Android TV box always has new member appeared. Like the TV box maker Himedia, after the Himedia Q5 quad core, it launched the Himedia M3, now the Himedia H7 II and Himedia HD600A quad core. Some people think the HiMedia M3 is better than the Xiaomi TV Box 4K version, but what’s the truth? Let’s have a look from the comparison between the HiMedia M3 and 4K Xiaomi TV box.
Hardware comparison
HiMedia M3 uses the Hisilicon quad core 1.5GHz CPU with Mali 450 GPU, builds in 1GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB eMMC ROM，with the latest Android 4.4 OS, supports 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band wifi, is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface. Of cause, it supports 4K video play and output. We can see, the specs of HiMedia M3 is really high-end.
As to the 4K Xiaomi TV box, its 2.0GHz Amlogic S802 CPU is also strong. And the dual channel 2GB RAM will be stronger than that 1GB of HiMedia M3. But its ROM is only 4GB. Don’t feel regret as it supports up to 64GB card extension.
Experience comparison
HiMedia M3’s HiUI is more simple and easier to use after several generations improvement. It supports H.265 and Express technology. The UI design of Xiaomi TV box is also unique with simple modules. But lack of sources become a weakness of Xiaomi TV box in experience.
Appearance comparison
Unlike Himedia Q5 quad core and other Himedia TV box with the quadrate modeling, HiMedia M3 has an ellipse appearance design which the idea is from the shape of the pebbles. The overall design feel is strong. Meanwhile, its material has very good hand feeling. Besides, its heat emission hole design is another highlight in design as it can improve the heat dispersion ability.
As to Xiaomi TV box, its minimalist design also gains high endorse of users. The ultra thin and simple design are very popular at present. The design of Xiaomi TV box is not unique, but its texture is dye-in-the-wood.
It could be say, they gain equal points in the aspect of appearance.
So, the result of the comparison maybe that: there’s no better or worse in the comparison of the two. The truth is that, you should choose the Android TV box you need.
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