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Sony XAV-9500ES vs Alpine iLX-507

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Alpine iLX-507 is cheaper at $779.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Sony XAV-9500ES or Alpine iLX-507?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Alpine iLX-507 is the cheaper at $779.95.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Sony XAV-9500ES Alpine iLX-507
US price $1198 $779.95
BrandSonyAlpine
Released
Din size floating double-din
Screen size (in) 10.1 7
Screen resolution 1280x720 1280 x 720
Max power watts 55x4 50x4
Rms power watts 20x4 18x4
Preamp outputs 6 3
Preamp voltage (V) 5 4
Car play wireless wireless
Android auto wireless wireless
Bluetooth version
Hd radio Yes

Sources — Sony XAV-9500ES: electronics.sony.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alpine iLX-507: alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Sony XAV-9500ES and Alpine iLX-507?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Din size: Sony XAV-9500ES floating vs Alpine iLX-507 double-din
  • Screen size (in): Sony XAV-9500ES 10.1 vs Alpine iLX-507 7
  • Screen resolution: Sony XAV-9500ES 1280x720 vs Alpine iLX-507 1280 x 720
  • Max power watts: Sony XAV-9500ES 55x4 vs Alpine iLX-507 50x4
  • Rms power watts: Sony XAV-9500ES 20x4 vs Alpine iLX-507 18x4
  • Preamp outputs: Sony XAV-9500ES 6 vs Alpine iLX-507 3
  • Preamp voltage (V): Sony XAV-9500ES 5 vs Alpine iLX-507 4

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