ZIDOO Z1000 PRO - TV-Box flagship review

The older generation will certainly agree that the description of the "media player" ZIDOO Z1000 PRO is best suited. Both in terms of size and design, so in terms of decoration and functionality. Perhaps the flagships Beelink and Ugoos, in terms of performance in games, will outperform the Z1000 PRO. But if we talk about other characteristics, ZIDOO has no competitors. Even the famous Dune have left the oversized player niche to look like Chinese compact TV boxes.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO: declared characteristics

 

Chipset Realtek RTD1619DR
Processor 6x Cortex-A55 1.3 GHz
Video adapter Mali-G51 MP3
RAM 2 GB (DDR3 3200 MHz)
ROM 32 GB (nand Flash)
Expandable ROM Yes, microSD, HDD or SSD cards
Operating system Android 9.0
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11 b / g / n / ac 2T2R
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Inputs and outputs 1x HDMI 2.0 Out, 1x HDMI 2.0a In, 2xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 1x SATA 2.5 external, 1x Micro SD card reader, 1x HDD 3.5 slot internal, 1x RJ-45 (1000 Mbps), 1x S / SPDIF (2CH, 5.1 CH), 1x CVBS composite audio / video, 1x RS232
Physical dimensions 350 * 240 * 75 mm
The weight 2.72 kg
Price $400

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO – обзор флагмана TV-Box

 

It may seem that for such an expensive TV-BOX, RAM will not be enough. But this is not a tablet or a smartphone, the performance of which depends on the RAM. Media players have a different task. The performance and quality of the picture output is no longer dependent on other specifications. Do not believe me - look at the TV-BOX in the form of HDMI sticks. They have 1 GB of RAM on board. But this does not prevent them from displaying a picture in 4K @ 60 without braking from any sources.

 

First acquaintance with ZIDOO Z1000 PRO

 

Maybe someone found the VCR at the sunset of the 20th century. So, the ZIDOO Z1000 PRO TV box is very much like a top-end Panasonic cassette player. And this similarity is in favor of the player. Since it looks from the side it is very cool. If there is a rack with audio equipment, then the TV box will perfectly fit into the overall look with other devices. The remote control is another story - it's incredibly cool, works via Bluetooth and is easy to program.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO – обзор флагмана TV-Box

 

The case is metal, active cooling - these are two criteria that exclude heating of the components inside the set-top box. You don't even need to test the technique for trotting. There are no frills on the front panel. The only drawback is the location of the two USB ports under the HDD cover. The manufacturer arranged them strangely. But these are trifles - there are 2 more ports on one of the side faces.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO – обзор флагмана TV-Box

 

The internal drive bay is made in the HDD 3.5 SATA format. Any disc in thickness will easily fit into the niche. There is a special connector on the side to connect an SSD 2.5. A nice bonus is the power and interface cables that come with the kit. The ZIDOO Z1000 PRO media player, judging by the connectors on the rear panel, is clearly not positioned in the budget class. I was pleased with the presence of two HDMI ports - OUT and IN. This is convenient when you need to do more than just connect a TV. And build a multimedia system in your home or office.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO launch and general impressions

 

After getting to know the interface, the buyer will immediately understand what he paid $ 400 for. As in professional-level equipment, the ZIDOO Z1000 PRO prefix has a wonderful and very convenient launcher. Elegant interface, ease of use, excellent functionality - everything is done by people and for people. It can be seen that the manufacturer has paid a lot of attention to the software.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO – обзор флагмана TV-Box

 

Device configuration is very flexible. At first, dozens of drop-down settings menus are stupid. It is not always clear what it is and how to make the right choice. But, fortunately, there is such a wonderful thing as a "user manual". The book is recommended for reading to all owners of ZIDOO Z1000 PRO who dream of getting a lot of pleasure from watching media content.

 

ZIDOO Z1000 PRO – обзор флагмана TV-Box

 

This device is not designed for gaming, but for playing sound and video from any source. And for that, the ZIDOO media player has all the tools. Licenses for most popular audio formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS. Even, you can play a Blu-ray disc image. Accordingly, TV-box (I can't even call it that) is aimed at the contingent of people who dream of convenience and quality when playing media content. You need a budget solution - you might be interested in the prefix Zidoo Z9S.

 

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