Price @ £39.95, it's already a good price for 2+16 GB box, upon a closer look, there are two offers going on, one of them offer a free air mouse worth about £10, make the box around £30, looks like a good offer to me.
Experience the latest android power, Droibox Ares is small in size but big in performance. The streaming Media Player comes with Android 6.0 Mashmellow OS and KODI 16.1, and it is powered by Amlogic's latest quad core S905X Cortex A53X, includes a Penta-Core (5-core) GPU that can reach speeds of up to 2.0GHz. This model provides users a better experience to enjoy 4K Ultimate HD video. With preinstalled Google Play Store and KODI 16.1 and many other apps, you can enjoy smooth multi-tasking, game playing or movie/TV/sports viewing. The unique 'TV Box Direct' wizard keep your KODI add-on selection updated!
Specifications
- CPU: Amlogic S905X Quad core Cortex A53X 2.0GHz 64bit
- GPU: Penta-core Mali-450MP GPU
- Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
- Storage: 16GB Flash ROM
- Ports: USB 2.0 x 2
- Card reader: Micro SD/SDHC
- Support the latest HEVC (H.265) decoding
- Support up to 4K*2K Super HD video
- OS: Android 6.0 + KODI 16.1
- Wifi: 802.11n
- Support for wired/wireless mouse/ keyboard
Package Contents
- 1 * Ares Android 6.0 TV Box
- 1 * UK Power Adapter
- 1 * Remote Control
- 1 * HDMI Cable
- 1 * User Manual
Top comments
Rich44 to whitehawk
15 Nov 163#18
Not needing a phone
All comments (69)
PUGSTER1978
14 Nov 16#1
You need to correct the OS to 6.0
JAMESANN
14 Nov 16#2
good buy and its from amazon nextday del
nickmorc
14 Nov 16#3
Just ordered, thought I would give it a go.
Blasphemous
14 Nov 16#4
Voted hot but it's been this price since it appeared on Amazon. Having said that, it's only been on there since 11th Nov. I don't know if the 'free air mouse/thouchpad' promotion has existed since then.
The order went through ok with the free air mouse, which seems to be a must have, according to the reviews.
Geemac
14 Nov 161#6
Do any of these android boxes allow playback of local media at 1.5 or 2 times speed, where you can still hear the sound?
Rich44 to Geemac
15 Nov 161#17
I would imagine there's an app for that somewhere, it's a software function rather than OS
chocci to Geemac
15 Nov 161#22
That's down to the apps. Dice player supports variable playback. Works fine on my atv box.
Voyageur
14 Nov 16#7
Is there a full spec available anywhere? In particular, does this support gigabit ethernet? Essential IMHO if you're trying for 4K video.
paradigm to Voyageur
15 Nov 161#37
Most 4k video hits around 60-70Mbps. The Ultra HD blu-ray spec maxes out at 100Mbps but that's just at peaks and not constant. As you can imagine most 4k online streams are much lower in the 15Mbps region.
So I'd say gigabit would be nice but certainly not essential on the box itself.
whitehawk
14 Nov 161#8
I play kodi from my Samsung s7 and use smart view mode to broadcast it to my tv. What's the benefit of using this box?
Rich44 to whitehawk
15 Nov 163#18
Not needing a phone
chocci to whitehawk
15 Nov 161#24
Ethernet, USB storage, mains power, remote control, frees up your phone etc etc
watugot to whitehawk
15 Nov 16#41
if you dont use crappy android phones you need one
Gollywood to whitehawk
15 Nov 16#42
For me, I prefer wired internet for stability over flaky WiFi.
888eyeball
14 Nov 16#9
looks good
sohi
14 Nov 161#10
can i watch all satellite channels through it including sky sports free Or Even cheap ??
pennyfarthing88 to sohi
14 Nov 162#11
Yes and no
sohi
14 Nov 161#12
my friend pay every year around £30 subscription and get all channels at 30 quid.. does it work on same way ? please sorry to ask but never used these things. I have got samsung latest smart tv . so what is the advantage of these boxes on smart tvs ?
WheresMeNuts to sohi
15 Nov 161#34
Why would you pay £30 p/year.Once you install kodi with a decent build, then everything is free.
Are you sure he's not using an Openbox or a Zgemma box ?
sohi
14 Nov 16#13
please explain thx
treb
14 Nov 16#14
I suppose the critical question for me is does it have HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 ports. If its the former then i won't touch it with a bargepole.
Although Black Friday is round the corner, couldn't resist this deal. Can't see it being beaten for technically £30 (remote mouse being £10). Cheers:smiley:
omarmahmood
15 Nov 16#21
heat added not a bad deal.. happy streaming!!!
chocci
15 Nov 161#23
Tip
Kodi crashes a lot on these new marshmallow Android boxes
Suspicious reviews on Amazon, one clearly states received for free/cheap in exchange for a review, glad they called that out. The rest read as a bit iffy to me.
TH71 to Rob_B
15 Nov 16#32
Most of the 5* reviews on Amazon for these Android Boxes are from those who have been given one to test in return for leaving a review as you say. Best bet is to check the review videos on youtube as these appear to be honest
Not a bad box though with the specs. Can you use a micro sd as expanded storage?
I am waiting for the Beelink Mini MXIII II or a GT1 Android Box to drop in price to around £40. As well as good reviews, you can use a external micro sd to run apps off them
Geemac
15 Nov 16#26
That’s just what I wanted, Thanks
gilford
15 Nov 16#27
Can it be powered from the tv's USB though?
tvlovesme to gilford
15 Nov 16#28
no. will have a mains plug
chocci
15 Nov 16#29
Seems to have been removed from the play store so try bsplayer instead
bobobalde
15 Nov 161#30
I don't think so, it's 5v 2a, not entirely sure but I thought a standard USB on a TV or laptop is 0.5a but this may be totally wrong.
This has a micro sd slot and Android 6, no reason you wouldn't be able to run apps from an sd card
Geemac
15 Nov 16#35
Thanks but the hunt continues, Dice player does indeed allow variable playback with audio. But it will not play 265 MKV files (something to do with compressed header) bsplayer on the other hand will play 265 MKV files but I can’t change the play back speed.
TH71
15 Nov 16#36
Yeah I noticed that but wondered if it was capable of running Apps off the SD card although I gather Marshmallow 6.0 allows this
Reason I mention is that some games for example Racing games run great on some of these boxes, but some take up towards 1GB+ of memory and the storage will soon get took up and maybe slow the box down (just guessing like)
It obviously helps with having 16GB storage on this box though
RubyGoldRing
15 Nov 161#38
you can just use a good quality high speed microsd card. on android 6 box, when you insert card you have option to use it as external storage or use as internal flash.
RubyGoldRing
15 Nov 16#39
you can just use a good quality high speed microsd card. on android 6 box, when you insert card you have option to use it as external storage or use as internal flash.
checked other droiboxes, reviews are look ok, that's why i posted this here.
chocci
15 Nov 162#40
bsplayer - you have found the variable playback icon I presume (play video and get the playback options on screen and its the bottom one off the three icons on the far right of the screen). Not the most intuitive piece of software :wink:
Geemac
15 Nov 161#43
You know I swear I tapped that icon but completely missed its function. I can’t see for looking, thank you again.
chocci
15 Nov 16#44
Its not obvious like most of the app. I can't see how to set up monitored video folders as it seems to scan every folder
chocci
15 Nov 16#45
Que? :confused:
feival
15 Nov 16#46
I will be new to an Android box. I get the benefit of ethernet but is that available as standard on cheaper boxes. To be honest I have a top end ASUS RT-AC87U router so I am thinking I should be fine with wifi.
northerngeezer
15 Nov 16#47
I'm still waiting for my Beelink Mini mxiii ii from AliExpress. What's the best kodi build?
chocci to northerngeezer
15 Nov 161#49
Pulse aeon lite
Use complete kodi app to install. Installs all the top builds for you.
mdekq007
15 Nov 16#48
Links can be dead or laggy
chocci
15 Nov 16#50
Standard on all android boxes
carged
15 Nov 16#51
Googling reviews of this box infers that it does have an ethernet port
shumaa1 to carged
15 Nov 16#52
Also the pictures on Amazon show an Ethernet port
feival
15 Nov 16#53
Thank you. Yes it is very clear.
oldskool89
15 Nov 16#54
Can you install Now Tv app on this?
jock1967
15 Nov 16#55
Great deal, well spotted! Ordered.....the specs on this for the money are impressive especially with the free air mouse
bulktrans
15 Nov 16#56
Will this work with my old Sony TV (it's not a smart TV) .. I am not too familiar with TV box's .. thanks op
RubyGoldRing to bulktrans
15 Nov 16#57
will work, these boxes just made to turn traditional TVs into smart..
rmtheatre
15 Nov 16#58
it does have an Ethernet port I hooked it up today. useless on WiFi, some success wired, need a proper play later to if it's worth keeping.
zaheer2003 to rmtheatre
15 Nov 16#62
more info plz, especially Wi-Fi performance. Thanks
clthompson1979
15 Nov 16#59
Live sport is miles better on subscription tv from dedicated servers. £65 a year gives me HD quality sport.
FREEZIN WOLF
15 Nov 16#60
What do you call a decent build?
pennyfarthing88
15 Nov 16#61
For those of you wondering about these builds personally I would say avoid them all because ultimately they are not that good and will slow down your box with all the add ons at every launch.
Just look out for good add ons and install them based on what it is you like to watch.
I'd say no. Only 1gb, 8gb, S905 and no free air mouse.
brendinho
15 Nov 16#65
excellent!! cheers!!
Geemac
16 Nov 16#66
Different keyboard offer now, total £49+ now
RubyGoldRing to Geemac
18 Nov 16#67
aha, most likely the deal is back now.. :smiley:
lostboybinns
18 Nov 16#68
Got this deal... Both the boxed remote and air noise are awful. Need a touch pad for easier navigating
newles
29 Dec 16#69
Ok, bought one for my son. Tested it on wifi and it seems to have a good receiver. I dont have fibre and it streamed 720p movies no problem. It also has a working Modbro on it so sport is available...tho picture quality can be dodgy. My son set it up with ethernet and works great.
Now...It seems to have jumped to £45, reduced from £69.95. A strange reduction as it was £39.99 originaly ?
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Opening post
Experience the latest android power, Droibox Ares is small in size but big in performance. The streaming Media Player comes with Android 6.0 Mashmellow OS and KODI 16.1, and it is powered by Amlogic's latest quad core S905X Cortex A53X, includes a Penta-Core (5-core) GPU that can reach speeds of up to 2.0GHz. This model provides users a better experience to enjoy 4K Ultimate HD video. With preinstalled Google Play Store and KODI 16.1 and many other apps, you can enjoy smooth multi-tasking, game playing or movie/TV/sports viewing. The unique 'TV Box Direct' wizard keep your KODI add-on selection updated!
Specifications
- CPU: Amlogic S905X Quad core Cortex A53X 2.0GHz 64bit
- GPU: Penta-core Mali-450MP GPU
- Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
- Storage: 16GB Flash ROM
- Ports: USB 2.0 x 2
- Card reader: Micro SD/SDHC
- Support the latest HEVC (H.265) decoding
- Support up to 4K*2K Super HD video
- OS: Android 6.0 + KODI 16.1
- Wifi: 802.11n
- Support for wired/wireless mouse/ keyboard
Package Contents
- 1 * Ares Android 6.0 TV Box
- 1 * UK Power Adapter
- 1 * Remote Control
- 1 * HDMI Cable
- 1 * User Manual
Top comments
All comments (69)
http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/DROIBOX%C2%AE-Android-2-0Ghz-Internet-Streamer/product/B01M1HWFG7
So I'd say gigabit would be nice but certainly not essential on the box itself.
Are you sure he's not using an Openbox or a Zgemma box ?
Video Interface
HDMI 2.0 and CVBS output
Kodi crashes a lot on these new marshmallow Android boxes
Fix here
https://youtu.be/rGNYA4mWsxY
Not a bad box though with the specs. Can you use a micro sd as expanded storage?
I am waiting for the Beelink Mini MXIII II or a GT1 Android Box to drop in price to around £40. As well as good reviews, you can use a external micro sd to run apps off them
Reason I mention is that some games for example Racing games run great on some of these boxes, but some take up towards 1GB+ of memory and the storage will soon get took up and maybe slow the box down (just guessing like)
It obviously helps with having 16GB storage on this box though
checked other droiboxes, reviews are look ok, that's why i posted this here.
Use complete kodi app to install. Installs all the top builds for you.
Just look out for good add ons and install them based on what it is you like to watch.
Now...It seems to have jumped to £45, reduced from £69.95. A strange reduction as it was £39.99 originaly ?