Alfawise T9 TV Box - RK3328 Android8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K

[trebor]

Skip tends will happen often when it first starts to play, up to 50 or so in the first few seconds I am finding here.
Then becomes stable
I see the Mb/s peaking at 14 (ethernet) and then between that and not much...stays constant no Skips/Drops

Do a screencap the pause is enough to add more skips

Using the installed/supplied KD player V 17.5 nothing set/tweaked

USB drive is showing minimal to not much skip or drop

Ethernet


USB


As you screencap on ethernet the Skipped increase

[trebor]

I will look at that drop frame business later for sure
Audio not sure at this stage, it's all TV and getting all Audio via HDMI.
An attempt to use the AV AMP and Bits in the Family room will cause instant grief to myself from the one is in control.

[clarkss12]

If you hit ctrl and shift and "o", it will bring up the menu to show dropped or skipped frames, using Kodi. Would be interesting if it drops frames. Also, what kind of audio do you get from Kodi?? Dolby Digita, DTS or hopefully HD audio??

But as always, thanks for all these reviews, eventhough you cost me lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[trebor]

Bit of a fiddle thru the Night watch Movie thru the installed KD player and had a fiddle with VLC, ran a few test,
TV HDMI only all pretty smooth with current installed Apps..a More customised Player may help for those that need it.
Does the job.

Bit of Netflix only 540p easy to watch,

Checked out ethernet, speeds all good in that area:


A few KDPlayer snaps this AM, Spring then Summer, bring on the Heat,

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All fired up good to go,
The Alfawise T9 TV Box - RK3328 Android 8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K no issues at present.

WiFi working well with cover on case, no difference seen.


The setup of WiFi, Google Account, Updates and Test Apps all Ok for what we have.
Bluetooth picking up TV and SoundBar.

Running Android 8.1 so will see how this all pans out.
Clock on front can either display 12 or 24 hour time, via settings
Remote does the job
Heat is typical for these units

Unit does have Root access and DRM in L3.

The Accuracy of apps used for testing is only a guide
Compatibility with A8.1 may have some weird stuff going on.

A different UI and looking ok I feel, well except for the large picture not looked if it can be altered.
Runs pretty smooth have to give it some time to see what it can do

Netflix runs 540p

Lets see what we have to offer

UI and Installed Apps and Information: no More or Droid settings found


Hold Menu Key on remote to change Apps, two on left, four along bottom.


Root access


DRM L3


Ram and Storage Truth



Antutu



CPU-Z


Aida 64


Geekbench 4 CPU


More Information > http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/10110411


Geekbench 4 Compute


More Info > http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/compute/2982282

SD Card Test


All up to date at present


Thanks to Gearbest

[trebor]

As with all media players past, let's rip into into it and see what surprises we have in the
Alfawise T9 TV Box - RK3328 Android 8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K

Remove the Base, 4 screws under feet pads, and off it pops easy
Not a lot to see under here. Ram, Display chip.
Can see by the Sticker so it's either going to be one WiFi or Another,

Base Removed:


Closer:


Board easily lifts out and we get to were all the action is
An effort to improve cooling with Thermal Pad and Small bit of alloy. any bigger would have messed WiFi, and it still may
Onboard WiFi Antenna, bare copper strips on PCB can be OK,
We can see Ram, eMMC, Lan Chip, and WiFi (8723) chip just behind Display
Led Display on front , ports all round and Reset switch behind AV port.

Lift out PCB:


Closer:


Testing to happen soon if not later

[trebor]

The Never ending supply of RK3328 continues thanks to gearbest we can have a look at the
Alfawise T9 TV Box - RK3328 Android8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K



Specification as found

Brand: Alfawise Type: TV Box System: Android 8.1 CPU: RK3328 Core: Cortex A53,Quad Core RAM: 4G RAM Type: DDR3 ROM: 32G

Decoder Format: H.265 Video format: 4K,ASF,AVI,DAT,FLV,ISO,MKV,MPEG,MPG,RM,RMVB,TS,VOB ,WMV Audio format: AAC,AC3,APE,DDP,DTS,FLAC,HD,MP3,OGG,TrueHD,WAV,WMA Photo Format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,PNG,TIFF Support 5.1 Surround Sound Output: No

5G WiFi: No Bluetooth: Bluetooth4.0 Power Supply: Charge Adapter Interface: DC Power Port,HDMI,RJ45,SPDIF,USB2.0 Antenna: No Camera: Without Language: Multi-language DVD Support: No HDMI Version: 2.0 Other Functions: 3D Games,3D Video External Subtitle Supported: No HDMI Function: CEC,HDCP Power Consumption.: 10W RJ45 Port Speed: 100Mbps

Power Type: External Power Adapter Mode

Remote Controller Battery: 2 x AAA Battery ( not included )

Product weight: 0.1260 kg Package weight: 0.4220 kg Product size (L x W x H): 11.00 x 11.00 x 2.00 cm / 4.33 x 4.33 x 0.79 inches Package size (L x W x H): 22.00 x 14.00 x 6.00 cm / 8.66 x 5.51 x 2.36 inches

Package Contents: 1 x TV Box, 1 x Remote Control, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x English Manual

Some Images to entertain your viewing pleasure

The Box:


What's in the Box:


Ports and a look around:


Rear Ports:


Side Ports:

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Alfawise T9 TV Box RK3328
Android8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K




Main Features
● Android 8.1 operation system
● RK3328 CPU, quad-core, Cortex-A53
● 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM
● HDMI interface for 4K ultra HD image
● H.265 decoding, saving half bandwidth
● 2.4GHz WiFi and 100Mbps Ethernet for quick network access


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