It's always nice to take a look at good hardware, such as the Tayun S9, that you can use for playing your media -even better when that hardware is priced below 100 bucks-, but what makes this device turn from good into amazing, is the fact that it is able to play video with 4k resolution and also has an excellent specs sheet. If you find a device that meets all these requirements, you might think that it's some sort of trick, but fear not! It's only the newest Tayun TV Box. Let's check it out on this Tayun S9 review! [Read:Quick T8-AML-V3 Review: great connectivity for your 4k HTPC]
The Tayun S9 Includes A Remote For Your Convenience.
What are the main features of this device? Well for starters, it has an aluminum body, which you don't really find on cheap devices and offers this Android media player some sort of premium finish that your living room will surely appreciate. When we delve deeper in this Tayun S9 review, we realize that the learning curve for this device is a bit steep, since it also uses a custom flavor of Android, called Kodi OS, which is just Android with a Kodi-like interface that, nevertheless, is really interesting, and allows you to access all the Android OS features normally. But what does the Tayun S9 offer, hardware wise? Let's take a look:
A great performance, that will allow you to stream or play 1080p video at 60fps with no problem, with a fast enough Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as several ports to expand the capabilities of this device, this Tayun TV Box is a great Android player, that you will be able to use no matter what other devices are present on your setup. In fact, you could use it even with old A/V television sets if you still do not have an HDMI-enabled TV. The device includes a remote that gets the job done and is quite compact on the hand, however, you might wanna grab a wireless HTPC keyboard if you want to perform searches in addons such as Youtube Kodi Addon or Genesis plugin for Kodi. It is perhaps necessary to look at the hardware specs, and let them speak about the power enclosed in this device, so, here they are:
Tayun S9 review: technical specifications
Processor: Amlogic S812 Quad core Cortex-A9 Up to 2.0Ghz, Quad Core Mali450 GPU
HDMI Output: 4K*2K
Dimensions: Approx.105x105x26mm
Weight: Approx.227g
Networking: Optical, RJ45 10/1000M Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0
Ports: 4 * USB 2.0, 1 * Micro SD slot, 1 * HDMI 1.4, 1 * AV port, 1 * RJ45 10/1000M, 1 * Optical port, 1 * DC port
Power supply for TV box: Input - 100-240V, Output - DC 5V/2A
Power Indicator (LED): Blue (Power ON), Red (Standby)
Power supply for remote control: 2 * AAA batteries (not included)
4 Usb Ports And Other Connectivity Options Greatly Expand The Capabilities Of Your Tayun Tv Box.
As you can see in our Tayun S9 review, this Android player is very compact and offers a really great resolution, which is possible thanks to its Quad-Core CPU and GPU. Optical output for audio and 4 USB ports make it easier for you to add sound and connectivity options that will turn your movie viewing in an amazing experience. [Read:10 best Kodi movies addons in 2015 for your HTPC]
After this Tayun S9 review, would you recommend it?
A Glimpse To Kodi Os, The Custom Android Flavor Running On The Tayun S9.
Being listed at just below 80 bucks, this device is kind of hard to overlook. Its 4 USB ports, inclusion of remote and HDMI cable, as well as the interesting Kodi OS Android flavor, are points that surely would make anyone interested in this little box. If you are looking for an Android media player that enables you to browse the newest media and offers a great experience, while also being easy on your budget, then our Tayun S9 review might very well be highlighting the ideal device for you.
Alejandro is an electrical engineer, working as a software developer and part-time writer. He has a passion for technology, languages and games, and has been around the web since 2004.
