The RK3588 with Mali G610 combo is impressive. Other devices sporting it have been able to emulate the complete PS2 catalogue with ease. You are going to see this affordable chipset dominate the industry in 2023, which is terrific as the price will drop further. I am surprised to see 8GB of LPDDR4 though. Great hardware - software not really good enough. Stay cool man. 👍
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Yes very good performance and it does not overheat either. But yes some interested TV boxes coming this year.
@kobirulali17172 жыл бұрын
I don't think Google or Netflix will certify this chip/ram combo. If it had both of them I would consider this to replace my Shield TV 2015 as Dolphin doesn't work that well and AetherSX2 (Rip!) Is like 5 fps!
@LivingLinux Жыл бұрын
Prices can drop even further by using the RK3588S. Same CPU and GPU cores, but cut down IO. Since most TV boxes don't come with NVMe, SATA ports anyway, it won't matter. Mekotronics is an exception, as they have models with NVMe and SATA ports.
@pontusborgjonsson1246 Жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech You have telegram or s23 ultra guy winner a scam haha
@SHIELDroid Жыл бұрын
I just purchased the 8gb version of ram and I have the same problem from the first 30 minutes of trying it, it freezes and I must disconnect it from the electrical outlet, I have tried everything and I have written to the official support of H96 Max V58 and they left me in sight. The last thing I will try is to install the older version of software since I have tried AC adapters of higher amperage and the same voltage and it keeps freezing. Hopefully we can fix it.
@malmjonas2 жыл бұрын
Good review.. I moved on from H96 manufacturers long ago.. Stuck with Nvidia and Formuler and to a large extent Buzz TV as regular updates are crucial for me
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Yes don't blame you. regular updates and official certifications are required at this print point.
@polla2256 Жыл бұрын
I'm on the boat as to whether I should move on now my Nvidia shield has failed. I'd love an updated Nvidia offering and don't want to repeat the mistakes of the past (buying shite box after box) but I might give an RK3588 a go....until (if) Nvidia get their act together.
@americanbullies1247 Жыл бұрын
Formuler Z11 pro max is awesome
@andrewgibson9667 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the super box for it has the same thing you're talkin about
@rdeh1678 Жыл бұрын
With nvidia sheild you are better off in the long run , I have the original unit with 500gb HD unit and has never let me down and always updated and security patches
@SumitRamSays2 жыл бұрын
12:41 gameplay really nice 👍 #chigz
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, gameplay was quite smooth. Asphalt never gets old.
@TerenceKearns4 ай бұрын
15:40 why would something rated less rank higher than something rated more?
@ptitchabalАй бұрын
Asked myself the same question ... 🤷♀
@TerenceKearns4 ай бұрын
Brilliant review. Very useful indeed. Great work. Subscribed.
@brunotvthebrunochannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review loving it from Africa Kenya 🇰🇪
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Greetings to Kenya, my mother is from Kenya and Father India. ❤️
@brunotvthebrunochannel2 жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech welcome you are my brother
@marcuszettergren8885 Жыл бұрын
So in practical terms, this box doesn't support 4K other than from local media?
@joe90jacob572 жыл бұрын
Wow, powerful box. Excellent chipset but the Google certification issues are a drawback and I am surprised by the KZbin limitation. Weldone chigz 👍🏾
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Google certification would be amazing with this chipset. Look forward to reviewing more steaming boxes.
@sovo1212 Жыл бұрын
Blame Google and streaming apps, the device is perfectly capable of playing 4k video. Also, paying these dumb licenses would increase the cost without any other benefit than satisfying these artificial limitations.
@MALI-jf6pe7 ай бұрын
what model monitor are you using there
@AKL7642 жыл бұрын
Great vids! How do you feel about the Chromecast 4k in terms of UI and overall use for an average person?
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
It's actually pretty good overall experience, with official 4K streaming across the board. Limitations on storage space and RAM, unless you use an adapter, but generally as a streaming device, its very good.
@andyboa810712 күн бұрын
Does it output stereo audio through spdif or only Dolby?
@the-papaw2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chigz, another great review, been looking at these boxes. Can you mount smb shares (NAS) with them like you can an nvidea shield?
@thczero132 жыл бұрын
if it was enabled in their config it would but sadly they didn't 🤣
@the-papaw2 жыл бұрын
@@thczero13 that sucks, thx for replying
@TerenceKearns4 ай бұрын
3:55 I wonder if those display formats are disabled because the HDMI connection didn't detect a capable display...
@asan10502 жыл бұрын
ThanksMuch! Chigz Tech Reviews
@lowrider692000 Жыл бұрын
nice review from someone who knows his stuff, I have 2 of the KM6 Deluxe with the 4DDR ram and to be honest I have not seen anything that would make me change it, the KM6 lux plays large files on streaming APK's and I could not get this on the firestick or the chrome tv, it does freeze on really large files 80gb movies but not always, do you still think the apple TV 4K is the best out there?, I think it's about time shield done an updated unit as its 2019 model for the price I think is outdated I mean come on only 3gb of ddr4 ram? my KM6 has 4gb
@grbenson Жыл бұрын
I love this tv box, never had an issue with it yet.
@jeromeprin56688 ай бұрын
Hello does your box never freezes when using ps2 emu?
@jordenlolo8174 ай бұрын
it is freezes when play 4k youtube clip.
@sovo1212 Жыл бұрын
Several emulators allow widescreen codes to play games properly on your screen, although I believe it's 21:9, but there's even some codes for that.
@markheyward10322 жыл бұрын
Excellent review ! You're reviews of Android TV boxes was the reason I originally subbed to you're channel, & this TV box is pretty damned impressive ! I am not so keen on Rockchip SoC's, but this appears to be pretty decent. Thanks again for a comprehensive review. CHEERS ! 👍👍👍
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. 👍
@KarimBenabd Жыл бұрын
*Your and not you're
@jdcomputers27 Жыл бұрын
Hi i am looking for 4K box that can play 4k videos from usb or hard disk supports hdr,Dolby vision and have excellent picture quality . Kindly suggest which processor and brand good
@doorsbh7 ай бұрын
I was looking for a long time for a tv box to replace nvidia shield as all in one tv streaming and support all 4k video and audio and also as plex/kodi server but unfortunately couldn't find one until now. I was hopping this one does but without official certifications it's useless for me.
@andrebradley19243 ай бұрын
When are you going to do a review for the buzztv powerstation 6
@nawa988 ай бұрын
Really powerful device. I switched with my old Nivida shield tv...
@rameses1979 Жыл бұрын
At this price, I would add a little more money and buy a smart tv (got a 43in HISENSE for 300€)
@Sandel994565 ай бұрын
Hisense emmc suck ass and will not last you
@docwho10th882 жыл бұрын
Is it future proof? Will it be updated for years to come like the Shield?
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Firmware updates are available and one was completed at initial stat-up. But don't expect regular updates like the Shield.
@docwho10th882 жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech Thanks! That is a "no go".
@docwho10th88 Жыл бұрын
@Abdulrehman KHAN Pass, going on 8 years on my Shield with no issues...this thing is disposable after just 3 years that is not good enough!
@izri1 Жыл бұрын
can you place shortcuts of videos on the desktop similar to the the Shield tv? And btw, the info you showed on CPU-Z, is of RK3066. It says at the the top "Rockchip RK 3066" Another major drawback, at least for me, is that it has only 2 usb ports. Should have been at least 4, in my opinion.
@andrealecio1806 Жыл бұрын
I got onde with 8gb of ram and replaced the heatsink. I put one bigger on the chip and two smaller on each memory chip. It does not overheat.
@andrealecio1806 Жыл бұрын
@Chigz-TechReviews ?
@rdeh1678 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I have always enjoyed your content one thing I would like ask you if in future reviews do a malware and virus test on each box several I have tested do come with some sorte of virus
@DDB_Pincab2 жыл бұрын
How can someone buy this box instead of a Sheild via IA interactive / Netflix, Disney+, Prime in 4K
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly. But image this chipset with full Google ATV licensing. That might be a different story. 2023 is going to be a good year for TV boxes.
@fahim4545 ай бұрын
Is that box play Netflix in SD?
@Frank-mi3sf Жыл бұрын
Ordered one! Thanks
@MrNeilypops2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Hmm...too many negatives for me. Why do the specs say HLG support but it is disabled on the device?
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Because this was advertised as a feature by the seller, but unfortunately after my tests, it was established that its not available.
@MrNeilypops2 жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech Valuable test for me. HLG is becoming more widely used for streaming.
@CeNey-l1q8 ай бұрын
Can i set up apk on this tv box
@impopio4987 Жыл бұрын
widevine cerification is a deal breaker for me.. 😢😢😢
@kevvvykevMAGNUS Жыл бұрын
10:18 what movie is this? Thanks for the review btw. Can anyone confirm that exfat drives are not supported? Ps2 games are too large for fat32, and I’m on Mac osx, which does not natively support ntfs. Thanks
@skelleytor4 ай бұрын
The Mars box has an app called “Blue Tv” does this have that or something similar?
@gyoung7802 Жыл бұрын
hello speed lan ? is 200+mpbs
@paulhill13792 жыл бұрын
Good review on a nice TV Box.👍
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@slayjay772 жыл бұрын
Hello brother, Do you use or recommend a browsers that works well with an Android box? It's unbelievable that there's almost none that works flawlessly (My LG tv has a build in browser which is actually good but without an VPN it's again useless)
@tsunamiliao Жыл бұрын
KZbin 1440p because of your monitor hardware limited. I can play 2160p with a 4K TV connected.
@ChigzTech Жыл бұрын
My monitor is 4K BTW.
@warriorlegend1793 Жыл бұрын
Did you try connecting external HDD ? Will the external HDD be identified by the device and able to browse files and videos? If yes, will it play a 4k video smoothly from an external HDD?
@aqeel123az Жыл бұрын
Very good reviews and information
@patrickcadette2 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁👍👍👍...to many cons for the price..loving the hardware but the software needs to be improved greatly..thanks chigz..great as usual...
@Hicks-g1m2 жыл бұрын
8k Ultra HD nice 🆒🆒👍👍
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
😂
@larrybuckner8788 Жыл бұрын
Can i get local channels and premium channels like hbo showtime and movies
@mallorcaxisco Жыл бұрын
Impossible to change the boot resolution from 1080p to 4k.
@mrrobvs7 күн бұрын
Any word on internet speed degradation when a vpn is installed on the box itself?
@softlips7406 Жыл бұрын
128gb also available same model?
@mahmutdikcizgi9773 Жыл бұрын
You shold have tested 8k and 8k hdr files from usb. This chipset can really 8k hdr for h264 and h265 files
@marlons48811 ай бұрын
Smart tube next works on this?
@RSaga-yg8ze6 ай бұрын
Yes.
@bdenko Жыл бұрын
Is this the most powerfull android box by soc right now? Or is there another else?
@sovo1212 Жыл бұрын
Right now it's the most powerful one.
@henrigirard7409 Жыл бұрын
Bonjour, J'ai acheté cette box Android mais je n'arrive pas à modifier la résolution d'affichage sur ma TV. Pouvez-vous m'aider svp ?
@dawgyqq3264 Жыл бұрын
We cant enable dolby vision?
@kimfisher8673 Жыл бұрын
Hi are there any channel ??
@stuartletcher2442 Жыл бұрын
Looks Smart enough, but at the min no way would I swap out my Mecool KM6 😎
@dretseljohnson5166 Жыл бұрын
Another Freezer Android Box. 🔒's Up Often!!!
@aneeshsl6229 Жыл бұрын
Can I use apple tv box with out i phone 🤳
@maro24242 жыл бұрын
al salamu alaykum Am very happy to see Islam pro app in your phone and find out you are Muslim ❤️ I love your videos and never trust anyone else in tv boxes reviews
@rojoroj9777 Жыл бұрын
Pathan jinda h . Love from india. Nice u include bollywood content in ur video
@manjsher30942 жыл бұрын
The no here comes from the Mali 610 GPU, a poor GPU considering 76,77,78 are available 78 being latest. The g61 in this box is very very old in the tooth. Come on guys let's push the manufacturer to give us better. We are now starting to finally get Andriod boxes with 64 bit abi, let's now push to get a better GPU paring.
@learningpianoat612 жыл бұрын
Yawn... nothing new for 2023, then! Actually, this seems like a bit of a cheeky rip-off advertising itself as an ANDROID TV box. The specs are just average, too, and it looks like it has a failure issue with some apps. Not enough USB ports, no USB 3 input and STILL (amazingly in 2023) no dual monitor output... ...and it's precicely for this reason that I left all iterations of Android boxes behind a year ago and bought a mini PC for my PLEX, KODI, KZbin and off line viewing content. Best decision I ever made... watch movies on the TV and keep up with the footy scores on the second monitor! Also you can actually DELETE stuff you don't want anymore! (I highly recomend this mouse, though, which you can buy seperately (and cheaply) on Amazon.) It's the best remote you can buy... works on everything!)
@h0laPlaneta Жыл бұрын
whats the name of the mouse?
@LeMa-fq2dc Жыл бұрын
Have any way install linux on H96 Max V58?? Another video player (R8X) have ubuntu &debian image file to replace android OS.
@delresearch5416 Жыл бұрын
You have to pay for KZbin to get 4k now. And the movie not playing was a codec problem.
@slybunda Жыл бұрын
quad A76 cores is too much for the shield tv's A57's tp keep up with. shame really since tegra gpu is still good but the cpu is lacking these days.
@donbless67 Жыл бұрын
Anyone knows if this device read/recognize 18TB external drive? Thanks
@nasrulhuq2 жыл бұрын
How can I get this box.
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Links ind description.
@ycl7497 Жыл бұрын
Does the rk3588 soc on this tvbox truly support av1 hardware decode, anyone tested it?
@sovo1212 Жыл бұрын
It does support AV1, however that doesn't mean it works at the software level. Get an SBC like the Orange Pi5 instead of this thing, to ensure you have the freedom to install any software.
@ycl7497 Жыл бұрын
@@sovo1212 you are right, rk3588 support AV1,.but another youtuber has already shown this tv box does not have AV1 codec, theres nothing we can do about it. What a coincident, Im currently looking at Orange Pi 5 as you suggested, but I have zero experience in SBC, does Orange Pi 5 comes with AV1 codec? Or can I download AV1 codec if Orange Pi 5 does not have AV1 codec?
@xNeFShARkx Жыл бұрын
I wish we could have a proper tv box with the RK3588 + 8 GB of ram + 32GB of storage a least! By proper tv box, i mean one fully certified(4k youtube and all stream services) + using properly ATV 12 or 13.
@ChigzTech Жыл бұрын
Yes exactly
@dagobertomorales7835 Жыл бұрын
Dónde se puede adquirir con envío a México?
@michofakhry9244 Жыл бұрын
How would I update it? It's been old version since 2021.. If anyone can help me in this?
@Mark-mu4pj2 жыл бұрын
Nice review.
@leonstclairecoey Жыл бұрын
Will it play cod mobile?
@kenmcmaster69382 жыл бұрын
Chigz Disney is the real thing I don't think your TV box shoud be DRM one's u buy your subscription you should watch your movies in HD that why Disney is the real thing
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree, Disney does things correctly.
@itsmint65302 жыл бұрын
Unless it's a certified Google tv, Android tv or amazon Device, these boxes are a waste of time and I wish they would just stop making them! Any chance you can review the Nokia 8010 Streaming box?
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Will look into it, thanks.
@itsmint6530 Жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech I hope you didn't take my comment as having a pop at you bud. 👍
@albertragnargsson2 жыл бұрын
Sad to see such a powerful box without widevine level 1 support.
@sovo1212 Жыл бұрын
Not manufacturer's fault, paying these dumb licenses would increase the cost without any real benefit.
@albertragnargsson Жыл бұрын
@@sovo1212 Google's level one is the prerequisite for being able to play in 4k resolution from all major streaming providers.
@GreyFoxCode9 ай бұрын
and of course no samba share with storage mount...
@aneeshsl6229 Жыл бұрын
Is have Bluetooth
@skankhunt4202 жыл бұрын
Can you test Call of Duty pls? 🙏🏽
@juliusmorris5233 Жыл бұрын
I actually bought the homatics last year, and it's not as good as the shield. I use it for the TV in my garage now. Nvidia shield is king buddy. Homatics is okay visuals, at times I could see it drop and it doesn't support 120hz
@trezapolki8320 Жыл бұрын
Too bad about the physical connectivity... The same box with a microSD card reader and a third USB port and I'd buy it straight away.
@MarkGoffee Жыл бұрын
Wow 👍🙏
@kevindejong12262 жыл бұрын
150$ device and no official Netflix? How bout nooooooooo
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
They overpriced it.
@testosteroneinc.3800 Жыл бұрын
Who has Netflix anymore? For one year's membership cost, you can have your own Netflix on a 6TB hdd. 😜
@JonatasDias7 Жыл бұрын
This Box is focused on emulation, it smoothly runs games in 4K on PSP, PS2 and Switch emulators.
@AhmedElrased2 жыл бұрын
Why don't we see Android TVE licensed With good CPU and ram 4g. I think the problem is in Google
@JeremyMatthews-pm9bv Жыл бұрын
Root doesn't work on box it indicates it is not properly installed by root checker.
@bunakkaptan Жыл бұрын
I think you have not seen ....Homatecs R 4K tv box yet...... I belive Homatecs is the best above all.
@ChigzTech Жыл бұрын
Already reviewed it.
@StockSpeedTech Жыл бұрын
Actually on this box there's a lot of wanky issues with it. Says it's rooted that you can't do anything with it It doesn't detect root. So if you're going to be playing any games and you want to change out the game touch screen to something like mantis pro gamepad you won't be able to do that at all. Which is pretty sad and unfortunate because it's got quite great gaming ability. That's a nice box overall I mean physically but it just doesn't live up to the hype what's inside of it I do not like the TV OS Build they were still with stuck with the tablet build
@GaryHurst-b6b Жыл бұрын
So you admitted at the end the shield is way better?Then why score this double the benchmark of the shield.And move it into 2nd place. What ya smoking bro lol
@eddieburk9153 Жыл бұрын
is there an Android device that runs pure Android with Widevine security Level 1... i'm pretty sure the answer is NO but maybe someone knows something i don't
@oceanyt8 Жыл бұрын
Hi support dolby atmos?
@joe90jacob572 жыл бұрын
Yesss !!!
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
🙌
@jordenlolo817 Жыл бұрын
no update the device 1 year old software. poor support from manufacturer home page that goes through whatsup they never answer.
@CalTexTech2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼
@kevinkev1530 Жыл бұрын
👍🏾👍🏾
@ravenesq5179 Жыл бұрын
Been using it hardware wise it murders the shield even my pro sadly however the software is absolute crap and a lot of my plex stuff has to transcode because of it wish someone would roll an actual android tv build for this thing.
@Ta96913 Жыл бұрын
Don't buy it. i have bought my Android tv box H96 Max 8k ultra hd exactly same as in this video about 9 month ago, suddenly stop working. not working any more...
@jayvasquez4152 жыл бұрын
How can I download vulkon ps2 emulator on my box???
@ChigzTech2 жыл бұрын
Its called Aesther SX2, download it from: www.aethersx2.com/archive/
@jayvasquez4152 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@electronicland7214 Жыл бұрын
Hello. A few days ago, I got my new LG C2 Oled . The picture quality and the sound are awesome. Now I'm looking for a TV box that has Android TV as good as the C2, around 100$. Would appreciate if you could help me. Thanks
@scaudioav Жыл бұрын
Malware in the box Just in the news today via bleeping computer! Subject: Mirai variant infects low-cost Android TV boxes for DDoS attacks The primary targets of this campaign are low-cost Android TV boxes like Tanix TX6 TV Box, MX10 Pro 6K, and H96 MAX X3 Please be cautious when using any of the cheap tv boxes out there.