We already have in stores a new Android Box based on the recent Octa Core Allwinner H728 processor, the small HK1 H8X that already comes with 4 GB of RAM in its base version.
The Allwinner H728 is the SoC that uses this mediaplayer and is at the height of the known Amlogic S905X4 and Amlogic S922X, for more details you can read our review. This is a low-priced TV-Box oriented to 4K multimedia playback, IPTV or to use games and emulators, as it is quite powerful and comes with 4 GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 in its most economical version, a success.
The operating system that accompanies this Android Box is Android 14, in the typical mode version of the tablets distribution, and is suitable for use as a content receiver, since it is compatible with DNLA, AirPlay and Miracast.
HK1 H8X Specifications
This new Android Box is powered by the new Allwinner H728 Octa Core SoC manufactured in 22 nm. This is a chip that integrates 8 ARM Cortex-A55 processors that reach up to 2.2 Ghz top speed. The GPU is an ARM Mali-G57 MC1 with support for 4K video playback at 60 fps and compatibility with HDR10 and HLG technologies.
This Android Box comes in versions with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and 32/64 GB of eMMc storage memory, which can be expanded thanks to the included micro SD card slot, up to at least 64 GB.
Other notable features
In the field of wireless connectivity, we have a good endowment thanks to its Wi-Fi 6 with internal antenna and Bluetooth 5.0. As connectors we find in its plastic case a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0, RJ45 Gigabit network connector, SPDIF digital audio output, 3.5 mm analog jack for audio and video and an HDMI 2.0a video output port that allows us to output video up to 4K@60fps resolutions.
As for accessories, the HK1 H8X comes with a remote control, power supply and HDMI cable so you can start using this box just by taking it out of the box and connecting it to your TV.
Price and where to buy
- The new Android Box HK1 H8X with SoC Octa Core Allwinner H728 and in its basic version with 4/32 GB can be purchased on AliExpress from about $47 with free shipping using coins. A rather high price compared to other similar TV-Boxes.
