How to choose the right Marine stereo Bluetooth display player for your boat?

Click here for product details

To choose a Marine Stereo Bluetooth display player suitable for your own ship, you need to consider many factors, the following are the specific points:

Environmental adaptability

Waterproof rating: Select the player with the appropriate waterproof rating according to the humidity level of the vessel's use environment and possible contact with water. Generally in the offshore or inland river sailing vessels, IPX5 or IPX6 grade can basically meet the needs; If you often sail in harsh sea conditions or vulnerable to waves, it is recommended to choose IPX7 and above waterproof products.

Vibration and shock resistance: If the ship is shaking when sailing, such as high-speed speed boats, choose a player with good vibration and shock resistance to ensure that it can work stably in a bumpy environment, you can see whether the product has passed the relevant vibration and shock test standards.

Corrosion resistance: high salt in the Marine environment, easy to corroded electronic equipment, should choose the shell with corrosion resistant materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy or after special anti-corrosion treatment of plastic player, the internal circuit should also be anti-salt spray corrosion protection measures.

Functional requirement

Audio playback function: Consider whether it supports common audio formats such as MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc., whether it has equalizer adjustment, a variety of sound modes and other functions to meet different music playback needs. If you like to listen to the radio, you should also pay attention to whether there is an FM/AM radio function and radio effect.

Video playback function: If there is a need to watch video on board, choose a player that supports high-definition video formats such as 1080P or even 4K playback, and check whether there is a video output interface for easy connection to a larger display.

Bluetooth connection function: ensure that the Bluetooth version of the player is higher, generally Bluetooth 5.0 and above, with stable connection, long transmission distance, strong anti-interference ability and other advantages. At the same time, check the number and connection speed of connected devices, and whether it can be quickly paired with mobile phones, tablets and other devices.

Other functions: Some players also have reversing image input, integration with the ship navigation system and other functions, if there is a related need, you can choose products with corresponding functions.

Display characteristic

Screen size: Select the appropriate screen size based on the size of the boat bridge or installation location. Large ships with large space can choose a large screen player of 8 inches and above, which is more convenient to operate and display more rich content; Small boats are suitable for 3-5 inch small screen players that take up no space and are easy to view.

Resolution: high-resolution display can provide a clearer image and text display effect, generally choose 1280×720 resolution and above products, in strong light can also see the screen content more clearly.

Display technology: Common screen technology such as IPS, TFT, IPS screen wide viewing Angle, high color reproduction, good contrast, viewing at different angles can have a better display effect, is a more ideal choice.

Ease of installation and operation

Installation method: Confirm that the installation method of the player is suitable for your boat, common are embedded installation and panel installation. Built-in installation is beautiful and space saving, suitable for new boat construction or vessels with reserved installation space; Panel mounting is more flexible and can be fixed directly to the bridge or other locations.

Operation mode: Consider whether the operation is convenient, such as whether there is a large size of the physical button, easy to wear gloves operation; Whether the touch operation is supported and whether the touch response is sensitive; Some players with voice control function can further improve the convenience and security of operation.

Brand and after-sales

Brand reputation: Choose well-known brand products, which are more guaranteed in terms of product quality, performance stability and after-sales service. You can find out the reputation and credibility of different brands by searching online, consulting other crew members or viewing professional reviews.

After-sales service: Understand the brand's after-sales service policy, including warranty period, maintenance service network, customer service response speed, etc. Good after-sales service can be solved in time when problems occur in the product, reducing worries in the process of use.