you have the best reviews. do you have a top down list of these boxes. would be awesome if you could do a list on all of them. its so confusing with all these boxes
Roberto, I really like your reviews. If you have not done so already, please do a review on the Tanix T8X Max android TV box. If you have done it already, please post the link so I might see your review. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
Thanks for the very practical test. I am only missing some words on the dual band Wifi adapter which should give you the opportunity to use Bluetooth without the usual interference with 2.4GHz WiFi. Any comments on this - does it work well, did you use it on your bandwidth test?
Humm, my wifi tests are the "normal" as i dont rely on Wifi to stream content, i use all my boxes on ethernet and stream from my NAS blueray files and ethernet is the only way to achieve great results RJ 👍
Hello Robert, Thanks for the content you create, Could you please reference the google play store functionality when you review the streamers. I think it's really important and could be very disappointing when someone buys the streamer and finds out it has crippled google play store. I have the M8s+ and it has this problem, too bad you didn't test it and put it in the cons. Thanks!
+mnm972 Hey Man, thanks for the feedback!! :) What do you mean by a crippled Google Play Store? Could you please explain it better what your problem you have so that i can check out. Here i could use the google play store normally. Thanks RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) Hi Robert, Thanks, and sorry for the late response. I mean I have the same model exactly and the google play only shows very few apps, It's very limited, its well known for Chinese streamer, I suggest when reviewing them you also mention this limitation if exists. Also please try to cast (google cast) to it by your phone (Not Air Play) it doesn't work in my streamer. Please check your firmware version, so we can see if it has the same one. Thanks!
mnm972 Where do you live? Is it a limitation on your contry? I can install the aps. Regarding google cast i dont use it. I only use Airplay. Can you tell me one app that does not work with so so that i can test here RJ
Hi Robert, I live in Israel, And I realy like your videos! No I don't think so, since I have Nvidia Shield and it work great , It's limitation is due to how google sees the device, google play identify this streamer and apply roles to its googly play store, which is very limited, I will try later this week to make a video\pics and show you. I can install all apps with side loading but it's tedious. I will also send you my firmware version. Thanks!
Hello, of all the Android tv box you have tested, which is the best. I hesitate between this box and the Beelink MinimxIII. What is the best for you. Thank you.
Hi 😀 its dificult to say which one is the best for each one of us. I will be putting a new video together by the end of the month that will show the best options on my opinion. On this particular case i have to say the M8S Plus as i did not test the Mini MX III and im not sure what you will find in terms of firmware RJ 😀
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) thanks do this one have the same specs? As the mx? www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H3NG0CS/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A63J23IZYHRZY
The link to Amazon turns up the M8S. A search for M8S Plus turns up what looks like the same machine from multiple companies, some of which have the right specs and others that don't. Confusing.
+Jim Hart Hey Jim, here goo.gl/ft8TaM sorry about the confusion. Its not easy to keep up hehe!!! This is the model that you see on the video. Hope it helps RJ
Very good review Sir, but can you help me with this device when I go to google play store and try to download an app it says : this device isn't compatible with this version ... ! Can you help please ??
Hey Grammy, that happens when a app its not compatible with the specific hardware and there is nothing we can do in that case. You may try to get a apk somewhere RJ 😀
+Noyan Akis Hey Noyan, its possible. I dont use them for live channels but there is a lot of info on the web about IPTV on Kodi, just do a quick search and you will find it 😀 Hope it helps RJ
This box has problem playing youtube apps. I notice framerate skipping. Can you confirm this? Running emulator is also problem, not smooth. However video plays very well using Kodi, even youtube play on via Kodi was very smooth. What is your opinion on this?
+abendroid Hi, emulators i dont use so i cant say but youtube runs fine. What is the speed that you have there (network)? That is weird that you can play fine with Kodi but not with the TH-cam app. If that persists it has to be fixed on the firmware or on the app RJ
At last a Video Device that can play HD HEVC videos. I'm waiting for Blu-ray players, TV's and Set top boxes that can play this High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) video compression standard, also known as the H.265 standard.
+Angel Luis Trinidad Hey Angel, yep its nice that these mini machines are able to. Mos of them at this moment accept HEVC. I have a USB 3.0 Blue-Ray that i use to rip my Blu-ray discs to my NAS (WD My Cloud) and then i use the Android boxes to stream to my TV´s. The discs are stored on the shelve :) All the Best Angel RJ
+Save Polarbear Hey !! 😀 Regarding a Octacore or Quad Core i would not worry to much about it. I would concentrate in what the machines can do? What are their prices? And which you prefer? Once you have that covered you will know which one to get. Check out the front page of my channel and you will find about 40 boxes, some great, some not that good but you will be able to see what is or not the best for your needs. Hope it helps RJ 😀
Hi Edge, the U1 is a much superior machine and with a huge community and support behind it. M8S * is a nice budget box but that is it Hope it helps RJ 😀
boa tarde , a maior parte das box as lanchers nao trazem a barra que aparece em baixo do ecran que permite fachar programas e ver as janelas abertas , e esta tem?
How to screen mirror android phone to this tv box while being connected to internet?Miracast only worked when i disabled internet on tv box! How to screen mirror while being connected to internet?
Hey Marvin, in the past Ugoos has contacted with me, i was very busy at the time and could not test their machine, then time passed and i never contacted again :) im just one man and i cant cover all boxes hehe!! All the Best RJ
***** Hey Marvin, sorry but i dont accept any sponsorships on Android TV Boxes 😀 If i did that would mean the end of my reviews on all other brands which is not my goal Im a independent channel RJ 😀
***** Hi Marvin, some i buy and some are received for review. My only objection is that the review will be my own and no brand will tell me what to do. That simple :) I need to be transparent with me and my subscribers. Regarding Ugoos, they have contacted in the past and recently again so soon i will test it and see how good it works :) RJ 👍
i just bought m8s ...not m8s+....i am trying to use skype but it is not working . i mean the external camera i bought is not working with it. camera alone is working but in skype it is not working. i bought a logeitech c 920 hd web cam. can you plz help me
Hi Jilai, you have everything that is needed to be able to make it work as the C 920 is the best camera for these machines. I dont use skype or web cams my self but i would suggest on google to see if anyone has the same issue. I believe that you already changed all the setting on skype so there might be something else that i dont know RJ
Hey Paul, some of them yes. Usually premium boxes like Minix you will have support and frequent updates, budget boxes like the M8S usually tend to stay as they come RJ 👍
Hi Sheroo, im not a fan of the MXQ, i have used it on the past and i was disappointed so i lost interest in it. There are people talking good and not so good things. I honestly dont see my self reviewing one 😀 RJ
George you need to b more positive when reviewing even older boxes ur discouraged g customers these boxes r good for bedrooms etc... u have to sell sell sell.
I enjoy your reviews very much. I have one question. I found your wifi speed test on the M8S and the Plus are totally different. But in this review you did not mention. th-cam.com/video/DaeK_xUfELM/w-d-xo.htmlm54s th-cam.com/video/UiljbTkN84A/w-d-xo.htmlm58s Can you clarify please? So I will able to desire which one to buy. Thank you in advance,
Hey Mas and thanks for the feedback!! Back when i tested the M8S my network was not so good so there is a huge difference but they are similar. The M8S+ is a bit better in Wifi speeds tough RJ 👍👍
That can happen with any electronic device / machine, just get a replacement from the seller or ask for a refund and buy somewhere else. The box has given me a great experience and a lot more users, so 1 bad box does not tell the all story right :) RJ
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you have the best reviews. do you have a top down list of these boxes. would be awesome if you could do a list on all of them. its so confusing with all these boxes
Hey Lonny thanks for the feedback and yes i do hehe!! th-cam.com/video/aLWxoEZ74Lw/w-d-xo.html
Hope it heps
RJ 👍👍
Roberto, I really like your reviews. If you have not done so already, please do a review on the Tanix T8X Max android TV box. If you have done it already, please post the link so I might see your review. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
Thanks for the very practical test. I am only missing some words on the dual band Wifi adapter which should give you the opportunity to use Bluetooth without the usual interference with 2.4GHz WiFi. Any comments on this - does it work well, did you use it on your bandwidth test?
Humm, my wifi tests are the "normal" as i dont rely on Wifi to stream content, i use all my boxes on ethernet and stream from my NAS blueray files and ethernet is the only way to achieve great results
RJ 👍
You should review Mini M8S Mini which is a great product & value for money! I love it.
+abendroid Hey :) not on my plans yet :)
RJ
Can you review m8s plus 2? Should i get m8s plus or plus 2? Which one better?Thanks for your cool reviews.
Hi, i dont have imediate plans to review it soon
RJ
PS: Get the latest one
Hello Robert,
Thanks for the content you create, Could you please reference the google play store functionality when you review the streamers.
I think it's really important and could be very disappointing when
someone buys the streamer and finds out it has crippled google play store.
I have the M8s+ and it has this problem, too bad you didn't test it and put it in the cons.
Thanks!
+mnm972 Hey Man, thanks for the feedback!! :)
What do you mean by a crippled Google Play Store? Could you please explain it better what your problem you have so that i can check out. Here i could use the google play store normally.
Thanks
RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews)
Hi Robert,
Thanks, and sorry for the late response.
I mean I have the same model exactly and the google play only shows very few apps,
It's very limited, its well known for Chinese streamer, I suggest when reviewing them you also mention this limitation if exists.
Also please try to cast (google cast) to it by your phone (Not Air Play) it doesn't work in my streamer.
Please check your firmware version, so we can see if it has the same one.
Thanks!
mnm972
Where do you live? Is it a limitation on your contry? I can install the aps.
Regarding google cast i dont use it. I only use Airplay.
Can you tell me one app that does not work with so so that i can test here
RJ
Hi Robert,
I live in Israel, And I realy like your videos!
No I don't think so, since I have Nvidia Shield and it work great , It's limitation is due to how google sees the device, google play identify this streamer and apply roles to its googly play store, which is very limited, I will try later this week to make a video\pics and show you.
I can install all apps with side loading but it's tedious.
I will also send you my firmware version.
Thanks!
mnm972
Understand that but here im able to install any app that i chose to from the store, no need to sideload
Hello, of all the Android tv box you have tested, which is the best. I hesitate between this box and the Beelink MinimxIII. What is the best for you. Thank you.
Hi 😀 its dificult to say which one is the best for each one of us. I will be putting a new video together by the end of the month that will show the best options on my opinion. On this particular case i have to say the M8S Plus as i did not test the Mini MX III and im not sure what you will find in terms of firmware
RJ 😀
yea sorry I slowly got that thanks you it's a bit hard to get the way you have it but have it close enough
roberto !! which on you think is better the m8s plus or the mx max ? trying to figure which one to get!!
Hi, the MX Max is superior, you will get 10 bit video playback and also game stream capabilities and a bit faster performance overall
Rj 👍👍
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) thanks do this one have the same specs? As the mx? www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H3NG0CS/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A63J23IZYHRZY
*****
Hi, looks nice but i have not tested the firmware so i cant say for sure if works as well as the Max
RJ
The link to Amazon turns up the M8S. A search for M8S Plus turns up what looks like the same machine from multiple companies, some of which have the right specs and others that don't. Confusing.
+Jim Hart Hey Jim, here goo.gl/ft8TaM sorry about the confusion. Its not easy to keep up hehe!!! This is the model that you see on the video. Hope it helps
RJ
Very good review Sir, but can you help me with this device when I go to google play store and try to download an app it says : this device isn't compatible with this version ... ! Can you help please ??
Hey Grammy, that happens when a app its not compatible with the specific hardware and there is nothing we can do in that case. You may try to get a apk somewhere
RJ 😀
I have 2 questions: 1) Have you reviewed the M8S Pro? 2) Which processor do you think is better, the Amlogic 905 or the RK3368?
Hey Brian, havent tested yet :) and the S905 👍👍
hey roberto witch is the best android box for streaming 4k in your oponion thank u
Hey Bibi, the Minix U1 is on the top of my list for sure 😀
RJ
Are these boxes just good for easy live watching and movie watching without getting too technical, I'm not that good with technology.
I really want to watch euro 2016 without having too much trouble.
+Noyan Akis Hey Noyan, its possible. I dont use them for live channels but there is a lot of info on the web about IPTV on Kodi, just do a quick search and you will find it 😀
Hope it helps
RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) Thanks Roberto I appreciate the reply.
Noyan Akis
😀
Would it be possible to do a review on the new Q Box with s905 and 2G/16G?
Not on my near plans Henry
RJ 😀
super good review tnx roberto
+Hen Gold Thank you Hen :)
This box has problem playing youtube apps. I notice framerate skipping. Can you confirm this? Running emulator is also problem, not smooth. However video plays very well using Kodi, even youtube play on via Kodi was very smooth. What is your opinion on this?
+abendroid Hi, emulators i dont use so i cant say but youtube runs fine. What is the speed that you have there (network)?
That is weird that you can play fine with Kodi but not with the TH-cam app. If that persists it has to be fixed on the firmware or on the app
RJ
At last a Video Device that can play HD HEVC videos. I'm waiting for Blu-ray players, TV's and Set top boxes that can play this High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) video compression standard, also known as the H.265 standard.
+Angel Luis Trinidad Hey Angel, yep its nice that these mini machines are able to. Mos of them at this moment accept HEVC.
I have a USB 3.0 Blue-Ray that i use to rip my Blu-ray discs to my NAS (WD My Cloud) and then i use the Android boxes to stream to my TV´s. The discs are stored on the shelve :)
All the Best Angel
RJ
im planning to get an octa core tv box what do u think is the best latest kodi and ota update? thank you
+Save Polarbear Hey !! 😀 Regarding a Octacore or Quad Core i would not worry to much about it. I would concentrate in what the machines can do? What are their prices? And which you prefer? Once you have that covered you will know which one to get.
Check out the front page of my channel and you will find about 40 boxes, some great, some not that good but you will be able to see what is or not the best for your needs.
Hope it helps
RJ 😀
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) thanks a lot, i bought a mx3 g and waiting for delivery. thanks again
Save Polarbear
Its a nice machine 😀 Enjoy it!!
RJ
hi what is the name of your launcher your using in this videos the gate gate m sorry that's what I thought I heard
KK M Laucher hehe 👍👍
The Amazon link for the European and U.S. version both list android 4.4 as the OS.
+davidson2727what Hey David, thanks for the heads up :) Fixed!! :)
RJ
hello, i have a question: is it possible to connect the M8S Plus with a bluetooth speaker?
THANK YOU!
Hey Stefan, sure it is :) or BT headphones!!
RJ 👍👍
Could you tell me what brand of your chair?
Hi Opop i bought it in a local shop here goo.gl/gtSCGf its not from a known-ed brand
RJ
you should review the docooler m9s pro it has 3gb Ram/32gb rom
Hi Avery, i will try 👍
thanks, ill be looking forward to the review Loll, but if you can't that's kool too
which one is the best this tv box or minix neo u1?
Hi Edge, the U1 is a much superior machine and with a huge community and support behind it. M8S * is a nice budget box but that is it
Hope it helps
RJ 😀
hello dear, please confirm how to control and play games from m8s+ do we need special game controller, if so please advice.
boa tarde , a maior parte das box as lanchers nao trazem a barra que aparece em baixo do ecran que permite fachar programas e ver as janelas abertas , e esta tem?
do we need an android TV to use the box or any TV will do?
Any TV with HDMI will work great :)
RJ 👍
How to screen mirror android phone to this tv box while being connected to internet?Miracast only worked when i disabled internet on tv box! How to screen mirror while being connected to internet?
Use Airscreen app 👍
I Sell the Ugoos UT4 and I never see you to do a review for this Tv Box, im interesed in bussiness with you
Hey Marvin, in the past Ugoos has contacted with me, i was very busy at the time and could not test their machine, then time passed and i never contacted again :) im just one man and i cant cover all boxes hehe!!
All the Best
RJ
*****
Hey Marvin, sorry but i dont accept any sponsorships on Android TV Boxes 😀
If i did that would mean the end of my reviews on all other brands which is not my goal
Im a independent channel
RJ 😀
*****
Hi Marvin, some i buy and some are received for review. My only objection is that the review will be my own and no brand will tell me what to do. That simple :)
I need to be transparent with me and my subscribers.
Regarding Ugoos, they have contacted in the past and recently again so soon i will test it and see how good it works :)
RJ 👍
i just bought m8s ...not m8s+....i am trying to use skype but it is not working . i mean the external camera i bought is not working with it. camera alone is working but in skype it is not working. i bought a logeitech c 920 hd web cam. can you plz help me
Hi Jilai, you have everything that is needed to be able to make it work as the C 920 is the best camera for these machines. I dont use skype or web cams my self but i would suggest on google to see if anyone has the same issue. I believe that you already changed all the setting on skype so there might be something else that i dont know
RJ
Thx for the share RJ nice vid
+Mel Berg Thank you Mel 😀
do all the plus machines come with 5.1 lollipop? the one I ordered says 4.4
nice driving skills...LOL
+Carne Frita TV Hehe!! Im getting much better ahah!!!
Hello - I want to ask you can royal iptv service activation on m8s
Hi.
I have this box: M8S+ TV Box s905. It is possible to update android 5.1.1 to ugoos am1 or am2 android 6 or I will brick my device?
what's better Minix u1 or droidbox t8 plus ?
How to upgrade the Android Version ?
Can you update the firmware on these boxes
Hey Paul, some of them yes. Usually premium boxes like Minix you will have support and frequent updates, budget boxes like the M8S usually tend to stay as they come
RJ 👍
can you compare it to the mxQ box
Hi Sheroo, im not a fan of the MXQ, i have used it on the past and i was disappointed so i lost interest in it. There are people talking good and not so good things. I honestly dont see my self reviewing one 😀
RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) OK thanks.... I saw your best android box 2016 video... think I'll go for the mx max
sheroo halem
😀😀
is this better than the mx max?
Hey Stalain, humm i would say no, just because the MX Max has the new S905 that can play files that the S812 on the M8S Plus cant
RJ 😀
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) last question. is the rk3368 processor a better choice than the amlogic s905 processor
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) Thank You in advanced
Is possible to upgrade m8s? Ota does not work
+Vincenzo Giannuzzo Hi Vincenzo, no the M8S / + is a budget machine with no OTA support
RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) thanks very much
Vincenzo Giannuzzo
😀
it looks like smaller Wii mini
i can't enter the contro parental PIN in NETFLIX, can you help me?
or what other app can I use to watch movies and series?
George you need to b more positive when reviewing even older boxes ur discouraged g customers these boxes r good for bedrooms etc... u have to sell sell sell.
I enjoy your reviews very much. I have one question. I found your wifi speed test on the M8S and the Plus are totally different. But in this review you did not mention.
th-cam.com/video/DaeK_xUfELM/w-d-xo.htmlm54s
th-cam.com/video/UiljbTkN84A/w-d-xo.htmlm58s
Can you clarify please? So I will able to desire which one to buy.
Thank you in advance,
Hey Mas and thanks for the feedback!! Back when i tested the M8S my network was not so good so there is a huge difference but they are similar. The M8S+ is a bit better in Wifi speeds tough
RJ 👍👍
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Dont buy this box mine crash every one hour watching movies. the box get really hot.
That can happen with any electronic device / machine, just get a replacement from the seller or ask for a refund and buy somewhere else. The box has given me a great experience and a lot more users, so 1 bad box does not tell the all story right :)
RJ
m8s plus is OK
Yep 👍👍
does this box support blutooth?