We already have available another new certified Android TV-Box equipped with the interesting Realtek RTD1325 video playback processor, the new RockTek GT1.
A Box with good features thanks to its Realtek SoC, which we saw in our review, which includes support for technologies such as Dolby Atmos, AV1 and video enhancements with AISR and APQ algorithms. Like all certified Android Boxes, a Bluetooth remote control is included for use with different direct access keys to streaming apps and includes a microphone.
The RockTek GT1 operating system is Google TV 12 with integrated Chromecast, full access to the Google app store and the ability to play up to 4K quality video on paid streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and others.
RockTek GT1 Specifications
Inside this new Box we have as engine a Realtek RTD1325 processor. This is a Quad Core chip with Arm Cortex-A55 processors capable of reaching 1.7 Ghz and an Arm Mali-G57 MC1 iGPU. Its VPU includes AV1 and HDR10 video decoding.
We have only a single version with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM soldered on board and 32 GB of eMMc 5.1 storage that we can expand through a HUB connected to the USB-C port.
Other features
On the wireless connectivity front, this new Android Box features dual-band Wi-Fi aC and Bluetooth 5.2. Connectors included are two USB 2.0 ports, RJ45 10/100 network connector, SPDIF digital audio output, analogue audio and video output and an HDMI 2.1b video interface that can output video up to 8K resolutions.
As usual, HDMI cable, power supply and a remote control with microphone are included to be able to use this Android Box from the first moment.
Price and where to buy
- The new RockTek GT1 Box can be purchased on AliExpress starting at about $58 with free shipping.
