Element Ti4 Quad Core Review - Android Tv Box

Top spec new android tv box with Kodi pre-installed as well as Skype, Youtube and lots more.
Quad core processor Mali 450 Octo-Core Graphics ensure smooth playback even in 4K.
Element Ti4 Quad Core Review - Android Tv Box

Wednesday 17 June 2015

Element Ti4 Review - Android Tv Box

Posted By: Editor
Kodi android tv box

Android TV Box

Introducing the Element Ti4 Quad Core Android TV Box

I came into this review knowing very little about the Element Ti4 and l admit to being very impressed, 

The specs are at the very top end for android tv boxes and the box comes pre-installed with Kodi and many other apps including Youtube, Facebook, Spotify and Skype to name just a few.

It uses a pleasant if slightly uninspiring user interface but everything works quickly and smoothly.

Performance

Hardware is the highest spec available in the market at the minute when it comes to android tv boxes, a quad core S812 running at 2.0GHz is as fast as it gets.

The graphics are handled by the top of the line Octa-Core Mali-450, this enables the box to handle all Hd graphics and even 4k resolutions are handled well.

Interface and XBMC/Kodi

The G-Box has the standard Android 4.4.x Kitkat operating system which is wrapped up in a custom launcher. The G-Box Experience Launcher is really rather good,it uses a large colored tile carousel which is divided into separate sections.
This windows 8 metro navigation style works well with either a standard remote, mouse or air mouse.

Kodi 14 the latest XBMC incarnation comes preinstalled. Also included is the Total XBMC easy addon installer which allows the easy installation of virtual every XBMC addon from within the program itself.

This really does help with the ease of use for those new to using Xbmc/Kodi. Kodi itself is on the front screen of the interface but is named media center.

Video Review and Unboxing: Element Ti4 Quad Core Android TV Streaming Media Box  



Connectivity and Internals 

The connectios are the standard for these type of boxes, with a HDMI, power and ethernet. There are only 2 USb ports, although this is the typical l would still prefer to see 3 with one being a high speed 3.0.

Optical out is nice for those with a home theatre setup, many people will be using this box as a media center hub.

Memory can be extended by SD card up to 32 GB.

The remote has been changed to a much better air mouse design, this is a great upgrade.

Normal remote control navigation is handled with one side of the remote and text input can be handled using the mini keyboard on the other side.

REVIEW SUMMARY

There is very little that can be faulted with this Element Android box.

Lightning fast and able to handle 4K video with ease because of its impressive hardware.

The newer air mouse is also a nice addition, these are so much better than the standard android fair.

For

  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • 2GB  RAM
  • Mali 450 Octo-Core Graphics
  • 16GB Internal Flash Memory
  • Amlogic s812 Quad Core 
  • 4K Video Playback
  • Google Play Store & Kodi
  • Custom Metro style Interface
  • New air mouse remote

Against

  • Only 2 USB Ports




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