Clarion GL-300 Android Car Stereo | 9 Inch IPS Display | 2GB RAM 32GB Storage | 32 Band DSP | Bluetooth 5 | WiFi | 2 Year Warranty

The Clarion GL-300 Android Car Stereo is a 9-inch IPS touchscreen multimedia tablet built around a RK3326S quad-core processor, with 2GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB NAND flash storage. It runs Clarion OS with a tailored user interface, comes with pre-installed apps and Google Play Store access, and includes a 32-band DSP equalizer, Bluetooth 5 with A2DP and an external microphone, and dual-band WiFi. It also supports TPMS, steering wheel controls (SWC), general phone interconnection, and is backed by a 2-year warranty. Below is what each feature does and why it matters.

9 Inch IPS Display

The GL-300 has a 9-inch IPS display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. IPS panel technology delivers wider viewing angles and more consistent colour reproduction than standard LCD panels, which matters in a car cabin where the screen is viewed from varying angles and light conditions.

• Screen size: 9 inches

• Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels

• Panel type: IPS

Clarion Tailored UI

The unit runs on Clarion OS with a tailored user interface, designed for quick, intuitive access to all product features. This UI layer sits on top of the Android-based system to keep navigation simple while driving.

• Interface: Clarion Tailored UI

• Purpose: Fast, easy access to features

RK3326S Processor with 2GB RAM

The GL-300 is powered by an RK3326S processor running at 1.5GHz across 4 cores, paired with 2GB of DDR4 RAM. This handles the Clarion OS interface, navigation apps, media playback, and multitasking between connected devices and onboard functions.

• Processor: RK3326S

• Clock speed: 1.5GHz

• Cores: 4

• RAM: 2GB DDR4

32GB Storage

The unit comes with 32GB of NAND flash storage, providing space for offline maps, music files, and additional apps stored directly on the device alongside the operating system.

• Storage capacity: 32GB

• Storage type: NAND Flash

Pre-Installed Apps and Google Play Store Access

The GL-300 comes with commonly used apps pre-installed, and additional apps can be downloaded directly through the Google Play Store if needed, giving the unit the flexibility of a standard Android device within the car multimedia interface.

• Pre-installed apps: Included

• App store access: Google Play Store

32-Band DSP Equalizer

The unit includes a built-in Digital Sound Processor (DSP) with a 32-band equalizer. This allows for detailed tuning of the audio output to match the vehicle cabin's acoustic characteristics and the connected speaker setup, going well beyond a handful of generic preset EQ bands.

• DSP: Built-in

• EQ bands: 32

Bluetooth 5 and Dual-Band WiFi

The GL-300 supports Bluetooth 5 with A2DP for wireless audio streaming, along with an external microphone input for hands-free calling. It also includes dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for a stronger, more stable wireless connection than single-band WiFi.

• Bluetooth: Version 5, with A2DP

• Hands-free calling: Supported via external microphone

• WiFi: Dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz

General Phone Interconnection

The unit supports phone interconnection, allowing a connected smartphone to interact with the system. Specific connection protocols are not detailed on the manufacturer's specification sheet.

• Phone interconnection: Supported

Camera and AV Connectivity

The unit supports both analog (CVBS) and digital (AHD 720p or 1080p) camera inputs, making it compatible with a range of reversing and dash camera types. It also includes 1 audio-video input and 1 dedicated rear camera input, along with a Clarion USB Video output for rear headrest monitors.

• Camera support: Analog (CVBS) or Digital (AHD 720p/1080p)

• AV inputs: 1 Audio-Video input, 1 Rear Camera input

• AV output: Clarion USB Video, for rear headrest monitors

USB Ports

The GL-300 has 2 USB inputs located at the rear of the unit, for connecting USB storage devices, media players, or other USB-based accessories.

• USB inputs: 2, rear-mounted

FM Radio with RDS

The unit includes FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System), displaying station and broadcast information alongside the audio signal.

• FM Radio: Yes

• RDS: Supported

Power Output and Pre-Outputs

The GL-300 delivers a power output of 4 x 45 Watts to drive the vehicle's speakers directly. It also includes 2 speaker pre-outputs and 1 subwoofer pre-output, allowing connection to an external amplifier for a higher-power setup.

• Power output: 4 x 45W

• Pre-outputs: 2 Speaker Outputs, 1 Subwoofer Output

Supported Music and Video Protocols

• Music protocols: MP3, WMA, AAC, RM, FLAC

• Video protocols: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H264, H263, DivX

TPMS and Steering Wheel Control Support

The GL-300 supports external and internal TPMS sensors, allowing tyre pressure data to display on the unit when connected to a compatible sensor set. It also supports steering wheel controls (SWC), letting the vehicle's existing steering-mounted buttons operate the stereo once configured.

• TPMS support: External and internal sensors

• SWC support: Yes

Working Temperature Range

The unit is rated to operate across -30°C to +70°C, covering the range of cabin temperatures a vehicle may experience across climates and seasons.

• Working temperature: -30°C to +70°C

Button Colour

The physical buttons on the unit are finished in white.

• Button colour: White

2 Year Warranty

The Clarion GL-300 comes with a 2-year warranty.

• Warranty Duration: 2 Years