Ugoos X4Q Extra

• User bought the X4Q Pro with the understanding it supported Dolby Vision but had issues with Dolby Vision not working due to licensing and video player problems. No plans to buy the Extra model.
• User objective was support for DTS-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Vision, but faced difficulties with Dolby Vision not working on the Pro model after trying different players.
• Ugoos X4Q has a custom CoreELEC dtb with basic hardware assumed to be working.

Pros

• Supports Dolby Vision, DTS-HD MA, Dolby TrueHD.
• Custom CoreELEC dtb for potential usage.

Cons

• Dolby Vision may have licensing and video player issues.
• Remote's air mouse functionality might be problematic.

Ugoos AM6B+ and Homatics Box R 4K+

• Both devices have good performance, with the AM6B+ being easy to install CoreELEC on for improved performance.
• Homatics and clones allow dual boot into certified ATV for access to certified apps.
• S905x4 devices are considered similar clones with limited choices.

Pros

• Good performance on both devices for streaming and CoreELEC usage.
• Dual boot option for accessing certified apps on Homatics devices.

Cons

• Limited choices due to similarity of s905x4 devices.
• Air mouse functionality may not be ideal on some devices.

Homatics Box R Plus 4K

• User interested in this device but wants to keep Android rather than booting to CoreELEC.
• Questions about potential issues like FEL and other limitations on the Android install.

Note

• Consider usage scenarios and preferences when choosing between devices for different TV setups.

Other Mentioned Devices

• Minix U22-XJ: Performance similar to Ugoos AM6B+ with a stronger soc.
• Buzztv U5, Buzztv X5, Ugoos AM7: Devices not using DV licensed SOCs.

Note

• Availability and functions of DTBs recommended to be checked for each device model.
• Consider Soc capabilities and DV support for device selection.