In order to let the "old antique" TV in the home and Carton delay the early smart TV glow the second spring, box products came into being. The cost of repurchasing the TV does not need to be changed by several thousand dollars. As long as several hundred dollars can realize all the functions of the current mainstream smart TVs, and compared to the advantages of being more compact, more convenient, and less expensive to update, the time will quickly increase. Dominate the market.
Millet, who is dedicated to occupying each family's living room entertainment center, has also introduced its own box products, known as millet boxes. From the time of its launch in 2013 to the present, it has gone through three generations of products. Together with Xiaomi’s small boxes that were released during this period, it is a total of four products, each of which has sales and attention. Just today, Xiaomi released the latest generation of box products. The official name is Xiaomi Box 3 Plus. Then what are the latest upgrades? With this kind of question, we got the product for the first time and sent you a new product evaluation.
In general, due to price reasons, the configuration of box products will be behind the smart TV in the same period, but the latest enhanced version of the millet box 3 is obviously not intended to compromise. In terms of hardware, the enhanced version of Xiaomi Box 3 uses a 64-bit A72 architecture six-core processor, clocked at up to 2GHz, equipped with a Power VR GX6250 GPU, and comes standard with 2G memory and 8GB high-speed flash memory, double the previous generation . From this hardware parameters, this enhanced version of the millet box 3 is not a star, compared to the previous generation product upgrade, 64-bit A72 architecture six-core processor supports 4K H.265 10bit hard decoding, can easily drive 4K ultra high-definition Play video. On the GPU side, the Power VR GX6250 also boasts better performance, support for OpenGL 3.1/OpenCL, and more powerful game compatibility. It is worth mentioning that the current mainstream large-scale 3D games are adept.
In addition, the millet box 3 enhanced version also has a Bluetooth 4.1 module, standard voice remote control, and through the Bluetooth and remote control connection, effectively circumventing the infrared remote control in the use of the scene. Millet Box 3 Plus also supports 802.11ac dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi-Fi network. By connecting millet routers, you can directly play the video resources stored in the router.
For readers who do not have the patience to read the full text, knowing the following points will give you an overview of the enhanced version of the Millet Box 3:
First, the appearance of the new millet box 3 enhanced version is quite different from previous generations of products. Thin and light is no longer the goal, but replaced by the pursuit of more extreme performance and stable and reliable operation, despite the fact that the body is thicker However, the addition of the fan allows it to play 3D games, playing 4K video is no pressure.
Millet Box 3 Plus (left) vs. previous generation Millet Box 3 (right)
Second, the enhanced version of the millet box 3 can hardly solve 4K video. The actual experience of playing a variety of high bit rate videos is smooth and smooth. There is no stalling during the period. Compared with the previous generation products, there is not a slight improvement. 4k TV users is a good choice.
Third, the smart function is basically the same as the previous generation of millet boxes, but due to the increase in the configuration, the high-quality 3D games in the application market are not a tasteless, and with the somatosensory remote control, the playability is greatly enhanced.
Fourth, the mobile phone screen-casting function is still relatively practical. Finding movies, shooting photos, and installing applications can be realized quickly. There is no pressure for Apple mobile phone users.
Fifth, in terms of selling prices and after-sales costs, first the price has gone up by 100 yuan compared to the previous generation to 399 yuan, and some movies need to be purchased separately. The price is 30 yuan per month. Of course, this is also the current universal charging method. Given the current top box configuration and outstanding system performance in the current box field, users who have demand for 4K playback and game applications are starting to compare.
Out of the box full contrast design interface full resolution
The enhanced packaging of millet box 3 is basically consistent with previous generations of product styles, except that the size has changed slightly. The packaging box uses environmentally-friendly hard paperboard materials, which saves the cost while giving people a simple low-key feel.
Millet Box 3 Plus (left) vs. previous generation Millet Box 3 (right)
We got the enhanced version of the millet box 3, to be honest at first glance looks somewhat similar to the latest release of Apple TV 4, are rounded square body design, but there are still many different look. The millet box 3 enhanced version uses a white matte plastic material as a whole, and the side has a hollow heat dissipation grille. The overall look is simple and elegant.
Millet Box 3 Plus
Millet Box 3 Plus
There are four non-slip feet on the bottom
Millet box 3 enhanced version provides two USB ports and an HDMI interface, you can connect U disk, mobile hard disk device, you can also connect a mouse, keyboard input operation. In terms of audio output, because of the limited size, no richer audio output interfaces (optical fiber and coaxial Coaxial) are provided, and users seeking for sound quality may need a more professional output solution. Millet Box 3 enhanced version still does not join the cable interface, which is consistent with the previous generation.
Millet box 3 enhanced interface section
Comparison of interface parts with previous generation products
For other accessories, the accessories included in the enhanced version of the millet box 3 include Bluetooth somatosensory remote control, HDMI video output cable, manual and adapter power supply. The remote controller is completely the same as the previous generation. The round dials are the fast forward/backward, play/pause buttons, the bottom is the return button, the home button and the menu button, and the bottom is the volume plus/minus. The button in the upper right corner is the power switch button.
The white version of the remote control is the latest version
Power outlet contrast
The power adapter of the enhanced version of the millet box 3 is slightly larger than before, probably because of the increase in power.
The system is more smooth 4K playback without pressure
The millet box 3 enhanced version is identical to the previously listed millet box system and UI interface. The main interface mainly includes online video, lifestyle, and application programs. In addition, it also supports the development of applications and games. The newly installed applications will be arranged on the right side of the main interface. Apart from the applications that come with the system, new applications that you install yourself can be customized and sorted. When you look for applications, it is still more convenient.
Millet Box 3 Enhanced Moderator UI Interface
Millet Box 3 Enhanced Moderator UI Interface
The enhanced version of Xiaomi Box 3 integrates the central Galaxy Internet TV Broadcasting and Control Platform (GITV). At the same time, it has gathered four major license party contents, basically including the latest and most complete film and television series, entertainment videos, and children's education content.
Online movie page
For online video content, you can find many popular new films released in 2015, such as "Old Gun", "Dragon Hunting", "The Ant Man" and "Good New Year". In addition, the hottest Korean drama "The Sun's Descent" can also be found.
The premiere interface
Popular TV series
Video playback real shot
Video playback real shot
In terms of video clarity, there will be a dedicated Blu-ray zone to provide online 1080P video, and most of the other videos are based on 720P. It should be noted that the current part of the latest video is paid for viewing, 30 yuan per month, you can watch all paid content.
Member purchase interface
There is no particular change in smart apps and games, and there are many millet-specific game applications. The playability of the game is not bad, but some games need to buy a Bluetooth gamepad separately to run.
app Store
Game Store Interface
Compared with the previous generation, the smoothness of the game has been greatly improved. Even comparing Apple TV is not inferior to anything. For example, the latest "Crossy Road" has a better control experience.
game interface
The latest game "Crossy Road"
The millet box 3 enhanced version also has a "cast screen" function, through the smart phone download "millet screen artifact" APP software, as long as log on account of millet, and smart TV (network set-top box) connection, you can achieve mobile phone remote control, to TV installation software , mobile phone projection pictures, video on demand and other functions.
"Millet screen artifact" APP software interface
The mobile terminal installs the "Screenshot Artifact" client. The mobile phone and the TV (or box) are placed in the same WiFi network environment, and the connected device can be used. Support high-definition 4K photo shooting, smooth speed, support for gesture zoom and slide switch, so that the whole family can sit around and look at the "mobile phone album." When you are filming a movie, you can also play it on the fly, without affecting playback.
Adding equipment still shows millet box
Although the main function is on the Internet, but as the player's basic function of USB playback is also the user's concern. The millet box 3 enhanced version plays video files in different formats. The test found that this machine supports almost all major video formats such as AVI, FLV, ISO, M2TS, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, RM, RMVB, TS, VOB, WMV, etc. Can perfectly decode, 4K ultra high definition video is also very smooth. In addition, pictures, music playback is no problem.
U disk insert will prompt
4K video playback smooth and stress-free
4K video playback smooth and stress-free
On the whole, the enhanced operation of the millet box 3 is very smooth, the interface is also very beautiful and direct, and it is convenient to select various functions, and the screen-casting function is also very practical. It should be noted that some games require a separate Bluetooth handle to operate.
Millet Box 3 Plus
Written at the end:
Millet box 3 enhanced version alone on the configuration, it has reached the market with the price segment is the strongest, which brought a powerful decoding capabilities and fast and smooth operation, play 4K ultra high definition video and play a variety of 3D games also There is no pressure at all. The function aspect continues Xiaomi's consistent dazzling performance. The rich and genuine video resources and the powerful USB video decoding are all extremely tedious for the current TV function. In addition, the unique educational resources and screen-casting capabilities have made his application more extensive. At present, the official price of the millet box 3 enhanced version is 399 yuan, which is really high quality and cheap compared to its powerful features. If you have a higher demand for 4K playback, your friends must not miss it.
Millet, who is dedicated to occupying each family's living room entertainment center, has also introduced its own box products, known as millet boxes. From the time of its launch in 2013 to the present, it has gone through three generations of products. Together with Xiaomi’s small boxes that were released during this period, it is a total of four products, each of which has sales and attention. Just today, Xiaomi released the latest generation of box products. The official name is Xiaomi Box 3 Plus. Then what are the latest upgrades? With this kind of question, we got the product for the first time and sent you a new product evaluation.
In general, due to price reasons, the configuration of box products will be behind the smart TV in the same period, but the latest enhanced version of the millet box 3 is obviously not intended to compromise. In terms of hardware, the enhanced version of Xiaomi Box 3 uses a 64-bit A72 architecture six-core processor, clocked at up to 2GHz, equipped with a Power VR GX6250 GPU, and comes standard with 2G memory and 8GB high-speed flash memory, double the previous generation . From this hardware parameters, this enhanced version of the millet box 3 is not a star, compared to the previous generation product upgrade, 64-bit A72 architecture six-core processor supports 4K H.265 10bit hard decoding, can easily drive 4K ultra high-definition Play video. On the GPU side, the Power VR GX6250 also boasts better performance, support for OpenGL 3.1/OpenCL, and more powerful game compatibility. It is worth mentioning that the current mainstream large-scale 3D games are adept.
In addition, the millet box 3 enhanced version also has a Bluetooth 4.1 module, standard voice remote control, and through the Bluetooth and remote control connection, effectively circumventing the infrared remote control in the use of the scene. Millet Box 3 Plus also supports 802.11ac dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi-Fi network. By connecting millet routers, you can directly play the video resources stored in the router.
For readers who do not have the patience to read the full text, knowing the following points will give you an overview of the enhanced version of the Millet Box 3:
First, the appearance of the new millet box 3 enhanced version is quite different from previous generations of products. Thin and light is no longer the goal, but replaced by the pursuit of more extreme performance and stable and reliable operation, despite the fact that the body is thicker However, the addition of the fan allows it to play 3D games, playing 4K video is no pressure.
Millet Box 3 Plus (left) vs. previous generation Millet Box 3 (right)
Second, the enhanced version of the millet box 3 can hardly solve 4K video. The actual experience of playing a variety of high bit rate videos is smooth and smooth. There is no stalling during the period. Compared with the previous generation products, there is not a slight improvement. 4k TV users is a good choice.
Third, the smart function is basically the same as the previous generation of millet boxes, but due to the increase in the configuration, the high-quality 3D games in the application market are not a tasteless, and with the somatosensory remote control, the playability is greatly enhanced.
Fourth, the mobile phone screen-casting function is still relatively practical. Finding movies, shooting photos, and installing applications can be realized quickly. There is no pressure for Apple mobile phone users.
Fifth, in terms of selling prices and after-sales costs, first the price has gone up by 100 yuan compared to the previous generation to 399 yuan, and some movies need to be purchased separately. The price is 30 yuan per month. Of course, this is also the current universal charging method. Given the current top box configuration and outstanding system performance in the current box field, users who have demand for 4K playback and game applications are starting to compare.
Out of the box full contrast design interface full resolution
The enhanced packaging of millet box 3 is basically consistent with previous generations of product styles, except that the size has changed slightly. The packaging box uses environmentally-friendly hard paperboard materials, which saves the cost while giving people a simple low-key feel.
Millet Box 3 Plus (left) vs. previous generation Millet Box 3 (right)
We got the enhanced version of the millet box 3, to be honest at first glance looks somewhat similar to the latest release of Apple TV 4, are rounded square body design, but there are still many different look. The millet box 3 enhanced version uses a white matte plastic material as a whole, and the side has a hollow heat dissipation grille. The overall look is simple and elegant.
Millet Box 3 Plus
Millet Box 3 Plus
There are four non-slip feet on the bottom
Millet box 3 enhanced version provides two USB ports and an HDMI interface, you can connect U disk, mobile hard disk device, you can also connect a mouse, keyboard input operation. In terms of audio output, because of the limited size, no richer audio output interfaces (optical fiber and coaxial Coaxial) are provided, and users seeking for sound quality may need a more professional output solution. Millet Box 3 enhanced version still does not join the cable interface, which is consistent with the previous generation.
Millet box 3 enhanced interface section
Comparison of interface parts with previous generation products
For other accessories, the accessories included in the enhanced version of the millet box 3 include Bluetooth somatosensory remote control, HDMI video output cable, manual and adapter power supply. The remote controller is completely the same as the previous generation. The round dials are the fast forward/backward, play/pause buttons, the bottom is the return button, the home button and the menu button, and the bottom is the volume plus/minus. The button in the upper right corner is the power switch button.
The white version of the remote control is the latest version
Power outlet contrast
The power adapter of the enhanced version of the millet box 3 is slightly larger than before, probably because of the increase in power.
The system is more smooth 4K playback without pressure
The millet box 3 enhanced version is identical to the previously listed millet box system and UI interface. The main interface mainly includes online video, lifestyle, and application programs. In addition, it also supports the development of applications and games. The newly installed applications will be arranged on the right side of the main interface. Apart from the applications that come with the system, new applications that you install yourself can be customized and sorted. When you look for applications, it is still more convenient.
Millet Box 3 Enhanced Moderator UI Interface
Millet Box 3 Enhanced Moderator UI Interface
The enhanced version of Xiaomi Box 3 integrates the central Galaxy Internet TV Broadcasting and Control Platform (GITV). At the same time, it has gathered four major license party contents, basically including the latest and most complete film and television series, entertainment videos, and children's education content.
Online movie page
For online video content, you can find many popular new films released in 2015, such as "Old Gun", "Dragon Hunting", "The Ant Man" and "Good New Year". In addition, the hottest Korean drama "The Sun's Descent" can also be found.
The premiere interface
Popular TV series
Video playback real shot
Video playback real shot
In terms of video clarity, there will be a dedicated Blu-ray zone to provide online 1080P video, and most of the other videos are based on 720P. It should be noted that the current part of the latest video is paid for viewing, 30 yuan per month, you can watch all paid content.
Member purchase interface
There is no particular change in smart apps and games, and there are many millet-specific game applications. The playability of the game is not bad, but some games need to buy a Bluetooth gamepad separately to run.
app Store
Game Store Interface
Compared with the previous generation, the smoothness of the game has been greatly improved. Even comparing Apple TV is not inferior to anything. For example, the latest "Crossy Road" has a better control experience.
game interface
The latest game "Crossy Road"
The millet box 3 enhanced version also has a "cast screen" function, through the smart phone download "millet screen artifact" APP software, as long as log on account of millet, and smart TV (network set-top box) connection, you can achieve mobile phone remote control, to TV installation software , mobile phone projection pictures, video on demand and other functions.
"Millet screen artifact" APP software interface
The mobile terminal installs the "Screenshot Artifact" client. The mobile phone and the TV (or box) are placed in the same WiFi network environment, and the connected device can be used. Support high-definition 4K photo shooting, smooth speed, support for gesture zoom and slide switch, so that the whole family can sit around and look at the "mobile phone album." When you are filming a movie, you can also play it on the fly, without affecting playback.
Adding equipment still shows millet box
Although the main function is on the Internet, but as the player's basic function of USB playback is also the user's concern. The millet box 3 enhanced version plays video files in different formats. The test found that this machine supports almost all major video formats such as AVI, FLV, ISO, M2TS, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, RM, RMVB, TS, VOB, WMV, etc. Can perfectly decode, 4K ultra high definition video is also very smooth. In addition, pictures, music playback is no problem.
U disk insert will prompt
4K video playback smooth and stress-free
4K video playback smooth and stress-free
On the whole, the enhanced operation of the millet box 3 is very smooth, the interface is also very beautiful and direct, and it is convenient to select various functions, and the screen-casting function is also very practical. It should be noted that some games require a separate Bluetooth handle to operate.
Millet Box 3 Plus
Written at the end:
Millet box 3 enhanced version alone on the configuration, it has reached the market with the price segment is the strongest, which brought a powerful decoding capabilities and fast and smooth operation, play 4K ultra high definition video and play a variety of 3D games also There is no pressure at all. The function aspect continues Xiaomi's consistent dazzling performance. The rich and genuine video resources and the powerful USB video decoding are all extremely tedious for the current TV function. In addition, the unique educational resources and screen-casting capabilities have made his application more extensive. At present, the official price of the millet box 3 enhanced version is 399 yuan, which is really high quality and cheap compared to its powerful features. If you have a higher demand for 4K playback, your friends must not miss it.