I bought this 6 months ago. Great performance and no issues. I use the wireless at 45 mps connection no lag. I dont care about that LAN connector. I use the SSD Hard drive bay with 1 Terabyte SSD hard drive to record sports like Formula One. Streaming IPTV providers usually have a record feature. For the price and a Hard drive bay for recording and performance, I hoighly recommend this box.
Searching for a good budget tv box I came here from the H96 video, this feels kinda weird that you're saying that the Asphalt 8 and PUBG tests pass here and not in the H96 even though it seems to lag hard in both of them... Not that I actually care about that as I don't even plan on gaming on a tv box, but that just doesn't feel very right :) Anyhow, still searching for the best budget one for me. Thanks.
And he has careful not to show the CPU temperature. Poor firmware+ridiculously small heatsink=thermal throttling after 20-30 minutes of average use on this n5 plus. One(maybe more) more thing he forgot... Magicsee doesn't do updates OTA.If by miracle they release an update you have to manually reflash the whole OS. ...Can't install an SSD as internal memory...Overlooked _cons_ galore =)
@@jiojoe8829 Well maybe, I don't really care all that much, and his reviews are really great in general in my opinion, I just think that the test here was not very good compared to the other reviews he does. I'm currently thinking about getting the A95X F3 which looks really really good in the review he had and other reviews as well.
@@msacco I would go for a Ugoos X2 or X3.More expensive but also better in every way(components used, firmware optimization, updates) if compared with magicsee ,a95 or similar products. If I remember correctly the CPU on the a95x f3 is limited(on the stock firmware) to ~1600mhz in an attempt to minimize throttling. Cheers
@@msacco im not sure but i also think the a95x f3 is a good budget box. But be careful there are 3 different Version of the box. F3 air F3 slim And the A95x f3 which is the best version
most gigabit runs at lower or same speed as 100 mb. there is no need for faster connection at this low end usage unless you want to use your android unit for cooking.
Going back to 100mbs LAN is not encouraging for me considering how bad the wifi was. Unless you can benefit from the 4TB drive then it might not be worth it .
What is the best app to interface and organize movie thumbnails? I want to load thumbnails of all the movies loaded on the hard drive to make it more streamline and easier to located movies than having to scroll through file names?
Not sure why the settings icon is freezing. Maybe try doing a factory reset in case there is a software issue. Root icon will unlock root access to the box. So the user can install various system apps that require root access to work. Nothing exciting just a nerdy feature which does not mean anything to the average user. But if you don’t know what it is I recommend you ignore it.
the best thing about this box is that its a 9.0 pie & you can root it. that means you can actually sideload all your apks unlike other 9.0's that are restricted by google.
Seems like this would make a decent device for retro arch, yes? I'm looking to upgrade but don't quite want to spend the money on Nvida. If I want to stream movies in 4k I can always pick up a Fire Stick or Roku.
Hi Chigz. I watched this video when it came out. It had a lot of stuff that I liked in an Android tv box. But I have so many of these boxes now. But did that stop me from ordering? No. It should be here by my 70th birthday.
the nice review are you going to review the H96 Max X3 Amlogic S905X3 4GB RAM 32GB ROM 5G WIFI Bluetooth 4.0 1000M LAN Android Android 9.0 4K 8K VP9 H.265 TV Box - EU??????????????
also if it had widevine l1 it coldnt play over 480p, because netflix has new protction. Customers has to take sertifica from netflix and must have google l1. This both must be at the same time. So google videwine l1 not enough anymore for over 480p.
The others answers may be accurate. However.. I gauge them as, because this is pure android and not android tv. Android tv has software for 4k prime and Netflix. Meanwhile pure android ( mobile android) does not have this app as its meant for smaller screen. The only ones having pure android with 4k Netflix and prime would be the ones that license themselves with these companies to sell them as such boxes. Otherwise with free android you get the non 4k player support only as those are officially meant for phone screens and android tv os is officially meant for tvs and boxes.
I have this box and I'm happy to have 480p on Netflix and Amazon Prime. It's better than nothing at all. For higher definition on these platforms I have the Sheild.
This is definitely a winner.. they keep producing good products.. spoiled is an understatement so far. Air mouse feature should be included in their remotes...the pros far out do the cons..😁😁😁👍👍👍..
I bought this 6 months ago. Great performance and no issues. I use the wireless at 45 mps connection no lag. I dont care about that LAN connector. I use the SSD Hard drive bay with 1 Terabyte SSD hard drive to record sports like Formula One. Streaming IPTV providers usually have a record feature. For the price and a Hard drive bay for recording and performance, I hoighly recommend this box.
Searching for a good budget tv box I came here from the H96 video, this feels kinda weird that you're saying that the Asphalt 8 and PUBG tests pass here and not in the H96 even though it seems to lag hard in both of them...
Not that I actually care about that as I don't even plan on gaming on a tv box, but that just doesn't feel very right :)
Anyhow, still searching for the best budget one for me. Thanks.
And he has careful not to show the CPU temperature.
Poor firmware+ridiculously small heatsink=thermal throttling after 20-30 minutes of average use on this n5 plus.
One(maybe more) more thing he forgot... Magicsee doesn't do updates OTA.If by miracle they release an update you have to manually reflash the whole OS.
...Can't install an SSD as internal memory...Overlooked _cons_ galore =)
@@jiojoe8829 Well maybe, I don't really care all that much, and his reviews are really great in general in my opinion, I just think that the test here was not very good compared to the other reviews he does.
I'm currently thinking about getting the A95X F3 which looks really really good in the review he had and other reviews as well.
@@msacco
I would go for a Ugoos X2 or X3.More expensive but also better in every way(components used, firmware optimization, updates) if compared with magicsee ,a95 or similar products.
If I remember correctly the CPU on the a95x f3 is limited(on the stock firmware) to ~1600mhz in an attempt to minimize throttling.
Cheers
@@msacco im not sure but i also think the a95x f3 is a good budget box. But be careful there are 3 different Version of the box.
F3 air
F3 slim
And the
A95x f3 which is the best version
@@galip6995 Thanks I'm aware of this, still wondering between the A95X F3 and the H96 Max X3 or X96 Max Plus.
Still loving my GT King Pro for over 50.00 yes that's right ... Still loving it.
Not too bad to be fair.. shame about the 100Mb Lan again... really gigabit Lan ports should be standard by now
most gigabit runs at lower or same speed as 100 mb. there is no need for faster connection at this low end usage unless you want to use your android unit for cooking.
Chigz.....best android TV box that runs satellite as well????
Android tv OS google cast certification ?Netflix 4k ?
No it is Android 9 for tablets, only shield can do Netflix 4K and Xiaomi box
@@Ali.Barakat amazon fire stick 4K and Cube too .
Is there any shutdown menu on os?
Going back to 100mbs LAN is not encouraging for me considering how bad the wifi was. Unless you can benefit from the 4TB drive then it might not be worth it .
What is the best app to interface and organize movie thumbnails? I want to load thumbnails of all the movies loaded on the hard drive to make it more streamline and easier to located movies than having to scroll through file names?
This unit in your Chart has Airplay in the last column. Does it realy support Airplay? you did not mention that in your Video
Yes I sure did
Do you mean the AirScreen app? But that's not native support for Airplay
The only option you have is AirScreen. There is no native support.
Admin plz tell me which is best among 3 .. T95Q , Magicsee N5 Max nd Magicsee N5 plus ?
Just got this box yesterday. Good box. But my settings icon freezes most times. Wt does the root icon mean. What does it do
Not sure why the settings icon is freezing. Maybe try doing a factory reset in case there is a software issue. Root icon will unlock root access to the box. So the user can install various system apps that require root access to work. Nothing exciting just a nerdy feature which does not mean anything to the average user. But if you don’t know what it is I recommend you ignore it.
Nice review as always. Why aren't more manufacturers making boxes with Netflix over 480p? What is recommended for RAM? I've seen 1.5-4GB.
Netflix HD/4K requires licensing and is not given to all TV boxes. Supported models are: Nvidia Shield TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Mi Box.
@@ChigzTech Thanks for responding. In your opinion, what is a minimum for ram?
@@TheSharkman2k 2 minimum
I'd consider myself lucky if I can stream Netflix or Prime at 480p at all, as quite a few of these boxes won't even do that.
hi Could you please let me know this box works with PVR LiveYour help is greatly appreciatedEssy
Hi Chigz, can the launcher be changed, thanks...
voyager of courseü
Anxiously waiting for the next magicsee hybrid Android TV box any idea @chigz on when it's likely to be released ?
Dope Review as usual! ⚡🔥
Keep it up Sir! 💙💙
Plz review H96 Max X3 TV Box & compare with it
The same story with chinese tv box witch 100MB/S LAN in 2020 :)
the best thing about this box is that its a 9.0 pie & you can root it. that means you can actually sideload all your apks unlike other 9.0's that are restricted by google.
I can sideload on a fire stick, it's not rooted.
@@charleschapman2428 you can sideload because firestick can use downloader. unrooted android boxes with 9.0 cant.
@@JohnnyStashh Are you kidding me?
I'm glad this box has a root switch.
Once connected box to tv all apps appear blocked, why n how to unblock?
Seems like this would make a decent device for retro arch, yes? I'm looking to upgrade but don't quite want to spend the money on Nvida. If I want to stream movies in 4k I can always pick up a Fire Stick or Roku.
Can you really play pubg and mobile legends here??
For those who know Magicsee is a reliable brand? Chigz? Thank u very much
How did those games pass? The framerate was horrible. I don't know how anyone can buy these things with 480P Netflix.
Hello, I have a question, this device comes with normal Android or Android tv?
Hi Chigz. I watched this video when it came out. It had a lot of stuff that I liked in an Android tv box. But I have so many of these boxes now. But did that stop me from ordering? No. It should be here by my 70th birthday.
Please review newly launched Mecool KM1
Coming soon.
The hardware looks the same as the X96 AIR.
Please review Tanix TX6S
I heard that it carries android 10
the nice review are you going to review the H96 Max X3 Amlogic S905X3 4GB RAM 32GB ROM 5G WIFI Bluetooth 4.0 1000M LAN Android Android 9.0 4K 8K VP9 H.265 TV Box - EU??????????????
Can someone please tell me which 2 and 1/2 inch hard drive should be used in the magicsee Box? Thanks
any 2.5" SATA drive will work.
@@ChigzTech Thanks
Hello there.anybody know how to adjust the screen size on this box?i can’t find it on the settings.mine is too close or zoomed in.
Go to all apps and select droid settings. From there you will see options for display.
Thanks
Can someone explain why Netflix only supports 480p on this device!?
also if it had widevine l1 it coldnt play over 480p, because netflix has new protction. Customers has to take sertifica from netflix and must have google l1. This both must be at the same time. So google videwine l1 not enough anymore for over 480p.
It's rooted, or it's capable of being rooted. Any box that's rooted is not allowed to play Netflix, Amazon and some others in 1080. Period
The others answers may be accurate. However.. I gauge them as, because this is pure android and not android tv.
Android tv has software for 4k prime and Netflix.
Meanwhile pure android ( mobile android) does not have this app as its meant for smaller screen.
The only ones having pure android with 4k Netflix and prime would be the ones that license themselves with these companies to sell them as such boxes. Otherwise with free android you get the non 4k player support only as those are officially meant for phone screens and android tv os is officially meant for tvs and boxes.
I have this box and I'm happy to have 480p on Netflix and Amazon Prime. It's better than nothing at all. For higher definition on these platforms I have the Sheild.
Good review.👍👍👍
When we will see netflix 4k on an generic android box?
The way Netflix is going about, I can see it happening.
Why didn't it have 10/1000 lan
Do you have over 100 Mbps ISP?
@@charleschapman2428 yes but I thought he said in video that it only had 10/100
@@charleschapman2428 1000Mbps for transfer or NAS is important, not really about internet speed package
Superb review bro 👌
The wifi speed was bad not good.
I still prefer the A95x max.
👍
This is definitely a winner.. they keep producing good products.. spoiled is an understatement so far. Air mouse feature should be included in their remotes...the pros far out do the cons..😁😁😁👍👍👍..
I've just ordered one of these, and I'll definitely be buying an airmouse remote for it.
1st 😀
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I still prefer the A95x max.
Lol what a joke! 😂😂😂