there r dozens of such boxes available.

no, u really dun need such 4+64gb... 3+32 or 4+32 is more than enough.

unless u want to save many videos in the box itself.

i was comparing x96max against others, incl tx5max... all very similar.

after some youtube videos (just google, u find plenty), i went for tx5max:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4722095/+40

for such "cheap" boxes rm200-300, i look for wifi performance, overheating problems, spdif output, usb3.0 and bluetooth versions.

if budget is rm500-1k, i look for auto framerate switch, HD audio, full bluray menus.
** this "watch yr whole life"... read the news?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4730576/+20#bottom

i never had a nas, never had a need.

so, i dunno how good yr server, app, connectivity will be.

but if your files are low end... like 3-5 gb, just dts/dd, cheap boxes might be ok.

but if u do 30, 50, 80 gb videos, hd audio, cheap boxes can't do, even if rated gigabit.

i am not well versed with the subject but i wud think u need a superb combination of device hardware, device firmware, router and app to get the biggest files streaming nicely.

in short, i am suggesting u can experiment with cheap boxes that appear to have great specs but be prepared for disappointment in some ways if yr files are big ones.

why u dont continue with latest himedia? the one that have HDD port...?

Bought from local seller or overseas? Mind to share the link.    How's the performance in playing high bitrate movies...etc 4K HDR movie streaming, KODI and such.. Any lags noticed? I'm thinking of getting this box too since my 1st choice which was the Beelink GT1 Mini 2 is out of stocks in Beelink's official store.

Bought from local seller or overseas? Mind to share the link.     How's the performance in playing high bitrate movies...etc 4K HDR movie streaming, KODI and such.. Any lags noticed? I'm thinking of getting this box too since my 1st choice which was the Beelink GT1 Mini 2 is out of stocks in Beelink's official store.

is there any diff btw local and oversea seller? apart of waranti, return back isu, brg x sampai/lmbt smpi?

looking fwd for this x96 max+ also