MINIX U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11 (Non-Android TV), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified
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- Android AOSP 11 & Amlogic S928X-K: MINIX U8K-ULTRA Smart Media Player powered by the Amlogic S928X-K big.LITTLE ARM Cortex A76 + Quad-Core Cortex A55 Processor (64-bit), ARM G57 MC2.Android AOSP 11, upgradeable via OTA
- 8K ULTRA HD Video Playback: Experience the future of visual clarity with seamless 4K/8K UHD video playback. Enjoy a vast array of video formats, including AV1, VP9, H.265-10, AVS3, and AVS2, for unparalleled visual immersion.8K playback requires: HDMI 2.1a cable + 8K-compatible display
- Seamless BD Playback with Menu Navigation: The U8K - ULTRA elevates home entertainment with its outstanding BD-Rip playback. It supports high - quality BD video and offers intuitive menu navigation. You can effortlessly browse BD menus, pick favorite scenes, access special features, and enjoy a cinema - like experience at home. It's ideal for movie fans who want to relive films in all their splendor
- Enhance your visuals with AI-powered technology. The AI-SR upscaler boosts 1080p to 2X, 720p to 3X, and 480p to 4X detail. Combined with AI-PQ, it analyzes scenes in real-time, optimizing picture quality for an immersive viewing experience. Enable both AI-PQ/AI-SQ in [Settings Network&InternetDevice PreferencesMINIX Settings AI-PQ] for optimal quality
- Dual-Band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet: Experience the future of wireless networking with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6. Enjoy low-latency streaming and downloads, ideal for 4K/8K streaming and online gaming, even in crowded networks
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The U8K - ULTRA elevates home entertainment with its outstanding BD-Rip playback. It supports high - quality BD video and offers intuitive menu navigation. You can effortlessly browse BD menus, pick favorite scenes, access special features, and enjoy a cinema - like experience at home. It's ideal for movie fans who want to relive films in all their splendor Upgrade to Wi - Fi 6 with Dual - Band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ax for wireless 8K60Hz streaming from compatible routers/NAS, a rare feature. Wi - Fi 6's advanced tech splits signals more efficiently, supports multiple devices simultaneously, and increases data rates by 25%. This ensures stable performance in busy networks, matching Gigabit LAN speeds wirelessly. Enjoy smooth 4K/8K video, and fast file transfers over Wi - Fi The U8K - ULTRA, an All - in - One Pro Android Media Player, boasts a custom AOSP system. Developed through years of user - need research and leveraging MINIX's past expertise, it fuses tablet functions. This system offers seamless internet access, superb local media playback, and shortcuts like one - click screenshot and app clearing, delivering a pro - level, customizable multimedia experience for both streaming and local content
Brand: MINIX
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
Connector Type: HDMI
Special Feature: Browser
Resolution: 8k
Supported Internet Services: Browser, Don't support HD Nexflix;, Hulu, Prime Video, Smarttube
Controller Type: Remote Control, Voice Control
Form Factor: TV Box
Color: Black
Model Name: U8K-ULTRA
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
Connector Type: HDMI
Other Special Features of the Product: Browser
Resolution: 8k
Supported Internet Services: Browser, Don't support HD Nexflix;, Hulu, Prime Video, Smarttube
Controller Type: Remote Control, Voice Control
Form Factor: TV Box
RAM Memory Installed: 8 GB
Compatible Devices: Television
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Video Output Resolution: 4K/8K pixels
Video Codec: H.265, AV1, VP9
Color: Black
Brand: MINIX
Model Number: U8K-ULTRA
Model Name: U8K-ULTRA
Number of Items: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 59
Built-In Media: 1 x 8K HDMI Cable, 1 x BLE Air Mouse, 1 x OTG Cable, 1 x PD 30W Power Adapter, 1x MINIX U8K-ULTRA AI Android Media Hub
Manufacturer: MINIX Technology Limited
Mfr Part Number: U8K-ULTRA
Warranty Description: 1-Year manufacturer’s warranty
Item Weight: 253 g
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 5.35"L x 5.35"W x 1.35"H
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