2016-07-11, 20:43
Here is my review of the MXQ Pro 4K, mines is a generic MXQ box and it isn't the NEXTBOX from OP. However I suspect my review will still apply to the NEXTBOX MXQ.
4K HEVC main10 issues (4K cable TV), this applies to all s905 boxes that do not come with the revision C processor. Currently only the hub currently has the updated processor. This is generally not an issue with normal 4K content i tested a 60fps 4k MP4 demo on my MXQ and it played fine on my 1080p TV. If you have the money for a 4K TV might as well invest in a proper box such as the Wetek Hub/Play2S but if like me you don't plan on jumping the 4K bandwagon or have cable TV and still want to be able to play whatever you throw at it then MXQ is a decent choice. However I cannot comment how the MXQ performs with 4K content on a 4K TV since i Don't have one.
Ram management is poor and fills up quickly. The solution is to reboot the box, if you plan on turning off the box once you finish watching then this most likely won't be an issue however see next issue. According to Kszaq this maybe the same on all s905 boxes just not noticeable on devices with 2GB such as the C2. This will most likely get addressed in do time hopefully after we see official LE builds for the Hub.
Power off issues, since there are so many clones it hard to say which will power off correctly. On my box pressing the power button on the remote just turns off hdmi, i can power the box off using the kodi power menu and then turn it back on using the remote. So its not the end of the world having to click a few extra buttons. LE uses the Android DTB so if the android firmware has proper power off functionality i suspect this would work with LE as well. I have tried a few different android firmware and all just turned off hdmi but left the box on, some had the power off option after holding the power button but i cannot find which firmware that had it.
If you want/have to keep the box on 24/7 a quick fix is to setup a daily con job that reboots the box at like 5AM. During my testing I can get away without rebooting for a few days but setup cron in any event just to avoid unexpected freezing, with a previous OE build DTS-MA, DTS pass through worked perfectly. I have yet to test with LE but i suspect it already has the proper patches.
So overall the box is worth the $$ in my opinion even with the above issues if you can live with them until/if they are resolved then go for it. After a bit of training with how to power off the box etc I would consider it friendly enough to use for an old parent or kids, its a device that will play about 95% of currently available formats/content. That is a huge WIN in my books for a box that is under $30 USD. Kszaq LE really changed the game for these cheap boxes I still have a MiniMXIII on the way but I'm confident enough to give the MXQ to a family member and not have to worry about complaints.
4K HEVC main10 issues (4K cable TV), this applies to all s905 boxes that do not come with the revision C processor. Currently only the hub currently has the updated processor. This is generally not an issue with normal 4K content i tested a 60fps 4k MP4 demo on my MXQ and it played fine on my 1080p TV. If you have the money for a 4K TV might as well invest in a proper box such as the Wetek Hub/Play2S but if like me you don't plan on jumping the 4K bandwagon or have cable TV and still want to be able to play whatever you throw at it then MXQ is a decent choice. However I cannot comment how the MXQ performs with 4K content on a 4K TV since i Don't have one.
Ram management is poor and fills up quickly. The solution is to reboot the box, if you plan on turning off the box once you finish watching then this most likely won't be an issue however see next issue. According to Kszaq this maybe the same on all s905 boxes just not noticeable on devices with 2GB such as the C2. This will most likely get addressed in do time hopefully after we see official LE builds for the Hub.
Power off issues, since there are so many clones it hard to say which will power off correctly. On my box pressing the power button on the remote just turns off hdmi, i can power the box off using the kodi power menu and then turn it back on using the remote. So its not the end of the world having to click a few extra buttons. LE uses the Android DTB so if the android firmware has proper power off functionality i suspect this would work with LE as well. I have tried a few different android firmware and all just turned off hdmi but left the box on, some had the power off option after holding the power button but i cannot find which firmware that had it.
If you want/have to keep the box on 24/7 a quick fix is to setup a daily con job that reboots the box at like 5AM. During my testing I can get away without rebooting for a few days but setup cron in any event just to avoid unexpected freezing, with a previous OE build DTS-MA, DTS pass through worked perfectly. I have yet to test with LE but i suspect it already has the proper patches.
So overall the box is worth the $$ in my opinion even with the above issues if you can live with them until/if they are resolved then go for it. After a bit of training with how to power off the box etc I would consider it friendly enough to use for an old parent or kids, its a device that will play about 95% of currently available formats/content. That is a huge WIN in my books for a box that is under $30 USD. Kszaq LE really changed the game for these cheap boxes I still have a MiniMXIII on the way but I'm confident enough to give the MXQ to a family member and not have to worry about complaints.
