Dune HD Solo 8K

Advantages

• ✓Solo 8K’s 3.5" HDD rack supports up to 20 TB, far exceeding Pro One’s 2.5" limit.
• ✓Four USB ports on Solo 8K give more peripheral connectivity than Pro One’s three.

Disadvantages

• ✗Solo 8K lacks the front‑panel display that Pro One provides for quick status monitoring.
• ✗Pro One’s slimmer profile (226 mm × 32 mm × 160 mm) fits tighter AV racks better than Solo 8K.

Advantages

• ✓Solo 8K’s Amlogic S928X processor delivers true 8K and AV1 decoding, unlike Solo 4K’s older 4K‑only chipset.
• ✓The metal case and active cooling of Solo 8K provide superior durability over Solo 4K’s plastic build.

Disadvantages

• ✗Solo 4K’s compact square design is more space‑efficient than the larger Solo 8K chassis.
• ✗Solo 4K’s 2.5" HDD option is lighter and easier to install for users with modest storage needs.

Advantages

• ✓Solo 8K includes a dedicated Dolby Vision VS10 engine and built‑in SMB file server, features most generic boxes lack.
• ✓Integrated hot‑swap 3.5" HDD bay gives Solo 8K unparalleled local storage convenience.

Disadvantages

• ✗Generic boxes often cost less but sacrifice the premium metal chassis and professional‑grade audio support of Solo 8K.
• ✗Many generic devices lack HDMI 2.1a and full AV1 codec support found in Solo 8K.