TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic: features and review

And again, the product of the Mecool brand was highlighted on the TV box market. This time, the manufacturer offers to buy a stripped-down version of the famous KM1. The Mecool KM1 Classic TV Box has hit the middle price segment, but in terms of functionality and performance, it can move more expensive brothers. But first things first.

 

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

 

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic: specifications

 

Chipset Amlogic S905X3
Processor 4xCortex-A55, up to 1.9 GHz
Video adapter ARM Mali-G31MP
RAM DDR3, 2 GB, 1800 MHz
Persistent memory EMMC Flash 16GB
ROM expansion Yes
Memory card support up to 32 GB (SD)
Wired network Yes, 100 Mbps
Wireless network Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz
Bluetooth Yes, version 4.2
Operating system Android 9.0
Update support Yes
Interfaces HDMI, RJ-45, 1xUSB 2.0, 1xUSB 3.0, AV, DC
The presence of external antennas No
Digital panel No
Price 55-60 $

 

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

The usual specifications for a budget Chinese device - the buyer will say. But do not make premature conclusions, since the TV box is not as simple as it seems. The manufacturer worked very well on the hardware and software of the gadget. And there is something to be surprised.

 

Appearance and connection interfaces

 

A small oversized box looks funny even in the hands of a child, but even here the manufacturer managed to achieve some kind of perfection. It can be seen that the designers worked on the creation of the console. This applies to high-quality plastic, assembly and even connectors.

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

The disadvantages include the lack of digital output for SPDIF sound. Fortunately, HDMI can stream 5-channel audio to audio equipment. You can also mention the old 45 megabits RJ-100 wired interface. But owners will not have problems in their work, since everything has been taken into account and is being solved through wireless communication.

 

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic: network features

 

The most pleasant moment in the console was the work of wireless interfaces. Moreover, in both standards - 2.4 and 5 GHz. After the tests, there was no need for a wired Internet, since air transmission is much faster

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

 

Mecool KM1 Classic
Download Mbps Upload, Mbps
LAN 100 Mbps 85 90
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 80 80
Wi-Fi 5 GHz 250 260

 

Moreover, WI-Fi at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, with expensive semi-professional routers, for example, with Cisco produces a data rate of 240/270 megabits per second. But these are exceptions, given that most users have budget routers.

 

Performance Consoles Mecool KM1 Classic

 

It may seem that 2/16 is a stripped down version of the TV box with 4/64 GB. But given the feature of Android 9.0, automatically unload garbage from RAM (at 2 GB), performance rises significantly. And this is noticeable in all multimedia applications and games.

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

 

The set-top box quickly and without braking plays video from an external drive and from the Internet (IPTV and torrents). Moreover, boldly losing files with a volume of 50-80 GB. No delays. This makes me happy. In games, too, one should not expect inconvenience. By connecting a gamepad, you can plunge into the plot of your favorite toy. Mecool KM1 Classic TV Boxing Pulls Even PUBG.

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

If we touch upon the shortcomings, then the lack of Root rights can be called the first defect. Because of this, it is impossible to install some applications for fine-tuning and displaying the detailed temperature of the chipset. The console does not have an auto frame rate. That is, when playing 4K @ 60 movies, you have to manually specify the desired playback frequency in the TV settings. If the user does not want to do this at all, it is better to set 24 Hz immediately. Or buy another prefix.

TV Boxing Mecool KM1 Classic features and review

 

 

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