Too many options, not enough people trying them...
I’ve had almost every version that has been released, the H72 (hansshow’s version) is definitely the most complete.
Prior to the H72, I had the 7.5” version which had the articulated vents, but the installation was extremely convoluted compared to the others. Here’s my comparison of those two:
H72 (7.2” screen) -
Pros:
-Sleek integration, available in matte/gloss carbon fiber finish as well
-Very easy to install, if you have the blue OBD port on the rear lower portion, if not, it’s a little more cable run but nothing crazy
-Nicest UI, close to OEM, not perfect, but it looks stock to the untrained eye.
-3.5mm headphone port and Bluetooth connectivity allow for 2 users to hear audio from the display, there is also a built in speaker, which is very decent sounding and we use it often.
-google play store allows downloading of apps (we run retroarch on ours with a Bluetooth controller for retro gaming on the go!)
-Best airflow management, although the vents are fixed, this display has vents built in above and below the screen which cover the rear seat quite nicely.
-ability to somewhat lock controls on the rear UI
-CarPlay & Android Auto capable (please note this does NOT allow video to stream, only audio, and will also make your rear display handle calls)
-climate controls in the rear seat, along with the ability to turn off/off heated seats (if available)
-cost is more affordable
Cons:
- requires a hotspot/wifi connection for any of the apps to be functional/useful. Most hotspots in the US are throttled or crippled to 3g speeds after a few gigs of use, not conducive for this application.
- charging capability is reduced to one usb-c port. The other is reserved for data (usb thumb drives, etc)
- gives access to climate controls to the entire car, not just the rear
- climate changes made on the rear display do not reflect in the main UI display of your Tesla. This is an OBD limitation from my understanding.
7.5” Display:
Pros:
-larger display, less bezel, better resolution
-Bluetooth connectivity allow for 1 user to hear audio from the display, there is also a built in speaker, which is ok quality.
-google play store allows downloading of apps
-Manually operated Articulated vents allow directional Air flow for passengers.
-CarPlay & Android Auto capable (please note this does NOT allow video to stream, only audio, and will also make your rear display handle calls)
-climate controls in the rear seat, along with the ability to turn off/off heated seats (if available)
- both charging ports are fast charging usb-C (you have to transfer the charging board from the OEM rear vent) and there is a dedicated USB-A port for data transfers and updates (haven’t had a single OTA update on any of these yet)
Cons:
-the install. It’s awful. Where the 7.2” can be installed in under 10 minutes, this display will take about an hour.
-requires disassembly of the OEM rear vent cover which is not easy, and transplant of the usb-c charging board.
-clunky design, doesn’t look OEM
-the speaker quality isn’t great and I had some issues with static hum
-some apps of google play are not available (Disney+, MAX and Netflix to my knowledge)
That’s my take. Happy to answer more questions if you have any, just remember none of these displays are perfect, and they have come a long way since the first “floating tablet” one from about a year ago, but these seem to keep getting refreshed every 2 months or so.
Cheers!
