The Beelink GT-King Pro is the successor to the previous GT-King. AFAIK, it's the first Android OS powered box to pack this new SoC variant. AMLogic has a thing where they offer manufacturers different variants depending on if they require HD audio licensing or not. I suspect this is where the "-H" factor comes in (For Dolby & DTS Listen audio licensing). This is the major difference between the GT-King's S922X and the Pro's S922X-H. Well, there's that striking blue color and finish. We'll come to that later. Similarly in the upcoming MINIX NEO U22-XJ box, that should pack the AMLogic S922XJ variant (with just Dolby licensing IIRC). Let's kick off with a list of the GT-King Pro's specifications.

Specifications


See below spoiler for Box & HW images.


As expected, there are some distinct hardware differences between the GT-King & GT-King Pro. First of all would be the bold color choice and feel. The GT-King's casing is black all around and made mostly of plastic, with different textures on the top, sides and a softer feel on the bottom. The GT-King Pro goes completely against the typical sleek black design. Instead opting for this striking blue color and all round aluminum casing that's smooth and cool to touch. There are two rubber strips underneath the box, to give it some breathing room. This is very much needed as the device does get noticeably warm quicker than it's plastic predecessor. Though Beelink reassures us that this is normal and won't damage the unit (there are wordings to that effect on the bottom of the Pro). On the plus side, it aluminum dissipates heat better and thus, the box cools down faster too.

Side by side image comparisons of the GT-King & GT-King Pro


Other differences include;


The GT-King Pro is also being marketed as the better option for audio enthusiasts and as such, it adds two professional audio chips. See below image for more clarity. After which we move back on to reviewing the GT-King Pro.


Software Screenshots


Speedtest


AIDA64


Antutu V8


AITUTU Benchmark (Beta)


CPU Monitor


PassMark PerformanceTest


PCMark for Android Benchmark


3DMark - The Gamer's Benchmark
For this test, I choose to run the more intensive "Sling Shot Extreme" test. This is a test typically used to measure and compare flagship Android devices from HTC, LG, OnePlus, Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, and other manufacturers with the latest iPhone and iPad models. Now includes Vulkan and OpenGL ES 3.1 tests.


Media Playback Performance
Disclaimer: My system is only able to accurately process/handle audio up to Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD MA..Both being 5.1. I'm unable to personally test for Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X yet. I welcome forummers with higher audio systems, whom are willing to volunteer their equipment for further testing. I'll update the review once I can personally confirm this and or from a reputable and independent source. Media players of choice remains Kodi & VLC. Though I leaned towards Kodi more due to familiarity, cuztomizations and ease of use. The following are the results of the tests.

Video
Type: HDR HEVC 10-bit 25fps
Astra DVB Sample.ts (Played smooth and okay)

Type: Dolby Vision
LG Demo DolbyVision Comparison.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
LG Demo DolbyVision Trailer.mkv (Played smooth and okay)

Type: VP9
Eye of the Storm 4K Ultra HD.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
The Redwoods.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
The World in HDR.mkv (Played smooth and okay)

Type: Jellyfish (HEVC + UHD + 10bit)
jellyfish-60-mbps-hd-hevc-10bit.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
jellyfish-250-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
jellyfish-300-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv (Played smooth and okay)
jellyfish-400-mbps-4k-uhd-hevc-10bit.mkv (Plays but with some hiccup at the start..Also while playing, there are occasional jerks.)

Type: 5K Resolution
Snow Monkeys in Japan 5K Retina 60p (Ultra HD).mkv (Played smooth and okay)

Type: 8K Resolution
PATAGONIA 8K.mkv (Played smooth and okay)

YouTube up to 4K/UHD

Update: Also see post #20 for ISO & AFRD support.

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.

*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 almost instantly.. Can't says the same for the higher bit-rate jellyfish files. During a 10 seconds fast-forward (250 & 300mbps..400mbps starts with and has slight noticeable jerks, so irrelevant), both Kodi (stock, no tweaked cache parameters) & VLC require a moment to catch up & resume playback. About 2 seconds, then it's smooth again. Though if you rewind it back, through areas it has played, the delay is absent. It just plays pretty much instantly. This wouldn't concern most, as majority of the common files to be played won't even have bit-rates over 100mbps. It's nice to know that the SoC is more than capable.

Pros
*It's a very quick device.. Even the Internet speed-test via the Ookla app was completed in what seems to be the blink of an eye. Apps are downloaded and installed from the Play Store quite fast too.
*OTA update was awaiting upon first boot. Downloading this first update took at least 4 hours to complete from 0 - 100%, before it began installing. Probably their servers were being hammered. Hope improvements on that. After-which, there was another firmware update released, but rather than wait for it's availability on the OTA server (& another lengthy wait), I pre-downloaded normally and flashed manually via USB. This method took less than 10 minutes. Downside of this method over the OTA method is that, flashing via USB wipes the device. So if you have important stuff or would rather not setup all over again? Wait for the OTA to be pushed onto the servers and upgrade via the OTA method.
*Finally, we get a dedicated Power button. So once plugged in, it doesn't immediately begin booting, like most of other similarly designed devices (i.e GT-King). The Power button on the included remote can power on and shutdown ONLY after an initial button press and whilst power is left plugged in. Even while shutdown, as long as the device remains plugged in, one could simply press the remote's power button to power up. Else, if the power plug is disconnected? Powering on the box will require one to push the button behind on the box itself. This might be considered a disadvantage for those who tend to have devices tucked away from plain sight and or difficult to reach positions.
*The design (IMO) looks quite good. Build quality is definitely the best so far too. There's something about the heft and feel that feels just right.
*Full sized SD card slot. It's easier to insert/eject an SD card/adapter containing a micro-SD, vs inserting/ejecting the tinier micro-SD card from an equally tiny slot.
*HDMI-CEC & Bluetooth works okay.
*Voice Assistant using the bundled remote works. If you face any issues, try pressing and holding down the mic button, wait a second or 2 then speak. Your command should be captured.
*Device is rooted and so AdAway works. Great for most pesky ads.
*Latest YouTube for Android TV 2.07.02 works. Plays 4K@60FPS videos smoothly. It's remote friendly and so I advise installing this over the mobile variant from the Play Store.
*Elementum works with the default options in Kodi. I expect Quasar and the rest to work as intended too.
*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 like that of the GT-King is also a combo I can live with.
*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.
*The typical ehem apps work without issues.
*Since receiving the device, we've had three FW updates to squash pesky bugs. Naturally, we expect additional firmware updates, as more "kinks" have been reported and fixes are being made. There’s an Update app in the app drawer, this is to perform updates from an SD card source. Alternatively, there's a Wireless update/OTA section under the "About Device" section in Settings that checks their servers for updates. OTA works fresh out of the box.

Cons
*Bluetooth 4.1 vs the latest 5.0
*The removal of the SPDIF port, replaced with an RS232 port. ..Sure, HDMI can carry both video & HD audio signals, but isn't this supposed to be a HD audio focused box? When asked, Beelink replied pretty much the same. Also that the RS232 port is an interface that can be used to control the TV box. Typically from a computer using a COM line (up to 15 meters). So it appears to be a plus point from an interested developer's point of view. Personally, I doubt i'd ever use that port especially since USB ports are so much more faster than the older RS232 port.
*Not Android TV OS. I remain hopeful for an official ATV OS. Though I expect the community will get right on that, as they did with the GT-King. Custom ROMs.
*There appears to be a slight Ethernet connection issue. Shows as not connected (Internet works though) until one toggles on and off the WiFi button. Then it correctly shows as connected. This is only in the "Device Preferences" area only.
*There's no "fake WiFi status" to allow apps to think they are connected to a WiFi network. Downloading additional files for apps/games such as Asphalt 8, requires one to be connected to a WiFi network before it commences downloading. Also, can't have both Ethernet & WiFi connected simultaneously. Has to be either or. So in order to use WiFi, one must first disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then only will the WiFi connection establish, else it keep throwing an error.. A FW update should fix this in due time. However, with "Fake WiFi status", such apps are tricked into thinking the Ethernet connection is a (you guessed it) connected WiFi network. For those who's devices are far from their wireless router and or get significant speeds over cable than WiFi, this is a noteworthy feature. Hopefully, such is implemented in the future.
*In order to get the weather info for Kuala Lumpur, one has to enter “kualalumpur” without spaces for it to locate it. This same issue happened on the GT-King, not sure why it's still present on the Pro, as it's supposed to have been fixed.. Feedback sent.

Expected/Norm
*Widevine CDM Security Level 1
*Out of the 64GB, there's 55GB of total internal space available upon first boot.
*No Netflix FHD+, at least not through the easy install from Play Store and login method. Had to side-load. Similarly with the GT-King, there is a pre-loaded app market/source bundled with the FW, one can find compatible apps to click-install. Saves some hassle to go fetch from other sources.
*Rooted device by default and there’s NO option to hide/disable it by default..Tested just for kicks and nope the latest stable/default As*** Go app refuses to run on it (There's a workaround though). Still no "Off Root" switch, so have to keep using the working alternatives for now.

Conclusion
If the positive differences between this Pro & GT-King isn't what you want? Then you are better off getting the non-Pro GT-King box instead, as it's cheaper and still a very capable device. Nevertheless, the GT-King Pro is an absolute powerhouse. It's noticeably faster than the GT-King, scoring over 147k on Antutu. Heavy graphics games on highest settings, have no issues speeding along on this device (get a controller). I'm overly impressed with the performance so far and would recommend the GT-King Pro for anyone who wants the absolute second best TV box on the market now.

Official Beelink Website...GT-King Pro Product Page
Beelink Youtube Page
Beelink Facebook Page
Beelink Instagram




Post-review updates
*GT-King Series now support dual-booting feature..
*EmuELEC emulation support now available..
*Alvatech ATV OS Custom ROM...Images and insight.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jul 26 2020, 01:28 AM

Yep.. I'm fully updated on the GT-King Pro. Though, it seems the update is for the GT-King and not the Pro variant. I believe I'm running the latest stable FW currently. I was probably behind the report on the shutdown bug. So held off the review until that among other stuff were fixed. Then flashed the update. I expect a more stable FW version 906P0 will be released soonest. I'll check the GT-King for this updated FW..Need to finish this first.. Currently the supplied url is requesting a Microsoft login, which it usually doesn't..

Thanks, the missing pictures have been fixed. It's the precise issue I was trying to avoid by uploading this partly completed review. I've noticed that one shouldn't keep the forum's new post editor open for too long (couple hours at least), as it's prone to "corruption". Files that have been previously uploaded and linked, suddenly go missing. Have to re-upload and re-link again.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Oct 24 2019, 09:48 PM

Yeah... I figured.. Made a mess a few times for me too.. Okay, back on point..

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.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Oct 25 2019, 01:04 AM

Hi.. I included a link to sales page on Gearbest.. Rest assured, can purchase from there safely. Got promo price going on..

No, as you can see from the images.. Beelink aren't like evpad that promotes illegal IPTV streams as their core service. Besides, if you are resourceful, you can find a similar or even better service and install on other devices. Personally, I'm not a fan of boxes like evpad. Their advertising and marketing is causing more harm than good.

Hardware-wise, it's no contest..evpad boxes are on a much lower level compared to even the GT-King, much less this Pro version. Noticed I mentioned that the usual ehem apps work. Read that as you may.

Unfortunately, I don't have access to one. Will be sure to do so if one pops up..

The usual will be encountered. I figured that was generally understood at this point. Netflix remains limited to SD+ res (540p max res). No surprises there. You could try the various workarounds and get better results. However, I believe it's also safe to assume that the average person interested in a box of this level already has a decent 4K/UHD + HDR10 and or DV capable TV. These TVs typically ship with such apps as default and can get full UHD+HDR10, etc. I advise using those instead. More intuitive and not reliant on any third party device.

As for Hulu, this requires a IP masking software to work in Malaysia..No? No worries, I'll try that and report back.. I expect it work as intended.

Apologies.. Give me a day or two and I'll sort both out real quick.. Will report back.

Sorry fam, no DV capable TV to test on.. Mine maxes out at 4K HDR10.. I can confirm that those 2 work. Stunningly smooth pq.

Currently the beta version still works. That doesn't check for root and so trusted. It functions exactly as the latest stable version from the Play Store. Played for hours yesterday and all good. So using that till it's killed for good by its creator.. Unless one's obtaining the modded apk from a trusted source (I know no names ), the beta trumps seeking a modded apk from dubious sources online.

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..

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.

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.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Oct 26 2019, 03:06 PM

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..

YouTube



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



**Kodi




This post has been edited by voncrane: Oct 27 2019, 12:56 AM

Haha.. Please don't even begin to compare my voice with that of a Legend. That bar is so high..

On another note.. Updates

*Couple custom ROMs popped up for the GT-King Pro.
ALVATECH Standard Android (9.0 Pie) S922X-H. This is based off the stock Android OS FW. Made better, IMO.
POISON TV GT_KING & PRO V3. Android TV OS ROM for those who'd prefer it over regular Android.

*Netflix officially remains at 540p via the app. Unofficially, 1080p is attainable via the Kodi Netflix addon. Still trying to make 4K work.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Nov 3 2019, 07:15 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.

Yeah... Gonna be a tough one.. Especially as Minix is...well,..Minix... and ships their devices unrooted. If only can merge Ugoos's software tweak smarts with Beelink's hardware. That'd be a formidable combo.

Yeah, some devices can be bent to one's will. Others, not so much.. I gained similarly from the Neo U1. Though an older device.. Still able to make it passthrough audio up to DTS HD-MA from Kodi. For a bossku of your level,

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

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: 51

Yeah, it's an excellent beast of a box.. albeit with some hardware refreshes after my review... Before purchasing, do check which hardware version the seller is selling. I've learned there are 3 types now, SN:922H (this is the version I reviewed), then there's the SN:C922HQ, & another SA9HH. If officially from Beelink, it should be one of the latter 2 SNs.. Hardware improvements were made to the original design and or performance. Rest assured, all three versions support dual-booting with CoreELEC/EmeELEC & Custom ROMS (Regular android & ATV OS) options. Thanks for the support.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 19 2020, 02:39 PM

Hey... Excuse the late reply.. Been otherwise busy.. Unfortunately (as expected), this too does not get beyond 854/720 X 480p resolutions. See images below.. I'm running Alvatech's custom ATV OS ROM though. AFAIK, the best bet for successfully achieving 1080p res remains dual-booting the OpenELEC OS running the Netflix addon.

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 7 2020, 05:32 PM


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Update
Currently running the V3.0 of ALVATECH's Android TV - ATV (9.0 Pie). This ROM is based off of Beelink's stock firmware.
*Performance: Remains blazing fast.
*ATV OS specific features such as UI designed around content discovery and voice search (using the bundled remote), surfacing content aggregated from various media apps and services, and integration with other recent Google technologies such as Assistant, etc, works..
*HDMI Passthru works.
*Asterruk works
*Netflix remains maxed out at 480p

Cons
*Buggy Ethernet connection issue: When left in standby mode for too long or for some other random reason, it loses internet connection. A quick reboot and all is well. WiFi is fine, but I prefer being wired for such devices.
*HDMI-CEC implementation. After disabling the HDMI-CEC feature in settings. Placing the device into standby mode works, but it doesn't remain in standby mode. After sometime, switching HDMI sources on the TV or putting the TV into and out of standby mode, also wakes up the box. A slight issue but one nonetheless that might bug some. It doesn't bug me. So overall, having used this since the ROM's release, I say it's a significant improvement over the stock ROM and it'll remain my daily driver for this device until I try something better or forced to return to stock ROM (update pushed).


Changes/Mods & Tweaks in Alvatech's ROM
*Removed unneeded apps that Beelink had installed.
*Cleaned up Beelink's scripts that I don't use in this ROM.
*Added Extra options in TV Settings (side settings).
*Fixed TV Settings issues to work like it's suppose to in Android TV.
*Added Multi Webview options under Developer options / WebView Implementation.
*Fixed some framework issues.
*Nicer mouse cursor for easy viewing.
*Top status bar hidden but working if needed.
*Navigation bar hidden but you can pull up if needed.
*Double click home button brings up Recent Apps in Grid View.
*Long Press on home button brings up Google Assistant.
*Added TV Settings in App Drawer.
*Additional Apps: X-Plore File Manager, Smart YouTube TV, Netflix, Kodi, & Power Menu (With Recovery Boot Option)
*Added additional *kl files to support more devices.
*Removed and cleaned up files that are no longer needed.
*Added 4K support for different YouTube versions.
*Android TV remote control works with voice too.
*Fixed a permission grant issue
*Change screen saver options in TV Settings / Device Preferences
*Updated Gapps & Permissions.
*HDMI CEC Language turned off by default.
*Alvatech Boot Logo and Boot Animation
*TWRP Recovery
*IPTV Fix
*Miracast for Android Phones
*System Optimizations
*Long Press power button on remote for System Switch option.
*Fixed voice support for other remotes too. Example G30S remote.
*Removed Chromecast banner from backdrop screensaver.
*Removed Long Press Google Assistant. If needed use win key on a keyboard.

Screenshots

Hmmm, be easier to respond if you share your concerns about either box or requirements.

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. .. 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..

Yeah DV support on the Fire TV Cube is mostly for Apple TV, Netflix and the Amazon's own Prime Video app. IMO, DV tech still has a long way from being mainstream tech. HDR had a head-start on DV and now there's HDR10+, which is supposed to be easier to work with from a content production POV. Either way, I'm still not particularly concerned and neither will the average consumer for now. So i don't blame box manufacturers investing a lot into perfecting the experience.

Yup, just give it a couple months at least if you can wait... All should be clearer by then.

Hey all... 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 endeavour to answer all questions and or concerns regarding it.