2019-02-15, 19:29
(2019-02-14, 14:39)gb160 Wrote: Now with 4K Netflix (with resolution switching) is working, I'm even more impressed with this device...it's coming very close 2nd to my vero4k, which costs twice as much, and will likely never have 4K Netflix support.These certainly are impressive little devices, but for pure Kodi use they don't hold a candle to a Vero 4K/+.
The Vero 4K+ plays high bitrate UHD Bluray remuxes out of the box across a network with HDR and all audio formats supported, likewise the original 4K with a little ssh work.
Both Vero's deinterlace TV signals correctly whether they be HD or SD.
Luckily for me I had an OTG cable and a GB USB ethernet adapter sitting unused in my "tech drawer" otherwise I'd have had to spend an extra £20 or so to get the high bitrate UHD stuff working on the Firestick, but even then I have to contend with some audio formats not working as well as sound synch issues, because here in the UK we haven't had a firmware update.
It seems even with the latest firmware deinterlacing hasn't been solved, you could bypass Kodi and pay for the Channels app for interlaced TV content on the 4K Firestick (everything I've read says Channels has a great bespoke software deinterlacer).
The Firestick shines over the Vero's for official apps with having Prime, Netflix and others available to use to their full potential but for Kodi use comparing the two is akin to comparing apples to oranges!
For Kodi I will choose a Vero every day of the week, For non Kodi I would choose a 4K firestick, I appreciate not everyone can afford both but buying both would be my recommendation.
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