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Review Beelink GT-King Pro (Beast) Android Box Review, AMLogic S922X-H /4GB RAM /64GB ROM / 9.0

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post Oct 25 2019, 12:49 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 24 2019, 04:47 PM)

HD Audio Passthrough
Dolby Digital (also known as Dolby AC-3)  No issues on either Kodi/VLC
Dolby Digital Plus (also known as Enhanced AC-3)  No issues on either Kodi/VLC
Dolby TrueHD  No issues on VLC...Kodi on the other hand could only passthrough core Dolby audio.
DTS-HD MA  No issues on VLC...Kodi on the other hand could only passthrough core DTS audio.
Dolby ATMOS  **Core Dolby is processed and passed on.
DTS:X  **Core DTS is processed and passed on.
i am a little surprised that vlc can pass thru ddtruehd/dtshdma but not kodi...

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post Oct 25 2019, 01:28 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 25 2019, 01:03 AM)
Same here.. Usually it'd be the other way around and I wouldn't even need to try any other Media Player. Toggled this and that.. Didn't seem to help. Any thoughts? Onkyo AVR here.
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Can u try mx pro?

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post Oct 26 2019, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(kskoay @ Oct 25 2019, 01:31 PM)
this box able to output Dolby Vision without any issue? Not downgrading to HDR10
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according to below link, DV works with GTKP.

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As a pure media streamer, the GT-King Pro does as well, if not better, than most competitions. I played many video clips of different formats in Kodi, the GT-King Pro never struggled with anything I threw at it. The GT-King Pro supports Dolby Vision, Advanced HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and PRIME HDR, with the right videos and a nice TV, it is capable of delivering satisfying video playback experiences.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/de...tv-box-t3980517

however, it is unclear if it will deliver dolby atmos, dtsx audio.
as per voncrane test with his HT, playing with kodi does not even pass thru ddtruehd/dtshdma whereas it can with vlc.
the audio part is always tricky as most reviews u read do not do exhaustive tests on audio capabilities.
i am also looking for a box that can do all the advanced video and audio stuff.
the best bet will probably be the coming new shieldtv - that, gotta wait for complete reviews.
still, i am not sure if "dolby vision+dolby atmos" applies to netflix online streams or local playback or both..?
in addition, will be impt to know if it can do bdmv full menu, auto framerate switching nicely.
the other box of interest will be minix u22-xj, supposedly launching next month.

QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 26 2019, 12:08 AM)
Unfortunately, I don't have access to one. Will be sure to do so if one pops up.. sweat.gif
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can get the apk with this appstore app:
https://www.malavida.com/en/soft/apktime/android/#gref
there is a chance it will work with mx pro becos it does on one of my boxes.

QUOTE(PointOfSale @ Oct 26 2019, 02:37 AM)
Not astro On the go

it is asstro AOD and cinema movie in evpad which is illegal la.

How much for the box?
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those ahem illegit vod streams are typically tied to low end boxes.
not something to discuss openly... u should pm the sellers.

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post Oct 26 2019, 08:03 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 26 2019, 02:58 PM)
Sorry.. Ask around even. Me won't discuss such illegal stuff.. Not at least ever since the govt came out publicly and charging folks. So, you do you yeah..  smile.gif
From the same xda page.. He states "No Netflix or Amazon Prime Video in HD." Which, personally I'm not surprised.. At least from an official standpoint. Beelink isn't advertising it as Netflix and or Prime HDR capable either. So I'm unsure as to the part where Amazon Prime HDR is confirmed supported. Personally I prefer to either report what I can or have tested myself and or gotten direct confirm from the tech guys at Beelink. We've got reputations at stake. sweat.gif

BDMV and 3D ISO etc is supported. Kodi v18 can handle those. Also..Oh, you were referring to the app "MX Player Pro" and not the box. I thought you meant the MX/MXQ Pro box.. Hence my response. No worries, I'll test that too soon.. As for auto framerate switching? There isn't a toggle to turn such on or off. But I've tested different video types and watched for its tell signs and I can say.. There are none. At least via Kodi and using Kodi's own framerate switching tech. I set it to kick in at the beginning of content being played and exit once it's stopped. Smooth playback... AFRD also works. So AFS isn't an issue on this or most AMLogic devices.

As long as a device isn't Netflix certified.. For starters, Netflix will only certify if the device is running stock ATV OS and not regular Android OS. The upcoming Minix Neo U22-XJ will be running regular Android 9.0 OS. So like the GT-King Pro, I wouldn't bank on it being capable of consistently outputting anything more than 540p res and stereo. Minix too..So forget about Netflix DV + Atmos... Again, I stress.. If one owns a Dolby Vision capable TV and audio equipment capable or ATMOS and or DTS:X levels? You are better of using the bundled TV app itself. Don't make it a criteria on an external box. Else, it's the Nvidia Shield and nothing else.

The Minix Neo T5 on the other hand would be running Android TV 9.0 with Google certification. It's unclear if it'll be a Netflix certified device at this point. I doubt it though.

I'll try my best to run as many tests as possible.. Offering clarity.. Oh yeah, speaking of Blu-ray menu support. That is a software/app dependent issue. Not something simply baked into the firmware. Beelink doesn't have a dedicated video player on the same level as say Himedia's. But as with almost all capable devices. You can install the paid app.. VidON XBMC. Should work.
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ok... u and i know a lot about these things... biggrin.gif

minix t5 already declared netflix HD will NOT work, alto it is ATV... licensing issue, i am sure... maybe in time, will get.

u22-xj... i m not interested in netflix, dun care... more interested if the local playback capabilities - video and audio, will follow the reviews.

i am not interested in best of the best for online streaming becos it is never that good anyway.

i dun even watch netflix 4k for blockbusters... prefer to wait for the full wholesome thing! tongue.gif

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post Oct 27 2019, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Oct 27 2019, 12:54 AM)
Haha.. Yeah we do... Imagine my surprise that you too were discussing about Netflix Dv, etc.. haha..How about we agree that the discussion was done for the benefit of those who are still unaware of these type things. So I tried MX Player pro and it's worse.. Equipment wasn't detecting any HD audio signals. not even for basic DD5.1.. Tweaked settings here there.. HW+ to HW to SW decoding etc.. No progress. So i ditched it.. Kodi and VLC then. The following are images showing YouTube @ 4K res using the remote friendly ATV app.. Also, AFS actively working with AFRD. Main review post updated too..

BDMV ISO Selection Menu

Choosing the "Show Bluray Menu" option does nothing. File begins playback instead.

AFS via AFRD Not that I felt it was needed in the first place. Beelink made it easier to install by including it in the FW bundled "App Store".

**TV

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MX pro no good... that's disappointing... it should work at least for core dd/dts.

with kodi, the bluray menu does not work with some devices, works clumsily with others.. have seen it.
which is why some go for himedia, zidoo, egreat where it works nicely.

framerate... good there is an option now.. even new shieldtv now comes with this option, a beta one.
w/o this, some micro stutters may be observed with certain videos.


alright... thanks for info on GTKP. thumbsup.gif
will follow the coming reviews of the other new boxes, see what they offer.
not going DV+DA anytime soon but will be impt to keep up if buying a new box.
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post Nov 3 2019, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Nov 3 2019, 07:14 AM)
You are welcome... I'm almost certain that DV & DA aren't as yet supported on this Pro device. Also suggested by Beelink. I just can't categorically make such a bold statement. But yeah, if those 2 are major immediate concerns? Then you might want to hold off or go for the KING... Else performance-wise, this Pro is quite the beast. I still stand by my words.. It's the second best out there. Now if only they can switch to making non-rooted devices or officially providing a no-root option. Then can recommend it highly for Asterruk app users too, as the beta works quite well on it.
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Waiting for minix u22xj.... see what comes out of it.

Meanwhile, i managed to squeeze a lot out of ultra cheap tx3max, incl lossless audio. biggrin.gif
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post May 29 2020, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ May 29 2020, 04:04 PM)
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..  brows.gif
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dolby vision is a tough one.
even now, only a few devices are licensed for NETFLIX Dolby Vision.
shieldtv has DV for netflix but not for local playback.
for local playback of media files with dolby vision, i doubt there is any box that can do that.
only bluray dvd players playing discs with DV can deliver DV.

minix u22-xj... was hoping this will be a great one.
but reading this thread is frustrating... there are no good answers to HD audio and DV.
https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads...ion.2603/page-3
and since it is not netflix certified, surely it will not have netflix DV.
local playback DV, i doubt it can do properly.
perhaps such media files are still very rare anyway, nobody is in a hurry.
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post May 29 2020, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(underworld @ May 29 2020, 10:47 AM)
dolby vision and atmos support, ease of use ,  speed, streaming BD rips from ext HDD
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QUOTE(underworld @ May 29 2020, 05:08 PM)
hmm good point .. so is wait our for a tv box which can truly support , get a nvidia shield or get a UHD bluray player or using a pc
was keen on the minix u22
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when anyone talk dolby vision, it is necessary to state online streams like netflix or local playback.

as i said, while a few devices are licensed for netflix DV/atmos, i have not come across any box that can playback DV/HDR12.
there are plenty that support HDR10+ playback, though.

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HDR10+, also known as HDR10 Plus, was announced on April 20, 2017, by Samsung and Amazon Video
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Dolby Vision is an HDR format from Dolby Laboratories that can be optionally supported by Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and streaming video services.[62][63] Dolby Vision is a proprietary format and Dolby SVP of Business Giles Baker has stated that the royalty cost for Dolby Vision is less than $3 per TV.[64][65][66] Dolby Vision includes the Perceptual Quantizer (SMPTE ST 2084) electro-optical transfer function, up to 8K resolution, and a wide-gamut color space (ITU-R Rec. BT.2020 or ICTCP). Some Dolby Vision profiles allow for 12-bit color depth and 10,000 cd/m2 maximum brightness [67]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-dynamic-range_video


the thing is while bluray DVD have gotten to DV/HDR12, ripped media aren't there yet.
so, it may be a premature point now to try to find a box that playback "DV" or HDR12 files.

i am also looking for a new box that can last 5+ years.
not so much for netflix as the new TV i buy will surely have netlfix 4khdr10+/DV/atmos/e-arc.
and the right AVR to go with it.
more for local playback as i expect the soft media will be available soon enough.

so, it is imperative the new box does local playback with native app or kodi app or whatever app:
.. 4k hdr10/10+/hdr12/dv
.. dtsx, ddatmos
.. auto framerate switching
.. bdmv full menu
.. astrogo, unifiplaytv (my most used apps)

i held my hopes on a few potential boxes in 2019-2020... but as it is, there is no such box yet.

so i wait, no rush...

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QUOTE(underworld @ May 29 2020, 07:39 PM)
i thought we can download torrent BR rip 4k DV already ??  those files are huge like minimum 40GB

im using my tv app to play netflix DV and atmos content
just wanna hav a box to play the downloaded BR rip as the TV is unable to process DV rips
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think u mistaken DA for DV.

those 40, 60, 90 GB are Dolby Atmos, not Dolby Vision.
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QUOTE(underworld @ May 29 2020, 09:37 PM)
Video #2
ID                                       : 2
Format                                   : HEVC
Format/Info                              : High Efficiency Video Coding
Format profile                           : Main 10@L5.1@High
HDR format                               : Dolby Vision, Version 1.0, dvhe.07.06, EL+RPU, Blu-ray compatible / SMPTE ST 2086, HDR10 compatible
Codec ID                                 : dvhe
Codec ID/Info                            : High Efficiency Video Coding with Dolby Vision
Duration                                 : 2 h 4 min
Bit rate                                 : 7 082 kb/s
Width                                    :1 920 pixels
Height                                   : 1 080 pixels

Display aspect ratio                     : 16:9
Frame rate mode                          : Constant
Frame rate                               : 23.976 (24000/1001) FPS
Color space                              : YUV
Chroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0 (Type 2)
Bit depth                                : 10 bits
thanks for posting this... got me to do some reading on the latest.
yes, looks like "DV" is getting into some of these rips now.
but are they the way it should be like on discs... and will some box player be able to handle them properly... that's a big question.

the way i understand it:
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K UHD Bluray discs use Dolby Vision Profile 7 (dual layer).
There are two type of Dolby Vision Profile 7.
1. DV Profile 7 with MEL (Minimal Enhancement Layer)
2. DV Profile 7 with FEL (Full Enhancement Layer)
MEL contains dynamic metadata for HDR. And FEL contains dynamic metadata + data from the original HDR master for full 12-bit color.
Paramount, Universal and Lionsgate are known to exclusively use FEL. (only exception from Lionsgate was their recent Robin Hood release. This used MEL).
Warner and Disney are known to use MEL. (The only exception was 2001 A Space Odyssey from Warner and Black Panther from Disney. These two used FEL).
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php...18602&start=435


the info u posted... DV only in 1080p? and color space is "YUV", not bt2020?
i can only guess either it was the ripper's choice or mp4 limitation.

compare with this one (same title, 83GB) - 2160p with BT2020, DV FEL but is still 10bits, 1000nits only.
such rips aren't up to standard yet, perhaps.
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MPEG-H HEVC Video       60825 kbps          2160p / 23.976 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / 1000nits / HDR10+ v1 Profile B / BT.2020
* MPEG-H HEVC Video     7082 kbps (10.43%)  1080p / 23.976 fps / 16:9 / Main 10 @ Level 5.1 @ High / 4:2:0 / 10 bits / 1000nits / Dolby Vision FEL / BT.2020


a complex subject.... gotta check up a lot more.
but since it is already here, good to keep abreast.
keep collecting the good stuff... a mighty great box player will eventually emerge! biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(underworld @ May 30 2020, 04:33 AM)
but HDR 10+ is on

Video #1
ID : 1
Format : HEVC
Format/Info : High Efficiency Video Coding
Format profile : Main 10@L5.1@High
HDR format : SMPTE ST 2094 App 4, Version 1, HDR10+ Profile B compatible
Codec ID : hev1
Codec ID/Info : High Efficiency Video Coding
Duration : 2 h 4 min
Bit rate : 60.8 Mb/s

so DV is onlu 1080p and being upscale to 2160p?
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it does look like that.

then again, rips come in all kinds.
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post Jun 1 2020, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Jun 1 2020, 03:21 PM)
actually in dolby vision certified products, they will read the DV as a metadata stream, the 1080p one is the stream only if not mistaken the DV chip will use that stream, the normal will still using 4k. roughly something like this la.. so even now mkv player also cannot able to read 2 stream at the same time. maybe the mkv need to update to incorporate DV into 4k stream or how. HDR10+ already got but dunno y LG don wan support  rclxub.gif they say their dynamic tone mapping is actually same like hdr10+.
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this rip biz is such.... there are diff kinds of rips by by diff people with diff equipment for diff purposes.

independent box player makers will need time to get it right too.

more so when this rip thing isn't something encouraged by disc makers.

for users, better take time to explore.




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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Jun 1 2020, 08:36 PM)
i see.. so for beelink gt-king pro or non pro, both also can play 4k hdr10 mkv remux with no issue right? Now i using plex to my lg c9, but the lg c9 app cannot decode loseless hdma or truehd. Does beelink gt-king got plex? or what is the better way? previously i normally copy to HDD then plug tvbox only can play, but now i find this too fussy after using Plex which can auto catalog things i downloaded.
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i don't have GTKP, can't say...
page1, voncrane has mentioned it can do dtshdma/ddtruehd with VLC player but not kodi player, which i said is strange.

the audio bit is quite a tough one too.
there aren't many boxes that can do lossless hd audio smoothly.
some can with their native player, some can with some other player like kodi or vlc or mx pro.
this is something i am looking for and have not been successful with most new boxes.
i have been checking a few rm500-1000 boxes but nothing satisfies what i am looking for.
am6, am6pro, minix t5, minix u22-xj, himedia s500, shieldtv pro.
none can do all that i am looking for - bdmv menu, auto framerate switching, HDR10+, dolby vision, dtshdma, ddtruehd, atmos, dtsx.... +official astrogo, unifiplaytv.
i am now using himedia q10pro which is 6 years old, can do all of above except HDR10+, Dolby Vision... need a successor box.
there is this one, which is said to do dolby atmos, dolby vision, HDR10+, dtsx, bdmv menu.... but is not cheap.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4828768

plex... i have not used it but it is a server app... so, u still need some player app to work with it, right?
if the player app can handle the video but not the audio part, it sucks.

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QUOTE(underworld @ Jun 3 2020, 12:47 PM)
ur requirement the tvbox will be very very expensive  biggrin.gif

so among the current box am6, am6pro, minix t5, minix u22-xj, himedia s500, shieldtv pro.  which would be the best ??

I saw this A95X MAX Plus not sure is as good or not though
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well, maybe not.

the Q10pro i have was RM600, do much of what i want, except for HDR10+/DV.
i hope their successor model in the series can do that... price, rm800-1k maybe.
but given the pandemic, no telling when that will come.

the thing is it takes a combination of chipset and firmware to do the best stuff, esp with audio.
most cheap box makers just do video online streaming, not interested in local playback, audio.
some like minix, himedia went the route to do AndroidTV (ATV) hoping to get netflix certification only to be disappointed.
lastly, local playback with soft media isn't very welcome in the DVD world, so.... it takes even more work.

a95x max plus... so many of such... think i have checked it before, not for me.
the moment i read a review that says the box can pass thru core dd/dts only, i will not bother.
worse, most reviews dun even review AUDIO capabilities!

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post Jun 3 2020, 06:51 PM

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QUOTE(underworld @ Jun 3 2020, 02:38 PM)
if price around RM 1000 above i think i would rather get a mini pc which would provide more flexibility thand a tv box
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mini pc is a diff kettle of fish.

the last i read, it's cumbersome to get the advanced video and audio codecs, may need to pay for licenses.

do find out more... anything great+affordable, i surely like to know!
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QUOTE(underworld @ Jun 22 2020, 11:03 AM)
in the end i settle for a cheaper TX3 box with AMLOGIC s905x3 SOC which cost me RM 175.  so far it could play DV, DA, HDR rips , but like u say depends on the rips . funny thing the rip says atmos, but sometimes it jst show DOLBY AUDIO , but the witcher rip could play DA and DV . Also im guessing it depends the software player too
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i have tx3 x905x3.

it can play big files with kodi player, no problem.

but it does not pass thru the advanced audio tracks/metadata; u get just the core.

it can only pass thru dts/dd/dd+, not the rest.

for such a cheap price, nothing to complain.

on the other hand, its brothers tx3 mini, tx3max can pass thru dtshdma/ddtruehd as well... but struggles with big videos.

diff chipsets, diff soc, diff firmware, diff player app... all give diff results.

tx3 thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4722095/+1280
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QUOTE(underworld @ Jun 25 2020, 10:54 AM)
how bout the nvidia shield pro ??  it is able to pass thru advance audio meta?
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afaik, it can.


 

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