If you asked me to choose between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, I wouldn’t have an instant answer. CarPlay pulls me in with its clean, intuitive interface. It feels familiar and effortless the second it connects, and it also has a few tricks that make it worth using.

But the moment I start thinking beyond just how it looks, Android Auto begins to make a stronger case for itself. It brings a level of functionality that goes deeper, the kind you actually notice when you’re driving regularly and relying on it.