Zidoo Z20 PRO
Score: 85/100
Minix U8K-Ultra
Score: 88/100Rankings
The MINIX U8K-Ultra is an Android media player delivering true 8K@60Hz playback with AI-enhanced upscaling and Dolby Vision/Atmos support. Its fanless design limits sustained high-load performance and the chassis is bulkier than competing models. Ideal for home-theater enthusiasts seeking 8K capability and ample local storage.
The Zidoo Z20 PRO is a premium 4K media player featuring a Realtek RTD1619BPD processor, Dolby Vision, and an internal 3.5" SATA bay for up to 16 TB storage. Its high price and potential aluminum discoloration may deter budget-conscious buyers. Best suited for professional AV installations and users needing massive local media capacity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
1,000 Mbpsbest | 1,000 Mbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 10 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 253 gbest |
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|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Processor Model | Realtek RTD1619BPD ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core 64-bit | Amlogic S928X-K (Cortex-A76 + Quad-Core Cortex-A55) |
GPU Model | ARM Mali-G57 | ARM G57 MC2 |
RAM (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, LPCM, DSD256, PCM 192kHz | Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, Optical S/PDIF, 3.5 mm jack |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 197x68x197 mm mm | 128x28x128 mm mm |
Display(2) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution | 4K | 8K |
HDR Formats Supported | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers regard the Z20 PRO as a premium home-theater solution, highlighting its flawless 4K@60Hz HDR playback, robust build quality, powerful processor, and expansive storage options, while noting its high price and potential chassis discoloration as the main drawbacks.
Professional reviewers regard the Z20 PRO as a premium home-theater solution, highlighting its flawless 4K@60Hz HDR playback, robust build quality, powerful processor, and expansive storage options, while noting its high price and potential chassis discoloration as the main drawbacks.
Professional reviewers commend the U8K-Ultra for its reliable 8K@60Hz decoding, Dolby Vision/Atmos support, ample RAM and storage, and stable performance, while noting that AI upscaling is helpful but not revolutionary and that the fanless design and larger size are minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the flawless high-resolution playback, expandability via USB and micro-SD, and the robust hardware decoder, with occasional concerns about the bulkier chassis and the limited thermal headroom of the fanless design.
“It does what it says and plays back 8K video... supports HD streaming with all popular apps.”
“Bigger chassis but appreciate the dedicated hardware decoder for modern codecs.”
