Carpuride W702 Pro in test

If you also want to use Apple Carplay or Android Auto on your motorcycle, you can do so with the Carpuride W702 Pro. We tested the display.

With the W702 Pro, Carpuride offers a TFT display with wireless multimedia touchscreen for motorcycles. The display diameter is 7 inches. Apple Car Play and Android Auto can be displayed in it. that is so nice W702 Pro away 212 euros (code: techstage32) works in practice, we show in this test report.

In addition to the 7-inch display, the scope of delivery includes a handlebar mount, a cable for connecting power to the motorcycle battery, a USB cable for receiving power via the USB port and a user manual. As soon as you open it up, it becomes clear that the W702 Pro is quite large for a motorcycle. It has a small panel on the top to protect from sunlight and a slot for an SD card (it is not included) from which data can be played directly, such as MP3 or similar. The screen supports iOS 6 and Android 11 or higher devices.

The W702 Pro is IP67 certified and hence waterproof, so rain does not affect the device. Carpuride says it will operate in a temperature range of -20 to 70 degrees Celsius. Of course we couldn’t test it, but the W702 Pro ran perfectly between 5 and 25 degrees Celsius. The small sunshade only provides shade at certain angles; Even if the sun comes from the side or behind, the display remains legible enough.

The resolution of the touchscreen is 1024×600, so it offers good sharpness and 65K colors. There are a few icons on the Start screen as well as setting options, like brightness (day and night) and volume. Even using the touchscreen with motorcycle gloves doesn’t pose any problems. You can make fine adjustments under “Settings”. Pairing with the iPhone is done easily after tapping on the Bluetooth icon.

A seven-inch display will look quite slim in a car, but motorcycles have a space problem in the cockpit. Due to its dimensions, the Carpuride W702 Pro is unsuitable for many motorcycles as it covers important displays such as the speedometer. Anyone who does so risks a fine during traffic control, as the speedometer must remain readable at all times. Additionally, on motorcycles with fairings, the display may hit the window or fairing parts when turning the handlebar. Of course, this is also not allowed; The handlebar must remain free to move at all times.

But if you have a suitable motorcycle, you can install the W702 Pro in just a few minutes. Handlebar mount is widely used and is screwed onto the handlebar using a clamp. The display can be held in optimal position using two ball joints on the holder.

Carpuride gives the buyer two options for power supply. He can run a long cable along the frame of the motorcycle battery under the tank and connect it to the plus and minus poles. On motorcycles with a standard or retrofitted USB socket in the cockpit, the W702 Pro can be easily plugged in using the USB cable included in delivery. However, the cable is very long and if you do not dare to shorten it, you will have to fix it in a rolled state somewhere in the cockpit. If the USB socket is located under the seat, the cable must also be laid along the frame. The operating instructions are in English, but quite easy to understand, and the pictures are also informative.

Even though the iPhone is in a thick motorcycle jacket, it still maintains the connection. During the first test, the system reports immediately. After selecting i-Play, Apple CarPlay immediately appears along with the normal screen. The same applies when selecting the icon for Android Auto on smartphones with Google’s operating system.

Relevant apps like Maps, Phone or Music work perfectly via CarPlay or Android Auto. The focus of testing was on CarPlay with the iPhone. For many motorcyclists, the navigation system may be most interesting: Apple Maps runs perfectly with it. We really like the option to split the screen so that the map with route guidance can be seen on one half and arrow navigation with distance information can be seen on the other. You can also display which music title you are currently listening to in a section at the bottom and select the next song. Since wind noise can be annoying while driving, the W702 Pro allows you to use the “EQ” icon for the equalizer to adjust the highs and lows so that wind noise is not eliminated, but music and voice output are. Makes more sense.

Typing on a touchscreen while driving is not entirely safe, you will have to take one hand off the handlebar and your eyes will be on the display, not on the road traffic. But the W702 Pro offers the option to use it via voice commands, but it requires a helmet with a communication system, i.e. not only speakers, but also a microphone. The communication system is connected to the Carpuride via Bluetooth and communication always went smoothly during testing via Siri. It can also announce driving instructions as well as play music. The Pro model also supports Bluetooth connection of two smartphones to communicate with each other.

Carpuride offers that W702 Pro For 311 euros. Even considering the 7-inch touchscreen, that’s not a deal. with code techstage32 However, our readers can make considerable savings: It costs money W702 Pro Only 212 eurosThis model is available with connection exclusively for BMW motorcycles W702B Pro For 238 euros,

The Carpuride W702 Pro has a large and sharp 7-inch display with reliable support for Apple Carplay and Android Auto. However, the screen size comes with disadvantages as it can create space issues on many motorcycles and obscure important displays like the speedometer. However, for suitable motorcycles, the device offers a sensible and well-working solution to integrate CarPlay and Android Auto. This means that the Carpuride W702 Pro is in line with our recommendation.