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Alpine iLX-507 vs JVC KW-M785BW

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JVC KW-M785BW is cheaper at $649.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Alpine iLX-507 or JVC KW-M785BW?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JVC KW-M785BW is the cheaper at $649.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Alpine iLX-507 JVC KW-M785BW
US price $779.95 $649.95
BrandAlpineJVC
Released
Din size double-din double-din
Screen size (in) 7 6.8
Screen resolution 1280 x 720
Max power watts 50x4 50x4
Rms power watts 18x4 22x4
Preamp outputs 3 6
Preamp voltage (V) 4 4
Car play wireless wireless
Android auto wireless wireless
Bluetooth version
Hd radio Yes No

Sources — Alpine iLX-507: alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11). JVC KW-M785BW: us.jvc.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Alpine iLX-507 and JVC KW-M785BW?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Screen size (in): Alpine iLX-507 7 vs JVC KW-M785BW 6.8
  • Rms power watts: Alpine iLX-507 18x4 vs JVC KW-M785BW 22x4
  • Preamp outputs: Alpine iLX-507 3 vs JVC KW-M785BW 6
  • Hd radio: Alpine iLX-507 true vs JVC KW-M785BW false

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