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alaScore 81

136 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 136 reviews of Pioneer AVIC-U3. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the maps and design. The performance and price also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the durability and reliability. There are mixed reviews on the route planning and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Pioneer AVIC-U3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pioneer AVIC-U3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of Pioneer AVIC-U3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and design. The performance and price also get good feedback, but there are some mixed comments about the route planning. The size and durability get critical opinions.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT review: Pioneer AVIC-U310BT

 

Pioneer's goal with the AVIC-U310BT, the entry-level model in its AVIC in-dash navigation line, was to meet the three major needs: GPS navigation, digital audio playback, and Bluetooth hands-free calling.

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT supports digital audio playback from USB storage devices, MP3 players, and iPods. The hands-free calling feature automatically imports contacts form a paired phone. The touch screen is detachable and powered, for destination...

The preloaded point-of-interest library is severely limited. Multiple menu sources make it hard to find the parameter you want to change. No video playback options.

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most people's needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT review: Pioneer AVIC-U310BT

 

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT supports digital audio playback from USB storage devices, MP3 players, and iPods. The hands-free calling feature automatically imports contacts form a paired phone. The touch screen is detachable and powered, for destination...

The preloaded point-of-interest library is severely limited. Multiple menu sources make it hard to find the parameter you want to change. No video playback options.

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most people's needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price.

Jul, 2009
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Pioneer AVIC-U310BT Car Video Player

 

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Just not reliable"

 

I had this unit replace 2 times (3 radio so far) at dealer. Every winter, this unit freeze and unit stop responding to Bluetooth and display stay black. Recharging front part and keeping it warm help but if my car can sustain Canadian winter, why...

Still trying to find some (price I would guess)

Constant battery problem

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best Budget Navi Deck

 

For the price, it is a no brainer.

This deck transformed my car. I now have bluetooth, ipod, HD Radio and navi running in the car. The BT works flawless! It feels like it made the car more modern

Navigation sometimes looses its location. Menu is laggy sometimes. Very weak POI database. Small screen for where the deck is located. No DVD or video input

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

overall a good unit

 

overall this is a very decent entry level navi unit at a decent price. i have a usb flash drive connected to the unit for music, one annoying thing about it is that you can't search the folders on the USB drive, it just plays straight through in the...

built in bluetooth and navi. usb connection. price

very limited POI's, no traffic updates. the POI's are VERY limited. you can update them on pioneer's site, but it should have came stock with this unit

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Decent, but...

 

Basically, it's not a bad selection for a radio with built in GPS. However, as seems to be the case around the holidays, most of the local car audio places in town are suddenly offering the same system for about $100 cheaper than I purchased it here.

Good navigation, iPod connection works fine for music, bluetooth pairs very easily

The mic is not very good for picking up voice during a phone call. Also, the navigation system does not include all of the Point of Iterest items that a Garmin or TomTom would have (gas stations, etc.). Finally, the iPod navigation is relegated to...

Jan, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

AWESOME

 

I UPGRADED MY FACTORY ROCKFORD FOSGATE SYSTEM WITH THIS HU. IT HAS MADE MY WHOLE SYSTEM SOUND AMAZING. I REALLY LIKE THIS STEREO.

SOUND QUALITY. OVERALL EASE OF PRODUCT. SETUP FOR BLUETOOTH WAS A BREEZE

NONE SO FAR

Dec, 2009
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

A great product ”

 

I think this is a good product.  Pioneer has always been a brand you can trust.  The best thing about this is being able to bring your music from your MP3 or IPod with you in to your car.  You don't have to worry about leaving a stack of CD's in your...

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT come with excel. functions and sound. ”

 

The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT come with excel. functions and sound. 

Jul, 2010
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