2016-02-12, 07:00
HiMedia Q5, after playing with it for a bit, it's a good box, but not perfect.
Bluray ISO and Bluray 3D ISO seem flawless. It appears true 23.976fps with no issues.
I turned off the Video Engine, it blew out the colors way too much for my liking.
Haven't tried a bunch of different file types, but wanted to get caught up on some TV shows so I started this:
Hells.Kitchen.US.S15E01.720p.HDTV.X264-DIMENSION
engine is ON, I originally had HDMI output at 1080p60, noticed a slight stutter every minute or so, almost like it 'freezes' on a frame, but then catches back up. I turn the engine OFF, still 1080p60, still a slight stutter but not as bad. I changed output to 720p60, didn't really change the stutter.
Watched 2 more episodes E02 and E03 (same group: Dimension), all had the same 'freeze stutter' every minute or so. It wasn't *too* noticeable, but it WAS there. Not sure if this is a 720p issue or the way Dimension encoded the MKV......
Popcorn Hour A400 plays same files flawlessly.
It seems I will continue using A400 for these web-caps and the Q5 for Bluray ISO/3D ISO. In the end I tried Bluray with Video engine On and Off and I prefer it Off. Personal preference I guess!
One thing I noticed, the Q5 runs really hot to the touch. Hopefully it holds up!
Edit Note: I noticed my Q5 came with some Chinese apps installed, KPTV, Shafta Market, and another app. I uninstalled all 3. When I go to About, it says Model: Q5EN.2001 , so I am assuming I have the English box?
Bluray ISO and Bluray 3D ISO seem flawless. It appears true 23.976fps with no issues.
I turned off the Video Engine, it blew out the colors way too much for my liking.
Haven't tried a bunch of different file types, but wanted to get caught up on some TV shows so I started this:
Hells.Kitchen.US.S15E01.720p.HDTV.X264-DIMENSION
engine is ON, I originally had HDMI output at 1080p60, noticed a slight stutter every minute or so, almost like it 'freezes' on a frame, but then catches back up. I turn the engine OFF, still 1080p60, still a slight stutter but not as bad. I changed output to 720p60, didn't really change the stutter.
Watched 2 more episodes E02 and E03 (same group: Dimension), all had the same 'freeze stutter' every minute or so. It wasn't *too* noticeable, but it WAS there. Not sure if this is a 720p issue or the way Dimension encoded the MKV......
Popcorn Hour A400 plays same files flawlessly.
It seems I will continue using A400 for these web-caps and the Q5 for Bluray ISO/3D ISO. In the end I tried Bluray with Video engine On and Off and I prefer it Off. Personal preference I guess!
One thing I noticed, the Q5 runs really hot to the touch. Hopefully it holds up!
Edit Note: I noticed my Q5 came with some Chinese apps installed, KPTV, Shafta Market, and another app. I uninstalled all 3. When I go to About, it says Model: Q5EN.2001 , so I am assuming I have the English box?
