2016-06-20, 00:46
(2016-06-19, 12:47)wrxtasy Wrote: As a WeTek hardware Beta tester and OE / LE dev. I have been testing a Hub dev. board, so can make a direct comparison:
eMMC Storage is not upgradeable on either device.
Hub (S905) vs Core(S812):I expect 7.1 True HD and DTS-MA HD Audio Passthrough to be easily implementable on the S905 Hub when running OpenELEC or LibreELEC as I know what is required from ODROID C2 (S905) development.
- Faster eMMC storage results in a bit faster booting up, slightly snappier performance in Android Kodi. OpenELEC speeds are similar.
- 3D GPU performance if playing games is Superior on the Core. See the CNX chart.
- I don't have the included retail IR remote for the Hub yet (arriving tomorrow) , but it will be inferior I expect due to being IR as opposed to RF Wireless on the Core. I really like the super responsive remote on the Core with its accurate Air Mouse function.
- Dual Band AC WiFi on the Hub vs Dual Band BGN on the Core.
- HDMI 2.0 vs HDMI 1.4 on the Core, means the Hub is not limited to 2160p30Hz video output.
- 10bit HEVC decoding vs 8bit on the Core.
- 1 USB port vs 2 USB 2.0 ports
Clued up Kodi users would have seen that one coming...
I would really like to see WeTek include a few more extra cost - Remote control / keyboard options for Hub purchasers.
Thanks for your post!
I assume the WETEK Media Player app (modified Kodi) will support MCH PCM audio, like the core? Or will that require a post release firmware fix or Android 6.0 update?
As you know from the Odroid C2 thread I'm chasing a low cost device that supports MCH audio (FLAC and HD codec passthough). I have a Core already. It looks like there's no compelling reason to move to the Hub (yet).