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Hotlinks to various Hardware threads (updated May 2020) - zag - 2015-01-26 This is by no means a comprehensive list... but here are some links to popular forum threads for XBMC hardware: NOTE: Alternatively you can also check out the wiki which has lots of info on the devices http://kodi.wiki/view/Devices We don't recommend one hardware device over any other. Amazon 2020 - FireTV Stick 3 & Lite (1080p) - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=357265 2019 - FireTV Cube v2 - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=347239 2018 - FireTV Stick 4K - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=336151 2017 - FireTV (Gen3) 4K HDR pendant - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=322081 FireTV 2 4K - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=239126 FireTV Stick - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=207444 HardKernel ODROID C4 - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=353791 ODROID N2 - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=340809 ODROID C1 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=210987 ODROID C2 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=258707 Khadas VIM3L HTPC Kit - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=349042 NVIDIA 2019 Shield Android TV Pro / Stick - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=348500 2015 / 2017 - Shield Android TV - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=304226 MINIX NEO T5 & NEO U22-XJ - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=347144 NEO U9-H - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=308251 NEO X8-H - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=196670 NEO U1 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=250284 Ematic 2018 - Jetstream 4K Ultra HD / Engel EN1015K - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=336728 Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 1 - http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=166 Raspberry Pi 2 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=217063 Raspberry Pi 3 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=262206 Raspberry Pi 3 (B+) - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329654 Raspberry Pi 4 - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=344891 Xiaomi Mi Box (S) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=275083 Vero Vero 1 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=209785 Vero 2 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=254304 Vero 4K - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=307980 Apple TV 4K - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=335219 Zidoo X9S, X8 & X10 - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=291943 Chromebox Asus/HP/Dell/Acer - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=194362 HiMedia Q5 (2014 edition) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=207730 Q5 & Q10 pro (2016 edition) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=265888 NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 graphics cards Perfect for low cost budget 4K (Windows) HTPC - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=318937 AMD Ryzen Placeholder for AMD Ryzen processors - https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=308153 Core i NUC 2017 - Kaby Lake (7th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306556 Core i NUC 2015 - Skylake (6th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=258088 Core i NUC 2014 - Broadwell (5th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=214018 Core i NUC 2013 - Haswell (4th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=176718 Core i NUC 2012 - Ivy Bridge (3rd Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=140534 Celeron NUC 2015 - Braswell (5th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=227882 Celeron NUC 2013 - Bay Trail (4th Generation CPU) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=187433 Compute Stick 2016 - Cherry Trail - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=261371 Compute Stick 2015 - Broadwell - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=214016 Core 4K - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=238923 Play - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=213747 Hub - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=280406 Play 2 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=263373 Cyclone X4 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=208233 Zotac CI320 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=196823 B1320 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=211925 Solidrun Cubox i - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=172726 Gigabyte Brix - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=162269 Asrock Beebox - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=227363 HP 260 G1 - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=229668 Sony TVs Bravia TV (2015) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=229348 Bravia TV (2016) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=281265 Philips TVs Philips TV series (2016) - http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=259883 RE: Hardware list - sdsnyr94 - 2015-01-26 In my opinion, a better list would be the devices that are 'supported', and by 'supported' I mean the ones that the dev's are currently using in their own environments, as they will be the most tested and functional devices. (Yes, supported is a poor choice of wording... my brain is not in full gear to think of another way to put it yet.. Sorry!) RE: Hardware list - Ned Scott - 2015-01-26 One of these days people will start using the wiki... Devices (wiki) RE: Hardware list - zag - 2015-01-26 (2015-01-26, 17:07)Ned Scott Wrote: One of these days people will start using the wiki... Thanks, updated 1st thread. RE: Hardware list - sdsnyr94 - 2015-01-26 (2015-01-26, 17:07)Ned Scott Wrote: One of these days people will start using the wiki... From the WIKI: Quote:It is highly recommended for users to not make any purchases in anticipation of running XBMC/Kodi on Android without first researching the device you want to buy. Before you do buy, make sure multiple people have verified that it works! If in doubt, do not buy that hardware! A central place for 'verified' hardware would be good though. For example somewhere in a thread, I have no idea what topic it was except it was under Android support, you posted a comment and a link about a little wireless stick (like the fireTV stick) that you said worked very good (at least I am pretty sure it was you). Since you are a team member, that recommendation holds a little more water than from a regular user. However, trying to find that post is like finding a needle in a haystack. RE: Hardware list - Ned Scott - 2015-01-26 This guy? http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MK808B-Plus-Amlogic-M805-Quad-Core-Android-4-4-Mini-TV-Dongle-1G-8G-WIFI-H-265-HW-Decode-Bluetooth-DLNA-Miracast---Black-337068.html Pretty much any of the M805-based devices seem to be awesome for the price (all of the normal codecs and HEVC? nice). You can also get the ODROID-C1 and it's basically the same thing, but you get more USB ports, ethernet, and IR on the ODROID. RE: Hardware list - sdsnyr94 - 2015-01-26 (2015-01-26, 18:25)Ned Scott Wrote: This guy? http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MK808B-Plus-Amlogic-M805-Quad-Core-Android-4-4-Mini-TV-Dongle-1G-8G-WIFI-H-265-HW-Decode-Bluetooth-DLNA-Miracast---Black-337068.html That's the one! Thanks... now to decide if I'm going with that or just a FireTV stick.... I may get one of each and play! RE: Hardware list - Matt Devo - 2015-01-27 (2015-01-26, 13:50)zag Wrote: Chromebox All 4 ChromeBoxes (Asus/HP/Dell/Acer) should link to the wiki page and the first thread; the 2nd is outdated and should be closed/left to die RE: Hardware list - -DDD- - 2015-01-27 I wouldn't describe the Baytrail NUC as 4th Generation Celeron CPU, it's simply the Baytrail NUC, or the first Generation Baytrail CPU. RE: Hardware list - zag - 2015-01-27 (2015-01-27, 23:16)-DDD- Wrote: I wouldn't describe the Baytrail NUC as 4th Generation Celeron CPU, it's simply the Baytrail NUC, or the first Generation Baytrail CPU. Yeh I did wonder that but Intel describes it as 4th generation Atom Processor so I'll keep it that way for now. It came out about the same time as the Haswell processors so its useful to know the timelines in sequence. RE: Hardware list - Hedda - 2015-01-28 IMHO if this is to be a sticky then the original post need to be sorted after CPU architecture and hardware platform, (and preferably supported OS too), but not manufacturer or brand. Intel NUC, Chomebox, and Zotac for example all uses x86 CPU architecture and then might have same or different CPU models. Most other currency listed in the original post uses ARM CPU architecture but chipsets from different manufacturers and models, and some supporting Linux and others Android. Anyhow, the CPU architecture, hardware platform, and supported operating systems are much too important to know. Better example of this type of sticky is eskro's list which first looks a users demands, needs, and wants/wishes http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=94199 Like for example if Netflix is a must then that quickly narrows it down, and so does PVR, physicial DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc media support, and gaming requirements. How important is price, are you on a clearly limited budget, and so on. Also checkout poofyhairguy's thread on HTPC recommendations http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=94268 RE: Hardware list - -DDD- - 2015-01-28 (2015-01-27, 23:29)zag Wrote:(2015-01-27, 23:16)-DDD- Wrote: I wouldn't describe the Baytrail NUC as 4th Generation Celeron CPU, it's simply the Baytrail NUC, or the first Generation Baytrail CPU. It's the first time i saw this called this way. With 4th Generation i would imply that with 4th Generation Core-I Processors like Haswell, but this both Product Lines are completely different (Atom vs. Core-i / Gen7 IVB GPU vs Gen8 HSW GPU). When you want to keep this, i would replace Celeron or add the "Atom" to the Description to be more precise and to separate it more from HSW. RE: Hardware list - zag - 2015-01-28 (2015-01-28, 21:59)-DDD- Wrote: It's the first time i saw this called this way. With 4th Generation i would imply that with 4th Generation Core-I Processors like Haswell, Sure, done RE: Hardware list - Matt Devo - 2015-01-28 (2015-01-28, 23:10)zag Wrote: Sure, done while you're at it, might want to add the 'Haswell (4th Generation CPU)' notation to the ChromeBox as well RE: Hardware list - poofyhairguy - 2015-01-29 Good post OP! I think the FireTV box needs some consideration. I like it MUCH better than the stick for Kodi use (more CPU for better skins, plus ethernet!). It is on sale now. Out of the difference Chromeboxes I like the Asus one best. It is easy to hack into Openelec mode and the M004U model is fanless with JUST enough CPU power to decode almost anything. The Acer shouldn't even be considered with the whole write-protect screw issue. Good job! |