I already have a ROKU 2 old model and I wanted to upgrade
it to the latest one as it was freezing often when playing HD videos after the
last software update. That’s when I got this android TV box and this is great.
I am an android phone user and it made easier to setup and synchronize with my
google play store account.
This one comes with lot of preloaded apps and the most
helpful one is KODI. If you have already used KODI then you will love this TV
box. I will provide more details on the preloaded apps later in my review.
Important Features of TV Box:
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Amlogic AArch64 Processor Quad core CPU
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1747 MB – Available memory for applications (2
GB total)
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4.7 GB – Available storage for applications
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WIFI
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Bluetooth
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HDMU Port
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2 USB Ports
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1 Micro SD Slot
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Android 5.1.1 version
Along with the TV box, I received a Bluetooth remote control
mini keyboard which is extremely helpful in operating the box. You also get a
remote controller for the box, which in my opinion not very useful and so far I
have used it only to turn on/off the box. I also got a HDMI cable to connect
with the TV, an adapter and a charging cable for keyboard.
Performance:
The performance of this box is great. I have not seen any
lag and the box is very responsive. I am able to play HD videos with no issues
and I tested the video performances in KODI, YOUTUBE and AMAZON VIDEO. The box
supports 1080P and 4K decoding as long as you have a TV supporting that. You
have an option in the home page to clear the unused memory when needed. I tried
to quickly switch b multiple apps and the transitions were smooth. I did not
notice any issues when scrolling the content inside the apps. No performance
issues in playing quality games. Refer my sample video of ASPHALT 8 gameplay.
Interface:
The interface is very good. Home page has 6 big icons
(Link to KODI, Music, Video, Settings, Memory Clean and My Apps) in center and
small icons in bottom. The bottom icons are customizable and you can add your
frequently used apps. Navigation is smooth and settings menu is well organized.
Please refer my video for an overall look.
Preloaded Apps:
KODI is unbeatably the best app to use and I noticed KODI
was already loaded with lot of addons. Unfortunately mine did not have Exodus
and One Channel (which are the best video addons) and I have to install them
manually. I am already using KODI in my laptop so it was easy for me install
the necessary addons. Using KODI in this TV box is so easy and comfortable and
unarguably better than doing the same in laptop.
Apart from KODI, lots of other apps are preloaded in the
box. Some of the noticeable apps are – Netflix, Browser, Facebook, Skype, Video
and Audio player, Show Box, Sky Live, Mobdro, FilmOn Live.
Bluetooth Keyboard:
The mini keyboard is very useful and really makes easier to use the TV box. You have to plug in the Bluetooth USB in TV box to use the keyboard. The TV box automatically detected the keyboard as soon as I connected. The keyboard has lot of shortcut buttons – home, player, play and pause, forward and reverse, search, browser, volume up and down, mute. Keyboard is powered by a rechargeable BL-5C battery and is chargeable with a USB cable. The keyboard also has a mouse touchpad.
The mini keyboard is very useful and really makes easier to use the TV box. You have to plug in the Bluetooth USB in TV box to use the keyboard. The TV box automatically detected the keyboard as soon as I connected. The keyboard has lot of shortcut buttons – home, player, play and pause, forward and reverse, search, browser, volume up and down, mute. Keyboard is powered by a rechargeable BL-5C battery and is chargeable with a USB cable. The keyboard also has a mouse touchpad.
Other noticeable things:
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This box has an SD card slot and 2 USB slots. I
can plug in a card or USD device with media contents and play them in TV.
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One other good feature is we can connect with
Bluetooth devices. I have already connected with my headset and enjoy watching
videos and playing games.
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The TV box has a small display to show time and
there is an LED indicator (blue when turned on and red when off).
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I installed many of the android games and really
enjoy playing them in big screen
Amazon Link: Amazon
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