Yup....AFAIK, Rockchip devices are still sorting a couple things out and Kodi performance is still troublesome. I believe, 17.3 probably made it worse. RC's latest and upcoming chip are quite powerful, no doubt.. Just that the software or manufacturers aren't paying much attention to them now.. Or RC isn't quick to release code to help.. So, better safe than sorry.

IMHO... If flagship boxes from the likes of Minix and HiMedia is within your budget, go with em.. For future proofing, It's the Minix Neo U9-H (not the Neo U1), especially for Kodi support and general ass-kicking. I can't remember who, recently there was a user who had troubles deciding between it and the Q10 Pro.. Owners of the devices dropped by to share their respective results. Isolate my posts or go back a couple pages to see.. Or there's page one too. Should help with the decision. Either way, depending on your requirements, they are both above average boxes.