The X96mini TV box comes with an excellent processor, giving you the ultimate experience in watching movies and playing video games. It is the perfect device for playing 4K ultimate HD video,...
The X96mini TV box comes with an excellent processor, giving you the ultimate experience in watching movies and playing video games. It is the perfect device for playing 4K ultimate HD video, transporting you into a crystal-clear world with its picture.
It is the best choice for your home entertainment to play games or watch movies and series. Turn your...
The X96mini TV box comes with an excellent processor, giving you the ultimate experience in watching movies and playing video games. It is the perfect device for playing 4K ultimate HD video, transporting you into a crystal-clear world with its picture.
It is the best choice for your home entertainment to play games or watch movies and series. Turn your living room into an entertainment center!
Takes your TV to the next level
The X96 Mini 4K Android receiver is the model with the successful chipset from the Amlogic series.
With 2GB RAM for endless multitasking and 16GB storage space for all the applications or media you need. It is equipped with the Q4 '17 S905W processor model which is even faster, offers even better image quality and supports audio formats.
Hundreds of online add-ons available for the already installed KODI 17 and Android 7.1 allow you to download a plethora of add-ons, such as YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, as well as play thousands of Android games on your big screen, seamlessly.
Install your favorite applications and enjoy the evolution of technology in your living room.
Manufacturer
OEM
Specifications
Specifications
RAM
2 GB
Storage
16 GB
Resolution
4K Ultra HD
Audio Decoding
DTS
Misc Functions
3D, DLNA, HDR
Processor
Manufacturer
Amlogic
Model
S905W
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Yes
HDMI connections
1
USB connections
2
Ethernet LAN connections
1
Type of Connections
Card Reader, USB 2.0
Software
Operating System
Android
Android Version
Android 7.1
Installed Applications
Applications
IPTV
Smart Attributes
Smart Assistant
-
Smart Ecosystem
-
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can
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Plays everything and everywhere (except for nova-cosmote tv, although I didn't really look into it), I loaded Netflix, diamont build on Kodi and it works like a charm! I connected it directly to the router, bought it an air mouse, attached a fan and cooler from an old laptop, and it works all day at 42°C!
Unfortunately, someone without enough knowledge will struggle quite a bit to set it up (consult YouTube).
Value for money!
Edit: I flashed it with a new ROM, the ATV experience, and it competes with TV boxes over 100 euros!
The main problem is that it keeps disconnecting constantly, it can't even play a whole episode of a series. I sent it back to the store. But if you don't mind having it connected to the router with a cable, it's fine.
I've had it for years, the only downside is that it freezes. At 2GB RAM, it freezes a lot; the 4GB I have works perfectly. Until today, it hasn't had any issues; I've had it for roughly 8 years
This review is about the android version: Android 9.0
I regret this purchase. It constantly freezes when I switch to Greek channels, the image freezes as if I pressed pause, it is difficult to use with a complicated menu and slow like a turtle. You make a selection and by the time it appears, you have already made coffee. What can I say?
I bought 2 for Netflix, Sinobo Prime, Nova, OTE, Kodi. They all work great. I also got a wireless mouse for 5€ and it's perfect for those who complain that it doesn't work, I don't know what expectations they have. One is in Athens and the other is in the suburb of Chalkida. They both work flawlessly at 23€ each, what a bargain!
This review is about the android version: Android 9.0
I fell into the trap of positive reviews and bought it because of the lower price, but fortunately I returned it. It was terrible and unacceptable. The Play Store constantly had download errors. Chrome was lagging horribly. Only the menu and settings were working properly. It felt like using a 10-year-old tablet. I ordered the Mi Box S, something I should have done from the beginning
While it has a relatively easy way of connecting and setting up, it does not have smooth and high-quality image performance. And when I say smooth, I mean it has interruptions. I have a 100 Mbps line and the lag I experience is unprecedented. In other words, it's FAR AWAY. Get something more expensive and definitely with 5Ghz to calm down, just like I did. Waste of money, at least when I got it, it was only 25.90.. I see something 33 now and I'm laughing by myself.
Incredibly small, beautiful, and despite its size, capable. This CPU (s905w) performs better than the RK3229. It plays PS1 games (with ePSXe) okay.
* WARNING: DOES NOT HAVE BLUETOOTH * as incorrectly stated on several sites.
Kodi worked with both Kodi 17x and Kodi 18x. I have installed 3 Kodi Forks simultaneously and it's okay. Of course, it's different to have Kodi 17.4 and Je4M build, which takes about 2.5 minutes boot time, and to have Kodi 18.x and Manalab, which takes 8 minutes (!!) boot time (until it starts playing radio with autoexec script). However, it does not perform well in browsers or when watching videos from browsers.
Netflix Tips: This is not an issue with this device, it applies to all TV boxes in this range: Netflix played successfully (at 960x540p) with recent versions 7.83 & 7.61. The problem is not the low resolution (due to lack of certification) or the Android version, the problem is the handling. If I don't want to use a mouse and don't want to buy another advanced controller, I have to use the very old 4.16 (854x480) which is not localized. With the new versions, you cannot scroll without using a mouse.
P.S. 01.01.2022:
I see an inexplicable increase in prices. The review was written based on the price of 25€. If you are going to spend 40€, you can get a Cortex A53 with fewer features.
In Kodi, you will be able to play in 720p and 1080p, but you will find it difficult to watch videos from sites using a browser. With the ADM browser, I download movies to ADM and play them offline in Kodi or MX Player.
I am revising the stars from 5 to 3 only for the speed issue. Although it works flawlessly, it is now too slow for the standards of 2022.
Positives: Ideal for older apps.
Negatives:
- The transition to the best possible image on the TV does not happen automatically, so on a widescreen, you miss out on things and on a 4:3 screen, everything is too small.
- The processor is slow. It feels like giving Windows XP only two commands.
Well, I have had it for about 4 years and it still works, but I wanted to change it because it was overheating and burning your hand when you touched it. I installed a PC fan and now it's fine, it doesn't freeze or heat up. It's not fast, but it does its job without getting stuck anymore.
He wears android 7.1 but the processor is 32-bit and not 64. As a result, the latest version of Netflix is not compatible in the Google Store. However, I was able to upgrade the Netflix app by downloading the latest version that was compatible with 32-bit from a site that offers all versions of the Netflix app. The Netflix app that came with it was fine when I received it, but after a while, I realized that it was showing me series that were not for Greece (I realized this because they did not support Greek subtitles), so I went through the process of upgrading the app. Overall, everything is perfect, performance, image, I am very satisfied. For its price, it is more than perfect. Finally, I would also like to mention that sometimes the external wireless keyboard I have installed freezes and I have to restart, then everything is fine and this does not happen constantly... it is not a problem...
Unfortunately, the device is recognized as a mobile by Google Play and you cannot do serious browsing on Netflix, YouTube, etc. Stay away because it will tire you out...
I have it for a year. It has Netflix installed which cannot be upgraded and is no longer supported by the Netflix platform.
It has Android 7.1. No updates have been received. It is now useless for watching Netflix.
The device has Android 7, which means it is from 2016. I upgraded it to Android 9 and it works relatively well. The price would be good if it was already Android 9.
This specific TV box comes with Android 7. This means that the installed Play Store is also outdated and does not allow you to upgrade applications.
The Netflix application is also outdated and does not work, as well as not being upgradable due to the Play Store. If I knew I would have these problems, I wouldn't have bought it.
In terms of picture quality, sound, networking, and construction, it is high-quality and efficient.
Very good machine....I have it for 2 months now, it rarely freezes....if you connect it with a wire, it doesn't freeze at all.....the Netflix application is not good, so if you uninstall it and download an older version from the internet, like the February 2019 version 6.25, it works perfectly.....
I got it today. Don't get it even if they give it to you as a gift. I got it exclusively for Netflix use and it keeps freezing. You can't navigate through the menu options with either the remote control or the mouse. Unacceptable product. What I'm saying is an understatement.
I have it here for a month and I am very satisfied, it almost never freezes! At least with the way I use it, only to watch sports matches and an occasional movie. The tool is worth its money and more.
From the beginning, it turned the image green and then it would come back. I kept it. Konti never opened. I was watching channels with Mobdro and then nothing for two months. I kept it for YouTube and now, for a few days, it's gone because it tells me it's not compatible with Android 7.1.2 that the device is running. For 38 euros, we saw something here for eight months now I don't know what to do with it.
update: 1/11/20... in factory format and following the updates on the app, youtube and netflix no longer work, also I could never mirror a phone.
If you want a plug and play TV box... do not buy it.