This is an absolute bargain and its dispatched from the EU warehouse so no waiting weeks for it to turn up! Perfect for first time users of TV Boxes as it has Kodi pre installed!
Most Affordable 4K Google TV Player XBMC H.265 Decoding Android 4.4 H3 Quad Core 1GB 8GB 2.4G WiFi LAN HDMI.
Website description below
Main Features:
● Support DLNA.
● KODI pre-installed: Over 50 most popular Add-ons installed in your KODI.
● XBMC supported. XBMC can be used to play almost all popular audio and video formats.
● True 4K x 2K Quad Core XBMC H.265 decoding. High performance quad core cortex-A7 CPU paired with the powerful Mali400MP2 GPU graphics processor which provide the best TV box experience.
● Features 1GB DDR3 RAM 8GB ROM (with maximum external capacity up to 32GB).
● 2.4GHz WiFi, connect effortlessly in a world without wires.
● HDMI connectivity for the best 4K x 2K FHD multimedia experience.
● Full HD 1080P supported.
● Comes with a RJ45 port for 10 / 100M Ethernet which provides a strong network extension.
● Support Miracast.
● Multi-language supported for multiple regions and dialects around the world.
Upgrade Method:
● USB fastboot (the USB cable is must be A-type): http://www.mediafire.com/download/wwaan2md61uva4z/update_XII_V104k4.img
● Local update: https://mega.nz/#!00BD1SCB!-g2e8sJdA5rvH5cNh407vkKom4aYH_b6SvOYU9qcUhQ106k
Beelink X2 new software upgrade introduction:
● Version: X2_201k4.
● Based on: 106k4.
● Selection of audio/ pass through/ SPDIF can be saved after reboot.
● Revised kodi 14.2 based on ALLWINNER H3 SOC. 50Mbps H.264 video can decode, update audio sync.
● Some trival adjustments, such as remove power off pop-up message, built allcast for airplay and so on.
Note: Local upgrades should via USB 2.0 disk or copy the files to your Beelink X2, can not use TF card.
Specifications
General
Brand: Beelink
Model: X2
Type: TV Box
GPU: Mali400MP2
System: Android 4.4
CPU: H3
Core: Quad Core,Cortex A7
RAM: 1G
ROM: 8G
Max. Extended Capacity: 32G
Color: Black
Media Supported
Decoder Format: H.265
Video format: 1080P,AVI,MKV,MPG,MP4,WMV,RM,MOV,DAT,MPEG,4K x 2K
Audio format: WMA,AAC,MP3,OGG,FLAC
Photo Format: JPEG,GIF,BMP,JPG
Product Details
Support XBMC: Yes
WIFI: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Power Supply: Charge Adapter
Interface: HDMI,USB2.0,RJ45,SPDIF,Micro SD Card Slot
Antenna: Yes
Dimension and Weight
Product weight: 0.162KG
Package weight: 0.470 KG
Product size (L x W x H): 11.00 x 11.00 x 1.75 cm / 4.33 x 4.33 x 0.69 inches
Package size (L x W x H): 20.00 x 11.50 x 5.50 cm / 7.87 x 4.53 x 2.17 inches
Package Contents
Package Contents: 1 x Beelink X2 Android 4.4 TV Box, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x English Manual
Top comments
spufmonkey to g8spur
17 Jun 165#7
I run kodi perfectly well on a raspberry Pi 2 with 1gb Ram, i would imagine this will do just as well... even better with a custom build.
Also many people use Amazon firesticks for kodi with no issues.. again 1GB Ram :smiley:
AndyRoyd
17 Jun 164#86
Sounds like naff advice bordering on disinformation. The S905 is the most effective SOC available at the moment and capable of playing virtually anything thrown at it including high bitrate 10bit x265/HEVC. Suggesting a mk808b plus stick is "best bet" for x265 1080p is equally bizarre as it is now simply outdated by the "mk808b Pro" that uses an SOC of... S905, Seriously doubt the average user could find any mainstream (sic) advantage of the S805 used in the mk808b+ compared to the S905.
Would suggest the best bang for buck at the moment will fall into one of these, including one for the tinkerers:
£31.90 ex-UK 2GB RAM 16GB storage http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_349815.html?wid=3
£28.51 ex-China fully featured hardware of 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, bluetooth, dual wifi, gigabit LAN, 4xUSB, AV output, utter rubbish firmware requiring a straightforward reflash via USB A-A cable, http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_359008.html plus optional 99p USB cable ex-UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251052828132 .
If absolutely minimal money is to be spent, £20.20 ex-UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391476043010
baldrick45
17 Jun 164#43
Would just add a slight note of caution.
Got one of these around 6 weeks ago for around £30. It had constant 'noise' on the screen and would periodically freeze then restart itself (every 10-15 mins). Gearbest were - despite a generally perception on HUKD that they have poor aftersales - very good and after a few emails and photos / low res vids to prove there was a real problem - gave me a full refund and told me just to keep the defective unit.
At that point I opened it up and found there was only one of the sticky thermal pads to transfer heat from the processor to a large heatsink in the lid. The pad was well stuck to the metal plate of the heatsink but had only the tiniest square indent to suggest there was any contact with the top of the processor itself. I suspect this was the problem for me. As soon as I ran an app (KODI) it got too hot and eventually some thermal protection mechanism cut in and forced a reboot.
I also have a Minix TV box which cost me £100 two years ago - but that is one seriously well-engineered piece of kit with excellent wifi reception and it has never missed a beat. Beelink are a long-time OEM manufacture for TV boxes and are now a reasonably well recognised and regarded manufacturer under their own name - but you need to recognise this is bottom end low-margin gear which just won't have the same manufacturing QA as more expensive units.
At this price it is worth a punt? - Yeah - probably. But if you're someone who just needs your gadgets to work, understand that its cheap for a reason and at least consider whether you'd be better off paying a bit more.
My 2 cents anyway!
g8spur
17 Jun 164#5
Don't see the point of buying one of these for Kodi with only 1gb of Ram.
All comments (133)
pete_l
17 Jun 16#1
System: Android 4.4 Shame it's running such an old (vintage 2013) version of android.
I know kit-kat isn't the newest either but its just an example showing it can be upgraded :smiley:
g8spur
17 Jun 164#5
Don't see the point of buying one of these for Kodi with only 1gb of Ram.
spufmonkey to g8spur
17 Jun 165#7
I run kodi perfectly well on a raspberry Pi 2 with 1gb Ram, i would imagine this will do just as well... even better with a custom build.
Also many people use Amazon firesticks for kodi with no issues.. again 1GB Ram :smiley:
ibrahih6
17 Jun 16#6
It comes up to £20.15?
spufmonkey to ibrahih6
17 Jun 16#8
Not on mine..
utigers
17 Jun 16#9
Whats the advantage of this over the fire stick?
spufmonkey
17 Jun 16#10
4K... Price... Hardwired option.. i dont have one myself but thats just a few benefits i can see. hope this helps :smiley:
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Opening post
Most Affordable 4K Google TV Player XBMC H.265 Decoding Android 4.4 H3 Quad Core 1GB 8GB 2.4G WiFi LAN HDMI.
Website description below
Main Features:
● Support DLNA.
● KODI pre-installed: Over 50 most popular Add-ons installed in your KODI.
● XBMC supported. XBMC can be used to play almost all popular audio and video formats.
● True 4K x 2K Quad Core XBMC H.265 decoding. High performance quad core cortex-A7 CPU paired with the powerful Mali400MP2 GPU graphics processor which provide the best TV box experience.
● Features 1GB DDR3 RAM 8GB ROM (with maximum external capacity up to 32GB).
● 2.4GHz WiFi, connect effortlessly in a world without wires.
● HDMI connectivity for the best 4K x 2K FHD multimedia experience.
● Full HD 1080P supported.
● Comes with a RJ45 port for 10 / 100M Ethernet which provides a strong network extension.
● Support Miracast.
● Multi-language supported for multiple regions and dialects around the world.
Upgrade Method:
● USB fastboot (the USB cable is must be A-type): http://www.mediafire.com/download/wwaan2md61uva4z/update_XII_V104k4.img
● Local update: https://mega.nz/#!00BD1SCB!-g2e8sJdA5rvH5cNh407vkKom4aYH_b6SvOYU9qcUhQ106k
Beelink X2 new software upgrade introduction:
● Version: X2_201k4.
● Based on: 106k4.
● Selection of audio/ pass through/ SPDIF can be saved after reboot.
● Revised kodi 14.2 based on ALLWINNER H3 SOC. 50Mbps H.264 video can decode, update audio sync.
● Some trival adjustments, such as remove power off pop-up message, built allcast for airplay and so on.
Note: Local upgrades should via USB 2.0 disk or copy the files to your Beelink X2, can not use TF card.
Specifications
General
Brand: Beelink
Model: X2
Type: TV Box
GPU: Mali400MP2
System: Android 4.4
CPU: H3
Core: Quad Core,Cortex A7
RAM: 1G
ROM: 8G
Max. Extended Capacity: 32G
Color: Black
Media Supported
Decoder Format: H.265
Video format: 1080P,AVI,MKV,MPG,MP4,WMV,RM,MOV,DAT,MPEG,4K x 2K
Audio format: WMA,AAC,MP3,OGG,FLAC
Photo Format: JPEG,GIF,BMP,JPG
Product Details
Support XBMC: Yes
WIFI: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Power Supply: Charge Adapter
Interface: HDMI,USB2.0,RJ45,SPDIF,Micro SD Card Slot
Antenna: Yes
Dimension and Weight
Product weight: 0.162KG
Package weight: 0.470 KG
Product size (L x W x H): 11.00 x 11.00 x 1.75 cm / 4.33 x 4.33 x 0.69 inches
Package size (L x W x H): 20.00 x 11.50 x 5.50 cm / 7.87 x 4.53 x 2.17 inches
Package Contents
Package Contents: 1 x Beelink X2 Android 4.4 TV Box, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x English Manual
Top comments
Also many people use Amazon firesticks for kodi with no issues.. again 1GB Ram :smiley:
Would suggest the best bang for buck at the moment will fall into one of these, including one for the tinkerers:
£31.90 ex-UK 2GB RAM 16GB storage http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_349815.html?wid=3
£28.51 ex-China fully featured hardware of 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, bluetooth, dual wifi, gigabit LAN, 4xUSB, AV output, utter rubbish firmware requiring a straightforward reflash via USB A-A cable, http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_359008.html plus optional 99p USB cable ex-UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251052828132 .
If absolutely minimal money is to be spent, £20.20 ex-UK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391476043010
Got one of these around 6 weeks ago for around £30. It had constant 'noise' on the screen and would periodically freeze then restart itself (every 10-15 mins). Gearbest were - despite a generally perception on HUKD that they have poor aftersales - very good and after a few emails and photos / low res vids to prove there was a real problem - gave me a full refund and told me just to keep the defective unit.
At that point I opened it up and found there was only one of the sticky thermal pads to transfer heat from the processor to a large heatsink in the lid. The pad was well stuck to the metal plate of the heatsink but had only the tiniest square indent to suggest there was any contact with the top of the processor itself. I suspect this was the problem for me. As soon as I ran an app (KODI) it got too hot and eventually some thermal protection mechanism cut in and forced a reboot.
I also have a Minix TV box which cost me £100 two years ago - but that is one seriously well-engineered piece of kit with excellent wifi reception and it has never missed a beat. Beelink are a long-time OEM manufacture for TV boxes and are now a reasonably well recognised and regarded manufacturer under their own name - but you need to recognise this is bottom end low-margin gear which just won't have the same manufacturing QA as more expensive units.
At this price it is worth a punt? - Yeah - probably. But if you're someone who just needs your gadgets to work, understand that its cheap for a reason and at least consider whether you'd be better off paying a bit more.
My 2 cents anyway!
All comments (133)
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Also many people use Amazon firesticks for kodi with no issues.. again 1GB Ram :smiley: