Quick Keedox Smart TV Review: 4k video for your HTPC

Small media players are very convenient; not taking up a lot of space, they bring to your HTPC the features that a larger player would also offer, without the hassle of having to find a big place for it. When you combine the advantages of a small Android media player with the benefits of a powerful one, such as 4k video output or great connectivity options for peripherals, you have a device that's hard to turn away from. Add this to the fact that such a device could be priced below 50 bucks, and you got yourself a winner to be the centerpiece of your HTPC setup. Though a device like this might seem like if it was pulled out from someone's imagination, truth is there's one in the Amazon marketplace right now, and that's the device we will analyze in this Keedox Smart TV Review. [Read: Tronfy MXQ review: Quad-Core Android TV box for your HTPC]

The Keedox Smart TV is an Android media player with the capability to output 4k video through its HDMI port. As it comes with Kodi for Android preinstalled, you won't need to download it and, if you choose it, you will be able to browse and view your media right away, or use addons such as Kodi Genesis addon, to watch your favorite movies and TV shows. The box also has other apps preinstalled, such as Netflix, and comes with accessories to make your experience even smoother, including a remote, which has received mixed reactions from users; for some, it is very easy to work with, and for others, not so much, so to be on the safe side, I would recommend a wireless HTPC keyboard to go with it, or even a remote app for your smartphone, such as Kore, the official XBMC/Kodi remote app. Does this device do a great job as a media player? Let's find out.

Best Wireless HTPC and Android TV Box Keyboards:

1. Logitech K410 Living-Room Wireless Keyboard with Built-In Touchpad - $37.75
2. Logitech Illuminated K830 HTPC Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad - $69.99
3. iPazzPort KP-810-10AS Wireless Mini Keyboard Remote with Touch - $15.99
4. Rii i8+ 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad - $22
5. LYNEC C120Pro Mini Wireless Gyro Remote Keyboard Mouse - $13

Keedox Smart TV review: affordable 4k video for your system

I have to be honest, the first thing that caught my eye in this Keedox Smart TV review was the low price tag on this 4k media player; around 50 bucks will allow you to take home one of these well-rounded devices with good hardware specs and a decent performance. Compact and simple, it will allow you to watch your media or streams flawlessly in 720p and upwards. The Keedox TV Box is a good entry level to mid-range Android player, and comes in two versions: 4GB and 8GB memory. You can see more technical specs for this device below.

Keedox Smart TV review: technical specifications

• Android 4.4
• CPU: Allwinner H3 Quad-Core Cortex-A7 *GPU: Mali400MP2 GPU @ 600MHz
• RAM: DDR3 1GB
• ROM: Onboard eMMC Flash 8GB
• Expand Memory: Micro SD Card (Maximum support 32GB)
• WIFI: Built-in Antenna, IEEE 802.11b/g/n,2.4G
• Support UHD 4K x 2K Decode
• Support HEVC H.265 Decode
• Support 10/100M Ethernet
• Support Miracast/DLNA
• USB: 2* Standard USB 2.0
• HDMI: 1* HDMI A TYPE
• SPDIF: 2* SPDIF (2CH, 5.1CH)
• Ethernet: 1* RJ45
• TF Card Slot: 1* Micro SD Card Slot
• 1x Keedox X2 TV Box
• 1x Remote
• 1x HDMI Cable
• 1x Power Adapter
• 1x User Manual

As you can see, this Android video player has great connectivity options. The Ethernet connector and Wi-Fi antenna on this device let you stream at acceptable speeds, while the 2 USB 2.0 ports help you connect whatever peripherals you need. Other outputs such as SPDIF and HDMI complete the picture of this thin yet powerful HTPC media player. [Read: CuBox TV: performance to the cube power for your HTPC]

Keedox Smart TV review: do you recommend this device?

In this Keedox Smart TV review I noticed that this is a good device for its price, well-suited for those who are just starting their HTPC setup, as well as those that have some experience and want to keep their budget to a reasonable level while still having decent features, streaming media and using their Android apps on the big screen. You could pair this device with one of the 10 best Kodi movies addons or even install one of the 10 top Kodi gaming addons to add to the enriching set of features on this cheap, yet amazing device.