MINIX U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11, Non-Android TV System Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified
€220
Price: $129.99 - $219.90
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Android AOSP 11 & Amlogic S928X-K: MINIX U8K-ULTRA Smart TV Box powered by the Amlogic S928X-K big.LITTLE ARM Cortex A76 + Quad-Core Cortex A55 Processor (64-bit), ARM G57 MC2.Android AOSP 11, upgradeable via OTA
8K ULTRA HD Video Playback: Experience the future of visual clarity with seamless 4K/8K UHD video playback. Enjoy a vast array of video formats, including AV1, VP9, H.265-10, AVS3, and AVS2, for unparalleled visual immersion
8GB LPDDR4X RAM+128GB eMM 5.1: MINIX U8K is crafted to be the core of your home entertainment. It’s the pinnacle of power, speed, and entertainment, delivering a stable, smooth, and fast performance for the ultimate Android Box experience
Enhance your visuals with AI-powered technology. The AI-SR upscaler boosts 1080p to 2X, 720p to 3X, and 480p to 4X detail. Combined with AI-PQ, it analyzes scenes in real-time, optimizing picture quality for an immersive viewing experience
Dual-Band 2×2 MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet: Experience the future of wireless networking with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6. Enjoy low-latency streaming and downloads, ideal for 4K/8K streaming and online gaming, even in crowded networks
FOTA Update Capability: Stay up-to-date with the latest features and security patches through Firmware-Over-The-Air (FOTA) updates
The U8K-ULTRA includes the MINIX A3 Pro Wireless Six-Axis Gyroscope QWERTY Keyboard, featuring voice input and a six-axis gyroscope. This smart TV box simplifies app navigation, content search, and media management with precision and ease
Customers say
Customers praise the media player’s excellent picture quality, with one mentioning it handles 8K at 60 frames on YouTube, and appreciate its good performance and ease of installation. They find it performs well as an entertainment device, with one customer noting it’s perfect for at-home movie nights. The functionality receives mixed reviews, with some customers reporting it works well while others find it doesn’t work properly.
13 reviews for MINIX U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11, Non-Android TV System Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified
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peter –
Performance beast and extraordinary image quality
As an avid tech enthusiast and movie buff, the MINIX U8K-ULTRA Smart TV Box has truly exceeded my expectations. Powered by the robust Amlogic S928X-K processor, this device is a beast in terms of performance. This product boasts exceptional image qualityâutterly crisp and perfect for my at-home movie nights! In addition to allowing me to directly input the desired numbers, this remote control stands out from other products by enabling website entryâtruly a unique design. Furthermore, it boasts the capability of voice input, which significantly saves a lot of time and eliminates hassle. I must emphasize that MINIX’s customer service level is unmatched among many sellers. When I initially struggled to understand how to operate the remote control, seeking their help yielded patient and thorough guidance. If you encounter issues with using the remote control, just like I did, you can reach out to MINIX’s official email, and they will provide operational videos. You can also find the technical support email in the product’s user manual.
Super fussy. –
Quality Android Box
The Minix U8K Ultra is an excellent Android box, costly to some others although you get what you paid for.Quick delivery and well packed. Recommended.
CyberCache –
What happened to Minix?
I reordered and received the Minix U8K Ultra. I had hoped that after all this time, the developers would have resolved many, if not all, of the bugs and introduced some new features. There are new features available under Minix Settings in the latest firmware. Be sure to check them out! I have had challenges getting certain apps to function correctly. Some apps integrated into the latest firmware present issues. One integrated app/icon in my applications list is non-functional and I cannot remove or uninstall it. I had to resort to one of the various app stores to download a properly functioning version of that app. Consequently, I ended up with two app icons, of which only one will operate. The settings for another app cannot be modified and does not work correctly, even after updating the integrated version. Following the update on the play store, the error message indicating that an app displaying over other apps is preventing it from scanning and updating your applications will no longer appear. That was a relief! I noticed some apps I need aren’t available for this device in any of the app stores This device has too many hoops for me to go through. I lost the interest along the way because the trouble I had to go through to get this to work properly isnât worth the time. I need/want a seamless experience. On a new device I shouldn’t have to rack my brain!
BasicTek –
A powerful media player running on Android OS (which cannot compete with apps on Android TV).
I’ve been a huge Plex user, and I have run plex from my TV, the web (phone, computer), Roko’s but primarily my Nvidia Shield TV Pro. The Shield is an old device and I’m always looking for a better option that supports lossless audio formats and HDMI 2.1 (Shield is only 2.0).I saw this box by accident, but dug into the specs and it was certainly a big hardware upgrade from my shield. I saw it on sale and decided to give it a shot. It was fairly easy to get it installed and the performance was very good (although wouldn’t say better than the Shield). Where things went bad is in the Plex application which is running on android OS (Minix) vs android TV (Plex). The interface wasn’t very intuitive, and it didn’t offer many of the options on my Shield. The fast forward and rewind were very klunky, and within using it for a few hours I knew I would never use the device to replace my shield.I give 3 stars because it did work, and perform as expected, but I ended up returning the device as it did not adequately work anywhere near as well as my Shield Pro. Waiting for the next thing…..
donald dorsey –
Kodi playing 4k 5.1 AAC
As you can see, it’s PG 1080p h264 AAC 5.1 2.4 0. 0. It plays an HD Adobe vision as mentioned and reviews on YouTube saying it won’t play anything except 2.0. as you see from the video it is playing 5.1 through my 7.14 Samsung playing beautiful, no hiccups.
DonB –
Great Box
This is the only brand I’ve ever owned and will definitely buy again. I have four different earlier models and they are still in use and handling the newer video formats with ease.
carl dabbs –
TV box
Works OK I like it
Tim Acord –
Awesome box and stellar remote.
I love this box. It does everything I need for entertainment.
Matthias Z. –
Die Minix U8K-ULTRA 8K UHD AI TV-Box ist ein modernes Gerät, das sich als wahres Multitalent im Bereich der Medienwiedergabe erweist. Mit seiner Unterstützung für bis zu 8K UHD bietet er eine sehr gute Bildqualität. Wir nutzen die TV Box hauptsächlich an einem UHD TV und 4k Beamer.Design und Verarbeitung:Das Design des Minix U8K-ULTRA ist modern und kompakt, die Anschlüsse an den Seiten sind leicht zugänglich. Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, Die Benutzeroberfläche ist intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich, was die Navigation durch die verschiedenen Funktionen erleichtert. Apps können vom Google Playstore oder APKpure installiert werden.Leistung:Mit einem leistungsstarken Amlogic S928X-K Prozessor und 8GB DDR4 RAM bietet der Media Hub eine flüssige Performance, selbst bei der Wiedergabe von 8K-Inhalten. Der inmterne 128 GB eMMC-Speicher bietet ausreichend Platz um, Apps und Medieninhalte speichern. Streaming-Dienste laufen reibungslos, und auch das Laden von Apps erfolgt schnell. Die Unterstützung für verschiedene Videoformate und Codecs ist ein weiterer Pluspunkt, der die Vielseitigkeit des Geräts unterstreicht.Funktionen:Der Minix U8K-ULTRA ist mit einer Vielzahl von Funktionen ausgestattet, darunter die Unterstützung für HDR, Dolby Vision und DTS-HD. Diese Technologien sorgen für ein beeindruckendes Seherlebnis mit lebendigen Farben und einem klaren Klang. Die integrierte AI-Funktionalität verbessert beim Streaming entscheidend die Bildqualität. Für die Videoverarbeitung verfügt die Tv_Box über AI Super Resolution (AI-SR), wodurch Inhalte mit niedrigerer Auflösung um das bis zu Vierfache auf 4k hochskaliert werden. Darüber hinaus bietet der AI Picture Quality Enhancer (AI-PQ) eine Echtzeit-Szenenanalyse zur Optimierung der Bildqualität.Anschlüsse und Konnektivität:Das Gerät bietet eine Vielzahl von Anschlussmöglichkeiten, darunter HDMI 2.1, USB-Ports und Ethernet. Die WLAN-Verbindung ist stabil und ermöglicht ein schnelles Streaming ohne Unterbrechungen. Die Möglichkeit, externe Speichergeräte anzuschlieÃen, erweitert die Nutzungsmöglichkeiten erheblich. Darüber hinaus ist der MINIX mit Widevine DRM ausgestattet, das einen sicheren Zugriff auf Premium-Inhalte von Diensten wie YouTube, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video und anderen gewährleistet.Ob für Filme, Serien oder Gaming â dieses Gerät bietet ein erstklassiges Heimkinoerlebnis.
Fung S. –
I would say that this is a perfect home entertainment product from Minix! The product design, hardware configuration, outlook, connection ports as well as the accessories coming along with the package are far better than average. To be exact, MiniX U8K is far better than my expectation.The delivery from Amazon is speedy. I receive my new toy with 24 hours after I placed my order. God job Amazon UK!It is a very nice experience to unbox my MiniX U8K. It comes with not only the standard accessories, but also the AirMouse and an unexpected 8K HDMI cable, both will cost considerably if I need to buy separately. I really love the product manager of this model cause it does not simply provide the HDMI port but above all, the SPDIF optical port. This is very important to me as 4K TV is quite popular which I have one for years. But my AV amplifier support HD 1080p only. Frankly, you won’t change your AV amplifier only to upgrade the video resolution support form HD to 4K or 8K if you do not have any complaints on your AV amplifier. Given the SPDIF optical port, I can enjoy the 5.1 sound effect by simply connect the Minix U8K and my AV amp with an optical cable. Great job MiniX!The set up is very simple. It took me less than 30 minutes to get it work. The video quality is amazing. Though my TV is only a 4K one, the image from a 4K Youtube video is appealing. I believe that it should be attributable to the AI upscaling. By installing the VPN, I can enjoy the TV programme from HK. Thank Lord! I really can’t complain. You can tell the image quality from the photos I have uploaded.The last point I want to stress is that the glowing MiniX logo is so eye-catching! All in all, I love this new toy!
Mirko –
Eccezionale, penso sia il migliore in circolazione, collegato ad OLED lg e internet in fibra, qualsiasi streaming video si vede e sente benissimo. Il prezzo è alto, col coupon ho risparmiato quasi 50⬠comunque costa caro, spero di essere apposto per anni..
Stephen B. –
Best of the 6 boxs I have bought,and would buy another.
Philippe –
Fonctionne bien et la télécommande gyroscopique est un grand plus. Un regret; ne pas pouvoir connecter 2 casques bluethooth en même temps.