We’ve seen several devices based on Realtek RTD1295 processor. They all come with a SATA interface, either via an external connector like Zidoo X9S, a 2.5″ SATA bay like Beelink SEA I, or a 3.5″ SATA bay as found in Eweat R9 Plus. However, all those devices are fanless, and at least one person expressed concerns when using a device with an internal hard drive without active cooling. MeLE V9 fills that gap, as the RTD1295 TV box features a 3.5″ SATA slot and an active fan for cooling both the device and the hard drive.
MeLE V9 specifications:
- SoC – Realtek RTD1295 quad core Cortex A53 processor with ARM Mali-T820 MP3 GPU
- System Memory – 2GB DDR3
- Storage – 16GB eMMC flash + 3.5″ SATA slot + SD/SDXC card slot
- Video I/O – HDMI 2.0a output up to 4K @ 60 Hz with 10-bit HDR support, AV port, and HDMI 2.0 input for digital signage, surveillance, recording,
- Audio I/O – HDMI in and out, AV port (stereo audio), 1x S/PDIF output,
- Video Playback – 10-bit HEVC/H.265 up to 4K @ 60fps, H.264 up to 4K @ 24 fps, VP9 up to 4K @ 60 fps, 3D Blu-ray, 3D MVC (ISO/MKV) etc…
- Audio Features – 7.1 channel audio pass-through with support for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HS Master Audio
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, Dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE
- USB – 1x USB type C port, 3x USB 2.0 ports
- Misc – Power button, front panel LCD display, IR receiver, 40x30mm fan for cooling
- Power Supply – 12V/2A
- Dimensions – 255 x 165 x 55 mm
- Weight – 1.5 kg
The box runs Android 6.0, but the company told me it lacked OpenWrt found on some competitor’s models. The device ships with a power supply with UK, EU, US, and AU plug adapter, a remote control, a HDMI cable, and a Quick Start Guide.
MeLE V9 TV box is now sold for $149.25 on Aliexpress including shipping. Note that the “normal price” is $199, and in the past I’ve seen the company often run short promotion for the device, while keeping the “normal price” most of the days. So if you are quick or patient depending on the price at the time, you should be able to get it for under $150.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
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Suggestion: What would be really helpful going forward for all readers is if CNX Staff started distinguishing between regular Android touchscreen OS devices and proper Google Licensed Android TV devices such as Sony/Philips TV’s and the nVIDIA Shield, Mi Box, Air Tv and others to come…. This MeLE is NOT running Android TV – like the thread title misleadingly implies – it is running the Android touchscreen OS. Please start using Android OS instead of Android TV for such touchscreen OS devices. Usability on Android TV is a lot different with a simple Wireless remote vs Android touchscreen OS devices.… Read more »
@Mr Netflixer
I already do that: “Android TV box” vs “Android TV TV Box”.
Android TV boxes existed well before Google rebranded “Google TV” to “Android TV” OS, so the company was late to their own party, they have themselves to blame.
“Android TV” availability is also a disaster, it’s not available in most of the world.