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This is already my third review of a TV box with a built-in TV tuner, but this one has some notable differences from the previous models. In my opinion, this model is well made and could be worth buying. And, of course, as always, I'll take it apart, inspect it, test it, and add it to the summary table.

The Rockchip RK3399 is hardly a new SoC, and I’ve already reviewed a TV box based on this processor once before. But it turns out it’s still “in the game” and holding up reasonably well—though probably thanks to its noticeably higher performance compared with more common chips. So, a TV box based on the RK3399: review, teardown, tests, and a table, as usual.

I’ve already tested a TV box based on Amlogic’s new S905X2 SoC, and wasn’t entirely satisfied. Although it offered good performance and ran cool, it had a lot of software issues. Now I’ve finally got my hands on another model from the well-known Mecool brand, and today I’ll take a look at what it’s like and whether anything has changed. As always, I’ll inspect it, take it apart, run some tests, share my conclusions, and wrap up with a summary table.

This is my third review of TV boxes based on the Allwinner H6 system-on-chip (SoC). In my opinion, this processor is unfairly overlooked, with more attention given to models using Amlogic and Rockchip chips. Though the recently released models with newer Amlogic chips, made using a smaller process node, will probably draw even more attention. But let’s get on with the review: as always, I’ll take a look at the box, take it apart, run some tests, and wrap up with a summary table.

Not long ago, I reviewed a hybrid TV box with tuners for satellite and terrestrial digital TV. At the time, someone pointed out that “there’s almost the same one, but cheaper,” so naturally I got interested and ordered it for review. So today’s review is of the “budget” version, without the satellite tuner, but unfortunately with a few other compromises as well.

TV boxes based on the relatively new—or, more precisely, updated—Amlogic S905X2 processor started appearing for sale not long ago, and I ordered one of them almost immediately. I bought it on pre-order, and at the time it cost around $50. This TV box is interesting in its own right, although unfortunately it has a few drawbacks and some “teething problems.” More on all that in the review.

I've already reviewed quite a few different TV boxes, but today I'm taking a look at a somewhat unusual model. In addition to its TV box functions, it also has a tuner for digital terrestrial and satellite TV. As usual, I'll take a look, take it apart, run some tests, share my conclusions, and finish with a summary table.

This story began quite a while ago, probably right at the start of the year, when I received this set-top box. But things worked out so that I'm only writing the review now. The box turned out to be not so bad, though it does have its "pitfalls. Still, as always, it's best to read the full review, which will include the usual inspection, tests, modifications, and a table.

The Amlogic S912 SoC has been around for quite a while, but companies are still making new models based on this processor. As I’ve already mentioned in my smartphone reviews, most devices are basically “construction kits”—just combinations of the same “building blocks.” And this is another such kit, this time branded X9T. Let’s take a look, take it apart, run some tests, draw some conclusions, and fill in the table.

As it happens, SoCs from Allwinner are quite uncommon and are almost completely overshadowed by options from Rockchip and Amlogic. In all this time, I’ve reviewed only one TV box based on an Allwinner processor. The Zidoo H6 Pro I covered back then was actually pretty good and even had working AFR, but its price of over $80 spoiled the whole picture. Today I have another member of this family of TV boxes, but at a more affordable price—that’s what caught my interest. A look inside, teardown, tests, conclusions, and of course, the table.

About six months ago, I reviewed a Mecool TV box with voice control. Today, I’ll show you a very similar, though different, TV box from the same company with roughly the same features. As always, the review will include an inspection, teardown, tests, and a summary table.

I spotted a sale on an interesting TV box powered by the S912 processor, with 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of flash storage, and support for installing a hard drive.

I’ve already reviewed quite a few TV boxes from different manufacturers, but this is the first time I’ve had a model from the well-known Chinese company Xiaomi in my hands. Actually, no—not the first time. More accurately, this is the first time I’m writing a review of a TV box from this company. As usual, I’ll take a look inside and test it. I’ll also try to compare its pros and cons with devices I’ve tested before, and of course I’ll add the information to the summary table.

I got my hands on a rather interesting TV box based on the RK3328 SoC. I’ve already reviewed at least three TV boxes built around this fairly popular processor, but this one isn’t exactly a “budget” model. As usual, the review will cover the exterior, teardown, tests, and conclusions, along with a summary table of the TV boxes I’ve tested.

Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more models based on the Amlogic S905W. Although I’ve already tried testing two devices like this, I decided to give it another shot.

Another TV box, but this one belongs to the very lowest price segment. That doesn’t stop me from putting it through all the same tests as its more expensive “colleagues.” As usual, I’ll take a look, take it apart, run some tests, draw conclusions, and finish with a summary table.

Last summer I published a review of the MECOOL M8S PRO, which, by and large, differed from the previous models only in having DDR4 RAM. I also compared it with some other models there. This model is a little newer, but its main difference from the previous one is a different remote control. As usual, below the fold you'll find an inspection, teardown, tests, and a few conclusions.

I've already reviewed TV boxes based on SoCs from Amlogic, Rockchip, Realtek, and even ZTE, but this is the first time I've had a device with an AllWinner processor in my hands. It's also my first TV box from Zidoo, a company I've heard more good than bad things about. So today we'll take apart, test, and inspect the H6 Pro from Zidoo, powered by an AllWinner H6 SoC.