I just ordered one of these to replace my Firestick 4K. I got fed up with the Firesticks bloatware that causes it to lag. For the price I’m praying this has minimal lag and gives me the best possible stream from my provider.
I have a Z8. Has been a good performer, but I really don't place any real demands on it. The problem I now experience is that I suspect problems with holding a WiFi signal compared to other brand name boxes. Has become quite unstable with a solid network connection, at times testing 0 mbps with Analiti. Since I don't mind working through problems, I'll have to see if a hard or soft factory reset might resolve the issue, although I suspect the culprit is hardware. Maybe it has reached its end of life cycle. Wish me luck.
@@mikenyc1589 Gee Mike, time passes so quickly. Maybe 3 years, a little more. Might be time to get an upgrade. I'm sure there has been improvements over time. 🙂
This is the first RealTek device I've seen but 1.4 GHz is kinda slow compared to others...Its good to see competition, maybe prices will come down.....You didn't show if "Developers" options can be achieved.....Here's the negative........giving it a SUPERB is off....it can not play 4K Prime and Netflix.......you should downgrade it...thx
can you install apks out of thr internet and is recognized as a smartphone so that you can download anything from the playstore? edit: and does it still get updates? your netflix version was about a year old and on amazon i saw someone complaining that this old netflix version isn't working
do you have any idea why i cannot get the big10 plus with google play store on this box, it says it is not availible , but it is on google play on other android boxes and also firesticks,,,also Pandora will not work with this box for some reason,
Can you please suggest a really good andriod box to what Anime, K-drama, PPV ..... NO lagging streams please 🙏 there's too many to choose from 🤪 I will buy through you ...
Chigz... IMPORTANT.. DID YOU REALLY SAY NTFS formatted drives WORKS with this streamer? Or was that a mistake? I've followed you for years watching and comparing various boxes (Android & PC based) as I have been looking for either a Dual Boot Android/Windows box, or an easy to work solution to allow my (aging) Nvidia Shield K1 tablet (hooked up to my amp/speakers and TV) to access both my 1TB and 2TB backup drives... ALSO... IS IT capable of installing a different launcher like 'Nova'??? As.. Heck! THIS could be my next purchase! 😮🤔 😎🇬🇧
Formuler suggests that you format your drive to NTFS. I formatted my usb drive on my Z8 pro and my sd card on my Z10 pro this way to record live tv. Although I do believe that you can format FAT 32 also.
Absolutely no Dolby Vision support !!! Does the CPU actually run as 64bit or just 32bit also does this box support 32BIT & 64BIT ABI's...The Nvidia shield runs as a full 64bit CPU and runs both 32bit & 64bit ABIs ... Will this box run Kodi in 64bit mode or only run 32bit theirs a huge difference in performance...The shield may be an older box but it runs practically everything!!! If you use and run AIDA64 app it will show you The Shield has a proper Hybrid CPU .
I thought I just got a lemon! Got my money back from Amazon. I don't see why us consumers have to tolerate these $200 plus boxes that are buggy. They should play flawless out of the box. Mine just kept freezing and skipping right from the beginning on all the apps which included their MyTv, Cinema, You Tube, Kodi or anything else. I have to admit though that the remote is sweet. Feels really nice with it's action.
I bought one of these recently , but the sound is giving trouble , no sound at all when you switch it on , have to keep restarting the box till the sound comes back , any one know how we can fix this ? any one have a downloader code for audio optimiser ?
This box is really for IPTV users, the custom MyTVOnline app is superb - gives a seamless feel as though you’re watching on a cable or satellite tv set top box.
@@pauldarby8398 yes.. its good. but there are so many boxes. and they didn't optimized it for every box... not one i think. what understanble. thats why the one on this box is way better. you can even load you on subtitles in from opensubs..pauze for ever and record multipleprograms enz if you need it.
From Amazon shopping, and it's sold for $ 200. I think that firestick 6 max or fire cube is a better option. Also,you need to have an i.p tv subscription.
A friend of mine has the Formuler 9, I have 2 Formuler Z11 Pro Max. He can go back in EPG and look for programs that was aired 2 week before, I can't. HELP. And I bought the Pro Max for his extra 32Gb but I can't make recordings on the memory???? So, whatfor the extra 32Gb can be used? My intention was the make recording on that part of the memory and to transfert these to my PC for editing.
@@z3ro7o my Nvidia shield pro works good with my IPTV apps. Actually works better then the Formuler Z11 at least for me after having the Formuler Z11 for about 3 weeks it started messing up so I sent it back to Amazon and exchanged it for the Nvidia Shield Pro and I'm glad I did. Now I wouldn't mind giving the Formuler a try again some time from now see if it works better being that it is still really new.
Seriously who cares how it rates when it can't play everything back in 4K! I mean even a old TiVo 4k stream stick can. I'm still searching for the ultimate streaming box.
@@z3ro7o Depends on your provider, I suppose. I can check that it's real 4k/UHD, not only by eye but also because I have the resolution and bitrate displayed on my player
Tbh I don't think there's 1 TV box that you've reviewed which makes me think ooooh I'll go for that .. think I'd rather spend £120 and go for the fire TV cube... OR save some money and go for 4K Chromecast... What can this £150 device do that a £45 Chromecast can't do
Anemic CPU. Same chip Dune initially used, but quickly dumped as no support for Dolby Vision. Very odd choice for a supposed top tier box. For the money, this is not a good value. Buzz TV U5 is a far better choice for an IPTV box. I use an iptv service that has some movies not only in 4k, but also dolby vision and dolby atmos. Not always present when using tivimate on a shield, but works on the Buzz TV. Also love the hdd caddy and recording functions.
whats this box like for network connection? my current amazon tv box cube..... has bad habit of dropping connection more so on wifi but even does it on ethernet even tho my ipad stays working. i use mostly .....PIA vpn Kodi IMPRO iptv and youtube
It’s a performance chart. So most power ranked higher but if you look closely you will see each box has a rating out of 5. I actually gave the shield a 5 out of 5 rating and the Apple got 4.5.
@@nyatoko8578 there was a video of the shield v apple tv and apple got chewed up by the great Nvidia shield in performance and graphics 👍🏽don’t need to learn anything when I can see it in real life. 😁
MAG boxes are still the best. Linux boxes are simple and no app based. 8 years still running. Android boxes come today and die out in 1 year due to updates
Another wild Chinese box running on crippled cellphone OS, can't run official Android TV OS since it is not Google certified, It won't run official Netflix app with 4K and no need for mouse because it is not Netflix certified. Yes it has plenty ROM and RAM, but unnecessary for a TV box. Price is ridiculous for what it is. And dude, sound in your video is all over the place, impossible to watch without remote in the hand
@@Beast_Son_Gohan i have it. xiaomi mi stick 4k is better for me, bcs it have pure android and its have my native language. amazon have a closed software and u must sideload a lot of apks. on xiaomi is all easier. amazon have stupid ads - xiaomi dont. xiaomi have better remote for me than amazon and etc, etc :)
This is the best iptv box money csn buy.. i juat bought mine yesterday. 1200mbps. I was blown away. Smooth
Thanks for the review. I've been happy with mine for iptv since picking it up awhile back.
Does it have its own IPTV? I’d it super fast?
@@MylonasFilms you add your IPTV service yourself following your IPTV providers guide
Thx for the info , got one coming today !!
Great review and great box love mol3 and the bt1 remote best accessory ever for formuler Devices.
Let's see a comparison of this vs. The nvidia shield pro :)
price difference?
I just ordered one of these to replace my Firestick 4K. I got fed up with the Firesticks bloatware that causes it to lag. For the price I’m praying this has minimal lag and gives me the best possible stream from my provider.
I have a Z8. Has been a good performer, but I really don't place any real demands on it. The problem I now experience is that I suspect problems with holding a WiFi signal compared to other brand name boxes. Has become quite unstable with a solid network connection, at times testing 0 mbps with Analiti. Since I don't mind working through problems, I'll have to see if a hard or soft factory reset might resolve the issue, although I suspect the culprit is hardware. Maybe it has reached its end of life cycle. Wish me luck.
How long have you had it? I would say 4-5 years is a good life on a streaming product
@@mikenyc1589 Gee Mike, time passes so quickly. Maybe 3 years, a little more. Might be time to get an upgrade. I'm sure there has been improvements over time. 🙂
Buy another Z8. The Z11 pro max is rubbish. Very unreliable.
@@swanny-ph5is what why?
mytv online 3 seems to be the twin brother of tivimate app, can you do a video comparing the two?
I have the previous gen and honestly i think theyre prob the best iptv box ive used
Excellent review. What capture card are you using to record the formuler?
Thanks for the review Chigz 🤘
Any time! 🤟
The Amiko A11 Gold is the Formula Z11 Pro Max killer!
Please compare them.
Have the Z 11 max pro and Shield pro! Prob the only 2 streaming devices you would ever need. And there both great for different reasons.
I have the shield to. But i have frame rate issues. Tried the frame rate match. But without results.
hi great review but i have a question does this formular support xbox game pass app?
Thanks for the review but make a video where you compare the mytv online 3 App and tivimate
TiviMate is much better! Try it. I think they have a trial (TiviMate). IN my opinion TiviMate is the best hands down!
my tv is way better. tivimate is as good but not fully optimized for 100000 boxes out there
I would buy a formuler box but this box still has no Google certification, for example Netflix no 4k her just 720 I think
This is the first RealTek device I've seen but 1.4 GHz is kinda slow compared to others...Its good to see competition, maybe prices will come down.....You didn't show if "Developers" options can be achieved.....Here's the negative........giving it a SUPERB is off....it can not play 4K Prime and Netflix.......you should downgrade it...thx
H96 v58 cpu 2.2Ghz
@@majidfaily8636 So.....Yes ,I know there are higher out there ...What does your post mean for this product?
can you install apks out of thr internet and is recognized as a smartphone so that you can download anything from the playstore?
edit: and does it still get updates? your netflix version was about a year old and on amazon i saw someone complaining that this old netflix version isn't working
is it possible to connect (USB) a harddisk with different videos in different formats and play them? If yes; what formats does it support? Thank you.
do you have any idea why i cannot get the big10 plus with google play store on this box, it says it is not availible , but it is on google play on other android boxes and also firesticks,,,also Pandora will not work with this box for some reason,
Basic question... does the Z11 Pro support the Samsung SSD external drives? is there a max size ? Thx
Hi, have you reviewed the TV Plus Pro box?
Anyone know if the Zwift cykling app works on the Z11 Pro Max?
What is the difference between this and the other virsions they have ?
Do you need a 8k hdmi cord to maximize picture quality on this device?
Good Box but...no instructions to see or choose from multiple seasons of a particular series...if anyone knows...please share
Can you please suggest a really good andriod box to what Anime, K-drama, PPV ..... NO lagging streams please 🙏 there's too many to choose from 🤪 I will buy through you ...
Don't buy any Tesla shares.
when i connect a hard disc to the usb it reads the videos fine but there is no audio track. does anyone know why?
my internet at home ranges between 25-45mbps is it enough?
Chigz... IMPORTANT.. DID YOU REALLY SAY NTFS formatted drives WORKS with this streamer? Or was that a mistake? I've followed you for years watching and comparing various boxes (Android & PC based) as I have been looking for either a Dual Boot Android/Windows box, or an easy to work solution to allow my (aging) Nvidia Shield K1 tablet (hooked up to my amp/speakers and TV) to access both my 1TB and 2TB backup drives... ALSO... IS IT capable of installing a different launcher like 'Nova'??? As.. Heck! THIS could be my next purchase! 😮🤔 😎🇬🇧
Formuler suggests that you format your drive to NTFS. I formatted my usb drive on my Z8 pro and my sd card on my Z10 pro this way to record live tv. Although I do believe that you can format FAT 32 also.
But will it get updates for looooog years to come like a Shield?
Absolutely no Dolby Vision support !!! Does the CPU actually run as 64bit or just 32bit also does this box support 32BIT & 64BIT ABI's...The Nvidia shield runs as a full 64bit CPU and runs both 32bit & 64bit ABIs ... Will this box run Kodi in 64bit mode or only run 32bit theirs a huge difference in performance...The shield may be an older box but it runs practically everything!!! If you use and run AIDA64 app it will show you The Shield has a proper Hybrid CPU .
I have added 3 sources
How do I switch from one to other source ???
Just installed one but couldn’t figure out the URL for tv. Can anyone help?
Supports Dolby Atmos?
Link to buy in US?
No optical out and two few USB slots
Looks like a good alternative to the Shield, but 3 of the first 5 Amazon reviews tell a buggy story.
It's true, I've had one for a month and lots of problems with mol3 and epg
I thought I just got a lemon! Got my money back from Amazon. I don't see why us consumers have to tolerate these $200 plus boxes that are buggy. They should play flawless out of the box. Mine just kept freezing and skipping right from the beginning on all the apps which included their MyTv, Cinema, You Tube, Kodi or anything else. I have to admit though that the remote is sweet. Feels really nice with it's action.
@@pedrosa144 epg is a problem from the service you bought it from. most dont work. i tested alot.
@@z3ro7o No, it’s a known problem on this Formuler model, they are working on a fix
@@pedrosa144 really?any forum or reddit?
is this only for warching netflix and youtube?
can i install any streaming app from google play store for watching?(like stan BBC news 7 News)?
I bought one of these recently , but the sound is giving trouble , no sound at all when you switch it on , have to keep restarting the box till the sound comes back , any one know how we can fix this ? any one have a downloader code for audio optimiser ?
That’s strange, wonder if you have a fault. Try doing factory reset and see if that resolves it.
Ya Rignt! For that price I would buy a NvidiaShield all day, every day.
This box is really for IPTV users, the custom MyTVOnline app is superb - gives a seamless feel as though you’re watching on a cable or satellite tv set top box.
@@ubermesch4456 I find Implayer better than my tv online. Installed it on a shield and you got a upscaling beast
i have the nvidia shield is amazing. but limited iptv apps. so i think i am selling it, and buy this one
I know what you
@@ChigzTech tivimate is good,. but i think this one is better with there iptv app? right?
Have you not tried Tivimate?
@@pauldarby8398 yes.. its good. but there are so many boxes. and they didn't optimized it for every box... not one i think. what understanble.
thats why the one on this box is way better. you can even load you on subtitles in from opensubs..pauze for ever and record multipleprograms enz if you need it.
Where is Dolby Vision ?
Which are your daily earbuds?
Nothing Ear1
@@ChigzTechcan u side load the netflix android tv version?
Where can I find? How much USD? Wery Good
From Amazon shopping, and it's sold for $ 200. I think that firestick 6 max or fire cube is a better option. Also,you need to have an i.p tv subscription.
i will buy one
A friend of mine has the Formuler 9, I have 2 Formuler Z11 Pro Max. He can go back in EPG and look for programs that was aired 2 week before, I can't. HELP. And I bought the Pro Max for his extra 32Gb but I can't make recordings on the memory???? So, whatfor the extra 32Gb can be used? My intention was the make recording on that part of the memory and to transfert these to my PC for editing.
What’s the URL for free tv? I can’t figure it out
@@dtfaarongoogle is your best friend
Good review but at that price if i had the money i would go for a Nvidia Shield.
It depends what you’re using it for the iptv software they made works so well and is only available from them
@@dezze0n They and Buzz Tv are so close, they almost look the same.
i have the shield its good overall but not for iptv
@@z3ro7o my Nvidia shield pro works good with my IPTV apps. Actually works better then the Formuler Z11 at least for me after having the Formuler Z11 for about 3 weeks it started messing up so I sent it back to Amazon and exchanged it for the Nvidia Shield Pro and I'm glad I did. Now I wouldn't mind giving the Formuler a try again some time from now see if it works better being that it is still really new.
@@dezze0n there's tivimate,is this app they use any better than tivimate?
Seriously who cares how it rates when it can't play everything back in 4K! I mean even a old TiVo 4k stream stick can.
I'm still searching for the ultimate streaming box.
this is for iptv... there are no iptv streams in 4k yet. i wish tho.
@@z3ro7o I use a lot of 4k IPTV streams, they do exist
What Chigz did not do is install codecs that can handle the higher bitrate on the Formuler. The box can handle it.
@@arthurpolaski2843 its says 4k and even 8k but its not even close lol.
@@z3ro7o Depends on your provider, I suppose. I can check that it's real 4k/UHD, not only by eye but also because I have the resolution and bitrate displayed on my player
I cant find mytvonline 3 apk,can you add the link please..
lol thats not a app, thats there own app, only oon there own boxes. that why the box is so good
Does it have Chromecast built in?
This looks cheap quality when compared to Duno 4k plus.
Tbh I don't think there's 1 TV box that you've reviewed which makes me think ooooh I'll go for that .. think I'd rather spend £120 and go for the fire TV cube... OR save some money and go for 4K Chromecast... What can this £150 device do that a £45 Chromecast can't do
Netflix want work
Por favor, preço 🙏
?
Same price as a Shield lol, good luck with that.
people buy this for iptv.. then its the best, all other thingfs the shield
Indeed. For iptv this is the best you can get. I have several other streamingboxes and I only use the formuler z11 Pro Max.
Nvidia still the best android box 6 years later. Thats another china CRAP box. That doesn't work right
nvidia shield copy
and miles better then the shield for just iptv
for that kind of money you should be thinking Nvidia tv box, the best in its class
i sold it. for this one lol,,, its 10x better for iptv.. if you wanna game or watch netflix go for a shield
Google play store Sported
No cool tech of last month ?
Anemic CPU. Same chip Dune initially used, but quickly dumped as no support for Dolby Vision. Very odd choice for a supposed top tier box. For the money, this is not a good value. Buzz TV U5 is a far better choice for an IPTV box. I use an iptv service that has some movies not only in 4k, but also dolby vision and dolby atmos. Not always present when using tivimate on a shield, but works on the Buzz TV. Also love the hdd caddy and recording functions.
whats this box like for network connection? my current amazon tv box cube..... has bad habit of dropping connection more so on wifi but even does it on ethernet even tho my ipad stays working. i use mostly .....PIA vpn Kodi IMPRO iptv and youtube
would have helped to see the PVR/Timeshift feature in action.
Is the step up from a Z10 to a Z11 worth it please? Anyone?
Netfix not support !!
How’s Apple TV box Better than Nvidia shied man 😂🤣
It’s a performance chart. So most power ranked higher but if you look closely you will see each box has a rating out of 5. I actually gave the shield a 5 out of 5 rating and the Apple got 4.5.
@@ChigzTech my bad, was shocked the shield wasn’t top, now you’ve explained it makes sense.
Apple TV is great tech but the IPTV software is appalling for Apple .Shield miles ahead :)
You need to learn about processors perform. That apple tv processor used on iphone device too. So that performance is incredible
@@nyatoko8578 there was a video of the shield v apple tv and apple got chewed up by the great Nvidia shield in performance and graphics 👍🏽don’t need to learn anything when I can see it in real life. 😁
Today, I found out that NETFLIX doesn't run on this box.
cry about it
Netflix sucks imo
Does the UA-cam app work natively on this box when navigating the app..or do you have to use the built-in mouse curser?
Thing is trash broke after 1 month turns on for 30 seconds then go red and i get no display on tv any ideas reset doesnt work
I see the Shield is still up near the top. Not bad for 10 year old tech.
It's rubbish. Ive had mine 3 months. The Z8 was much better.
nice april fools
had the nvidea shield pro never had an issue runs like a smooth cat
Do these not have the malware installed?
Can you install smart tube next?
Does it not support HDR10+ ?
No dolby vision or atmos which is a shame
is there a optical SPDIF output to connect for example a Sonos Soundbar ?
No there isn’t , i have my Sonos soundbar connected to TV thru optical SPDIF.
great review .. thanks
I can't see aida64 in your review. Does it have a 64-bit OS?
How can i get CPU-Z on the Z11 Pro Max?
MAG boxes are still the best. Linux boxes are simple and no app based. 8 years still running. Android boxes come today and die out in 1 year due to updates
Which mag box u recomend for uhd hdr hlg also does mag boxs require v.p.n
Thanks. 👍🏻
Hello, dolby atmos work with? Thanks you 😊
mytv3 ?
Had one for a month and still plenty of bugs, steer clear until these are sorted.
How is it now?
@@MylonasFilms A lot better, plenty of updates have ironed out the bugs
@@pedrosa144 thanks! So is something like this better for watching live IPTV compared to using an IPTV app on a Nvidia Shield for example?
Another wild Chinese box running on crippled cellphone OS, can't run official Android TV OS since it is not Google certified, It won't run official Netflix app with 4K and no need for mouse because it is not Netflix certified. Yes it has plenty ROM and RAM, but unnecessary for a TV box. Price is ridiculous for what it is. And dude, sound in your video is all over the place, impossible to watch without remote in the hand
@@sinisahorvat1479 4gb of ram and 32gb of storage is apparently unnecessary LOL, what world are you living in
Thaks for new review. I think the cpu is slow 1.4 Ghz . is mytv free or cost money?
Free
MYtvonline comes with the Formuler. You cannot get it any other way.
Get sparkle tv, also a very good iptv app.
1.4 x4
Tempting, great review...👍🏼👍🏼
😁😁😁👍👍👍....
For internet tv. How does it compare to Buzz tv Software
for iptv this one is the best one on the market
@@z3ro7o Just got mine today. can't wait to fire it up
The best iptv box on the market
What’s the url to get all the channels?
pls test xiaomi mi stick 4k
For the price buy Amazon 4k max
@@Beast_Son_Gohan i have it. xiaomi mi stick 4k is better for me, bcs it have pure android and its have my native language. amazon have a closed software and u must sideload a lot of apks. on xiaomi is all easier. amazon have stupid ads - xiaomi dont. xiaomi have better remote for me than amazon and etc, etc :)