2 In 1 Versus 3 In 1 Versus 4 In 1 CarPlay Adapters
The numbers in the model names count protocols, not quality. Here is exactly what each configuration adds and who should buy it.
The naming convention in this category confuses buyers constantly. A 4 in 1 is not four times better than a 2 in 1. The number counts how many connection protocols the device carries, and every additional protocol serves a specific use case that either exists in your market or does not.
2 In 1: Wireless CarPlay And Wireless Android Auto
This is the volume configuration and the one most buyers should start with. The device converts a wired CarPlay connection into a wireless one and does the same for Android Auto. Nothing else.
Our 2 in 1 line runs to ten models, from the 6 g Q1BD to the 25 g dual plug B22P, which means the configuration can be priced anywhere from entry to premium without changing what it does.
3 In 1: Add One Mirroring Protocol
The 3 in 1 adds screen mirroring on top, and it ships as two variants: one with Android Mirrorlink and one with iPhone AirPlay. You choose at order.
That is the right answer in markets dominated by one phone platform. If ninety per cent of your customers carry iPhones, paying for Mirrorlink is paying for something nobody will use. The Q1AF at 7 g in ABS and the Q1AS at 17 g in aluminium and glass are the two shells.
4 In 1: Both Mirroring Protocols Together
The 4 in 1 puts CarPlay, Android Auto, Mirrorlink and AirPlay in one device. Nothing to choose, nothing to get wrong at the point of sale.
It suits mixed-platform households, company pool cars and dealerships where any customer phone might be connected. Both models, the Q1BF at 10 g and the Q1BP at 16 g, are aluminium alloy and glass.
The Fourth Option Nobody Mentions: 1 To 2
The TAB01-3 takes a different approach. Rather than carrying more protocols, it detects which phone system has connected and converts the car accordingly, automatically.
For a shared vehicle that is often more useful than a fourth protocol, because it removes the setup step rather than adding a capability.
What About Mirroring And The Law
Screen mirroring puts phone video on the car display. In most jurisdictions that is legal when the vehicle is parked and illegal while driving.
Sell it as passenger entertainment and say so in the manual. It protects your customer and it protects your listing.
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Models Discussed Above
4 In 1 Adapter Q1BP
CarPlay, Android Auto, Mirrorlink and AirPlay in one 16 g aluminium alloy and glass body.
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3 In 1 Adapter Q1AS
CarPlay and Android Auto plus your choice of Mirrorlink or AirPlay, in a 17 g metal and glass shell.
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2 In 1 Adapter Q1A
Aluminium alloy and glass with integrated colourful lighting, on USB-A or Type-C.
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1 To 2 Adapter TAB01-3
One box that works out for itself whether the phone is an iPhone or an Android and converts the car accordingly.
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Is a 4 in 1 always the safe choice
It removes the variant decision, but you pay for protocols your market may never use. In a single-platform market the 3 in 1 delivers the same experience for less.
Do more protocols make the connection slower
No. Connection speed is a function of the CPU and the radio stack. Our 3 in 1 and 4 in 1 models both run the V851S with Wi-Fi 6.
Can I mix configurations in one order
Yes. Mixed-model orders consolidate into a single consignment with one set of export documents.
Put This Into A Quotation
Send the models and quantities you settled on and we will price them, including any customisation.