Due to recent events in China related to the coronavirus, many consumers have suspended their purchases from Chinese online stores. Immediately, a gap appeared in the TV box market for televisions. High demand and a complete lack of alternatives. The Russian division of SberBank called SberDevices quickly adapted to the situation. The Okko Smart Box set-top box appeared on the market.
What does the user need? Watching videos from any sources in 4K format, Dolby Digital support, wireless interfaces, gaming capabilities, and voice control. Accordingly, if the chipset is chosen correctly, all needs can be met by the power of thought. The main thing is not to go beyond the budget class, otherwise, in fierce competition with business-class representatives from Ugoos or Beelink, defeat is possible.
Okko Smart Box Set-Top Box: Specifications
| Brand | SberDevices |
| Chip | Amlogic S905Y2 |
| Processor | 4x ARM Cortex-A53 up to 1.8GHz |
| Video Adapter | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB eMMC |
| Storage Expansion | No |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 |
| Wired Network | No |
| Wireless Network | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) |
| Signal Boosting | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, version 5.0 |
| Interfaces | HDMI, micro-USB (for power) |
| Memory Cards Support | No |
| Voice Control | Yes |
| Digital Panel | No |
| HDMI | Version 2.1, HDR10+ support |
| Dimensions | 77x53x16 mm |
| Price | $25-30 |
The cost of the set-top box is certainly pleasing. As is the chipset used in production. It’s not entirely clear why it was so heavily cut down. Okay with wired interfaces and memory cards for expansion. But the Okko Smart Box set-top box has no USB ports at all. This is a huge drawback. Essentially, it is an Android TV Stick for a television.
It cannot be said that the Russian budget device immediately attracted buyers’ attention. Quite the opposite, the heavily trimmed-down chipset and small memory volume minimized the desire to purchase the novelty. Considering that the initial price for the Okko Smart Box over 3 days since its presentation has decreased from $60 to $25, we await what the TV box market will be pleased with from Dune HD, which has advertised a new TV set-top box on its official website.
