I'll make 1st page clearer soon...these I know for sure...

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=83778274

"Dolby True-HD, Dolby True-HD ATMOS, DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, 5.1/7.1 LPCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital AC3 are all supported for downmix and bitstream (passthrough) using either the built in HiMedia video player app or any version of Kodi with HiMedia wrapper. 192Khz 24bit LPCM multi channel (5.1/7.1) FLAC / ALAC can be passed raw via HDMI." - Futeko

right, that's the point.

if one has a basic tv, no home theater, no need good audio, basic speed and wants only kodi streams or ahem iptv, a cheap box can do the job.

heck, even the free hypptv box may do!

which is why it is impt for noobs to describe what they have, what they want, what they know and don't know.

if not, it is a joke to try to suggest anything.

like some asking "i want to buy a car, tell me which one to buy".

all u get is either "buy mercedes" or "buy proton".

and that is truly tragic for a forum where people should be exchanging better info than that.
if you are like me, will not settle for anything w/o hd audio, i can comment.

i did not realize this until 2 years ago - another forummer in this section reminded me that a only MINORITY of android boxes can do dsthdma/ddtruehd. i had taken it for granted becos, like u know, even 5-6 year old boxes can do that!

but the truth is, in the past, there were only pure media player boxes lihe WDTVlive and ACRyan - these were the cream and they do the video and audio playback codecs very well. then came androids, live streaming. media players got left behind, even obsolete. everyone jumped onto android streaming. but many gave up the audio part.

for hd audio, there are 4 categories for android boxes now:

1. those that have a native player, can handle dtshdma, ddtruehd, dtsx. ddtamos - on its own.
2. those that do not have a native player but a customized XBMC app to do some or all of that. these, u need to check out carefully becos with Kodi17 (new name for XBMC), it is very new and still evolving, the onus is on the box makers to deal with it on their own with their own hardware and firmawre.
3. those that can do only core dts/dd.
4. those cannot do even dts/dd, only aac2.0

happy to help!

what kind of PC are you hosting PLEX on? If you have a decent enough PC that can do encode on the fly, you can just use any chromecast capable device, like the chromecast (obviously), or mi box S. At my house I am using the 3rd gen chromecast for Plex and push it either from my browser or phone.



If you are watching h264 video, chromecast/mi box should play it natively. If you are playing something heavier like hevc h265 4K, the server will encode it to h264 on the fly before sending it to chromecast, so it depends on your server's capability

Ah you want native HEVC. I have no experience with Apple TV so for me I'd gravitate towards the Shield

most of my video is running with native player on shield. but my video mostly h264 and h265 with normal codec.
so far i dont hv issue with it. using synology NAS ds video for playback on shield.

being apple, i know it would hv more limitations.     

Dolby vision only apple tv

if just playback there's the "hack OPPO player"

Between both choices you picked? I'd ask you to go with the Shield hands down... For cheaper devices below those? That'd be the GT-King Pro. Thus far, it's simply a beast. Alternatively and if you can wait? It's successor (Beelink GS-King X) has been hitting the gym and will be officially launched next month... All I can say at this time is that it sports 2 HDD slots/bays for 3.5" drives AND it should ship with some core NAS features as well. Here are some pictures..

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This is it with the Beelink GT-King Pro..
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Hey... i posted a reply to someone else over at my Beelink GT-King Pro review thread. Figured, it'd help you and others decide as well.

Hey.. I can now confirm now that the GT-King Pro does not support Dolby Vision, Dolby ATMOS, & DTS:X. Not natively and not via hdmi pass-thru tech. The issue is being worked on and once success, will be released along with a software update. Though it is expected to ship as default with the GS-King X. So I'll advise some patience either for the King Pro of the upcoming X version. In comparison, the MINIX Neo U22-XJ does have confirmed support for Dolby Vision and Audio right out of the box. One of the few AMLogic equipped boxes to support DV on regular Android (Android 9) OS. IIRC, the Amazon Cube is another DV capable device. Minix pays licensing fees to Dolby for this support. Although afaik, they aren't coming out to state officially that ATMOS is supported. hmm.gif .. As for DTS:X? That's unsupported.

One thing I do have to point out is that DV on the Minix Neo U22-XJ is being reported as a half-baked experience. Something I'm not familiar with where Minix devices are concerned. Minix are known to only release a new device with (at minimum) a stable firmware that does as they claim. They don't over-claim capabilities on their devices. So finding out about this and that they are being tight-lipped about it is unusual..IMO. Word online though is that they are aware of the issue and AMLogic has been alerted to the color issues/performance. Amlogic should by now have released another SDK version. From which Minix devs will get to work incorporating in to the next firmware update. If all goes well? there should be a firmware update soon and the DV issues should be resolved too.

Now if all these bores you and or is too much work waiting, hacking la, etc? TBH, your safest choice would be to get the Nvidia Shield instead. Confirmed all 3 capable..Personally? I'd wait.. but then I love to tinker and don't mind getting my hands dirty.. 


As for Netflix DV? I'll assume that you already own a recent DV capable disply and these typically are Netflix certified devices and would ship with a Netflix app...Similarly YouTube. I suggest you use that instead and get an external media player for the other stuff. Most of these boxes won't even officially support Netflix UHD. Earlier I did post a list of certified UHD/HDR10..bla bla capable players. You should check that out if netflix be your criteria. Lastly, unofficially.. Beelink devices such as the GT-King & GT-King Pro have DRM L1 permission and can dualboot CoreELEC. Using the Netflix plugin within, you definitely can watch Netflix at 1080p. I mentioned this earlier... One only needs to install CoreELEC on a microsd card, insert and reboot.
Haha.. I hear you..  See your belt tight yet or not.. kek

Just received my Mi Box S (Lazada managed to send it around 7pm!! Thank god I was still at the office to receive it). For a small device with only 2gb ram, it is quite smooth.

My only complaint would be the lack of Ethernet port but most of my plex collection should not overburden the 5ghz wifi (hopefully)

Yeah. But then again i don't have any 4k TV so this is good enough for me

Hey... i posted a reply to someone else over at my Beelink GT-King Pro review thread. Figured, it'd help you and others decide as well.

Hey.. I can now confirm now that the GT-King Pro does not support Dolby Vision, Dolby ATMOS, & DTS:X. Not natively and not via hdmi pass-thru tech. The issue is being worked on and once success, will be released along with a software update. Though it is expected to ship as default with the GS-King X. So I'll advise some patience either for the King Pro of the upcoming X version. In comparison, the MINIX Neo U22-XJ does have confirmed support for Dolby Vision and Audio right out of the box. One of the few AMLogic equipped boxes to support DV on regular Android (Android 9) OS. IIRC, the Amazon Cube is another DV capable device. Minix pays licensing fees to Dolby for this support. Although afaik, they aren't coming out to state officially that ATMOS is supported. hmm.gif .. As for DTS:X? That's unsupported.

One thing I do have to point out is that DV on the Minix Neo U22-XJ is being reported as a half-baked experience. Something I'm not familiar with where Minix devices are concerned. Minix are known to only release a new device with (at minimum) a stable firmware that does as they claim. They don't over-claim capabilities on their devices. So finding out about this and that they are being tight-lipped about it is unusual..IMO. Word online though is that they are aware of the issue and AMLogic has been alerted to the color issues/performance. Amlogic should by now have released another SDK version. From which Minix devs will get to work incorporating in to the next firmware update. If all goes well? there should be a firmware update soon and the DV issues should be resolved too.

Now if all these bores you and or is too much work waiting, hacking la, etc? TBH, your safest choice would be to get the Nvidia Shield instead. Confirmed all 3 capable..Personally? I'd wait.. but then I love to tinker and don't mind getting my hands dirty.. 


As for Netflix DV? I'll assume that you already own a recent DV capable disply and these typically are Netflix certified devices and would ship with a Netflix app...Similarly YouTube. I suggest you use that instead and get an external media player for the other stuff. Most of these boxes won't even officially support Netflix UHD. Earlier I did post a list of certified UHD/HDR10..bla bla capable players. You should check that out if netflix be your criteria. Lastly, unofficially.. Beelink devices such as the GT-King & GT-King Pro have DRM L1 permission and can dualboot CoreELEC. Using the Netflix plugin within, you definitely can watch Netflix at 1080p. I mentioned this earlier... One only needs to install CoreELEC on a microsd card, insert and reboot.
Haha.. I hear you..  See your belt tight yet or not.. kek

One of the known MiBox flaws.. Good thing is, even if it has to be placed at a poor wifi location, there are USB-Ethernet dongles that still work. So as long as your network is stable enough, okay-ish bitrate 1080p local files or streaming, or legit Netflix @ 1080p without hassle? The MiBox works quite well for such usage.
Hmm for starters, I'm not entirely sure that we can successfully get DV out of a PC and to display properly on the TV (I stand corrected). As with most things DV, I can't test em out myself and say for fact something works and others don't. So bear with me on that. Even the CoreELEC on the promising ODROID N2 still couldn't deliver DV. So AFAIK, it's just not possible at this time or if it is, you'd need to spend considerably more money to just achieve that over paying for the Nvidia Shield that we know can handle DV nicely. Unfortunately, given your location.. It appears difficult to get it down there?? PM me and I'd be glad ot assist. I could just pick it off for you here and ship it to you. That's if you still don't find a local seller already willing to do that. Tried the Garage Sales section on the forums?

Yes, you can simply use your existing PC as a Plex server or "NAS". Personally, I recommend to either use a proper NAS and or simply hook up the ext HDD to the Beelink GT-King Pro for playback. These methods are less prone to interference. Possibly one of the primary reasons as to why the GS-King X was conceived & set for launch soon. Similarly like HiMedia's Q10 Pro, capable of taking a 3.5" drive.. This time though we are talking max 32TB drive(s), larger and with NAS features. However, I'm willing to further test out Plex, see how it performs on the GT-King Pro. I just need some patience from you, as I need to take time off other work to backup current ROM, flash latest stock and test.

Mind sharing from where and how much?

Thanks for summarizing this up. thinking to compliment one of these with my SOny android TV

1) actually, its kindda new. yet to fully utilize it  yes it supports 4k.
2) just thinking of what apps to install at the playstore.
3) just scared not enough memory , onboard storage is : 16GB