I was looking at the new beelink King however the price was an issue for me. After watching your review I've decided to go for the MECOOL KM3,trust I've made the right decision!
Thanks always for my favorite reviews about tv boxes is your channel and your charts too, I am.happy that KM3 also has Chromecast because this is better than Mi box S that I only like because of Chromecast now Mecool is so cool with this. Thanks...
Great review, and a really nice box. Better than any of the $40-$60 boxes I've tried, and surprisingly close to the Shield in real world performance. Did I hear you say you found a Prime Video version that works in HD/4K? If so, where? I've tried a bunch from Aptoide, but no success. I can watch it in the Shield of course, but it's all part of the TV box mania. Must . . . tweak . . . get working. LOL. Thanks!
Nice review. One would think that the KM9 Pro would have more, but no, the KM3 has twice the storage. Other than that, they seem indentical, unless I missed something.
Once again, thanx for listening to us and giving us our requested reviews!😄👏👏👍Now, how about the portable stick showdown. H96 PRO dongle vs Amazon Firestick 3rd gen 4k? 🤔🤔🤔......
Hey Chigz, can you tell me what's the difference between km9 pro and this km3? Any downside of these 2 devices I should take note of? (Apart from no HD/4k netflix)
Thnx for another great review that resulted in my purchase. I was concerned over other reviewers citing incompatibilities with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but you're the man, man ;)
It's similar to this one www.amazon.co.uk/Capture-Recorder-Support-Nintendo-Camcorder/dp/B07H9X7RZN/ref=mp_s_a_1_88?keywords=Capture+card+usb&qid=1558737885&s=gateway&sr=8-88
Hi Chigz. I hope you’re doing well. Any indication when or if the Netflix ban on Mecool will be lifted? This box looks good, similar to the M8S Pro L I have, but with more storage, and updated Android TV OS 8.1. I think I’ve seen them with 9.0 now, so not sure if this box will have over the air firmware updates to 9.0.
@@ChigzTech CPU: S922X Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 and Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 GPU: Hexa-core ARM G52 MP6 Graphics and still not so good for Nvidia Shield?
Nice review...the only con I see is that the remote doesnt have an Air Mouse...you dont know how much you need that option till you need it...the metal bottom will keep board cooler too...good idea!!
@@maximusextreme3725 Yeah it is better..but...a $20 more investment....newer boxes remotes does have it...the ones that dont are skimping on expenses !!!
Thanks mate am deciding between the KM3 And KM9 pro ? The reviews are some of the best that's been seen by me so congrats with that and continue working them . Thanks
Thanks for this review, Kindly help how I can connect it to my HT as none of Mecool boxes have spdif port to play DD and DTS audio ? Any other solution?
Hi bro, i have some problem which is there are some apps(not from google play store) cannot be place on favourite apps beside the sideload launcher. If u have any idea how i can add the apps as favourites apps please let me know. Btw its a wonderful review from u bro. 👍
Are the MECOOL KM3/KM9/KM9 Pro are the exact same hardware (different remote)? OK you just said yes ;). I have the KM9 and installed the KM3 OS on it and it worked.
Regular cheap KM9 with KM3 firmware installed? And everything working great? That would be good, save some money and buy cheaper box and put better firmware in.
hey chigz whats you setup for running your hdmi to your computer like that. i would like to run my device like that. it looks like hdmi to some sort of converter that is then connected by a cord that connects to the usb converter device? please help me have this setting
Hi sir. Im planning to buy this box. I would like to ask, if did you receive monthly security updates from Google on this KM9 Pro? I have been using mi box s for some time now and its always receiving frequent updates from Google. I hope you can help me on this one since I would like to know if this is supported by Google for its security updates. Thank you!
Hi ..i m confused between mecool k9 pro vs km3 which one to go for nd what is d diff between both of them? i m tight on budget but dont want to compromise on performance....plz reply...
I bought this mecool km3. There is a problem when its going to sleep mode in a several hours .. i cant turn on the tv box .. then i change to never sleep and shutdown the box after use .. but its have the same problem .. i can't turn on again the tv box. Is somebody know why?
Great review.. I have a gigabyte download internet.. If I use the Ethernet connection will I get more then 100 Mbps? I know you said through WiFi you get around 60 Mbps.. Thanks
Hey, I am looking to purchase a budget TV Box, my budget is $38-45, what would you recommend ? My need is just for streaming purpose. Have seen almost all your videos of TV Box and have also checked your detailed Chart. If you could just help me with this please.
Thank you very much for another excellent review. Looks like an excellent box. I think that the competition is great; maybe Nvidia will lower their prices. I would greatly appreciate if you could test the new Beelink GT-King with its new S922x cpu. It too is ATV v9. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Mecool has been banned by Netflix, so all me cool boxes are banned. So chromecast will also not play Netflix on this box. So the only way is the work-around I have found.
Hi Chigz I have bought Mecool KM3 just beacuse I saw this review on your video and subscribed you and saw all your charts on your website and realised KM3 is your daily driver which made my decision more easier to get this box, I am using now this box for 2 weeks and facing the issue! after watching anything on prime video (which I installed from Aptoid specific version) when I exit prime video app sound from other app lost I can not hear anything on youtube, kodi, movies HD and the only way I get back sound just to restart the box, can you please help me how to fix this bug?
Any Idea how I can use a different launcher? After installing a new launcher, there doesn't seem to be a 'use always' option. The home button always brings me back to the initial android tv homescreen. Any help is appreciated.
@@ChigzTech The mobile version of UA-cam offers more features like seeing /posting comments etc. I have installed it on my H96 Pro Plus and would like to use it in Mecool KM3 as well..
Hi there you r reviews are awesome I did more research on this box and it says the hdmi port is 2.1 not 2.0 I could be wrong thanks again for ur reveiw
Google released AndroidTV version 9 last year during the spring. It is up to the manufacturers to make it compatible to their hardware and release it. One rumor I heard was AndroidTV 9 had a lot of bugs when using in full 64 bit mode, which Shield uses, and probably why Shield is still on 8.
@@Richard_Ga6riel yes that true about release, BUT it is for Flat panel TV's, Not android TV boxes like the shield TV, that's why box you reviewed only runs in 32bit mode, basically it just a port and put on a TV box
@@capblack7367 your last comment made no sense to me, talking about TV's and then ports. Are you trying to say Mecool made a custom port of androidTV OS to 9.0 Pie, and it is not official? Because I can assure you making a port of Officially Licensed AndroidTV SDK without the source code is impossible. Only way for Mecool to have access to it is by Google licensing them to use it. Gapps does make a androidTV zip that is meant to be installed on AOSP versions of Android for custom ROM builders, which will have Widevine L3 and no working Chromecast built-in.
AMLogic the Chipset supplier for this KM3 have been working closely with Google to optimize Android TV 9.0 Pie so it can run on cheap, low RAM capacity devices like OTT media players the Pay TV companies supply to their customers worldwide. That is where the mass mainstream market is for the Android TV OS, and Google want to spread their OS as far and wide as quickly as possible because Roku, Amazon FireTV's and Apple TV's currently have greater market share. It's why the cheap media player devices like these MECOOL's are getting Android TV 9.0 Pie first running on shiny new AMLogic chipsets.
@Chigz Tech Reviews as I have stupid new Samsung TV that doesn't support neither DTS or Atmos (and almost every 4K movie has DTS or Atmos audio codec), would I be able with this TV box view 4K movies and hear the sound if the audio codec is DTS or Atmos. Plan would be connect external HDD to tv box and then stream movies. If it is not possible could you please point a tv box that has support for these audio codecs. I don't need Netflix, youtube, prime, HBO as Samsung has these apps. I only need tv box that is capable of playing 4K videos with DTS and Atmos.
@@ChigzTech How are they factory rooted ? I have rooted tons of devices but not a TV box. If you reccomend against it I will just buy a device that comes pre rooted. Thanks Chigz
I have read 2-3 reviews on AliExpress and it said the apps are very limited in this box. Is it true ? Also can we play Pubg game on this box. Thanks in advance 👍
Impressive stuff. Now if only Netflix unban Mecool boxes, then this really WILL be one to look at!
Yet another wonderful presentation. Greetings from Limerick city Ireland
I was looking at the new beelink King however the price was an issue for me. After watching your review I've decided to go for the MECOOL KM3,trust I've made the right decision!
You have indeed made the right decision.
And the beelink has some random Android skin on it and this at least has the real thing running on it supposedly
Thanks always for my favorite reviews about tv boxes is your channel and your charts too, I am.happy that KM3 also has Chromecast because this is better than Mi box S that I only like because of Chromecast now Mecool is so cool with this. Thanks...
Great review, and a really nice box. Better than any of the $40-$60 boxes I've tried, and surprisingly close to the Shield in real world performance. Did I hear you say you found a Prime Video version that works in HD/4K? If so, where? I've tried a bunch from Aptoide, but no success. I can watch it in the Shield of course, but it's all part of the TV box mania. Must . . . tweak . . . get working. LOL. Thanks!
Hi Chigz. The Mecool KM1 Android TV OS is coming out soon. Hopefully you will be reviewing it.
Nice review. One would think that the KM9 Pro would have more, but no, the KM3 has twice the storage. Other than that, they seem indentical, unless I missed something.
KM3 has nicer looks, better case materials, and according to some teardown tests the KM3 had a better Wifi Antenna piece installed.
It will be great if Netflix lift the ban!
Hopefully.
Great Chigz, always on point. Mecool really did a good job but thanks to you I bought the T95Q and I couldn't do better deal! Cheers 👍
Me too! Very satisfied with T95Q, the only issue is the botton pause always on with HBO
Once again, thanx for listening to us and giving us our requested reviews!😄👏👏👍Now, how about the portable stick showdown. H96 PRO dongle vs Amazon Firestick 3rd gen 4k? 🤔🤔🤔......
The H96 dongle is outdated alread. If doing a stick comparison, the best alternative to a 4k Firestick is the X96S stick with Amlogic S905Y2.
Richard Gabriel I guess you didn't see Chigz's review of that stick! HORRIBLE for gaming, gets hot. 😂😂😂😂 ua-cam.com/video/otYGnNbqeTA/v-deo.html
You did it again Bro, great vid 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Chigz do you recommend any android players that just run off of hdmi?
Mine came the other day and I'm loving it
great review :)
would you recommend this or the A95X MAX for UA-cam, Netflix, HBO GO ?
Hey Chigz, can you tell me what's the difference between km9 pro and this km3? Any downside of these 2 devices I should take note of? (Apart from no HD/4k netflix)
dual band wifi and new Android version was good in this one
Loved this box & the features. BTW Awesome review as always!!
😍😍
Thnx for another great review that resulted in my purchase. I was concerned over other reviewers citing incompatibilities with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but you're the man, man ;)
Glad you liked, will always be honest and transperent in my reviews.
What kind of capture card do you use ? The adapter you have from you km3 to your laptop?
It's similar to this one www.amazon.co.uk/Capture-Recorder-Support-Nintendo-Camcorder/dp/B07H9X7RZN/ref=mp_s_a_1_88?keywords=Capture+card+usb&qid=1558737885&s=gateway&sr=8-88
Amazing 👌 highly sophisticated technology 🤗
Hi. What's the best Mecool box tv please ? And what's the best hybrid box tv ? Thank you.
Do you plan on doing a review for the Bee-link GT-King? Looks like a new Chipset?
Yes working on it, live in a few days.
Hi Chigz. I hope you’re doing well. Any indication when or if the Netflix ban on Mecool will be lifted? This box looks good, similar to the M8S Pro L I have, but with more storage, and updated Android TV OS 8.1. I think I’ve seen them with 9.0 now, so not sure if this box will have over the air firmware updates to 9.0.
Nothing has changed so far
WOW! #3 ON THE CHART 👍👍👍
Please tell me which is better. The Meecool KM3 or T95Q ?
Mecool KM3
I prefer the Km3.
Hey Chigz, what happend to the google certification if I install CoreELEC on it. Anyway to go back?
Be sure to to test Prime video on GT-King, it's the only factory rooted box with Widevine level 1
Yes working on it now.
😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻..good one chigz .
Beelink GT king using Mali G52. I noticed theres no G52 yet in your list
Yes that's right and it's coming soon.
Please make a review of Beelink Gt King and compare it with Nvida Shield.
Coming soon, but I can tell you right now its no way as good as the shield.
@@ChigzTech CPU: S922X Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 and Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU: Hexa-core ARM G52 MP6 Graphics and still not so good for Nvidia Shield?
@@VzDanchy NO and I'm not a shield butt boy either.
Nice review...the only con I see is that the remote doesnt have an Air Mouse...you dont know how much you need that option till you need it...the metal bottom will keep board cooler too...good idea!!
Never needed an air mouse for any device I've used, including the Firestick. Just plug in a small wireless keyboard and you're all set.
@@maximusextreme3725 Yeah it is better..but...a $20 more investment....newer boxes remotes does have it...the ones that dont are skimping on expenses !!!
Also why dont you ever play the latest Asphault? Can these boxes not play it? I ask mainly because Im buying a box to play that
S905x2 can play asphalt but there is no way to control as game controllers and keyboard do not work on asplaht 9. No idea why.
it is a nice box i recently required one good job and review budd 😀
Thanks mate am deciding between the KM3 And KM9 pro ? The reviews are some of the best that's been seen by me so congrats with that and continue working them . Thanks
Chigz, which store that you bought that box from? I want to buy from the same store as you, just to make sure the product is original
Links in description
Thanks for this review,
Kindly help how I can connect it to my HT as none of Mecool boxes have spdif port to play DD and DTS audio ? Any other solution?
Good box thanks for the review.👍👍👍👍
Great review & nice tv box...👍👍👍
Hi bro, i have some problem which is there are some apps(not from google play store) cannot be place on favourite apps beside the sideload launcher. If u have any idea how i can add the apps as favourites apps please let me know. Btw its a wonderful review from u bro. 👍
Can you do a comparison BW KM3 and KM9 PRO. Which one to select
Both same km3 has double storage and better build quality.
Nice TV Box,good review.😊
Which mini keyboard with mouse works best? Any of them or not?
High Chigz is it better than MI Box S and what about Netflix and Amazon Prime
@Pak ZindaBad where?
Nice tv box, is it any better than the Beelink GT mini
the go to guy for tech reviews. nice one.
Are the MECOOL KM3/KM9/KM9 Pro are the exact same hardware (different remote)? OK you just said yes ;). I have the KM9 and installed the KM3 OS on it and it worked.
Regular cheap KM9 with KM3 firmware installed? And everything working great?
That would be good, save some money and buy cheaper box and put better firmware in.
It's an amazing box,so hassle free,it just works!
Nice Review.
Does that mean it only streams 480p Netflix in general??
hey chigz whats you setup for running your hdmi to your computer like that. i would like to run my device like that. it looks like hdmi to some sort of converter that is then connected by a cord that connects to the usb converter device? please help me have this setting
If I want to buy one, which one do you recommend between the KM3 or the KM9 Pro?
Go for km3 for extra storage space.
Hi sir. Im planning to buy this box. I would like to ask, if did you receive monthly security updates from Google on this KM9 Pro? I have been using mi box s for some time now and its always receiving frequent updates from Google. I hope you can help me on this one since I would like to know if this is supported by Google for its security updates. Thank you!
Hi ..i m confused between mecool k9 pro vs km3 which one to go for nd what is d diff between both of them? i m tight on budget but dont want to compromise on performance....plz reply...
Same performance, difference is storage size.
Hey Chigz, could you do a video on some android tv boxes that are good for Iptv... Thanks
I bought this mecool km3. There is a problem when its going to sleep mode in a several hours .. i cant turn on the tv box .. then i change to never sleep and shutdown the box after use .. but its have the same problem .. i can't turn on again the tv box. Is somebody know why?
Great review.. I have a gigabyte download internet.. If I use the Ethernet connection will I get more then 100 Mbps? I know you said through WiFi you get around 60 Mbps..
Thanks
Does the Mexool KM3 have an infrared sensor on the front?
Yes I believe it has.
Hey chigz plz reply fast km9 Pro is available at same price as km3 which one should I buy repl fast.
Buy the KM3 for the larger storage and better build quality.
Hey bro, Im interested on how did you make your mac book as a monitor for your android box?
Does it support external USB key in NTFS ? Nice review
Hey, I am looking to purchase a budget TV Box, my budget is $38-45, what would you recommend ? My need is just for streaming purpose. Have seen almost all your videos of TV Box and have also checked your detailed Chart. If you could just help me with this please.
Go for TANIX TX6 or amazon fire stick 4K
@@ChigzTech Hope to see your review of H96 MAX RK3318
Please review the Beelink GT - King Most Power TV Box
not a fan of the tv os, much prefer straight android. is easier to use and has more flexibility.
It has straight android tv. What do you mean?
Still waiting for your review on BEELINK GTMINI-A. They say it’s google and netflix certified. You have a fun channel. Good luck.🍀
Thanks a lot.
Thank you very much for another excellent review. Looks like an excellent box. I think that the competition is great; maybe Nvidia will lower their prices. I would greatly appreciate if you could test the new Beelink GT-King with its new S922x cpu. It too is ATV v9. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Yes it's coming soon, I am currently testing.
Why the need to side-load Netflix? 480p? Did the official app not work? Also did Netflix via Chromecast not improve things? Thanks
Mecool has been banned by Netflix, so all me cool boxes are banned. So chromecast will also not play Netflix on this box. So the only way is the work-around I have found.
Chigz Tech Reviews that’s a shame as they’re great devices!!
Does this box have an updated version from Mecool now?
Whis is best MECOOL MK3 or MECOOL MK9 pro.
Km3 has double the storage and better build quality.
Very nice review keep up the good work.
Thanks
So it has a armv7 kernel?
Hi Chigz I have bought Mecool KM3 just beacuse I saw this review on your video and subscribed you and saw all your charts on your website and realised KM3 is your daily driver which made my decision more easier to get this box, I am using now this box for 2 weeks and facing the issue! after watching anything on prime video (which I installed from Aptoid specific version) when I exit prime video app sound from other app lost I can not hear anything on youtube, kodi, movies HD and the only way I get back sound just to restart the box, can you please help me how to fix this bug?
Try factory reset
@@ChigzTech I did factory reset and change the HDMI cable, it works fine, thank you.
Any Idea how I can use a different launcher? After installing a new launcher, there doesn't seem to be a 'use always' option. The home button always brings me back to the initial android tv homescreen. Any help is appreciated.
nice box and video :) can you tell me how do your record the box ?
Hello, Do you know how to install the browsers Opera, Firefox and Google Chrome whose apk are installed on a Usb key?
How does it fare in sound outputs like Dolby etc
whichbone you prefer if compare with h96max rk3399?
Km3 is better
@@ChigzTech thanks alot
Can Google chrome browser be installed on the KM3? Also please tell whether mobile version of UA-cam can be sideloaded in this box?
Yes you can install chrome and side-load youtube mobile.
@@ChigzTech thanks
@@ChigzTech The mobile version of UA-cam offers more features like seeing /posting comments etc. I have installed it on my H96 Pro Plus and would like to use it in Mecool KM3 as well..
Is prime video works in this device ?
Hi there you r reviews are awesome I did more research on this box and it says the hdmi port is 2.1 not 2.0 I could be wrong thanks again for ur reveiw
Do you know what is the meaning of a flashing GREEN led in the front of the box?
Does this box have Chromecast ultra built in?
How can it be running android 9 TV OS? Even the nVidia shield hasn't got version 9,and the shield is a far more powerful device
Google released AndroidTV version 9 last year during the spring. It is up to the manufacturers to make it compatible to their hardware and release it. One rumor I heard was AndroidTV 9 had a lot of bugs when using in full 64 bit mode, which Shield uses, and probably why Shield is still on 8.
@@Richard_Ga6riel yes that true about release, BUT it is for Flat panel TV's, Not android TV boxes like the shield TV, that's why box you reviewed only runs in 32bit mode, basically it just a port and put on a TV box
@@capblack7367 your last comment made no sense to me, talking about TV's and then ports. Are you trying to say Mecool made a custom port of androidTV OS to 9.0 Pie, and it is not official? Because I can assure you making a port of Officially Licensed AndroidTV SDK without the source code is impossible. Only way for Mecool to have access to it is by Google licensing them to use it. Gapps does make a androidTV zip that is meant to be installed on AOSP versions of Android for custom ROM builders, which will have Widevine L3 and no working Chromecast built-in.
AMLogic the Chipset supplier for this KM3 have been working closely with Google to optimize Android TV 9.0 Pie so it can run on cheap, low RAM capacity devices like OTT media players the Pay TV companies supply to their customers worldwide.
That is where the mass mainstream market is for the Android TV OS, and Google want to spread their OS as far and wide as quickly as possible because Roku, Amazon FireTV's and Apple TV's currently have greater market share.
It's why the cheap media player devices like these MECOOL's are getting Android TV 9.0 Pie first running on shiny new AMLogic chipsets.
@@jamiec1686 This box is brilliant for the money, so well done Google,AMLogic and Mecool for building and working together on it.
Is KM9 Pro better than this in your opinion?
Sir its support jio tv, vodafone play and airtel tv
Yes
@Chigz Tech Reviews
as I have stupid new Samsung TV that doesn't support neither DTS or Atmos (and almost every 4K movie has DTS or Atmos audio codec), would I be able with this TV box view 4K movies and hear the sound if the audio codec is DTS or Atmos. Plan would be connect external HDD to tv box and then stream movies. If it is not possible could you please point a tv box that has support for these audio codecs. I don't need Netflix, youtube, prime, HBO as Samsung has these apps. I only need tv box that is capable of playing 4K videos with DTS and Atmos.
Yes you can, install Kodi Media player on this box and run your videos/movies directly from the USB and it will work on your TV.
Any compatibility with dolby vision?
Hi how are you from the best MECOOL or mi box s
I prefer mecool. Only issue is Netflix but once that is resolved this meccol box is the best.
@@ChigzTech hey, I have the same question but mine it's that I need a box for IPTV and 4k video. So Which one should I go for Mecool or Mi box. Thanks
what's the difference in km3, km3 pro and km9pro
Superb Review bro !!1
it it Chromecast or Chromecast ultra built in
There's that damn 100MB lan again, in 2019!! ?
How much do you need? You can stream with as little as 10mbps. If you can't live with the LAN, just use the 5 g wi fi.
Looks good Chigs can I root it using ADB
Avoid rooting you will end up with a brick.
@@ChigzTech How are they factory rooted ? I have rooted tons of devices but not a TV box. If you reccomend against it I will just buy a device that comes pre rooted. Thanks Chigz
No optical out though :(
Yeah.. then how will get surround?
This Android TV box got the Android 10 update please update it and make a video on that
Please review Beelink king tv box....
Yes coming soon.
Could not just use the Chromecast to Send Netflicks 4K to the Box ?
I have mecool ms8w pro but getting hange with playing 1080p in Kodi or other players but you tube works well
I have read 2-3 reviews on AliExpress and it said the apps are very limited in this box. Is it true ? Also can we play Pubg game on this box. Thanks in advance 👍
Yes the play store is limited and pubs is not available from the play store.. But you can sideload any app or game you like.
Amazon Prime?
I mean netflix sd is better then nothin :D
zTxzz Surely Netflix via Chromecast would work!
Strange Netflix should ban Mecool. Even my Humax freeview PVR can stream Netflix in HD!
Everton Porter whats that?
Which should I buy mi box or mecool
Mecool is better, faster performance, better specs. Just issue with Netflix.