At £150 you are entering the Nvidia Shield TV territory, for £40 extra you can buy the Shield TV with a bluetooth controller and will get better support, 4K TH-cam content Chromecast 4K and Netflix 4K support. Plus a much more powerful machine.
Yes your right, the shield offers more. However, what I love about this box is how smooth and fast it runs when compared to the other RK3399 devices. Price needs to be lowered and maybe this video will help that happen.
The price kills this brilliant device :( This price would make sense with all the equipment you had on the table. For this price I prefer to buy Nvidia Shield with a controller and be sure that I will have software support for the future. However brilliant as always the hardware test. I congratulate you, keep an equal level, and even see new ideas and solutions (Smartwatches test). Great Job!!!
Is EBOX living on another planet, those prices are CRAZY, to many other well priced and powerful boxes out there at MUCH cheaper prices. Damn!! thats an expensive box.
This is a really nice TV box and it’s very well optimised thanks to the ebox firmware and extras, but the price is quite high, especially as the Shield is a better option.
Wondering if this box comes with an external button to power it on/off, or if it's like others, that can be turned on just by its stock remote? BTW didn't like the fact that it's coming with a single USB 2.0 port. One uses a USB 2.0 port to connect his/her controller (dongle), and the other one for connecting your game controller. Who on earth will connect either the remote or a game controller into a USB 3.0 port? The USB type-C will be useless for most users, so a waste of space, when that space could have been better designed by adding a 2nd USB 2.0 (specially for the price!). Saw @ one of its corners something like a button, but don't know if that was power button or just a led. Thanks for clarifying! ;-)
Hey Chigz, Could you do a video on Ebox R 99 firmware upgrade if available just like H96 max and compare R99 vs H96 max. I would love to see that review from you. And Great work.
The shield is no doubt a better option. If the price was a little less this box would appeal to more people. Especially as this is the best RK3399 box I have tested so far.
Plus the 2017 Shield comes with both a great controller and Mouse and is reliable, WAY faster with better support and warranty. No reason to even consider this unless it was half the price.
HI, does this box support ex-fat flash drive formatting & or mac os extended journaled flash drive format like my old MX3-G does? Otherwise i cannot load large file films higher than 4 gig on ms-dos etc. Thanks :-).
Chigz Tech Reviews thanks for the review. I currently have the R99 box and I am having a problem with the surround sound. I have an Onkyo txsr605 receiver which played surround sound with my t95z box but not with this box. I have tried all 3 sound outputs. Spdif default and hdmi bitstream. When I play a large file I get no sound at all. Any suggestions.
Thank you Chigz, after watching tons of your videos, I finally purchased an android box. I own the first version of the Nvidia Shield and it is good but it doesn't have the full play store so apps are very limited. That is the reason I did not buy another one. I like the flexibility of having any app without sideloading so I am giving the R99 a chance. My main goal for this box is for arcade gaming so I hope everything goes smooth.
No, as this has too much software installed on it and its no android 7 either. H96 Max for me is the perfect TV box. I feel the power when im using it. No other box compares apart from the Nvidia shield TV.
Chigz Tech Reviews Hi :-).. Plus an indication to what drive format the boxes support my old MX3-G box supports mac os extended journaled plus EX FAT. So i can load bigger flash drive film files beyond 4 GIGS. I use a mac laptop so the mac os extended FLASH DRIVE support is excellent. I have no idea if the H96 or R99 supports these formats?.. put in the chart if you can..thanks..!
Im using mine every single day, watching movies and TV shows every night. I have no issues at all. I dont play games on it at all. Just watch my stuff on kodi and showbox, Netflix etc and its legit.
if the firmware from ebox could be somehow transferred to h96 max (s'd not be impossible, they do share the same hardware platform), i think this one would become completely obsolete. btw abt the air mouse, from the looks of it, i think u got the non-voice one (white ok instead of blue). i'm using the same one too, not the most accurate but it works.
At £150 you are entering the Nvidia Shield TV territory, for £40 extra you can buy the Shield TV with a bluetooth controller and will get better support, 4K TH-cam content Chromecast 4K and Netflix 4K support. Plus a much more powerful machine.
Yes your right, the shield offers more. However, what I love about this box is how smooth and fast it runs when compared to the other RK3399 devices. Price needs to be lowered and maybe this video will help that happen.
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Whoa! That price tag is way over the top. A few $$$ away from the NShield and half the speed. I just scratched that one off the Christmas list !
Ed Dee yeah...I want it, waiting for price drop
Big price drop hopefully.
Thanks for coming through with the timely review. As all others have commented, the price is the drawback on this box.
The price kills this brilliant device :(
This price would make sense with all the equipment you had on the table.
For this price I prefer to buy Nvidia Shield with a controller and be sure that I will have software support for the future.
However brilliant as always the hardware test. I congratulate you, keep an equal level, and even see new ideas and solutions (Smartwatches test). Great Job!!!
Glad you liked. Thanks for watching. 😎👍
I will get the Nvidia Shield for this price without thinking for a second.
Great review - i have a T8 V from Entertainment Box which is very good but i could be tempted with this one
Thanks for watching, yes I actually like Entertainment Box products and their based in the UK so quick delivered and great support.
Nice review Chigz, keep up the good work.
Thanks Brian. 😎👍
Is EBOX living on another planet, those prices are CRAZY, to many other well priced and powerful boxes out there at MUCH cheaper prices. Damn!! thats an expensive box.
voyager hi I need help what's the better box if u don't mined telling me.. I was just going to order but I read ur comment
This is a really nice TV box and it’s very well optimised thanks to the ebox firmware and extras, but the price is quite high, especially as the Shield is a better option.
Bro. The gaming was pretty smooth.
I liked it.
Glad you liked, thanks for watching bro. 😎👍
The price has been dropped on this TV Box, so check it out again.
Chigz Tech Reviews this box r99 could play the dolphin
That high price tells you that if they come out with one as fast as the Nshield it would be just as pricey.
Wondering if this box comes with an external button to power it on/off, or if it's like others, that can be turned on just by its stock remote? BTW didn't like the fact that it's coming with a single USB 2.0 port. One uses a USB 2.0 port to connect his/her controller (dongle), and the other one for connecting your game controller. Who on earth will connect either the remote or a game controller into a USB 3.0 port?
The USB type-C will be useless for most users, so a waste of space, when that space could have been better designed by adding a 2nd USB 2.0 (specially for the price!). Saw @ one of its corners something like a button, but don't know if that was power button or just a led. Thanks for clarifying! ;-)
What about Netflix max resolution? 4k samples didn't look too smooth.
This cannot do Netflix HD so 480 Netflix is max. I found 4K samples played smooth.
I have that exact same remote control in my collection. It's sold as from a different company, though.
I actually like the remote, it’s very responsive.
My favorite by far is the Rii 8+. I just wish it had IR too like this one you got. I only need three IR buttons.
Hey Chigz, Could you do a video on Ebox R 99 firmware upgrade if available just like H96 max and compare R99 vs H96 max. I would love to see that review from you.
And Great work.
Yes I will when the update is available and then I will do a vs video with the max.
I checked in Google, and found an update is available on Nov 1st
Yes but its not android 7.
Does the google assistent work on this box?
Wouldn't it be better to buy s Shield for the money?
The shield is no doubt a better option. If the price was a little less this box would appeal to more people. Especially as this is the best RK3399 box I have tested so far.
Plus the 2017 Shield comes with both a great controller and Mouse and is reliable, WAY faster with better support and warranty. No reason to even consider this unless it was half the price.
the Shield also plays 4K Netflix and TH-cam and has actual support and updates, no hidden backdoors, etc.
HI, does this box support ex-fat flash drive formatting & or mac os extended journaled flash drive format like my old MX3-G does? Otherwise i cannot load large file films higher than 4 gig on ms-dos etc. Thanks :-).
This supports NTFS and exFat works too.
Another great review! Thank you! I always wonder though about internal storage speeds and of theyre upgradable to Android 7+
Glad you liked and thanks for watching. You can only upgrade when the manufacturer releases the update and its unlikely to come in the near future.
Hi chigz, could you recommend a cheap box for me, all I'm after is a box for watching films on now and again.....
Whats your budget?
About 50 to 60 pounds........ need a new box with kodi 17.4 ,, as I'm still on kodi 16.1,
Hey chigz this box came out with Android 7.1 . Crazy benchmarkS. Can you verify those numbers
I will check it out soon. Thanks 😎👍
Does this box support DTS HD MA audio and TRUE HD? thank you
Yes it does.
thanks, One more question please, can I connect a USB hub to connect multiple hard disks?
Chigz Tech Reviews thanks for the review. I currently have the R99 box and I am having a problem with the surround sound. I have an Onkyo txsr605 receiver which played surround sound with my t95z box but not with this box. I have tried all 3 sound outputs. Spdif default and hdmi bitstream. When I play a large file I get no sound at all. Any suggestions.
Maybe the box is not compatible with your receiver Onkyo
Hey Chigz, is there a link where I can purchase a US version of this box?
Yes the same link will automatically show you US prices if you are in the US.
Thank you Chigz, after watching tons of your videos, I finally purchased an android box. I own the first version of the Nvidia Shield and it is good but it doesn't have the full play store so apps are very limited. That is the reason I did not buy another one. I like the flexibility of having any app without sideloading so I am giving the R99 a chance. My main goal for this box is for arcade gaming so I hope everything goes smooth.
Nice review, Can you name the trailers please?
Great review, does optical work with dolby, dts etc? Thanks
Yes it does.
Would you use this as daily box over your h96 max?
No, as this has too much software installed on it and its no android 7 either. H96 Max for me is the perfect TV box. I feel the power when im using it. No other box compares apart from the Nvidia shield TV.
Thanks for the review
Your welcome.
A place in the chart for DTS yes/no would be a nice to now
Thats a good idea, I will see what I can do.
Chigz Tech Reviews Hi :-).. Plus an indication to what drive format the boxes support my old MX3-G box supports mac os extended journaled plus EX FAT. So i can load bigger flash drive film files beyond 4 GIGS. I use a mac laptop so the mac os extended FLASH DRIVE support is excellent. I have no idea if the H96 or R99 supports these formats?.. put in the chart if you can..thanks..!
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Thanks for watching. 😎👍
Which is best R99 or H96 Max
both boxes have firmware updates available so will be running on Android 7
thanks
I have not seen android 7 on R99 yet. Do you have a link. Right now the H96 max is better because of android 7.
sorry my mistake it was not Android 7 but in fact kodi 17.5
www.entertainmentbox.com/latest-ebox-r99-tv-box-firmware-rooted-unrooted/
hi sir I need a tv box which can run 2tb HDD and 4k videos smoothly in a low budget
pls suggest which one I can buy.
whats your budget?
30 to 40 us dollar
Sure, see this video: th-cam.com/video/ALpD-0AGHKM/w-d-xo.html
Nice review Chigz.
Thanks for watching. 😎👍
are the main differences between this and the csa 96?
I did not bother with the CSA96 as I heard it was a very problematic TV box.
what is your personal favourite tv box that you personally use everyday for watching tv?
My daily driver TV box is the H96 MAX updated to 7.1 and its literally a monster among tv boxes, I love this box.
thanks
did you do a video on how to update the android?
Where do you think I can buy the H96 Max at the best price? I liked your video on it and I am looking to upgrade from my R Box Pro
See my H96 max video description, coupon code may still work.
i need firmware stock tv box R99. Please
H96 max has a lot of complaints with overheating
Im using mine every single day, watching movies and TV shows every night. I have no issues at all. I dont play games on it at all. Just watch my stuff on kodi and showbox, Netflix etc and its legit.
Costly..
i can't update firmware android 7.1.2 for box R99
Thats cause there is no firmware 7 available for the R99.
I think the same chip RK3399 we will up rom is 7.1.2
Too expensive for the quality. I'd rather buy Shield than this.
if the firmware from ebox could be somehow transferred to h96 max (s'd not be impossible, they do share the same hardware platform), i think this one would become completely obsolete.
btw abt the air mouse, from the looks of it, i think u got the non-voice one (white ok instead of blue). i'm using the same one too, not the most accurate but it works.
Price
Links in description.
Hi! can play nba 2k17?
This is capable of playing any android game.
android 6 a killer no?
When they release the android 7 update I will cover it on the channel.
to bad that this not runing android tv os :(
Can it be rooted?
It comes rooted as standard.
is it rooted?
H96 Max Android 7.1 Update
That would be nice.
Better to buy Yundoo y8 its same thing
No Yundoo Y8 has firmware issues.
Im using since 6 month
Fraz Fahad you could play dolphin on yundoo y8
Just for one game u can't rejected the device its a huge difference between 119 and 200$.
Yundoo Y8 is best for TH-cam and IPTV ..
Yundoo Y8= R99 = H96 Max
All 3 have totally different firmware skins and function/perform differently. the H96 max is the best from the 3.
h96 max has an 82000 benchmark is better than this and cost half of this
The H96 max has now had a 7.1 update and now achieves very high benchmarks I will be doing a new review soon.