CONCLUSION

   When we reviewed the HUDWAY Glass back in 2016 i can't say that we were that much impressed with it. Sure back then it was something new and its price was pretty much on the spot (still a tad more than what we had hoped) but due to the issues we even pointed out in this review it was far from perfect. The HUDWAY Cast may not be perfect either but not only does it resolve several of the issues we found with the Glass (for example it can be dismounted and has a far larger and flexible base which can be used virtually with any dashboard) it’s a much more complete solution for people who want more from a car HUD. Sure it's not as advanced as the upcoming HUDWAY Drive model (lacks several useful features but the Drive is still a long way from reaching retail) but it does exactly what people will want it for and that’s to project the navigation screen of your phone onto its acrylic screen. That’s not all however since it can also be used as a speakerphone and to read and even help reply to text messages. The HUDWAY Cast can also be powered by an optional OBD-II cable which enables it to display speed and RPM without being connected with your smartphone (unfortunately HUDWAY did not provide us with that cable so we can’t really comment on its usage). Still like we said it’s not perfect so leaving out its rather bulky size (which means you can’t use it in some cars like roadsters) you will also have to route its power cable and that may not look very nice (professional installation is recommended for a more “permanent” result). The Navigation app may be quite good but due to some delays in sending info to the Cast and lack of features compared to Google Maps. Finally we did encounter some disconnections when using the Cast with Android smartphones but that might easily be some incompatibility with the models we have here.

   Unlike the HUDWAY Glass which was always ment to be an entry-level HUD solution the Cast is a complete HUD solution for your car and that means it doesn’t come cheap. Still with a current price tag set at USD199 (directly from HUDWAY’s product page) the Cast is actually not a very expensive piece of equipment (early Kickstarter backers however got it at a bargain price of USD159). That being said if you don’t really have much use for a HUD device just yet we do recommend waiting for the more advanced (and probably more expensive) Drive model which offers the same features as the Cast and much more. Overall the HUDWAY Cast is what the Glass should have been and although it’s not perfect and doesn’t come cheap it’s certainly worth our Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Screen Brightness Levels 
- WiFi Connectivity
- OBD II Connection (Optional)
- Can Also Be Used As A Speakerphone
- Large Rubber Base (Removable Main Unit)
- Easy Installation
- Magnetic Smartphone Holder
- Lighter Adapter With Two USB Charging Ports

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Bulky Size (Car Compatibility)
- Navigation App (Some Glitches)
- Android Disconnections