- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- 4G
- IPS
£469.00inc. VAT, free delivery
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- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- 4G
- IPS
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Mercedes-Benz A, CLA, GLA and G-Class 12.3 inch Android 14 Head Unit with Wireless CarPlay and 4G
SKU: QBMH2450
£449.00
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SKU: QBMH2450
Key specifications
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Kryo 260, 8-core, 2.0GHz)
- GPU
- Adreno 610 GPU
- Memory and storage
- 8GB LPDDR4 RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM
- Operating system
- Android 14
- Screen
- 12.3” 2K (2400×900) Nano-Texture IPS Screen
- Colour depth
- 8-bit color depth
Functions
- Wireless Apple CarPlay: read more below
- Android Auto: read more below
- 4G LTE: read more below
- Wi-Fi: read more below
- Bluetooth: read more below
- IPS screen: read more below
- DAB radio (with an add-on): read more below
- Steering wheel controls: read more below
- Split screen: read more below
- Screen mirroring: read more below
- GPS navigation: read more below
- Dash cam (DVR) input: read more below
What you need to fit this
1 · In the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 X AMI Cable
- 1 x Audio Box
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x User Manual
- LVDS Cable
The XTRONS QBMH2450 is a 12.3 inch Android 14 screen for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176, CLA-Class C117, GLA-Class X156 and G-Class W463 (2016-2018) with COMAND APS NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2. You can switch between Android and the original COMAND system, so the factory controls and safety alerts stay while you gain wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G.
- 12.3 inch 2K IPS screen at 2400×900 with anti-glare nano-texture glass
- Wireless CarPlay and full-featured Android Auto
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- Global 4G LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi
- Keeps COMAND control, steering wheel buttons, the factory camera and parking sensors
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo positioning
Android alongside COMAND
The unit works with the original COMAND APS NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 system, and you can switch between Android 14 and the Mercedes-Benz interface. COMAND control, the steering wheel buttons, factory camera support and parking sensors are kept.
Through the CANbus connection it also shows speed, fuel level and safety alerts. These systems usually have a 4 pin LVDS port; if your car has NTG4.5 or NTG4.7, the XTRONS QBMH2445 is the one to choose.
12.3 inch 2K screen
The 12.3 inch IPS display runs at 2400×900 with 8-bit colour. Its nano-texture glass has an anti-reflective coating that cuts glare in bright sun, so the map stays readable on a summer afternoon.
It plays 2K video, and the screen can be split so navigation stays visible next to another app.
Wireless CarPlay
CarPlay connects to your iPhone without a cable. Maps, music, messages and calls move onto the wide screen while the phone stays in your pocket.
Your iPhone connects on its own when you start the car, so there's no cable to plug in. It needs an iPhone with wireless CarPlay support; check yours in Settings > General > CarPlay. A cable still works when you'd rather charge on the way.
Android Auto
Full-featured Android Auto connects wirelessly too, with Google Maps and your music apps sized for the 12.3 inch display.
Maps, calls, messages and music from your Android phone appear on the car screen, with Google Assistant for voice control. It needs a phone with Google services, which most Android phones have. To connect without a cable, the phone must support wireless Android Auto too.
Global 4G LTE
A global 4G LTE module gives the unit its own internet connection for streaming and online maps. A 4G antenna is in the box.
A SIM card in the head unit gives it its own internet connection for maps, traffic and streaming, so it doesn't need your phone's hotspot. You supply the SIM and the data plan; a data-only SIM is usually the cheapest way to do it.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi works on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, so you can connect at home or to a phone hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.1 streams music from your phone and handles hands-free calls.
Split screen
With split screen you can keep the map on one side of the display and music or another app on the other.
Screen mirroring
Screen mirroring puts your phone's display on the head unit, for apps that aren't available in CarPlay or Android Auto.
Mirroring shows your phone's whole screen on the car screen, unlike CarPlay and Android Auto, which show apps designed for driving. It usually needs a companion app on the phone, and paid video streaming apps often block it.
Steering wheel controls
Volume, track skip and COMAND navigation from the steering wheel keep working through CANbus, with no reprogramming.
Your steering wheel buttons keep working with the new unit, either through a CAN bus decoder or by teaching the unit each button. Check which your car needs before ordering. A few buttons may do nothing if the unit has no matching function.
DAB radio
DAB digital radio works when an external DAB tuner is connected to the unit.
Digital radio gives clearer sound and more stations than FM where there's DAB coverage. It needs a DAB aerial: a stick-on windscreen aerial is the usual choice, or a splitter if your car already has a combined FM and DAB aerial.
Dash cam support
The unit supports a DVR dash cam, so you can record the road ahead and view the footage on the big screen.
Recordings from a dash cam show on the car screen, live or played back. It needs a USB dash cam made for Android head units; an ordinary dash cam with its own screen won't connect this way. Mount the camera behind the mirror, clear of your view.
Works with
What's in the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 X AMI Cable
- 1 x Audio Box
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x User Manual
- LVDS Cable
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (Kryo 260, 8-core, 2.0GHz) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| Memory and storage | 8GB LPDDR4 RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 ROM |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Screen | 12.3” 2K (2400×900) Nano-Texture IPS Screen |
|---|---|
| Colour depth | 8-bit color depth |
| Wireless | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 4G LTE, Dual-Band WiFi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Navigation | GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo |
| DAB | External DAB Supported |
| Power supply | DC 9.4V–15.8V, Max Current: 15A |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | Automotive Grade: -30°C to +80°C |
| Dimensions | 312mm x 135mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.30kg (Gross) |
- For Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176 (2016-2018) with NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 System
- For Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117 (2016-2018) with NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 System
- For Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class X156 (2016-2018) with NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 System
- For Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (2016-2018) with NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 System
- Please make sure your vehicle's original system is COMAND APS NTG 5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2 before purchasing.
| Make | Model | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA-Class | All years | |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLA | All years |
The unit is plug-and-play, using the ISO wiring harness, LVDS cable and audio box in the box. For sound, plug the XTRONS USB audio box into the car's USB port and select the matching Media Interface in the NTG menu.
Which COMAND system does my car need?
COMAND APS NTG5.0, NTG5.1 or NTG5.2, which usually has a 4 pin LVDS port. For NTG4.5 or NTG4.7, choose the XTRONS QBMH2445.
Will my steering wheel buttons still work?
Yes. Volume, track skip and COMAND navigation from the wheel are kept through CANbus, with no reprogramming.
Do I lose the parking sensors or factory camera?
No. The factory camera, parking sensors, speed and fuel level alerts are kept.
How does the sound reach the car's speakers?
Through the USB audio box in the box. Plug it into the car's USB port and select the matching Media Interface in the NTG menu.
Can I still use the original Mercedes-Benz system?
Yes. You can switch between Android 14 and the original COMAND system.
Full specification from XTRONS
XTRONS's own pages for this product, as the manufacturer publishes them. Open any of them at full size to zoom in.
