I swear people just parrot the opinions of these car “reviewers”. I have a 2016 MDX and like the dual screen set up. The screen resolution could be better but it is not nearly as bad as some people say it is. As far as the touch pad, it is far better than having a touch screen and with all of that piano black that is used in the new interior I just don’t think you need another surface that attracts dirt and fingerprints. As with any new car once you get use to the layout working the controls becomes almost second nature. Overall Acura has done a great job with the new design.
I absolutely agree that people parrot opinions of the so called experts or first time reviewers. It is no different than a person reviewing a fine scotch and say they taste marshmallow toasted over an eight year old oak fire on a cloudless night in June in Montana, after hearing that from a scotch expert.
I’ve put 500 miles on my A-spec and I find the new touchpad system works exceptionally well. Yes, the first few times you use it, it is different. I can now just glance at the display without looking at the touchpad. My wife’s 2022 Volvo uses a touch screen. I feel I’m safer using the touchpad over the touchscreen. Also, using the controls on the steering wheel flipping through your favorite stations, which is what distracts most people, makes that task a breeze.