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CPU: Amlogic S905X 64bit Quad-core ARM-A53 up to 2GHz
GPU: Penta-core ARM Mali-450
RAM: 2GB DDR3
ROM: 16GB
WiFi: 2.4G WiFi Support IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet: 10M/100M
OS: Android 7.1.1
Video Decoder: H.265 4K @60fps 10btis, VP9 Profile 2
H.264 4K @30fps, AVS+ 1080P @60fps
Video Encoder: H.264 1080P @60fps
HDR: HDR 10, HLG HDR
DRM: Supported: Google Widevine Level1
Decoder Format: HD MPEG1/2/4, H.265/HEVC, HD AVC/VC-1, RM/RMVB, Xvid, RealVideo8/9/10
Media Format: Avi/Rm/Rmvb/Ts/Vob/Mkv/Mov/ISO/wmv/asf/flv/dat/mpg/mpeg
Music Format: WMA/AAC/WAV/OGG/DDP/TrueHD/HD/FLAC/APE
Photo Format: HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/TIFF
OTA: Support OTA update
Ports: 1x HDMI 2.0 output 4K x 2K @ 60Hz
2x High speed USB 2.0, support U DISK and USB HDD
1x TF CARD Support 1~32GB
1x 3.5 Phone out CVBS&L/R output
1x RJ45 LAN Ethernet 10M/100M
Power Supply: DC 5V/2A

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  • Clear on 07/09/2017 - 22:05

    One of the few boxes that is capable of Netflix HD due to Widevine Level 1. It won't do Netflix 4K however.

    • DoesntEvenMatter on 07/09/2017 - 22:49

      Reports say it actually doesn't tho

    • asa79 on 08/09/2017 - 13:28

      Only up to 720P

      • Clear on 08/09/2017 - 14:01

        Yeah that's HD. 1080p would have been FHD 😉

  • CyberMurning on 07/09/2017 - 22:09

    So can I somehow connect this to my synology ds1511+ to play x265 videos from the nas to my TV?

    • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 22:30
      +2

      Easy. But any S905X chipset based media player will do that, this is just one of the cheaper / better ones.

      If you use KODI media player then you add a network mapping to the folder you have all your videos in and they will just play. I have converted all my blurays / dvds to x265 and use this player to play them with no issues.

      *** DO BE AWARE THAT THIS MEDIA PLAYER DOES NOT HAVE AN OPTICAL OUTPUT. If that is important to play surround sound on your surround sound processor ***

      • greenie4242 on 07/09/2017 - 22:50

        Be aware too that many cheap media players that have an optical output simply will not work properly with Kodi, and sometimes don't even work with their embedded players, making them useless for playing raw DTS or AC3 content. Downmixed stereo plays fine over the optical-out, but not raw digital. I gave up trying to get my Tronsmart Pavo M9 boxes working with DTS over the optical-out, so have to use my old Astone players for true surround-sound. If anybody has a fix I'd be really happy!

        • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:49
          +1

          can't comment on the Tronsmart sorry but my mini M8S II generic media players output DTS/AC3 fine through their optical outputs.

        • philart on 08/09/2017 - 08:24
          +1

          @gizmomelb:

          I've had dozens of boxes from cheapie Rockchip devices up to the the Minix U9-H and none had an issue with playing audio via optical. Plenty of other (particularly firmware) issues.

          No optical has the ability to convey DTS MA and Dolby true HD. Just DD5.1 and DTS5.1

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:30

          @philart: yeah I had one Rockchip device and sold it asap as it was utter rubbish, I've found amlogic to be better supported all round.

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:31

          @philart: No optical has the ability to convey DTS MA and Dolby true HD. Just DD5.1 and DTS5.1

          Yes, which is why I said I output DTS/AC3 through optical with no issues. My AVR doesn't support the newer formats.

        • philart on 08/09/2017 - 09:59

          @gizmomelb:

          Yep, I had intended replying to greenie4242's post :o)

  • RadioBirdman on 07/09/2017 - 22:13
    +1

    Brilliant box, more info here
    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2634721

    • Steptoe on 07/09/2017 - 22:41

      That is the Pro (S912) not the Pro+ (S905X)

      • kirt on 07/09/2017 - 23:08

        WRXTASY talks about the Plus model in that same thread:

        https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2634721#…

      • HomeAlone on 07/09/2017 - 23:10
        -1

        That is the Pro (S912) not the Pro+ (S905X)

        That is a comment by someone who put zero effort into reading the discussion.

        • Steptoe on 07/09/2017 - 23:16

          Not much more than zero. Read the topic. Hard to account for off-topic discussion.

        • HomeAlone on 07/09/2017 - 23:21
          -2

          @Steptoe:

          You think recommendations in a looking to buy post are off-topic?

        • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:51

          comment deleted, misinterpreted.

      • MiniMoo on 07/09/2017 - 23:11
        +1

        It is the correct thread — it starts off on the S912 and then diverges to the S905X about half way down page 1, at this post.

        It seems to be quite a good budget Android box.

        • Steptoe on 07/09/2017 - 23:14

          Agree it's good value. Bought one from the pre-sale.

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 11:22

          @Steptoe: love how the pre-sale was more expensive than the current sale. So much for early adopters getting a bargain hey?

        • Steptoe on 08/09/2017 - 13:28
          +1

          @gizmomelb:
          US$1 extra and had it for 2 months. I'm not 😭

  • jv on 07/09/2017 - 22:34

    So are these a good replacement for an old WD media player, to play off a USB drive, not connected to a network?

    • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:53
      +3

      interface not quite as simple / easy as the WD media player.. but essentially yes, and future proofed for 4K TV outputs and h265 playback. everyone seems to love KODI but you can also use the default android media playback app if you prefer.

      hint: you can set up the USB drive under KODI to be EXCLUDED from metadata scraping and then it'll just list the files on the USB drive, the same as the WD does. You don't have to have all the eye candy KODI normally tacks on.

      • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 11:26
        +1

        also as as update: if later you just want the player to boot straight into KODI then I recommend installing LibreElec on a USB stick or SD card and then you also have the added bonus that frame rates will auto change depending if you're watching a movie (24 frames per second, roughly) or a tv show (25 or 30 frames per second). Some people can see the stutter if you're watching a movie (24 fps) played on a forced 50 fps display, so either you need to change the android display settings manually each time you change between movies or tv series - or you run KODI from LibreELEC and then it will automatically do it. It's really easy to do even if you're not an IT geek or technically minded.

  • Steptoe on 07/09/2017 - 22:51

    USD1 Cheaper via this link:

    https://www.banggood.com/MECOOL-M8S-PRO-PLUS-Amlogic-S905X-Q…

  • ycon on 07/09/2017 - 22:56

    This might be the wrong product, but I want a portable/pocket Linux PC so all I need to do is plug into a monitor. Will this do it?

    • scud70 on 07/09/2017 - 23:00

      Raspberry-pi will :)

    • tomochin1991 on 07/09/2017 - 23:02

      why not just get a raspberry pi 3 =/

      • garage sale on 08/09/2017 - 03:45

        pi3 is great as a pc ….. lots of documentation, community and software …..

    • maybe a bot on 07/09/2017 - 23:13

      orange pi zero 2, get case+board combo,make sure it has hdmi

    • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:55

      https://forum.armbian.com/index.php?/topic/2419-armbian-for-…

      Armbian for ANY amlogic s905/s905X chipset media player, there is also a UBUNTU desktop install for the same media players.

      *** BUT be aware that hardware acclerated video is not support as yet, so youtube in chrome etc. will play (software) at 720p, but it will struggle at 1080p

      • ycon on 08/09/2017 - 07:23

        Oh yes, I should have mentioned I want to run it at 1440p. Not for video, but it would plug into a 30" 2k monitor used for coding

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:32

          no idea if it supports that res, I cannot test as I don't have that res. monitor.

  • 2023 on 07/09/2017 - 23:07

    Good for kodi?

    • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:57
      +3

      exceedingly good for Kodi. install KODI on a usb stick or SD card and boot direct into KODI (no android) and it's a very,very good media player.

      • Dancasper on 08/09/2017 - 07:25
        +1

        KODI is an app… Are you referring to LibreELEC??

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:33

          sorry yes, install the LibeELEC install on a USB stick or SD card and it boots directly into KODI.

        • CLoSeR on 08/09/2017 - 13:50

          OpenElec is another option.

        • gizmomelb on 11/09/2017 - 15:35

          @CLoSeR: not for amlogic chipsets it's not. OpenElec is more suited to x86 CPU architecture, some of the OpenElec devs left OpenElec to start up LibreElec which is tailored to amlogic chipsets.

    • AlbyDuck on 08/09/2017 - 12:21

      Yes, according to wrxtasy (Kodi guru), BUT…

      Inbuilt wifi and bluetooth do not work with LibreElec. Lack of drivers supplied by the manufacturer of the wifi chip.

  • gembel on 07/09/2017 - 23:34

    this or Xiaomi mi box?

    • megadeth on 07/09/2017 - 23:39

      or RPi 3?

      • gizmomelb on 07/09/2017 - 23:56

        personally.. neither, I have one of these as well as two x mini M8s II media players (all amlogic s905x chipset devices).

        • fryandlaurie on 08/09/2017 - 08:05

          Would you please expand on why not?

        • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:39

          @fryandlaurie: mi box is too expensive in my opinion and has no CAT5 network port (wifi reception is poor, from reviews).

          RPI3 - much more expensive by the time you add a case, power supply, wifi adapter (if wanted.. I use CAT5 cable) and air mouse. RPI3 does not support hardware decoding for HEVC / X265 4K video.

        • souljah on 08/09/2017 - 17:52

          @gizmomelb:
          What would you recommend instead? happy to spend more, just want it to work well with blu ray rips via kodi or plex

        • gizmomelb on 11/09/2017 - 15:36

          @souljah: this box or any amlogic S905X chipset based box will work fine running libreelec. I play my bluray rips from my nas on my tv using a similar box and HDMI to tv, optical audio to my surround sound.

  • thisispants on 07/09/2017 - 23:58

    The remote on this is absolutely terrible.

    • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 00:30

      not as bad as the usual tiny IR remotes which ship with the vast majority of android media players.. I was actually quite impressed as it has IR learning built in. But I did buy a wifi airmouse and it is much, MUCH better to use the airmouse than any IR remote.

  • jeffr on 08/09/2017 - 00:32

    Even with Xiaomi my suggestion is a wireless mouse/keyboard is required. Sometimes I just cant get the cursor with the remote to move to the right place.

    I have this box and it works fine running Terrarium

  • Ozvalue on 08/09/2017 - 05:26

    Can anyone recommend a cheap but decent device to play h265 on my TV via USB?

    • AlbyDuck on 08/09/2017 - 12:27

      You want to connect a device to your tv via your tv's usb port and play a video via that connection? I don't think that's possible. The usb port is not an input to the tv. You might be able to use the tv to play a video stored on a usb drive that's connected to the tv. That's a different thing. Doesn't your tv have a spare hdmi input?

      • Jackson on 08/09/2017 - 21:09

        Sarcasm is best in small doses

    • gizmomelb on 11/09/2017 - 15:39

      you're not going to get much cheaper than $40 for an amlogic S905X chipset media player.

  • Sydgun on 08/09/2017 - 06:24

    does it support AV connection (got an old box tv)

    • Steptoe on 08/09/2017 - 07:05

      RCA connectors? No. HDMI only. It's a pretty small unit

    • iratepirate on 08/09/2017 - 08:00
      +2

      Yes it does port out "1 x 3.5 Phone out CVBS&L/R output" - so you need a 4 pin head phone jack to RCA cable.

      • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:34

        yeah no AV cable supplied with the unit, just a really short (30cm?) HDMI cable, remote and power supply.

  • Daniel Plainview on 08/09/2017 - 07:53
    +2

    FWIW the hot tip on this box by WRXTSY (who is THE Guru of Android Boxes over at Whirlpool) - is to install the appropriate version of LibreElec on them as the OS - vastly superior to the stock Android OS thats on them - which isn't intended to be used with a TV - so causes issues. Apparently results in a very good lil box.

    Just be aware that the remote control will prolly kinda suck - won't be anywhere near as good as the awesome bluetooth remote on the Mi Box.

    Though IMHO its money very well spent getting the Mi Box instead - works incredibly well with an OS thats SPECIFICALLY made for use on your TV - awesome remote control (remember how good it is when you're cursing as your generic Android box remote!) and AC wireless - huge support community as well so you always have support and info. No brainer to pay the $40-50 extra IMHO.

    • gizmomelb on 08/09/2017 - 09:36

      or you can install the android TV ROM (which is SPECIFICALLY made for use on your TV) on the MECOOL and spend $20 extra on a wifi air mouse and still have $20 in your pocket :) oh and you don't need to buy a USB to CAT5 network adapter for the Mibox (which reportedly has very poor wifi reception)

    • philart on 08/09/2017 - 10:03

      Correction: WRXYSY (who is the guru of Kodi software on mainly modded android boxes over at whirlpool) Just saying. I beleive he's a Kodi developer.

    • pointnlarf on 08/09/2017 - 12:02

      Although its a bit frustrating that the Mi Box cant install some standard apps like the catch up channels etc. Im sure they have a solution over at the Mi Box community you are referring to? Do you have a recommendation?

      • Steptoe on 10/09/2017 - 12:53

        Download apk from trusted source and side load them. Install "TV App Repo" for leanback menu shortcuts.

    • tg786 on 08/09/2017 - 12:18

      The Mi Box cant do auto frame rate switching so when playing 1080p MKV's in KODI or SPMC the box is useless and all video's judder. This box can play them perfectly.

    • AlbyDuck on 08/09/2017 - 12:31
      +1

      I've posted this already, but… this box does NOT have working wifi or bluetooth under LibreElec. Obviously, not a great problem if you have access to your wired network from your planned location. Otherwise you need a wifi dongle.

      • aboabo on 08/09/2017 - 13:00
        +1

        No bluetooth at all.

        • Steptoe on 10/09/2017 - 12:54

          Yes, a $2 option from ebay, and uses up a USB port

      • bamzero on 08/09/2017 - 13:10

        Thanks, lucky I saw this. Running a Cooleme MB1 (same as a Mini M8S II) on LibreElec at the moment, runs great and wanted to get another to replace a Revo Windows player since Kodi likes to crash on it so often.

        I like to use bluetooth to control it via the Harmony Hub so would be an issue for me unless I went back to IR. Maybe a small price to pay given the price of this box (though the MB1 was about the same, but for 2G/8G)

  • fitzy87 on 08/09/2017 - 10:11

    Got one thanks OP. Been looking at a box for a while.

  • decr on 08/09/2017 - 10:37

    Thanks, got one. I currently have a S905 one from a previous deal and it runs LibreElec fine, but it's always good to upgrade and have spares if these things decide to die on you :)

  • DBW on 08/09/2017 - 11:05

    Just snatched one, thanks OP

  • manay005 on 08/09/2017 - 12:46

    Sorry all, noob questions.

    Does this have the play store installed and hence can install You Tube and similar apps to run of wifi?

    Have been looking to get KODI, having read the comments it looks like this may be a solution if I can organise the USB solution. Be easy if I could just buy it pre-loaded?

    Thanks :-)

    • CLoSeR on 08/09/2017 - 13:53
      +1

      If you just want Kodi then Rpi3 is a cleaner solution. You can download an image for OpenElec Kodi, write it straight to microSD then insert and go.

      Only difference is it doesn't play H265 well.

      • bamzero on 08/09/2017 - 14:17
        +1

        Having used both, I prefer an Android box running LibreElec.

        Much cleaner in the end. It usually works out cheaper, comes with a remote and is just as easy to set up LibreElec on an SD card, as well as having hardware h265 support like you mentioned.

  • Enfield1212 on 08/09/2017 - 14:16

    Would this good to run IPTV on stb emulator or kodi

  • ozizoy on 09/09/2017 - 14:58

    Thanks Ordered another one.

  • ozizoy on 09/09/2017 - 15:56

    As there is 1GB/8gb version is also the same price, just make sure you are buying 2GB version. :)

  • xoom on 09/09/2017 - 20:45

    Ordered. Not sure why though. Must be the ozb spirit.

  • Austax on 12/09/2017 - 17:37

    Mine still has not shipped, says back order on account page but in stock on the product page. Anyone else getting the same?

    • 6amcrisis on 12/09/2017 - 21:54

      Same here. I contacted them and asked why it's on backorder if it's currently showing "In stock, usually dispatched in 1 business day" on the product page. They replied:

      For your order XXXXXX, it is out of stock now. Here is the details.

      Out of stock item: [SKU691167]MECOOL M8S PRO PLUS Amlogic S905X Quad Core 2GB DDR3 RAM 16GB ROM Android 7.1 2.4G WiFi 100M LAN 4Kx2K 60fps HDR10 H.265 HEVC VP9 Android TV Box[ Adaptor;AU]

      Expected restock time: around 2017-9-28

      Would you mind waiting for it patiently?
      Best regards,
      Richard

      Doesn't exactly answer the question, and the wait for restock is a bit ridiculous.

      • xoom on 12/09/2017 - 22:19

        When did you guys ordered? Ordered mine 3 days ago sept 9, 2017. Says shipped the next day sept 10, 2017 in an email. They even sent me the tracking number.

        • 6amcrisis on 12/09/2017 - 23:25

          Looks like you were lucky xoom. I ordered mine on the 8th, so 1 day before you and I have to wait 2 weeks for backorder. Yeah, that makes heaps of sense… What a load of bollocks.

        • xoom on 12/09/2017 - 23:35

          @6amcrisis: i dont have an account with banggood. Just checked out with paypal. So you guys never got an email saying item shipped with tracking number?

        • 6amcrisis on 12/09/2017 - 23:54

          @xoom:

          I have an account, and paid with paypal. No email was sent. I had to check the order status myself and saw it was backorder.

        • xoom on 13/09/2017 - 00:00

          @6amcrisis: not sure if it makes a difference but i did order mine with US power plug. Pressies for the relos when i go overseas.

        • 6amcrisis on 13/09/2017 - 10:11

          @xoom:
          Yep, looks like that is the reason, xoom. If you check the product page and select different adapter options (US AU etc) the stock availability date above changes. Au says available 26th, US is in stock. So easy to overlook that as you work down the page. I guess everyone on OZ ordering an AU plug will be in the same boat.

    • Wampus on 13/09/2017 - 09:34

      I ordered one on the 8th, just checked and says it's on backorder as well. Banggood have done this before and I had to wait months for stock, ended up threatening to cancel order and they magically produced one and sent it.

      Mind you it still says it's in stock on the Banggood page. I'll cancel my order, not waiting a month for another "please wait for stock"

  • dfuller on 13/09/2017 - 11:51

    Ordered 8th on doorstep this morning quickest anything's been delivered from Banggood

  • Wampus on 13/09/2017 - 12:47

    Cancelled my order

    • 6amcrisis on 13/09/2017 - 16:20

      If I can find a similarly specced/priced unit elsewhere I might do the same.

  • robotdad on 25/09/2017 - 15:26

    Got mine today. What is the best way to get iView and SBSonDemand for this device? Thanks

    • robotdad on 25/09/2017 - 15:47

      Answering my own comment: straight out the box, install google play store, the iView and other tv apps.

  • xoom on 26/09/2017 - 00:36

    Ordered on sept 9. Shipped on the 10th. Just got it sept 25.

    Shipping…. not bad
    Added oz plug adapter. Nice touch though i didn't ask nor really need it as these US plug boxes are going overseas.

    The box itself. Interface was ok. Remote was meh. Does the job but clunky. Just like the interface.

    no batteries for the remote in the box but whatever.

    Didn't install any apps on it. Leaving the relos to do that.

    Tested a usb stick with media on it. Played fine.

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