Zidoo Z20 PRO
Score: 83/100
Minix U8K-Ultra 128GB
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Zidoo Z20 PRO is a premium 4K HDR media player featuring a Realtek quad-core processor, dual HDMI outputs and an internal SATA bay supporting up to 16 TB of storage. Its high price and limited USB 3.0 connectivity may deter budget-focused buyers. Ideal for home-theater enthusiasts seeking cinema-grade video and extensive local storage.
The Minix U8K-Ultra is an 8K Android TV box delivering top-tier HDR performance and AI upscaling. Its drawbacks include limited Netflix HD support, lack of Android TV casting, and a higher price. Best suited for enthusiasts who own 8K displays and prioritize local playback over streaming app breadth.
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4 p | 8 pbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
32 GB | 128 GBbest | |
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3 countbest | 1 count |
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Display(2) | ||
HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
Maximum Resolution (p) | 4 p | 8K p |
Performance(3) | ||
Processor | Realtek RTD1619BPD ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core 64-bit | Amlogic S928X-K hexa-core 2.0-2.02 GHz |
GPU | ARM Mali-G57 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
RAM (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, LPCM 2.0, DSD256, PCM 192 kHz, WAV, FLAC, APE, DSD, DFF, DSF | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | WiFi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Ports(2) | ||
HDMI Version | 2.0 | HDMI 2.1a |
Number of USB Ports (count) | 3 count | 1 count |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 68×197×197 mm mm | 34.9×135.6×135.6 mm mm |
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 praise the Minix U8K-Ultra for its rock-solid 8K@60 Hz playback, powerful hexa-core processor, and advanced AI upscaling, but note its lack of full Android TV certification and higher price.
Everyday users love the stunning 8K HDR picture quality, fast performance, and expandable storage, but are frustrated by SD-only streaming on popular services and the premium price tag.
“stable content playback up to 8K at 60 frames”
