It's time for 4K media player based in Android OS. First round for the Amlogic S802 SoC based, so we can compare today Beelink M8 / S82 vs M8 Box. Same name, different bodies. Who will win to be the king? Let's see.
BODY CONSTRUCTION
A DEEP LOOKING INSIDE
Well, here is where we found the biggest difference. The Beelink M8 / S82 was well constructed, every part make sense. The cooling scheme is good and double-sized. Check the pictures and remember the S82 is the neutral version of Beelink M8 (round), both are exactly same inside. But later you will see the differences with the M8 Box (squared):
In the other hand, the squared M8 Box where we are really dissapointed. There is a metal piece too, but this one does not look in cooperation with heat cooling, so it's making this box heavy without any reason. Also we want to think, that WiFi antenna was not used before in a faulty unit and later was re-used again. If you are the manufacturer reading this, please, look at these things too.
Now we will put our attention in the really deep design. The Beelink again punches in the M8 Box "stomatch". No ESD protection ICs, less capacitors, holes and screws too near some components... well, it looks like that guys was really hurry to finish work or they just wanted save money from important components. But we don't see a big difference price between them.
ACCESSORIES
CONCLUSION
Clearly the Beelink M8 / S82 is better in hardware. It looks like th M8 Box was designed just to take advantage of the name "M8" choosen by Beelink and lack of lots of components, some ones are not referrer in the board, but anothers like the ESD protection are clearly not mounted just for money saving. We also got some problems playing 4K videos with the M8 Box (not full screen displayed, just a 1/3 part, hope it will be fixed by new firmware releases). The conclusion is Beelink M8 / S82 and M8 Box must compete in different leagues. High ending - Low ending.
A point in M8 Box favor, it has those holes you can see in the pictures, so ventilation will be better than Beelink's one.
Source: elezine
Powerpoint comparison: Beelink vs M8
BODY CONSTRUCTION
- In one hand we have the Beelink M8, it adopts circular design and CD vein in the surface, under lighting, it displays CD surface's gloss, very beautiful.
- M8 Box adopts square design, there isn't any special handling on the surface. Finish is not so good.
- Beelink M8/S82 and M8 almost have the same interfaces, Beelink M8/S82 adopts TF slot, M8 Box adopts SD slot.
- Beelink M8/S82 has OTG port, but M8 Box doesn't have (WTH is this???).
- It is strange that M8 Box didn't mount power button (that thing in the front is just a light). The Beelink M8/S82 has button.
- M8 Box has the connectors reversed, they designed a reversed motherboard.
A DEEP LOOKING INSIDE
Well, here is where we found the biggest difference. The Beelink M8 / S82 was well constructed, every part make sense. The cooling scheme is good and double-sized. Check the pictures and remember the S82 is the neutral version of Beelink M8 (round), both are exactly same inside. But later you will see the differences with the M8 Box (squared):
In the other hand, the squared M8 Box where we are really dissapointed. There is a metal piece too, but this one does not look in cooperation with heat cooling, so it's making this box heavy without any reason. Also we want to think, that WiFi antenna was not used before in a faulty unit and later was re-used again. If you are the manufacturer reading this, please, look at these things too.
Now we will put our attention in the really deep design. The Beelink again punches in the M8 Box "stomatch". No ESD protection ICs, less capacitors, holes and screws too near some components... well, it looks like that guys was really hurry to finish work or they just wanted save money from important components. But we don't see a big difference price between them.
ACCESSORIES
CONCLUSION
Clearly the Beelink M8 / S82 is better in hardware. It looks like th M8 Box was designed just to take advantage of the name "M8" choosen by Beelink and lack of lots of components, some ones are not referrer in the board, but anothers like the ESD protection are clearly not mounted just for money saving. We also got some problems playing 4K videos with the M8 Box (not full screen displayed, just a 1/3 part, hope it will be fixed by new firmware releases). The conclusion is Beelink M8 / S82 and M8 Box must compete in different leagues. High ending - Low ending.
A point in M8 Box favor, it has those holes you can see in the pictures, so ventilation will be better than Beelink's one.
Source: elezine
Powerpoint comparison: Beelink vs M8
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