The ongoing race in the TV box market is finally coming to a logical end. Manufacturers have settled on the Amlogic S905X3 chip and are trying to fully unlock its potential. Now, the competition is for memory capacity, interfaces, and functionality. The TV BOX VONTAR X3 has firmly established itself in the budget segment. The device attracts with its price and technical capabilities.
Technozon channel offers an honest review of the TV box. All author links are at the bottom of the article.
TV BOX VONTAR X3: specifications
| Manufacturer | VONTAR (Guangdong China) |
| Chip | Amlogic S905X3 |
| Processor | 4x ARM Cortex-A55 (up to 1.9 GHz), 12nm process |
| Video adapter | Mali-G31 MP2 (650 MHz, 6 cores) |
| RAM | 4 GB (DDR4, 3200 MHz) |
| Internal storage | 32/64/128 GB (eMMC Flash) |
| Storage expansion | Yes, via memory cards |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 |
| Update support | Yes, built-in |
| Wired network | Yes, RJ-45 (1 Gbps) |
| Wireless network | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz/5GHz (2×2 MIMO) |
| Antenna presence | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, version 4.0 |
| Interfaces | 1x USB 3.0
1x USB 2.0 HDMI 2.1 (supports HD CEC, Dynamic HDR, HDCP 2.2, 4K@60, 8K@24) AV-out (standard 480i/576i) SPDIF RJ-45 (10/100/1000) DC (5V/2A, blue power indicator) |
| Memory card support | Yes, microSD up to 64 GB |
| Root access | Yes |
| Control | IR remote, voice control, gyroscope |
| Digital panel | Yes |
| Price | $30-50 |
Among the advantages of the TV BOX VONTAR X3, one can confidently add support for Amlogic Video Engine (AVE) at the hardware level. The device can encode and decode protected video and audio formats. The audio decoder supports all popular formats and converts them into 5.1 and 7.1 formats. As a result, the buyer gets a full-fledged “all-in-one” for the TV that can do everything.
Brief review of the TV BOX VONTAR X3
Stylish packaging and no less attractive device create a pleasant first impression. The external look of the TV box is cool – a combat color scheme in dark tones. By the way, the first impression that the device is made for gaming was confirmed during testing.
Build quality is good. The design deserves attention. The Chinese did not bother and made a beautiful and durable case. As for the remote control included, it resembles a semi-finished product more. Fortunately, online store sellers have taken into account the device’s imperfections and offer to buy a proper remote control immediately. But these are minor details.
Regarding ease of use. The poor Launcher and strange voice control operation spoil the overall picture. Perhaps the manufacturer will improve the firmware and all problems will disappear. But this is just a theory. For now, watching content on the TV causes dissatisfaction.
On the other hand, the TV BOX VONTAR X3 has excellent performance. No lag in games, and no throttling in test applications. Unexpectedly. The large ROM volume (for the 128 GB version) and a powerful chip clearly define the device’s purpose.
It is rumored that Vontar purchased the OEM version of the HK1 box and, after slight modifications, released it on the market under its name. Considering the similarity in appearance and hardware, it is easy to believe such claims.
In the budget class (up to $50), the device is practically unmatched in performance and functionality. Therefore, the TV box can be confidently recommended to all users planning to watch high-quality video content and play Android games. For gaming, it is better to choose the version with 128 GB of storage and a good gamepad. You can buy the device at partner price on TeraNews via the link: https://s.zbanx.com/r/EoaseMNZD7HO
