M96 W2 new Android TV-Box with SoC S905W2 with AV1 support

Under the name of M96 W2 we find a new Android TV-Box with the most successful processor of the moment, the Amlogic S905W2. As we will see, this device offers very classic specifications in its sector.

The new Chinese Android TV-Box M96 W2 has the new Amlogic S905W2 SoC as the only notable novelty, a chip a little lower than the S905X4 in computing power and graphics as we have seen in our review. As a system we find the recent Android 11 and in terms of hardware we have a normal configuration for an economic device. A set generally suitable as a basic Android player, but it should be noted that it does not have certificates to play Netflix content at maximum video quality and stays in SD+.

This device is capable of decoding the AV1 codec up to 4K@60fps resolutions and with HDR 10+, although it remains without Dolby Vision that plays it but downgrading to basic HDR, although this for now is a little extended format.

SoC, RAM and storage

This Box M96 W2 integrates as its heart the new Amlogic S905W2 SoC, a Quad Core with ARM Cortex-A35 processors and a MALI-G3 MP2 GPU. This hardware offers a sufficient configuration to use streaming apps, IPTV applications, KODI, games and some emulators for systems without many power needs.

This device integrates on board configurations with 2/4 GB of RAM DDR3, 16/32 GB of storage memory eMMc. We also have a micro SD card reader located on the side of the plastic case that allows us to increase its internal storage capacity easily.

Other features

In terms of wireless connectivity within the M96 W2 we have Wifi aC Dual Band with internal antenna and Bluetooth 5.0. In terms of connectors, this Smart Box includes 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.1 port, SPDIF digital audio output, micro SD card reader, 10/100 network connector and finally an analog port for audio and video.

Included in the package is a simple IR remote control, power supply and all the necessary cables to get this box up and running right out of the box.

Price and availability for the M96 W2

• The M96 W2 Smart Box can be purchased on AliExpress only for $43 / €38 with free shipping and VAT included for Europe, using the discount coupon YK6NOA7GUC53.