BOXY Android TV Box is a combination of Google and Netflix-certified streaming player with an advanced Dune HD media center. In addition, the streamer is powered by an Amlogic S905X4-J SoC with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos licenses, and of course 4K AV1 decoding. It is worth noting that BOXY is another streaming player after Homatics Box R 4K Plus and RockTek G2 in the set-top-box format that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Availability and price
The BOXY Android TV streaming player is available on Amazon for $99. Comparing the price to alternative streamers like RockTek G2 for $149 and Homatics Box R 4K Plus for $149, BOXY’s price is very attractive. Quickly, when it comes to the specification, the mentioned streaming boxes surpass BOXY streamer by supporting WiFi 6 and the presence of 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage.
BOXY Android TV Box comes with (G10) Bluetooth voice Remote, 2x AAA batteries, a Power supply 12V 1.5A, HDMI cable, and a Quick installation guide.
BOXY Netflix Certified Android TV Streaming Box Features
The BOXY, measuring just 10 x 2 x 10 cm, defies its size with immense multimedia capabilities. With official Netflix and Google certifications, it supports streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, offering 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos quality. Besides, fueled by Android TV 11 OS and official Google approval, it ensures compatibility and features like “Chromecast built-in” and Google Assistant for seamless streaming.
Beyond streaming, the Dune HD media center software provides an advanced file browser, menu support for diverse movie formats, and Dolby Vision compatibility. All popular Dolby Vision profiles (profile 5, profile 7 MEL and FEL, profile 8) are supported, catering to a wide array of formats. This software elegantly transforms your local media library into a Netflix-like catalog, revolutionizing media playback convenience.
Moreover, the Dune HD media center excels in audio, playing Dolby and DTS tracks in various formats, including up to Dolby TrueHD with Atmos and DTS X. It offers versatile multi-channel audio output formats, enhancing your auditory experience.
S905X4-J SoC, RAM, Storage and other features
BOXY streaming box is powered by Amlogic S905X4-J SoC (Quad-core Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz with Mali-G52 MP2 up to 950 MHz GPU). The S905X4-J media processor, an enhanced iteration of Amlogic’s latest model, integrates complete Dolby technologies and licenses, including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and Dolby MAT (the newest Dolby technology for multichannel surround sound). In addition to Dolby Vision, the streamer supports 4K HDR10+. Besides, inside we find 2GB RAM DDR4 and 16GB eMMC storage.
It is worth recalling that the BOXY Android TV streaming player supports 4K@60fps AV1, H.265, and VP9 decoding. In addition, supports dual-band 802.11ac WiFi 5 (2T2R), Bluetooth 5.0, and Fast Ethernet. The device has the following ports:
- USB 3.0
- USB 2.0
- Micro SD card slot
- HDMI 2.1 (up to 4Kp60 HDR / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision, HDCP 2.2)
- Optical S/PDIF
- RJ45 LAN
- 3.5mm mini jack (composite video + stereo audio)
- DC jack (DC 12V (1A)
Moreover, the BOXY streamer is bundled with the G10 Bluetooth voice remote, featuring four dedicated buttons. Alongside the customary YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video shortcuts, an additional button showcases the distinctive BOXY symbol, signifying its connection to the Dune HD media center.
By the way, Dune HD released the Homatic Box R 4K Plus version with Dune HD media center which comes with G20 voice (long) remote control. On Amazon for $149.
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