Alfawise S95 Amlogic S905W Android 7.1 2/16GB ROM 2.4GHz WiFi 4K 100Mbps LAN

[trebor]

● A full-4K high-performance SoC that supports H.265 video decoding up to 4K at 30fps
● 2GB DDR3 + 16GB eMMC, you can download whatever you like, keep them and enjoy them
● It runs on the Android 7.1, which is good to use. You can connect to a world of content and entertainment at home with the box
● A high performance of quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU can play a wide range of games
● Built-in 2.4G WiFi. Support IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. A more stable signal for you to enjoy higher quality video experience
● HDMI 2.0 is a faster way to send video and audio output to your TV
● Support DLNA / NTSC / Miracast, you can mirror video or photo from your phone
● YouTube, Netflix, HBO, Twitter. These network functions are no problems if you have this product

Gearbest

[trebor]

Today thanks to Gearbest we can have a close look at the Alfawise S95 Amlogic S905W Android 7.1 2/16GB ROM 2.4GHz WiFi 4K 100Mbps LAN

The Box

What's in the Box

The Look around



Pop the Base


A few Screws and what is this I find, Heat sink trying to escape or maybe a new type of Shadesink



Case is a 3 part system..so if heat is a problem, no Worries easy to add cross ventilation





More a bit later

[trebor]

Very Nice Box so far, been at for a few hours works well nothing to worry about as yet
Google setup easy, Log in, installed apps OK no trouble.
Temp very good 50~ 60c (better with the heat-sink attached)
Looking good for a 905W, We have Root, and Lower Task and Upper Notification Bars

On with the Information and Benchtesting

UI and Installed apps



Its own part setup.

Sytem Information


DRM Info L3

Ram and Storage Truth


CPU-Z: animation

Antutu


GeekBench CPU Full Info > http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/4752447


Geekbench Compute


A1 SD Bench


As mentioned you get that feel for certain Media players by how they start up and does what you want it to do.
Except for Heat Sink not to shabby at all.

And for those who are into clocks


Oh and the remote that i don't use a lot appears to do as required

Hold menu button on Remote in Apps Gives Option of Uninstall, Autorun and Clean Autorun




Gearbest

[Boleh]

The UI looks exactly like the one on Tanix TX3 mini.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/662654-tanix-tx3-mini-amlogic-s905w-new-soc-android-7-1-1

Specs are identical and prices are similar..

Which one to get?

[trebor]

Yep, pretty much, your call

[Shimon]

Javimetal The packaging, the accessories and the UI of this box looks identical to Tanix TX3's. In case it's made by the same company, are the OTA updates (or whole ROMs) applicable to this one as well? Thx.

[Javimetal]

Javimetal The packaging, the accessories and the UI of this box looks identical to Tanix TX3's. In case it's made by the same company, are the OTA updates (or whole ROMs) applicable to this one as well? Thx.

You just look at the label on the motherboard...

Yes, it should be compatible. But I can not confirm 100% of components are exactly same.

[Shimon]

Javimetal Ha, you're right, missed that photo!

[webipsum]

Good evening.

About Alfawise S95:

LAUNCHER: I'd like to use the NOVA Launcher instead of the ORANTH Launcher, but all the time the ORANTH Launcher is back to default.

4K?:
I was unable to run 4K videos on the S95. What video test do you recommend?

Tks...

[TheOnyxGuy]

Just got this box and the WiFi and Bluetooth will not turn on. It tries but seems like it's incapable. Tried Check For Update and it says it's on the latest.

Unplugged usb dongle for a remote, disconnected power put in a dongle for a different remote. I tried Factory reset. Not sure what to do now.

[hdenie]

Just got this box and the WiFi and Bluetooth will not turn on. It tries but seems like it's incapable. Tried Check For Update and it says it's on the latest.

Unplugged usb dongle for a remote, disconnected power put in a dongle for a different remote. I tried Factory reset. Not sure what to do now.

Box has WIFI but no Bluetooth

[TheOnyxGuy]

I thought it might not have BT, just wondering why they left that option to turn it on. But I do need the WiFi.

[hdenie]

I thought it might not have BT, just wondering why they left that option to turn it on. But I do need the WiFi.

Mine wifi worked fine right out the box . I did find it slow so I connected it directly to the Ethernet port

[webipsum]

Good night friends!
Has anyone used the firmware of the Tanix TX3 Mini on the Alfawise S95?
Only Android or TANIX DUAL OS EDITION: LibreELEC and Android, with 100% working fine result?
Awaiting.... Tks.

[acaN]

Good night friends!
Has anyone used the firmware of the Tanix TX3 Mini on the Alfawise S95?
Only Android or TANIX DUAL OS EDITION: LibreELEC and Android, with 100% working fine result?
Awaiting.... Tks.

Hi! I can confirm that p281-ota-20171228.zip of Tanix TX3 Mini flashes (via stock UPDATE APP), boots and works OK on Alfawise s95. The only thing i didn't check is Wi-Fi, but it should be OK too.