Hey all, this is my real world review of how the latest Beelink device performs. As per my usual style, it’ll be a pros, cons and things are are more or less expected of the device. I’m open to other testing or questions that might need to be answered, especially from those interested to pick this up.

Beelink GT-King latest firmware build number: 905P0 announced.

Specifications


See below spoiler for images.

Pros
*Zippy..Very Zippy. Launching and exiting apps happen fast.
*HDMI-CEC & Bluetooth works okay.
*Voice search using the bundled remote works. Can intelligently discern what apps to open based on query.
*Device is compatible with the PS3 controller among others.. Some games & Emulators such as ePSXe runs fine. Though the PS3 is an old controller and isn't compatible with some newer games such as Modern Combat 5, so best to get a better controller..
*Device is rooted and so AdAway works. Great for most pesky ads.
*Packs an Ethernet Gigabit port, Wifi ac MiMO 2.4/5GHz, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB eMMC ROM. Don’t get me started on the SoC.. This is a combo I can live with and one I hope becomes the default for flagship boxes.
*The bundled remote is basic, but better than most .. As it supports both Voice input and air mouse mode. Buttons feel good to click, with a rubbery texture on top. Best to get a third party air mouse though with keyboard for easier data entry.
*The remote’s power key can be set as either “Sleep Now”, “Shutdown”, or “Restart”. Best to set as “Sleep Now” as this puts the device to sleep. press the power button on the remote to Sleep/Wake up the device.
*Press & Hold the power button to bring up the Power off menu. Shows Power off, Restart and Screenshot.
*Smoothly plays Jellyfish video test files up to jellyfish-200-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv…I stopped here as going further won’t matter as much in the real world. Good for bragging rights though.. Dual-layer UHD Blu-ray discs (66GB capacity) will support a max bitrate of 108Mbps, while triple-layer discs (100GB) will allow for up to 128Mbps. With the increased encoding efficiency offered by H.265, 128Mbps would theoretically allow for a (Main 10) 4K video stream at 256 FPS, or 8K (7680×4320) at 64 FPS.
*HD audio and pass-through is supported. Initially set audio settings at auto, but my system didn’t detect any HD audio. Switched to manual and enabled all up to ATMOS.. Then Kodi’s pass-through setting became visible and HD audio was passed through successfully. Due to the limitation of my AV equipment, I was only able to detect pass-through audio up to DTS-HD MA & Dolby TrueHD (Passed through core DTS & DD). Which is plenty good for most, my system doesn’t support ATMOS & DTS:X. So unfortunately I can’t test for these. Beelink did confirm that the box doesn't support the last 2 formats.
*Firmware updates are in the works, we expect some pretty soon as bugs have been reported and fixes are being made. Some fixes were already pushed and resolved the issue in question. There’s an Update app in the app drawer, however it seems to only be for updating from a local source. Alternatively, there's a Wireless update/OTA section under the "About Device" section in Settings that checks their servers for updates. There are none currently.
*Elementum works with the default "use RAM" option in Kodi. I expect Quasar and the rest to work as intended too.
*With normal files playback through Kodi, I didn't need to preset a custom cache size for video buffering and playback. Yet the player skips forwards or backwards instantly.
*Initially the LightHome (Home launcher app) kept crashing and restarting.. Threw an error.. Contacted Beelink about it and got a fix within minutes. A testament to the ability and willingness to make this one of the greatest boxes.
*Interestingly.. Speed Test over 5G WiFi, about 2 feet away from the router maxes out at 124Mbps (Downloads) and 115Mbps (uploads). However switching to Ethernet and it shoots up to 427Mbps for downloads and 290Mbps for uploads. Tested using TIME’s 500Mbps package using a CAT 6a cable. Same test server and tests done about 30 seconds apart on the same network. Another reviewer was able to get speeds of 230Mbps on 5G WiFi and 850Mbps via Ethernet cable. So for best results? Stick with wired. Nothing new there. So depending on if your location requires WiFi, this will either be a con or a non-issue.

Cons
*No power button on the device, so once it's plugged in, it automatically switches itself on.
*Not Android TV OS. Was hoping for this.
*No Netflix FHD+, at least not through the easy install from Play Store and login method. Had to side-load. There's a pre-loaded app market of sorts bundled with the FW, one can find compatible apps to click-install. Saves some hassle to go fetch from other sources.
*Air-mouse randomly triggered on its own.. Then have to disable using the remote button… This happened for a few reboots and seems to have stabled itself now. Hasn’t triggered itself in a few days.
*In order to get the weather info for Kuala Lumpur, one has to enter “kualalumpur” without spaces for it to locate it. Feed back to Beelink and a fix is in the works.
*Ugoss TV Launcher app is incompatible. Refuses to open. ATV launcher works perfectly. I expect others to do the same.

Expected/Norm
*Widevine CDM Security Level 1
*Out of the 64GB, there's 57GB of total internal space available upon first boot.
*Device scored 109,348 on the Antutu Benchmark v7.2.0.
*At $110, It's currently priced cheaper than the Minix Neo U9-H or the HiMedia Q10 Pro.
*Rooted device by default and there’s NO option to hide/disable it by default..Tested just for kicks and nope the default As*** Go refuses to run on it (There's a workaround though). Beelink says it's currently impossible to implement a switch to mask root from specific apps. I inquired about Magisksu and haven't heard back. So guess we'll just go with their previous response for now. On the plus side, Beelink has released the GT-King source code SDK and port structure chart (See links below). So I expect the community to have a field day with it. Hopefully custom ROMs with enhanced features and fixes in the near future.
*Latest YouTube for Android TV 2.06.06 works perfectly. It's remote friendly, so just side-load that and skip the mobile version off the Play Store.

Link to official website with detailed specs sheet...
Official Beelink Seller page on Gearbest...
Source code SDK download link.
Alternate link
Interface structure diagram
 Beelink_GT_KING_TV_BOX_Promotion.doc ( 275k ) Number of downloads: 92

Father's day promotion from Beelink's official store.
*Gemini J45 (8GB RAM +128GB SSD)
*U55 (8GB RAM + 128GB SSD)
*Gemini J45 (8GB RAM + 256GB SSD)
*U55 (8GB RAM + 256GB SSD


Post Review updates
*GT-King Series now support dual-booting feature.
*EmuELEC emulation support now available..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 18 2020, 09:17 AM

hmmm.. widevine L1 but still no fhd+ on Netflix.. this is major turn off for me.. sigh..

did the AVR show dtshdma/ddtruehd and u can hear it correctly or it came out just core dts/dd?

if it can, not too bad... all reviews i read so far say it CANNOT do dtshdma/ddtreuhd..?


unrooting for astrog go, hbo go, unifi playtv... maybe u can try SuperSU app... but this is one way ticket...

still for $110, too high... perhaps $70-75.

Yup...I did pose that question to the Beelink guys.. Awaiting response.. I assume it's hard to get the green light from Netflix themselves.. I do know that both Minix & HiMedia have been trying these past few years to attain Netflix certified status. For starters, (allegedly) Netflix won't even consider a device for certification if it isn't running the proper Android TV OS.

Mine just shows DTS/DD. So I safely assume it's core DTS & DD. As for unrooting or masking, I'll definitely go down that path later. For now, just keeping it stock for testing & feedback purposes. Don't want to risk bricking the device this early.. Will update once achievable.. I too agree on the pricing, perhaps should be priced more around the Mecool KM3 area.. To pull buyers off that, given the GT-King's superior specs.. But then, besides plus points such as confirmed HD audio, AOTG & UnifiTV app compatibility and Kodi backing..It's still cheaper and faster than the Minix & HiMedia's current flagships. Boils down to what one prioritizes..

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 29 2019, 11:29 PM

Since you have root, you could quickly modify build.prop to fake a Sony 4k TV ( no need to do the other changes ) and then sideload Netflix to see if you could get 4k.

Woah! Nice review voncrane

So, it doesnt passthru lossless hd audio, do only lossy dd, dts.

Disappointing, really... as i was hoping it does.

But perhaps s922 too new, needs time.

Given that, other than android9 and large storage, it has really nothing new to offer.

I wont pay more than $60 for it.

For starters, (allegedly) Netflix won't even consider a device for certification if it isn't running the proper Android TV OS. For someone who really needs an external device with full Netflix support? Best to stick to the current list of certified devices. Ideally, use the TV's app.. Nevertheless, I did carry out your request.. So I changed the build.prop properties to match that of a Sony Android TV. Tested the modded Netflix and latest normal apks.. Both able to login and play. But only at 960x540 resolution. Even worse was that there was no sound. I switched the system sounds from Manual to auto, rebooted in-between changes.. Made no difference. Video plays but no sound.. Thought perhaps it's just those 2.. Even the Netflix app from the bundled AppStore suffers the same fate.. Gonna feed back this.. Bummer. The Netflix app appears to be the only one without sound.. Weird. Netflix that great?

Thanks..

What to do, had really high hopes for it... But then, if it doesn't do those.. Makes me wonder why they included the options in the Audio settings menu. There are toggles for DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD and what appears to be pseudo-ATMOS? ..


On the YouTube front.. Turns out, architecture error.. Installing the arm-v7a as opposed to the arm64-v8a version.. Latest YouTube for Android TV 2.06.06 works perfectly and is remote friendly. Initial review text edited..

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 30 2019, 01:36 AM

Beelink GT - King Most Power TV Box is this legal ?
mcmc say only 2 model legal ?

those 2 are for local digital tv transmission, not generic android boxes as discussed here.

Congrats Voncrane on your 1st review perhaps?? Btw review not complete without youtube unbox and review (wanna hear if got Patrick Teoh's voice)..

Btw HomeLight issue and Beelink berpisah tiada

Agreed for the price one pays

Wouldn't the speed matters and the fluidity?

Does the netflix build 6.7 from apkpure works well? Think it is 720p

from what i read, it is good enough for speed but isn't superior to others incl those using s905x2.
as for 4gb ram, there is little evidence that it is faster than 3 or even 2gb.

all in all... no L1, no netflix hd, no lossless audio, no astrogo and i guess no autoframe rate switching...
why pay rm450 when a rm240 one can do same if not more?!
the price vs benefits positioning of this box is weird - neither here nor there.

will see if others can do better with s922x chipset.

i see android boxes is legal too ?

u may try buy online and ship here to save money but some people arse luck gets stopped by custom kena pay sirim charges .... all the best

what is the next s922x box coming with atv version that u know?

To me, the speed and fluidity does matter. To some others willing to shave a few bucks off? Meh.. After all we aren't talking serious lag times here. I will say for a fact that it's speedier than the usual recommendations. i.e. Neo U1, U9-H, Q10 Pro, MiBox and Mecool's... I take the speed test beyond just apps launching and closing. It's restore a fully loaded Kodi, do a reboot and time it. Also, how fast it media resumes playing after a couple skips forwards or backwards. I can confidently say that, this is the first such device (minus PC la) that I did a restore and without doing any custom advancedsettings.xml caching, etc... it's able, "as stock" to instantly continue playback of high bitrate bluray x265 files in Kodi.

Now if only they figure out a way (fw upgrade) to mask it's root at will, our usual aotg & unifitv works and enable up to ATMOS or even DTS:X level, whilst reducing the cost to remain competitive? I'd say it's a definite keeper.

Do you mean this version...Netflix_v6.7.0 build 28750?

Oh that 4GB is of the LPDDR4 variety. Definitely trumps the 2GB DDR3 RAM that ships with Minix devices and the HiMedia Q10 Pro.. if you recall from my Kodi experiments. I wasn't able to get Elementum to work properly using the RAM option.. On Android, I've read it is better to use memory storage, due to system limitation on opened files and connections. So a bigger & faster "worktable" is a plus with such. Though yeah, they raced to be at the front, it'll take a lot more to be the defacto, before others can do better with the same SoC. Looking at you, Odroid N2. ..The S922X has a lot of hardware advantages. Take its latest HDR compatibility: Dolby Vision, Advanced HDR10, HDR10 +, HLG, PRIME HDR and support for REC709 / BT2020 profiles. Smart folks just need to tap into all that hardware goodness and bring forth a worthy FW..

Not sure answer you are looking for..

This one usually Nvidia buyers kena...Though still depends on luck and buy from which platform.

that is the frustrating bit.

currently, there is NO rm400-500 box that can do all of that... been waiting but still nothing.

netflix 4k is not a big deal becos u need a 4k TV anyway and most 4k Tv's come with netflix; hdr10+ is limited to some tv brands only.

imo, the most impt features are fast, reliable, no overheating, hdr10, hlg, VP9, lossless audio (and this so damn hard to find!), auto framerate switching, close/open root option in setting to handle certain apps.

the first "cheap china" box that can do all that at <rm500, i buy right away.

for now, i will just stay with my himedia's and tanix's.


u9h, q10pro, shieldtv... all >3 years old, older chipsets, won't get past android 7/8.

sad, but there is no visible successor for them at the horizon.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 30 2019, 05:44 PM

Voncrane yup.. That's the one Netflix_v6.7.0 build 28750?

I agree.. Apps such as Netflix & YouTube at 4K+ res, the TV should come with a certified app.. Just use those instead..They tend to be better and easier to use anyway.. We all been waiting. With each release, we wonder and are let down. I've still got hopes for this GT-King from the community. There's been a new official firmware update. Will flash that later.

Tried this and same 540p limitation. Also, Beelink responded regarding Netflix. The hardware does have DRM L1 & HDCP, prime conditions for Netflix support. On the software side, they are working on the compatibility. They ask that we be patient on this.. Regarding the no sound issue, it's a known bug with fix in the works too. Apparently, simply dragging the progress bar a bit and audio is restored. Same issue with the latest app version, so sticking with that instead.

Other good news.. Got my hands on the Asterruk beta app and it does work on this rooted device.. So that's "fixed" for now... The new UI looks much better than the older one.. Me likey.. Still no remote directional buttons support though.. Air-mouse required.

Ok, version 6.7 looks like 720p to me as the resolution seems to improve as the show progress. Since u mentioned it has L1 and HDCP, have u try this method .... Netflix workaround

Probably your TV's upscaling engine is decent.. hence a better pq. There's a test video that while playing displays res and bitrate info.. You can try that to see actual res. Do you have those files in the posted links? Asking before I have to go bug those guys.

ya if get stop by custom it seem to b a lot of trouble to get it through, especially if u r not at KL

No I don't but were you able to obtain and test?

Nah... I wasn't.. I think I'm just going to wait on the Beelink devs and or if a newer patch comes out.

voncrane I need to learn from you d 😋

Haha.. Where got.. Oh yeah, to save yourself some time and re-setup, flash the update. You'll need a USB Male - Male cable and use the port at the back.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 15 2019, 05:39 AM

Luckily you let me know first as I haven't touched the King yet.

USB male-male cable got 1 somewhere in my room. Need to go find and download the update

Voncrane
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...p-androidtv-9-0

You are welcome.. I couldn't immediately find my male to male cable and had to go out to buy one as opposed to just waiting for delivery.. I was reminded why I don't shop physically at Plaza Lowyat or Times Square anymore.. Got quoted RM40 for such cable.. Funny thing is, It's the exact same cable being brought from one shop by other sellers.. End up I kept walking and asking until I located the original shop and seller.. Who then sold to me at normal price..

Thanks for the heads up.. Been watching out for such and one of the reasons I'm stocked about the device. Custom ROMs and mods.. Looking into it.

Firmware Update
There's an OTA update over the previously flashed FW V20190527 update. Latest update information..
Build: 902P0
Version Number: V20190614-1907
Release Date: 17-06-2019
Version Size: 568.98MB

Change-log
1. System optimization
2. Minor bug fixes.

Download, then hit "Install Now" to begin installation. The device will power off and reboot into Recovery Mode. Update process will take a few minutes. Once complete, it'll reboot itself to the Home screen. Apps, settings and previous data were left untouched. Expected.

Available Custom ROMs (These are still W.I.P ROMs and as such are still buggy.) Chefs are still working and updates will be released.
Beelink GTKing SC v1.0 ( W.I.P. Android TV 9.0 ). This is Android TV OS.
Beelink GTKing_by_Sasvlad_v1.0 (Android 9.0). This is regular Android OS.
CoreELEC. This is a Linux distro.
ALVATECH Standard Android (9.0 Pie) S922X. This is a cleaner ROM based of the stock ROM.. Some squashed bugs and tweaks introduced.

Recommended Bluetooth & Voice enabled remote..
Aliexpress link... This remote typically ships with certain Mecool boxes, but is compatible with the Beelink GT-King too. Just need to pair it once and it's remembered. However, it doesn't have the air-mouse feature or a keyboard. So limited usage applies. Just an FYI option for those interested.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 10 2019, 01:00 PM

Any custom ROM for desktop Android with interface similar to the demised Jide Remix?

Hmm.. None for now and I doubt such will crop up later. Quite unfortunate that the Remix OS is a now-discontinued project. As I held out much hope and promise for them.. Had it installed on my Google Nexus 10 and it worked fine, albeit a tad buggy.. But nothing I couldn't live with, it being a tablet and a consumption device. There is another custom ROM being maintained, it's based of the stock ROM.. Also, CoreELEC support for it's lovers.. List updated above.

I guess you could try out a couple launchers to get some desktop feel to it. But ultimately, if it's that important.. You might be better off with a Mini PC/HTPC instead.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 10 2019, 01:05 PM

The GT-KING has had a hardware refresh .. So now, there are 2 versions of this same "GT-KING". One with an S/N code starting with B922 and the other "922X".. Unfortunately or fortunately, (however one may read it), It appears, it isn't entirely Beelink's fault. As it's Amlogic that began shipping out processors of new revision B...The AMLogic S922X-B SoC. This is faster, as the cores frequency improves from 1.8 to 2.2. Problem now is the device tree is different and as such, some who flashed custom ROMs on the revised hardware are facing bootloops, as the custom ROMs were made for the initial hardware.. Issh.. So take care to note which version you have.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 13 2019, 08:32 AM

Is Minix Neo A2 Lite Air-mouse usable on this box?

Yes it is.. But with some kinks. I'm out and can't readily recall one major kink.. I think it's something to do with the airmouse function.. But it was frustrating enough that I dropped it and connected a logitech keyboard + mouse combo instead. If you already have the Neo A2 Lite? You can try to use it.. But I would advise buying a different remote to use instead. One that's not geared specifically towards a brand. Anyways, I wouldn't advise buying the A2 Lite any longer as it's been replaced (for quite awhile) by the Neo A3 Airmouse..

Iinm the power on doesn't work. Others ok.

akira... Done further testing...TLDR, get a different airmouse.

*The Power, Menu & Task Manager buttons don't function either.
*Back button doesn't work unless in airmouse mode. This being a frequently used button.. I eventually had to ditch the Minix Neo A2 Lite Airmouse in favor of the included remote and a Logitech Keyboard + Mouse combo.
*Media related buttons and keyboard on the other side all work.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 19 2019, 09:34 AM

Nice info. Thanks.

Damn... There goes my MX3 air mouse that is coming...

You are welcome..

Not necessarily, I'm not surprised that not all buttons worked perfectly. As the Neo A2 Lite and Neo A3 airmouse were built first specifically for Minix devices. The MX3, though a tad on the older side.. Should fare better. At least the back button should work. I was surprised about that.

Thank you for the info. I believe I have to but remote as well.

Hi OP, is this a tvbox you would highly recommend over the other tvbox?
I have no specific demand for specs, but of course I hate lag.
Problem is, there are WAY too many tvbox out there... I really don't know how to pick one... Budget wise can be adjusted but to get the best in overall is tough for me...

Yup.. It's a box I recommended.. Especially over most in its price range as you get more bang for your buck. Getting a different remote/airmouse is a must though.

Thanks for the heads-up. Have been hearing the air mouse has issue.

If given a choice of Xiaomi tvbox s and beelink gt king, which one will be the outstanding one? Though Beelink's price is doubled.

Only get the MiBox IF your TV doesn't ship with a Netflix app and you require a certified Netflix experience (FHD++).IMO.. That's the primary reason to get it.. It's Google and Netflix certified.. Else? Definitely get the GT-King instead as it's far powerful and better specced in every other way.. Plus if you fancy Android TV OS? There's a stable custom ROM of that. Can choose others and or return to stock ROM later if you want.. Options are good.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 30 2019, 09:55 AM

ATV ROM version

Naisu... Another ATV ROM with performance boost..

Firmware update now available.. Note：902P0 can be upgraded to 903P0 via OTA. This version is for the 922X LPDDR4 version. So do check that your SN starts with 922x and not B922 before flashing.. See here for download links..ROM & Flashing tool.

Changelogs
Firmware version: Build number 903P0
System: Android version 9.0
Repair:
1. Turn off CEC voice by default
2. Fix the problem that Netflix plays no sound
3. Add chrome review option
4. Fix the problem that the screen is black or the screen is flashing when the screen is rotated.
5. Fix the problem that camera can't use
6. Fix the problem that the wallpaper settings are invalid.
7. Version changed to GT-King_903P0

Beelink GT-King latest firmware build number: 905P0 announced.
Firmware version: Build number 905P0
System: Android version 9.0

Change-logs
1. Add the top status bar.
2. Optimize the compatibility of Ethernet cards to some Gigabit routers.
3. The version number is changed to 905P0.
Note：B922 version 904P0 can be upgraded to 905P0 OTA; 922X version 903P0 can be upgraded to 905P0 too. This update is available for both the 922X and B922 hardware versions. So ensure you are flashing the right firmware for your variant.

Download Links
S/N code：922X（LPDDR4)
S/N code：B922（DDR4)

About section upon successful flashing


Since flashing via USB method wipes all data. This is the amount of space remaining after flashing 905P0.


Official Website
Service Email
Official YouTube Page
Official Facebook Page
Official Instagram Page

Note: Beelink has also uploaded a new GT-King SDK for both DDR4 version and LPDDR4 version.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Sep 21 2019, 12:22 AM

Voncrane when are you getting this for review?

Still under production.. See how after that..

Will be waiting for your review

Newsletter



The GT King series now supports a dual system plan. Both the Regular and the Pro versions now support dual-booting Android & CoreELEC. CoreELEC for the uninitiated is a ‘Just enough OS’ Linux distribution based on Kodi technology for popular AMLogic hardware. There's a stable (Latest version being CoreELEC 9.2.0) and nightly versions. Beelink in the past reached out the the CoreELEC dev team and have been working in-depth behind the scenes for compatibility. The time is here and the GT-King series are officially supported by the CoreELEC dev team. Promises have been made to have more Beelink products adapted to this dual-booting system. I'll update as time goes on, which devices become supported.

CoreELEC Pre-Installed
In order to thank users for their support for our products..An 8GB SD/TF card with CoreELEC system pre-installed will ship with future sold units of the GT-King series... So one only has to insert the SD/TF card in our GT-King series products. The CoreELEC system can be used immediately with minimal fuss. Take note, I'm unsure how long this free and pre-installed SD/TF card deal will continue. So interested parties should grab it while they can.

Switch freely between OSes
Being a dual-booting system, it's important to note that switching between both OSes is made even simpler. This is to aid users to switch freely between the Android AOSP system and the CoreELEC system. Just press and hold the power off button of the remote control, and the System switch option will appear as shown in the figure below. Select this option and confirm, the machine will restart into the CoreELEC system located in the SD/TF card.



As time goes one, we will endeavor to adapt this feature to more devices. If there's a model you'd like to see such on, you can also contact us. We will try to contact the corresponding developers to adapt it for the products.

How to use the dual OS system.
Booting into CoreELEC
Create yours or insert the supplied SD/TF card into the card slot, connect the power and turn on the machine. The CoreELEC system will boot up automatically. From this, we can deduce that as long as the SD/TF card is inserted, the first/default boot option is CoreELEC.

Stock Android to CoreELEC
So you are already booted into Android and would like to switch to CoreELEC. Just insert the pre-loaded card.. Press and hold the power off button on the remote control.. Select the "System switch option", and allow the system to restart into CoreELEC OS.


CoreELEC to Android
In this instance, one already booted the CoreELEC OS and would like to switch over to the Android OS. Simply select the "Reboot from to eMMC/NAND" option from the Power menu. The system will reboot into Android automatically.


Alternatively, launch the main menu, enter the exit option, select the "Reboot from NAND" option. This should initiate a restart and boot into the Android AOSP system.



Updating the CoreELEC OS
Firstly download the incremental package file. Then copy this downloaded file to the /storage/.update folder on the device. Restarting the device will initiate the update. Bare in mind that on the STABLE version can be automatically updated in the system. The nightly version involves manually updating the core files.

CoreELEC official website
For more information, please pay attention to Beelink's official website

Could you share some of the pros and cons of the Android & CoreELEC for the typical use case. Thank you in advance.

Hi..I would say the most difference between them is that Android is a full fledged OS capable of much more than just Kodi...while CoreElec is a “just enough” Kodi “OS”. Which means, with CoreElec, one is mostly restricted to just addons and or Kodi features BUT is usually much more stable and feature rich than merely running default Kodi on an android OS powered box. This is particularly important on weaker devices or devices where the Kodi app doesn’t perform well. Then CoreElec can come in handy. Else, want to install various apps and or operate Android as a whole? Best to stick to Android OS. Custom ROMs are available that (personal preference) perform better then stock ROM.

To quote a poster...



Thanks to the entire CoreELEC team! So basically, it boils down to what device you have, if CoreElec is supported and if it’s the route you’d like to take for your media needs. As a heavy Kodi user myself. I find official support very welcome.

In addition to CoreELEC, the EmuELEC simulator system is also now compatible with all Beelink TV boxes. I've attached a brief explanation & guide on how to install it, using mostly the GT1 Mini-②, GT-King & GT-King Pro.


Attached File(s)
 EmuELEC_system_installation_tutorial.pdf ( 630.07k ) Number of downloads: 31

I watched some Youtube review regarding GT King as a capable machine in playing some PS and PSP games through emulator.

Wonder are those games and emulator readily installed in the machines sold through Shopee and Lazada here?

I doubt it.. You’d have to set it up and maintain yourself. FYI, there’s an illegal element involved in owning game ROMs for games you didn’t purchase and rip out yourself.

Thanks for replying. I do aware of the legal issues with those game ROMs. I just want to test whether certain game controllers work with emulators and some old games.

BTW, do you aware whether GT King work with simultaneous multiple game controllers, both wired and wireless?

Glad you are aware of it and that on such a public forum, I can’t go too in-depth on it..

Hmm, I’ve only got one controller and that worked fine. IMO, The multi-controller working fine would depend largely on the game and or emulator themselves.. If they can support such. AFAIK, using the six axis app plus PS game pads should work. Simultaneous Bluetooth controller connections might prove trickier and tbh, Bluetooth on these boxes might not be the best medium. Nevertheless, I’ve got PS3 controller now and expecting a Gamesir G4S to be delivered in a bit. Perhaps, I’ll test out that combo.. see if it works. Most peopl and or games are typically single players.

I'm currently using the IAGL interface in Kodi with GT-King and have 2 controllers. I'm able to play snes emulator - street fighters with 2 player/controllers.

Controllers that I'm using are Gamesir - T4 pro(latest) and Ipega-9129.

T4 pro is equip with a wifi dongle and bluetooth capable. (using wifi dongle)
Ipega 9129 is bluetooth only.

I prefer the Gamesir unit as it is really solid and the joystick has nice touch.

The only issue for me now is I can't seems to make the PS1 game (GranTurismo 2) to works. As it is complaining about "missing file - scph5501.bin" using beetle psx emulator. Not sure what i have done wrongly..

Update: Fixed the above issue by copying the bios file to the system folder.

This post has been edited by mcken: Jun 5 2020, 10:35 AM

Hi.. Forgive my delayed response.. been swamped lately.. Yes, that's the exact fix... I too also prefer Gamesir gamepads over ipega's... Matter of fact, just picked up a Gamesir G4S and excited to put it to use later. Thanks for sharing that it's indeed possible to play with 2 controllers via emulators.. Handy info especially for those who would like to take a walk down memory lane...

Have you receive your test unit?

Not yet fam... It's on its way and I should be getting it by next week.. Will update when it's here. Meanwhile, do follow my socmed profiles as I tend to announce there first about stuff.. Youtube channel is up and running, so videos too..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 15 2020, 09:56 PM

Hey... The Beelink GS-King X is finally here and here's my quick unboxing video.. Do check it out.. Do sub & share as well as a show of support .. I'll be testing it out over time...milking em for all it's got.. My full in-depth review will follow after I've spent some quality time.. Expect that. For now, let me know stuff you want tried out on it.. I'll endeavor to answer all questions and or concerns regarding it.

Congrats! On your YouTube channel! Well my usuals.. Netflix, Hulu, Disney,+ of it works well and importantly user interface!

Your voice OK compared to some others with high pitch... No 4k ka? Your finger nail colour.. You sick ka?

Thanks..Figured I might as well go down this path... .. Sure, I'll test those.. Gotta lay my hands on a Disney+ account first though.. Will sort it out.. DRM L1 Key is present. That should help..

Your accent.. No your typical Msian... Watching all your videos now... LOL

Been toying with Davinci Resolve. Figured I should ditch other video editing software and master this instead. The coloring options available is insane.. This was a quicker video than usual and so trying a setting out. Forgive the nails, MCO no allow me do regular pro maintenance.. Will get em sorted once can.. Haha, not sick ..

Voice-wise? Yeah, that's just me.. Even when I'm super excited?? I'm typically calm & not overly excitable. So you won't ever hear me go high pitched and all. Thanks, I welcome more feedback to get better..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 15 2020, 10:15 PM

Not promoting but I see some similarities between you both..

Haha...Definitely not a typical Malaysian.. Don't forget to hit the link and sub button fam.. Every bit helps..

Nah, it's all good.. Also, those are some really good knock-offs.. Even down to the manuals and software. Insider knowledge then become knock-off?

as usual, i am interested if this box can do:

.. dtshdma/ddtruehd/ddatmos/dtsx playback.
.. dolby vision playback (not netflix)
.. auto framerate switching

i still haven't found a new box to buy!!

Haha... I remember your criteria, hard to forget when it mirrors mine.. ... Meanwhile, I still can't test native DV/ATMOS/DTS:X support. But as usual I'll press to get the info directly from em. The rest? yup.. I can test for those and more. For now, I'm working with em to report and fix some overlooked bugs in the initial firmware. Hopefully the first update won't take too long as i'd rather not have to redo all the tests on the updated fw.. Just to be fair.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 17 2020, 11:30 PM