1.6.1) | |
HFP | Yes (1.7.1) | |
PBAP | Yes (1.1) | |
Monitor (AVC) | Brightness | Type: 600 cd/m2 |
Dimmer | Auto / Manual Select | |
LCD Type | Transmissive, TN Type | |
Resolution (DOT) | 800 x 480 | |
Screen Aspect | 16 : 9 | |
Screen Diagonal (Inch / cm) | 6.95 inches / 17.6 cm |