Minix Neo u22-XJ: review, specifications
The Chinese brand Minix, known to customers for its unique solutions for the production of mini-PCs, pleased the market with another novelty. Minix Neo U22-XJ Boxing TV saw the light. Who does not know, Minix is an analog of the notorious Xiaomi. The legendary corporation, which instead of smartphones, focuses on miniature computers and set-top boxes for TVs. In reviews of popular consoles from Beelink or Ugoos, authors often try to make a comparison and prove that the new products are no worse than Minix.
The difference between the world-famous Chinese brand and the newly-made representatives of the elite class in the frequency of production of TV-boxes and mini-PCs. Minix does not stamp new products on a monthly basis, but takes a comprehensive approach to the solution and, in the long run, promotes one unit of goods. Often, Minix products are compared to Apple and Dune. That is, the manufacturer, taking into account the needs of the buyer, manufactures goods that are destined to be relevant for 5 years in advance.
TV box Minix Neo U22-XJ: briefly about the brand
There is a twofold attitude towards the brand itself. On the one hand, the manufacturer makes a very powerful piece of iron, which is able to please the user for a long time. Minix, on the other hand, sins with timely software updates. How not to recall the prefix Minix Neo U9-X. In 2017, it was a real breakthrough in the multimedia world. In HD, at that time, the TV box produced 60 frames per second of video from any source. What can I say, DTS, Dolby Digital, omnivorous to file formats - it was a legendary technique.
The only drawback that the owners had to deal with was the lack of software support. The prefix was updated, but very rarely. From the forums it was possible to find out that one programmer who worked on pure enthusiasm was in charge of the updates. As a result, by the beginning of 2018, the “comrade” quit, and the prefix was left without support. And interestingly, things began to improve in an unknown company Ugoos. The brand entered the market immediately with three products in different price categories. And firmware updates flowed to users by the river. And what? The potential of iron was revealed beyond recognition.
And as a result, at the beginning of 2020, we see the new Minix Neo U22-XJ. It is logical to assume that the gadget is once again ready to turn the world of multimedia inside out. But whether the manufacturer is ready to continue to support his creation is the question.
TV box Minix Neo u22-XJ: specifications
At the world-wide popular w4bsit22-dns.com forum, known in the IT world, a serious battle unfolded around the Minix Neo U5-XJ. Outsiders are predicting a bright future for the new product, and newcomers are trying to convince that the brand is promoting a piece of hardware with a weak filling. While the dispute wins the older generation, which, providing evidence, guarantees the new product for the next 7-XNUMX years.
| Brand name | Minix (China) |
| Chip | SoC Amlogic S922XJ |
| Processor | 4xCortex-A73 @ 2,21 GHz 2xCortex-A53 @ 1,8 GHz |
| Video adapter | Mali-G52 MP6 (850MHz, 6.8 Gb / s) |
| RAM | 4 GB (LPDDR4 3200 MHz) |
| ROM | 32 GB eMMC 5.0 |
| Memory expansion | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Nougat |
| Update support | Yes |
| Wired network | Yes, RJ-45, 1Gbit / s |
| Wireless network | 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2.4GHz / 5GHz (2 × 2 MIMO) |
| Signal gain | Yes, 1 antenna, 5 db |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 + EDR |
| Interfaces | RJ-45, 3xUSB 3.0, 1xUSB-C, IR, HDMI, SPDIF, DC |
| Memory card support | microSD 2.x / 3.x / 4.x, eMMC ver 5.0 (up to 128 GB) |
| Root | Yes |
| Digital panel | No |
| HDMI | 2.1 4K @ 60Hz, HDR 10+ |
| Physical dimensions | 128x128x28 mm |
| Price | 170-190 $ |
The presence of as many as three USB 3.0 connectors is good news. It turns out that the Amlogic S922 chip is capable of supporting such characteristics (this is a reproach to the UGOOS AM6 Pro). Plus, the excellent filling of the Wi-Fi chip, and the requested interfaces did not disappoint. Stops only the price. The manufacturer disappeared from the market for 3 years and abruptly showed up. And we have complete order with TV boxes. There are Beelink GT-King PRO and UGOOS AM6 Pro, which are recognized by the international community and are at the pinnacle of fame. The Minix Neo U22-XJ has no place in the TOP.
And why not?
Because the company Minix refused to provide their products for testing to bloggers for free. The manufacturer offers for 170 US dollars a cat in a poke. And it is not known whether this cat can catch mice or not. And in the context of the console, is it capable of delivering 4K from any sources without braking, pulling resource-intensive games and behaving with dignity when transmitting information over wireless networks.
Verdict
It is easier to entrust your choice to trusted Beelink or UGOOS brands that are not greedy to send their news to test laboratories. There is no detailed test of the Minix Neo U22-XJ. Perhaps rich bloggers will soon buy a new product and share the results. Will wait.
Considering past experience (the prefix Minix Neo U9-X), you should not rush. The Amlogic S922XJ chipset is the technology of 2019. And to pay for them $ 170-190 does not make sense. It's easier to wait for the updated chip. If the purchase of a TV box is unbearable, it is better to give preference to reliable products. Proven elite is waiting for its customers: Beelink GT-King PRO и UGOOS AM6 Pro.
Updated 10.05.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX: after the release of the new firmware, the prefix worked properly. Read more: https://teranews.net/minix-neo-u22-xj-with-new-firmware-the-best-tv-box