Carlinkit Tbox Ultra Android 15.0 System

Over 9 months ago I placed an order for this unit based upon my prior ownership of the Carlinkit Tbox UHD Android 13 CarPlay AI Box with HD Output that worked very well for me. That device never actually took a firmware update so when the Carlinkit Tbox Ultra Android 15.0 System became available I decided to preorder the unit due to the updated operating system and after months of communicating with Carlinkit the order was never fulfilled.

I extended them the courtesy of my patience and they kept responding that the version that they had advertised for the US market was still in development and every month it was due to be released but was never actually sent to me. After waiting patiently for 9 months they started marketing yet another Android 15 device the Carlinkit Tbox Ultra 3 CarPlay AI Box with Android 15.0 System. I contacted them again at the time of release in an attempt to understand what was going on, the response was that they had a new device and again the US version was unavailable for both the Android 15 devices but if I wanted to accept the Ultra 3, I could, and begrudgingly I did so, really out of frustration for the extended wait. I did not really like this form factor nor did I need a display but rather than leave my money with anyone for 9 months where they could gain interest on it and I could not...I accepted their offer. What I could not understand is why advertise and accept payment for a device that you know that you cannot fulfill and if you know that you are not going to fulfill why not contact that customer proactively and outline alternative options or refund their money? At any rate I decided to accept the Ultra 3...realizing that it had reduced utility but my vehicle has a built in hotspot so that did not constrain its utility (as it cannot support a US SIM Card). What I did not also realize is that this device did not have the HDMI or the USB port that was on the Android 13 Box that I still use in another vehicle. This lead me to dig a bit deeper into the original order that I had placed...I did not realize that the Ultra Android 15 box also did not have those two features which are quite useful. This changed my opinion regarding the difference between the two Android 15 units...to me they were essentially the same (based upon their functionality for me) so accepting something was better than getting nothing at all.

How does the Ultra 3 function, it works fine but gets incredibly HOT, had to buy a phone cooler for it so that it would not damage the surface it sits on in the vehicle, the 13 never became as HOT maybe due to its design with more room in the box to allow cooling (Carlinkit stated that this is normal for the device). Android 15 is now 2 generations old and just as the 13 was never upgraded to any other version of Android, the question is will this be stuck on 15 as well? I really cannot state that this device is superior to the Tbox 13 on its aging android base, it gets the job done similarly without some of the functionality of the older Tbox 13. If you are a user that prefers a circular disc with a limited functioning display...this is for you. Value for money, I would buy the 13 again today after using this Ultra 3. I am not saying that the device is no good but the sales practices surrounding this entire experience has been poor...I do not even have the opportunity to review the device I actually received and I think that this will be the last device that I purchase from Carlinkit...they earned my favor and regard with the 13 but they lost it all with this extremely poor transaction...I saved $5.00 on the actual initial price waiting for the Ultra and then they sent me the Ultra 3 for the price of the Ultra so in fairness they did do something in an attempt to make it right BUT they did not because they never shipped what I paid for based upon the order they accepted...that is bad business...DON'T TAKE PEOPLE'S MONEY IF YOU CANNOT FULFILL THEIR ORDER AND THEN TREAT THEM LIKE AN ANNOYANCE WHEN THEY FOLLOW UP WITH YOU, THAT IS NOT A WAY TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOMER BASE! You could make the best product under the sun, treat your customer properly and your business will grow. The device deserves a 3 STAR rating but your business practices earns you a 0 STAR rating. I know this is not what you wanted but this is what you did and I saw other buyers asking about their order delivery times so I know there are other disappointed buyers.

Carlinkit Tbox Ultra Android 15.0 System

Tried everything on my 2023 Subaru Ascent with new iPhone and will not connect. Disappointed for the cost.

I'm still waiting for the package 📦 it was scheduled for 03/06/2026… yet I paid $25 for expedited shipping…

This latest model is so much faster and smoother. Glad I made the upgrade especially for the JB4 app. Over past few weeks ZERO regret.

Very nice

Davvero il miglior box Android provato fino ad ora. Super Top.

I have bought Carlinkit Tbox Ultra Android 15.0 - it has the best android software up to now. It has a solid speed also. I put a micro sim and it works super fine. The only thing I would like to have is keeping WiFi hot spot turned ON, if I use the box as my hot spot in the car, not to go over menu every time I enter the car. Thank you!

Haven't received the order yet. Have paid extra money for shipping by Extra Expedited Shipping (FedEx/DHL...), But packet just arrived by Normal post. And now I need to take delivery at the post office. Even at the beginning, shipping was done POST NL.