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Hi all,

I've just finished reviewing the Tronsmart Draco H3 - An Android mini PC capable of 4K video output and HEVC decoding for under $40 USD.

It does have a few rough edges, software-wise, but its a decent unit for the price - particularly when discounted!

I've managed to get a coupon taking $6 USD off the normal price for Home Theatre Life readers so figured I'd share.

Technical Specifications (from Home Theatre Life)

  • Operating System: Android KitKat 4.4.4
  • Chipset: Allwinner H3
  • CPU: ARM Quad-core A7 up to 1.5 GHz
  • GPU: Octo-Core Mali-400 GPU
  • Memory: 1GB DDR3
  • Internal Storage: 8GB NAND + MicroSD card slot
  • Connectivity: 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n WiFi (Broadcom AP6212), Bluetooth 4.0
  • Audio/Video Output: HDMI
  • Interfaces: 1x USB 2.0, 1xUSB OTG

You can read my detailed review over at Home Theatre Life.

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  • scrimshaw on 27/07/2015 - 10:57
    +1

    USD

    • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 10:59
      +3

      $45.38 AUD - I'll add the currency to the title to make it clear. I don't post in USD anymore to make it easier for everyone.

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/07/2015 - 11:08
      +2

      $33.99 USD to be specific.

      Downvote a little harsh?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/07/2015 - 11:20

    how does netflix go on this?

    • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 11:21

      I haven't tested NetFlix but YouTube was fine but limited to 720p due to the UI lock so I'd suspect it will be the same.

      • No on 27/07/2015 - 12:18
        +4

        You haven't finished your review if you didn't test netflix.

        • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 16:19

          Will fire up Netflix and update the review.

    • bargaino on 27/07/2015 - 12:22

      Netflix on Android is 720p, stereo only. And the browsing user interface is designed for touchscreen, so not good.
      There are lots of better ways to watch netflix - Apple TV, chromecast, bluray player, …

      But I expect Kodi will run well on this.

  • seigweilo on 27/07/2015 - 12:05
    +1

    that's a good review mate, thanks :)

    • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 12:31
      +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found it useful!

      • seigweilo on 27/07/2015 - 12:44

        have you tried attaching an external SATA drive? if so, how's the dropouts?

        • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 14:10

          I connected up a 2.5" USB HDD and was able to play videos off it.

  • samfisher5986 on 27/07/2015 - 12:19
    +5

    Just to warn everyone, this device only plays HEVC/H265 in 8bit only.

    A lot of hevc content these days is coming out in 10bit HEVC/h265 and this device won't be able to play it.

    Have a look here http://kodi.wiki/view/Android_hardware

    • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 12:32

      Yep, I'm sourcing some 10-bit HEVC to add to my tests.

      • samfisher5986 on 27/07/2015 - 15:45

        I mean there probably isn't a point in trying to test them.

        I guess you could test some 480p content as it be able to play that on the CPU without lag.

        • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 16:19

          I'm more mean with respect to reviews for other devices in the future.

  • CyberGenesys on 27/07/2015 - 12:35

    My experience with a tronsmart device(tronsmart Ts 7): good hardware and generally unpolluted software except mine would keep installing apps without my permission. Would just notice one day an extra icon. Makes me suspicious of what else is going on in the background.

    • wisc on 27/07/2015 - 16:30

      good hardware? HA!

      got the tronsmart t428… been buggy from get go. works ok with custom firmare, but kept crashing, tried a few different power supplies etc… rough around the edges, but managed to do the job for what we needed it for.

      • CyberGenesys on 27/07/2015 - 18:02

        I should have phrased it better: Good specs for the price.

  • geek001 on 27/07/2015 - 13:22

    Since this device doesn't come with a remote, does it support CEC? So that I can control it using my TV remote for basic functions?

    • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 14:09

      I couldn't see any CEC options in config. I use an airmouse instead.

      • batrarobin on 27/07/2015 - 17:34

        On that note, what Air Mouse do you recommend that has a inbuilt keyboard as well?

        • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 19:58
          +1

          I'm a big fan of the Rikomagic MK705 which I've reviewed previously, or the MeLE F10 Deluxe.

    • wisc on 27/07/2015 - 16:30

      I don't believe android supports CEC, that's why I got a RAPI… but that's a whole nother kettle of fish in regards to software support.

      • geek001 on 27/07/2015 - 17:14

        Sorry, I should have mentioned Kodi has CEC support but not sure about the Android version.

      • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 27/07/2015 - 19:49
        +1

        Android TV has native support for HDMI-CEC and some Android boxes already have it like the ZIDOO X9 and the Tronsmart Pavo M9.

      • Darkscythe on 27/07/2015 - 19:59
        +1

        Android itself can support CEC - just depends on the box itself. Devices like the Zidoo X9 feature it.

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