UK car audio comparison

Best Touchscreen Car Stereos
in 2026.

A practical comparison of car stereos selected around the feature or fitment that matters most for this buying decision.

Prices and stock should be checked on the retailer page before purchase.

Our approach. We compare the specifications shown on the retailer product pages and explain who each model suits. This is not a hands-on test.

Our pick

Pioneer DMH-A240BT 6.2" Mechless Double DIN Touch Screen Stereo

A double din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

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Full specifications

Our picks compared

This table includes every verified specification available for the products in this roundup. Check the retailer page for the latest price, stock and fitment details.

Product	Price	Availability	Brand	Model	Warranty	Product Type	Format	Size	Feature	Stereo Options:	Shipping Weight	Full specifications
Pioneer DMH-A240BT 6.2" Mechless Double DIN Touch Screen Stereo	£124.99	In stock	Pioneer	DMH-A240BT	Not listed	Car Stereos	Double DIN	Not listed	Bluetooth, DAB Radio, MirrorLink, Preout, Steering Wheel Control	Not listed	2.5 kg	Size Detail: 6.2 inch
Pioneer DMH-A240DAB Double Din Stereo 6.2" Touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth and USB	£149.99	In stock	Pioneer	DMH-A240DAB	Not listed	Car Stereos	Double DIN	Not listed	Bluetooth, DAB Radio, MirrorLink, Preout, Steering Wheel Control	Stereo Only, Stereo and DAB Antenna	2.5 kg	Size Detail: 6.2 inch
Pioneer AVH-A240BT 6.2" Double Din Bluetooth Clear Resistive Touchscreen CD/DVD Tuner Car Stereo	£169.99	In stock	Pioneer	AVH-A240BT	Not listed	Car Stereos	Double DIN	Not listed	Bluetooth, CD, DAB Radio, Preout, Steering Wheel Control, USB	Not listed	2.5 kg	All listed fields are shown
Kenwood DMX-129BT 6.8" Mechless Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth	£174.99	In stock	Kenwood	DMX-129BT	Not listed	Car Stereos	Not listed	6.8 inch	Bluetooth, Preout, touchscreen	Not listed	Not listed	Size Detail: 6.8inch
Kenwood DMX-129DAB 6.8" Mechless DAB Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth	£194.99	In stock	Kenwood	DMX-129DAB	Not listed	Double Din Touchscreen	Double DIN	6.8 inch	Bluetooth, USB	Not listed	1 kg	All listed fields are shown
Road Angel RA-X622BT - Car Stereo With 7" Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play	£199.00	In stock	Road Angel	RA-X622BT	3 Year Warranty	Car Stereos	Double DIN	7 inch	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Preout, USB	Not listed	2 kg	Listed Power: 50W

Product notes

What each pick is best at

Best all-round head unit

Pioneer DMH-A240BT 6.2" Mechless Double DIN Touch Screen Stereo

A double din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

Lowest listed price in this 6-stereo comparison at £124.99, £25.00 below Pioneer DMH-A240DAB.
Lists Bluetooth, DAB+, covering the main everyday functions without paying for a larger feature set.
The double din format matches 4 other picks, making the dashboard opening easier to compare before ordering.

What we don't like

Unlike Road Angel RA-X622BT, the listing does not show Android Auto.
The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.

Price	£124.99
Availability	In stock
Format	Double DIN
Model	DMH-A240BT
Brand	Pioneer
Feature	Bluetooth, DAB Radio, MirrorLink, Preout, Steering Wheel Control
Product Type	Car Stereos
Shipping Weight	2.5 kg
Size Detail	6.2 inch

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Best for modern phone integration

Pioneer DMH-A240DAB Double Din Stereo 6.2" Touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth and USB

A double din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

At £149.99, it costs £25.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, so the extra spend needs to be matched by its added features.
Lists Bluetooth, DAB+, covering the main everyday functions without paying for a larger feature set.
The double din format matches 4 other picks, making the dashboard opening easier to compare before ordering.

What we don't like

It costs £25.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, while the listing does not show Android Auto.
The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.

Price	£149.99
Availability	In stock
Format	Double DIN
Model	DMH-A240DAB
Brand	Pioneer
Feature	Bluetooth, DAB Radio, MirrorLink, Preout, Steering Wheel Control
Product Type	Car Stereos
Shipping Weight	2.5 kg
Size Detail	6.2 inch
Stereo Options:	Stereo Only, Stereo and DAB Antenna

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Best dashboard upgrade

Pioneer AVH-A240BT 6.2" Double Din Bluetooth Clear Resistive Touchscreen CD/DVD Tuner Car Stereo

A double din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

At £169.99, it costs £45.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, so the extra spend needs to be matched by its added features.
Lists Bluetooth, DAB+, covering the main everyday functions without paying for a larger feature set.
The double din format matches 4 other picks, making the dashboard opening easier to compare before ordering.

What we don't like

It costs £45.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, while the listing does not show Android Auto.
The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.

Price	£169.99
Availability	In stock
Format	Double DIN
Model	AVH-A240BT
Brand	Pioneer
Feature	Bluetooth, CD, DAB Radio, Preout, Steering Wheel Control, USB
Product Type	Car Stereos
Shipping Weight	2.5 kg

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Best DAB-focused choice

Kenwood DMX-129BT 6.8" Mechless Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth

An upgrade with bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

At £174.99, it costs £50.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, so the extra spend needs to be matched by its added features.
Lists Bluetooth, covering the main everyday functions without paying for a larger feature set.
The listing keeps the focus on the stereo features, although the dashboard format needs checking before purchase.

What we don't like

It costs £50.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, while the listing does not show Android Auto.
No DIN format is listed, making dashboard compatibility less clear than the single-DIN and double-DIN alternatives.

Price	£174.99
Availability	In stock
Model	DMX-129BT
Size	6.8 inch
Brand	Kenwood
Feature	Bluetooth, Preout, touchscreen
Product Type	Car Stereos
Size Detail	6.8inch

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Best fit for older cars

Kenwood DMX-129DAB 6.8" Mechless DAB Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth

A double din upgrade with dab+, bluetooth for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

At £194.99, it costs £70.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, so the extra spend needs to be matched by its added features.
Lists Bluetooth, DAB+, covering the main everyday functions without paying for a larger feature set.
The double din format matches 4 other picks, making the dashboard opening easier to compare before ordering.

What we don't like

It costs £70.00 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, while the listing does not show Android Auto.
The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.

Price	£194.99
Availability	In stock
Format	Double DIN
Model	DMX-129DAB
Size	6.8 inch
Brand	Kenwood
Feature	Bluetooth, USB
Product Type	Double Din Touchscreen
Shipping Weight	1 kg

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Best feature-rich option

Road Angel RA-X622BT - Car Stereo With 7" Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play

A double din upgrade with apple carplay, android auto, wireless phone integration for drivers who want a more useful dashboard.

What we like

At £199.00, it costs £74.01 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, so the extra spend needs to be matched by its added features.
The only pick here listing Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, which gives it a feature advantage over the other 5.
The double din format matches 4 other picks, making the dashboard opening easier to compare before ordering.

What we don't like

It costs £74.01 more than Pioneer DMH-A240BT, while the listing does not show DAB+.
The stereo still needs a vehicle-specific fascia, loom or control interface where the car requires one.

Price	£199.00
Availability	In stock
Format	Double DIN
Listed Power	50W
Model	RA-X622BT
Size	7 inch
Warranty	3 Year Warranty
Brand	Road Angel
Feature	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Preout, USB
Product Type	Car Stereos
Shipping Weight	2 kg

Check CarAudioCentre.co.uk

Buying guide

What to check before ordering

Before ordering, confirm the dashboard size, fascia, wiring loom, aerial connection and steering-wheel-control requirements. A stereo that looks right on the screen can still need several vehicle-specific parts.

Use the model number as the final reference. Retailer images and prices can change, and vehicle fitment should be confirmed for the exact make, model and year.

Best Touchscreen Car Stereosin 2026.

Pioneer DMH-A240BT 6.2" Mechless Double DIN Touch Screen Stereo

Our picks compared

What each pick is best at

Pioneer DMH-A240BT 6.2" Mechless Double DIN Touch Screen Stereo

What we like

What we don't like

Pioneer DMH-A240DAB Double Din Stereo 6.2" Touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth and USB

What we like

What we don't like

Pioneer AVH-A240BT 6.2" Double Din Bluetooth Clear Resistive Touchscreen CD/DVD Tuner Car Stereo

What we like

What we don't like

Kenwood DMX-129BT 6.8" Mechless Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth

What we like

What we don't like

Kenwood DMX-129DAB 6.8" Mechless DAB Media Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth

What we like

What we don't like

Road Angel RA-X622BT - Car Stereo With 7" Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play

What we like

What we don't like

What to check before ordering

Best Touchscreen Car Stereos
in 2026.