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By DIGIBox TV Box | 06 August 2024 | 0 Comments
Unleashing Entertainment: A Comprehensive Review of the DIGIBox D3 Plus Android 12 TV Box
What's up everyone and welcome back to my channel for another new and exciting TV box review. Today's model is from a new brand offering live TV, which in my opinion, is a bit more of the same but with some emphasis on the display resolution quality of their live streams. This is the DIGIBox D3 Plus Live TV and video-on-demand Android TV box. Believe it or not, they are using cats to deliver their live TV service, which accounts for 90% of the price you'll be paying for this unit. To learn all there is to know about this model, stay tuned for my full review.
Unboxing:
The contents of the box are as expected. You get the D3 Plus model, a Bluetooth voice remote, one HDMI cable, a 5V 2A DC power adapter, and a user manual.
Design and Features:
For design, I have not seen this layout since 2016 in a very early box called X92. The design has somewhat evolved to include some new features now. The body is entirely plastic with the DIGIBox branding on the top.
I/O Ports:
Rear: One HDMI 2.1 port, a non-gigabit LAN port, one optical audio, one AV port, an IR extender, its DC power socket, and a pair of external antennas.
Side: Four USB 2.0 ports and a microSD card reader.
Front: An LED power light.
Base: Four rubber feet with no ventilation holes.
Bootup Process:
DIGIBox animation.
Pairing of the Bluetooth remote.
Complete a first startup wizard.
Manufacturer disclaimer about the usage of the box.
Access to the custom DIGIBox launcher.
Launcher Overview:
The DIGIBox launcher is designed for easy navigation with a direction pad and an okay button, and it can also be navigated with a mouse pointer.
Features:
Multi-layer shortcut bar.
Date and time widget.
Shortcut bar to special features.
Customer service QR code for direct WhatsApp communication.
Speed test app for Wi-Fi and LAN.
Help section with troubleshooting tips.
Auto app startup feature.
Dedicated remote shortcut buttons.
Bluetooth settings.
One-click memory cleanup button.
Wi-Fi settings.
Mobile remote control feature.
System control apps and settings.
Wallpaper customization.
Live TV and VOD Service:
The selling point of this box is its ability to install a live TV and video-on-demand service for thousands of channels and movies. The service provides:
1,141 live TV channels in HD 1080p resolution.
Over 9,000 VOD movies.
Over 2,000 TV series.
Over 300 anime in HD and 4K.
Up to seven days of playback with a full EPG guide.
Firmware and Performance:
OS and Resolution:
Android 12 TV OS with mobile Android features.
4K 2160p@60 Hz true resolution.
HDR display with auto, on, and off options.
Audio and Video:
Built-in screen rotation (non-functional).
HDR10 and HLG support; no Dolby Vision or HDR10+.
HDMI CEC options and multiple languages.
Audio output source selector and audio passthrough.
Limited premium streaming due to Widevine level III.
App Installation:
Full access to mobile Google Play Store.
Hardware Overview:
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Allwinner.
CPU: Allwinner H616, quad-core Cortex A53, 1.5 GHz, 32-bit mode.
GPU: Mali G31 with OpenGL 3.2 support.GPU：
RAM: 4 GB DDR4.
Storage: 64 GB internal.
Bluetooth: Version 5.0.
Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6.
Rooted firmware.
Performance:
Decoders for 4K HDR videos only; no AV1 or surround sound decoders.
Idle CPU temperature: 72°C.
Benchmarks:
Speed Tests:
RAM transfer speed: 2,967 MB/s.
Storage read/write speeds: 77 MB/s.
5 GHz Wi-Fi: 115 Mbps download.
LAN: 94 Mbps.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: 38 Mbps.
Benchmark Scores:
Geekbench 5: 112 single-core, 396 multi-core.
3DMark: 126, average 0.76 fps.
Antutu v8: 71,440.
Ranking:
Position 97 on the TV box ranking chart with a 2/5 star rating.
Gaming and Conclusion:
Gaming Performance:
Limited Android gaming capability.
Heat levels rise over 85°, causing throttling and poor graphics.
Summary:
Pros: Launcher features, mobile remote app, Google Assistant, Bluetooth remote, HD screen mirroring, mobile Android OS with root access, HD live TV, and VOD service.
Cons: Use of Allwinner H616 chipset leading to overheating and limited overall performance.
Final Thoughts:
Best feature: Live TV and video-on-demand service.
Unboxing:
The contents of the box are as expected. You get the D3 Plus model, a Bluetooth voice remote, one HDMI cable, a 5V 2A DC power adapter, and a user manual.
Design and Features:
For design, I have not seen this layout since 2016 in a very early box called X92. The design has somewhat evolved to include some new features now. The body is entirely plastic with the DIGIBox branding on the top.
I/O Ports:
Rear: One HDMI 2.1 port, a non-gigabit LAN port, one optical audio, one AV port, an IR extender, its DC power socket, and a pair of external antennas.
Side: Four USB 2.0 ports and a microSD card reader.
Front: An LED power light.
Base: Four rubber feet with no ventilation holes.
Bootup Process:
DIGIBox animation.
Pairing of the Bluetooth remote.
Complete a first startup wizard.
Manufacturer disclaimer about the usage of the box.
Access to the custom DIGIBox launcher.
Launcher Overview:
The DIGIBox launcher is designed for easy navigation with a direction pad and an okay button, and it can also be navigated with a mouse pointer.
Features:
Multi-layer shortcut bar.
Date and time widget.
Shortcut bar to special features.
Customer service QR code for direct WhatsApp communication.
Speed test app for Wi-Fi and LAN.
Help section with troubleshooting tips.
Auto app startup feature.
Dedicated remote shortcut buttons.
Bluetooth settings.
One-click memory cleanup button.
Wi-Fi settings.
Mobile remote control feature.
System control apps and settings.
Wallpaper customization.
Live TV and VOD Service:
The selling point of this box is its ability to install a live TV and video-on-demand service for thousands of channels and movies. The service provides:
1,141 live TV channels in HD 1080p resolution.
Over 9,000 VOD movies.
Over 2,000 TV series.
Over 300 anime in HD and 4K.
Up to seven days of playback with a full EPG guide.
Firmware and Performance:
OS and Resolution:
Android 12 TV OS with mobile Android features.
4K 2160p@60 Hz true resolution.
HDR display with auto, on, and off options.
Audio and Video:
Built-in screen rotation (non-functional).
HDR10 and HLG support; no Dolby Vision or HDR10+.
HDMI CEC options and multiple languages.
Audio output source selector and audio passthrough.
Limited premium streaming due to Widevine level III.
App Installation:
Full access to mobile Google Play Store.
Hardware Overview:
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Allwinner.
CPU: Allwinner H616, quad-core Cortex A53, 1.5 GHz, 32-bit mode.
GPU: Mali G31 with OpenGL 3.2 support.GPU：
RAM: 4 GB DDR4.
Storage: 64 GB internal.
Bluetooth: Version 5.0.
Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6.
Rooted firmware.
Performance:
Decoders for 4K HDR videos only; no AV1 or surround sound decoders.
Idle CPU temperature: 72°C.
Benchmarks:
Speed Tests:
RAM transfer speed: 2,967 MB/s.
Storage read/write speeds: 77 MB/s.
5 GHz Wi-Fi: 115 Mbps download.
LAN: 94 Mbps.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: 38 Mbps.
Benchmark Scores:
Geekbench 5: 112 single-core, 396 multi-core.
3DMark: 126, average 0.76 fps.
Antutu v8: 71,440.
Ranking:
Position 97 on the TV box ranking chart with a 2/5 star rating.
Gaming and Conclusion:
Gaming Performance:
Limited Android gaming capability.
Heat levels rise over 85°, causing throttling and poor graphics.
Summary:
Pros: Launcher features, mobile remote app, Google Assistant, Bluetooth remote, HD screen mirroring, mobile Android OS with root access, HD live TV, and VOD service.
Cons: Use of Allwinner H616 chipset leading to overheating and limited overall performance.
Final Thoughts:
Best feature: Live TV and video-on-demand service.
