Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this review, I look at the MINIX CP89-HD Portable Car Display. A premium portable CarPlay & Android Auto display for any car with an FM car stereo to help modernise your in-car experience. You can buy this car stereo display for a bargain price of $189.99 (with current voucher) from Amazon US 👉🏻 amzn.to/40aW7MN, for £174.99 from Amazon UK 👉🏻 amzn.to/4fX1u81, and for €269.99 from Amazon DE 👉🏻 amzn.to/4acPaQ7. For other locations, you can buy it direct from the MINIX store here 👉🏻 bit.ly/minixcp89
TLDR: The MINIX CP89-HD is a premium 8.9-inch portable CarPlay and Android Auto display with a laminated screen for better visuals and durability. It offers wireless connectivity, a 60fps smooth interface, and a sharp 1920x720 resolution. The display’s design includes a recessed magnetic mount, intuitive FM adjustment, and multiple audio output options like FM, AUX, and Bluetooth.
While its dashboard mount causes wobbling and some customisation features are missing, its overall performance, refined hardware, and seamless wireless functionality justify its higher price than cheaper alternatives. Ideal for those seeking a high-quality portable car display.
You can read my full review here 👉🏻 carplaylife.com/video/minix-cp89-hd-review-a-premium-portable-carplay-display-worth-the-upgrade
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Brief overview
0:24 - Unboxing
1:30 - Features & design
2:57- Magnetic mount
4:09 - Boot-up time, menu & settings
7:16 - In-car install & demo
9:26 - Wireless Apple CarPlay
10:10 - Built-in speaker audio
11:07 - Microphone Test
11:36 - FM Transmission audio
13:31 - Call quality & return delay test
13:50 - AUX audio
15:07 - Call quality via AUX audio
15:26 - Wireless Android Auto
18:01 - Bluetooth audio
19:28 - Wheel controls
19:49 - Alternative power source
20:22 - Call quality & return delay over Bluetooth audio
20:35 - Switching phone platform
21:01 - Testing BT audio & microphone
21:59 - Rear power button
22:17 - My Impressions
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In this review, I look at the MINIX CP89-HD Portable Car Display. A premium portable CarPlay & Android Auto display for any car with an FM car stereo to help modernise your in-car experience. You can buy this car stereo display for a bargain price of $189.99 (with current voucher) from Amazon US 👉🏻 amzn.to/40aW7MN, for £174.99 from Amazon UK 👉🏻 amzn.to/4fX1u81, and for €269.99 from Amazon DE 👉🏻 amzn.to/4acPaQ7. For other locations, you can buy it direct from the MINIX store here 👉🏻 bit.ly/minixcp89
TLDR: The MINIX CP89-HD is a premium 8.9-inch portable CarPlay and Android Auto display with a laminated screen for better visuals and durability. It offers wireless connectivity, a 60fps smooth interface, and a sharp 1920x720 resolution. The display’s design includes a recessed magnetic mount, intuitive FM adjustment, and multiple audio output options like FM, AUX, and Bluetooth.
While its dashboard mount causes wobbling and some customisation features are missing, its overall performance, refined hardware, and seamless wireless functionality justify its higher price than cheaper alternatives. Ideal for those seeking a high-quality portable car display.
You can read my full review here 👉🏻 carplaylife.com/video/minix-cp89-hd-review-a-premium-portable-carplay-display-worth-the-upgrade
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❤️ SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 👍🏻
If my videos have helped you in any way, you can show your support and appreciation by sending me a SUPER THANKS here on YouTube or you can also Buy Me A Coffee here 👉🏻 buymeacoffee.com/CarPlayLife - Thank you so much!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Brief overview
0:24 - Unboxing
1:30 - Features & design
2:57- Magnetic mount
4:09 - Boot-up time, menu & settings
7:16 - In-car install & demo
9:26 - Wireless Apple CarPlay
10:10 - Built-in speaker audio
11:07 - Microphone Test
11:36 - FM Transmission audio
13:31 - Call quality & return delay test
13:50 - AUX audio
15:07 - Call quality via AUX audio
15:26 - Wireless Android Auto
18:01 - Bluetooth audio
19:28 - Wheel controls
19:49 - Alternative power source
20:22 - Call quality & return delay over Bluetooth audio
20:35 - Switching phone platform
21:01 - Testing BT audio & microphone
21:59 - Rear power button
22:17 - My Impressions
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MORE CONTENT & UPDATES ON SOCIALS:
Web - carplaylife.com
X - twitter.com/carplaylife
Instagram - instagram.com/carplaylife
TikTok - tiktok.com/@mranthonybarker
Facebook - facebook.com/carplaylife
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EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO:
If you are curious about how this video was filmed, what equipment was used, or the products you see around or behind me. Checkout My Setup page here → carplaylife.com/mysetup
#CarPlay #androidauto #MINIX
