What is the difference between full LCD instrument cluster and non-full LCD instrument cluster?
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Here are the specific differences between full LCD instrument cluster and non-full LCD instrument cluster: 1. Stability: Non-full LCD instrument cluster, i.e., ordinary instrument cluster, has better stability, while full LCD instrument cluster may experience issues like screen distortion or no display. If the LCD screen fails, it often results in the inability to display instrument information. 2. Content: Ordinary instrument cluster displays relatively simple content. Full LCD instrument cluster displays rich content, with a sense of hierarchy, beauty, and strong integrity. It can interconnect with mobile phones and provide safer driving. It can also switch styles, allowing car owners to enjoy a better driving experience.
The full LCD instrument cluster is like equipping your car with an iPad, offering unparalleled freedom in displaying content—whether it's navigation maps or tire pressure monitoring. Last time I drove my friend's new car, the dashboard even simulated blind-spot visuals during turns, which felt incredibly high-tech. In contrast, traditional analog gauges are more like old-school watches, with fixed information displayed via needles and small LCD screens—speed and RPM are clear at a glance but lack customization. The downside of LCD screens is their susceptibility to glare in sunlight and slightly slower startup in cold weather, while traditional gauges respond instantly but offer limited functionality. Nowadays, mid-to-high-end vehicles are shifting toward full LCD displays, and even domestically produced cars priced around 100,000 yuan are starting to adopt them.
As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I find mechanical gauges to be the most reliable and durable. The core of traditional gauges consists of physical needles paired with small LCD screens, displaying basic information like fuel level and water temperature, which is sufficient for daily use. Fully digital instrument clusters are entirely electronic screens, offering fancy features but becoming awkward when they crash. Last week, my neighbor Old Zhang's electric car had its digital dashboard go black, forcing him to drive blindly to the dealership for repairs. From a driving perspective, a quick glance at physical needles tells you the speed, whereas with fully digital displays, you have to stare at the numbers for a while. However, younger drivers probably prefer digital instrument clusters for their ability to change colors with ambient lighting and project navigation routes.
