AliExpress is an endless source of new Chinese TV-Boxes, and today it’s time to present the H96 Max H618, featuring an Allwinner SoC and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
This is a cheap Box that includes as a novelty Android TV14 as operating system, although this is yet to be verified. To move the set takes the Allwinner H618 processor, which slightly improves the Allwinner H616 and has a purchase option, recommended, with 4 GB of RAM. A Box that by its configuration can be used as a multimedia center on any TV for KODI or IPTV up to 4K UHD resolutions without problems. We can also install and use apps of all kinds, including emulators and games, without too many graphic needs.
A TV-Box in which it is better to forget about updates and that is not suitable for watching video in maximum quality in the apps of paid streaming platforms. If we are interested in watching Netflix and other similar platforms, it is better to go for a certified TV-Box.
H96 Max H618 Specifications
Inside this TV Box we have as engine, an Allwinner H618 processor manufactured in 28 nm. This is a chip that integrates 4 ARM Cortex-A53 processors capable of reaching 1.5 Ghz and an ARM Mali-G31 MP2 GPU. With this hardware we can run simple games, classic emulators and all kinds of light apps.
On board we have versions with 2/4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 16/32/128 GB of eMMc storage memory. We can expand this thanks to the micro SD card slot included on the side of its small circular case.
Other notable features
In the field of wireless connectivity we have Wi-Fi 6 with internal antenna and Bluetooth 5.4. As connectors, we find in its plastic case 2 USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 network connector, audio output jack and analogue video. We have an HDMI 2.0a video output port that allows us to output video up to 4K@60fps HDR resolutions.
By default, a simple infrared remote control, power supply and HDMI cable are delivered with to start using this Box just by taking it out of the box and connecting it to our TV.
Price and availability
- The Android Box H96 Max H618 can be purchased on AliExpress starting at only about $30 with free shipping using coins.
