Again we find in Chinese stores a new box of economic range equipped with the recent RK3318 SoC that is entering with force. The newcomer is called X99 Play and it does not differ much from the other multimedia boxes that we have seen assembling the new SoC from Rockchip in recent weeks. We see only differences in the box with the logo of the name at the top face that lights up when connected and the presence of a SPDIF jack 3.5mm connector.
Basic review
The overall performance of the X99 Play smart box can be seen in the review of a similar TV-Box that we have already analyzed, we do not believe that it has many differences in this regard. This Android TV-Box can work as a basic media player with KODI or IPTV and we can also run simple games without too much demand of resources considering their hardware. We must remember that these cheap Boxes do not have secured support and do not have DRM certificates with which we can only see Netflix as a basic image. If you are interested to watch Streaming of payment in HD quality and 4K you can see our list of TV-Box with DRM certificates compatible with these streaming services.
SoC, RAM and storage
The Box X99 Play have the new Rockchip RK3318 SoC with four processors ARM Cortex-A53 able to reach the maximum speed of 1.5GHz and a GPU Mali-450mp5 including native and H.265 video decoding to VP9 in resolutions 4K @ 60fps HDR. It has several versions with 2/4 GB of RAM and 16/32/64 GB DDR3 memory storage that can extend adding a memory card in microSD card reader having at one side of the box.
Other features
At the level of wireless connections this samrt TV-Box includes Dual Band WiFi but lacks Bluetooth. On the perimeter of the box we have a USB 3.0 port other USB 2.0, 10/100 connector, analog AV jack, SPDIF output jack and HDMI 2.0a port that lets you take video resolutions up to 4K @ 60fps. It includes, among other accessories, an IR remote control and an HDMI cable as usual.
Price and availability in stores
- The TV-Box X99 Play can be purchased at Gearbest.com from $ 29.99 free shipping in its version with 2 / 16GB.
I need its firmware urgently so any one has it pls share
Contact with your store and ask for one.
I bought it online from Amazon one year ago and the seller is not active anymore so pls help if anyone knows where to find the original firmware to share it because I tried many ROM for the same chip RK3318
but the wifi adapter is not recognized and also the remote control
I can’t help you.
Never flash a firmware in a low cost box if you don’t have the original factory firmware first.
Do u know how to install WIFI driver on it only
Not possible in Android.
I have the original firmware. Been looking for an updated one but no luck