The ZapperBox M1 is a 4K Android 11 TV Box that supports ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) digital TV signal input and IPTV/OTT. The 4K Hybrid Android TV Box is powered by Amlogic S905X4-B SoC with support for AV1 decoding, supports HDR10/HLG, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby AC-4. The device is available in a single or dual tuner version for $249.95 and up.
Availability and price
The ZapperBox M1 ATSC 3.0 TV Box you can order directly from the official Zapperbox.com website for $249.95 (single tuner) or $274.95 (dual tuner). Streaming Box is also available on Amazon (dual tuner version). The dual tuner model continually scans for new channels in the background while you’re watching TV and record two channels at once using the DVR feature launching in 2023.
The device is shipped with IR remote control, Power adapter 5V/3A, HDMI cable, Ethernet cable, and Quick start guide.
What does the ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV standard offer?
First of all, it offers 4K TV broadcasting up to 120 frames per second. Additionally, offers a wide color gamut, high dynamic range, Dolby AC-4, and MPEG-H 3D Audio. Besides, datacasting capabilities, and more robust mobile television support (more here).
ZapperBox M1 NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 TV Box Features
ZapperBox M1 through the built-in NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 OTA TV tuner allows you to enjoy fully digital TV in the ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0 standard. You can watch shows and sports from local stations and national networks on your TV in 4K resolution. The device supports channel guide and 4K@60fps video with HDR (HDR10/HLG). The M1 streaming box is powered by S905X4-B SoC (that supports 4K AV1 decoding). Besides, inside we find 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC. The device supports Dual-band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and Gigabit Ethernet. TV Box runs on Android 11 OS and supports OTA updates. In addition, the streamer supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby AC-4 (more on the product page)
In addition to the RF antenna connector, we also find USB 3.0, USB 2.0 SD Micro slot (up to 256GB), HDMI 2.1 port, and RJ45 LAN port. ZapperBox M1 was based on the Geniatech ATV698D Max ODM model we wrote about at the end of 2021.
If you’re wondering whether to go for a single or dual tuner, the Zapperbox Team says that the dual tuner will allow you to do the following:
- Record two channels at once.
- Record one channel while watching another.
If you select the single tuner version you will still be able to record the channel you are watching or schedule a recording for any channel when you’re not watching TV and have placed your ZapperBox in standby.
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