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Android 9 0 TV Box 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Bqeel U1 Pro Android Box RK3318 Quad Core 64bits Dual WiFi 2 4G 5 0G 3D Ultra HD 4K H 265 USB 3 0 BT 4 0 Smart TV Box
Last Updated: May 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
243
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
4
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RESOLUTION
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY
4 GB
INTERNAL STORAGE
Review Analysis - 239 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Software Platform
128apps, android tv box, netflix, tv, kodi
+88%
-13%
" ... As for the box UI is Android easy to modify simple and clean. ... "
" ... The 9.0 android version is quick and stable on this device. ... The browser wouldnt download files so cloud storage helped to get access to the applications I needed. ... "
" ... Also with latest Android 9. ... "
" ... It comes with pre installed app that has great content on it. ... "
" ... Great box so far, fast and responsive with Netflx, Amazon Prime, Youtube and Kodi. ... "
" ... It comes loaded with apps that are very useful, especially Kodi. ... I have a "dumb" TV with an Amazon Fire Stick, but decided to purchase this to see if it can offer more than the Fire Stick. ... "
" ... I have been searching for a while to replace my aging Android TV box. ... I stumbled across this box after watching different youtube posts stating what to look for in an android box. ... "
" ... The software seems rock solid, and is the current Android version, and appears updated with all the necessary security patches. ... "
Apps
81android, netflix, google play store, kodi, hulu
+85%
-15%
" ... I can watch youtube, netflix, and other media streaming services. ... I can also play some android games on it, which is pretty awesome! ... "
" ... Many of my content provider apps worked very well. ... "
" ... It links to my google account which I love! ... You can download different apps and I also love that you are not locked in to only certain apps (Netflix, Hulu, etc). ... "
" ... Have no issue installing Apps from the Play store. ... It comes with a few Google apps preloaded. ... "
" ... For one, you have access to the Google Play store and all of the flexibility that comes with that, including custom launchers! ... For another, since it is an Android box, you have access to the complete library of the Google Play store ... "
" ... Many features available, I can install more Android application easily - just go to your Google Play account and install them. ... "
" ... - Supports the full suite of Google Play apps, including Netflix, Plex, Prime, Hulu, games, and Google Chrome ... - Some apps would benefit greatly from a mouse-based/touch-based navigation and can be challenging to navigate without ... "
" ... The "location" sharing works so the APP can run . ... "
Ease of Use
49easy, user interface, setup, easy to setup, simple
+90%
-10%
" ... User interface is pretty simple to maneuver and the picture quality is crystal clear. ... "
" ... Ease of Setup - Very Easy to Setup ... "
" ... Interface is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and lots of great apps ... "
" ... Yes the Media interface is not very intuitive, which is one area of improvement here, other than that all areas check out well. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to program ... "
" ... It has the hardware to run efficiently and is pretty easy to get going. ... "
Device Compatibility
49android, computer, device, smart tv, box
+86%
-14%
" ... It works as if a computer is connected to your TV. ... Connected to Bluetooth keyboard for easy use. ... "
" ... I was able to also hook my Bluetooth keyboard up to it without any problems also. ... "
" ... I bought this so I can get a multimedia web browser on my LED projector which I use in my living room. ... This is basically a small android computer which is great. ... I use the projector for the screen on my wall and have the bluetooth output using the audio going into my stereo system. ... "
" ... Converts tv to smart tv ... "
" ... What a super high tech smart mini TV/Android computer this is. ... "
" ... At least on my tv. ... "
" ... I have a Nvidia Shield pro on my main TV. ... "
" ... If you have ANY familiarity with android operating system, then set up will be super quick and easy for you. ... "
Remote
45control, box, included, responsive, directly
+67%
-33%
" ... Works with a remote ... "
" ... I like that it comes with a remote but it does have two USB ports I use one for a game controller and the other one for my own air mouse the first steam in-home streaming or remote play with moonlight it's been great for watching YouTube videos and I might just be a little nostalgicbut I like having the time on the front haven't had a cable box in a long time so it's kind of nice to see the time ... "
" ... - Remote control is fairly easy to use ... "
" ... The remote control signal is weak but the speed and quality of image is 5 starts ... "
" ... A great box for all your streaming needs just trying to figure out why they paired it with the included remote. ... "
" ... The remote is high quality and beats even Roku, Apple, and Amazon. ... "
" ... The remote bundled with it is great. ... Not only does it serve as your basic remote but you can also click the mouse button and use it as a mouse as well. ... "
" ... The apps display is pretty good and there is a 'my apps' button on the remote for easy access to the applications. ... "
Ports
29tv, hdmi cable, cable, via, usb ports
+79%
-21%
" ... I really liked the fact that it had a built in network jack, I had to buy an add on one for my old unit. ... "
" ... A good Android box for streaming online and your own media attached via USB. ... "
" ... This also has 2 USB ports that work great for attachments. ... "
" ... It’s fairly easy to install, all you need is an empty HDMI port on the back of your TV. ... With the unit being round, and ports around the sides, it’s easy to plug in your hookup connections, and it plays recorded audio and video files with no stutters using the usb3 port. ... "
" ... Ethernet and Wifi option ... "
" ... Allows user to interface with each TV network ... "
" ... Might seem small but their is plenty of access ports to add more playing choices. ... "
" ... I like that it comes with a remote but it does have two USB ports I use one for a game controller and the other one for my own air mouse the first steam in-home streaming or remote play with moonlight it's been great for watching YouTube videos and I might just be a little nostalgicbut I like having the time on the front haven't had a cable box in a long time so it's kind of nice to see the time ... "
Overall performance
26slow, smooth, responsive, snappy, runs
+81%
-19%
" ... The menus are smooth and fast. ... Fast and Responsive ... "
" ... The shield is significantly faster and smoother in every respect. ... "
" ... Its surprisingly fast, which is something Ive had problems with other boxes in the past. ... "
" ... Speed of the device - Pretty Snappy ... "
" ... The speeds compared to other TV box's I've played with are extremely fast. ... "
" ... Its very fast. ... "
" ... Very fast, no lag at all ... "
" ... It is fast and very responsive. ... "
Memory
22storage, memory, gb, box, 4gb
+95%
-5%
" ... - 64GB ROM Storage ... "
" ... - 64GB ROM Storage ... "
" ... - Comes with a generous amount of memory and can be expanded with a microSD memory card (max 128 GB) and USB drive ... - Comes with a Kingston 16 GB microSD memory card pre-installed ... "
" ... It’s a full featured android tv with android 9.0 powered by 4 GB ram, it’s as good as you are having a android laptop and you can configure anything on this, like keyboard, mouse & webcam which would eventually connect to you TV. ... "
" ... Save the USB 3.0 for thumb drives with video files. ... There is 64gb of storage on this unit, plus you can add a microsd card AND a usb drive. ... "
" ... It is fast, small, and can add 128gb SS card. ... "
" ... It is a feature rich TV box that is fast and has 64 GB of built in memory. ... With 4 GB of RAM, Wifi and Bluetooth 4.0 it can handle whatever I throw at it. ... It also can handle almost any video or audio format you can throw at it and read thumb drives, hard drives or micro SD cards with content on them. ... "
" ... I decided to give this a try because of the memory it has on it. ... "
Keyboard
22mouse, wireless, keyboard and mouse, mini, web
+91%
-9%
" ... It is easiest to use a keyboard and mouse rather than completely rely on the included remote. ... I've been using my desktop's keyboard and mouse, but plan on getting a wireless media mouse/keyboard. ... "
" ... I plug in a USB receiver for my mouse and keyboard and it makes it feel more like a computer. ... "
" ... My usb keyboard and mouse also worked well with the box. ... "
" ... I can put wireless keyboard and mouse, plug and play and I have no issue to put different keyboard and mouse including the wireless set. ... "
" ... It has many outlets for a flash drive or a keyboard. ... "
" ... It has 2 usb ports so i can use a keyboard mouse or gaming controller. ... "
" ... - Supported my Bluetooth keyboard ... To browse the web, this TV box works well too with a paired Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and Google Chrome. ... "
" ... I hooked up a full size keyboard with multimedia controls and a trackball and all the problems were fixed. ... I'll leave them my feelings here: Put the mini keyboard control in the box with the unit.) ... "
Setup
21easy to setup, easy, box, pretty, connect
+100%
" ... - We are able to install all application weather they are signed or unsigned apks. ... "
" ... All in all, it’s a pretty good setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze. ... "
" ... Wished login was a little easier then typing the password on the TV screen. ... "
" ... It’s extremely easy to setup and customize everything to your liking. ... "
" ... Once you have those two setup problems solved you'll be good to go. ... "
" ... If so this is should be pretty easy to setup, tweak and configure. ... "
Product Reliability
20last, using, worked, weeks, use
+50%
-50%
" ... Let me start by saying this is my second time purchasing this particular model in the last month. ... "
" ... Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but only a few segments worked on the first digit, so it was effectively useless. ... "
" ... After playing OK for 4 hours the device suddenly froze. ... "
" ... As far as I can tell this unit is bricked and worthless now. ... "
" ... The unit died less than a week of use. ... "
" ... I have had to factory reset it multible times. ... "
" ... Didn't even last 3 months. ... While it was working. ... "
" ... Had for a few months, works great but one is already broke and is loose inside. ... "
Mouse
17keyboard, wireless, mouse and keyboard, keyboard and mouse, usb ports
+88%
-12%
" ... To browse the web, this TV box works well too with a paired Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and Google Chrome. ... "
" ... It’s like trying to operate a PC computer without a mouse, touchpad and keyboard. ... With the mouse it's great. ... "
" ... I currently use a small handheld mouse/keyboard combo that works fantastic and makes typing and navigation very easy. ... This works well with a keyboard/mouse combo, but with the mouse it gets tough to navigate! ... "
" ... The mouse button responds well and is available instantly to use. ... "
" ... My usb keyboard and mouse also worked well with the box. ... "
" ... You have 2 USBs (one of them 3.0) for mouse/keyboard and a USB drive. ... "
" ... Not only does it serve as your basic remote but you can also click the mouse button and use it as a mouse as well. ... "
" ... It has 2 USB ports so I was actually able to plug in a wireless mouse and keyboard for searching apps! ... "
Wifi
17connection, 2, wi, option, network
+76%
-24%
" ... - Dual WIFI compatiblity ... "
" ... - Wifi 2.4 and 5Ghz also RJ45 ... "
" ... Wifi connection was easy. ... "
" ... Ethernet and Wifi option ... "
" ... It also has a wide range so it easily connects with wifi. ... "
" ... the 5G wifi is really a plus too. ... "
" ... - Dual WIFI or network ... "
" ... Very solid wifi connection with both 2.4 and 5 Ghz channels, and I have not lost wifi at all on the 2nd story streaming video from downstairs. ... "
Resolution
15tv, box, android, year, tested
+80%
-20%
" ... What a great value 4K HDR compatible android tv box, it is running Android 9.0 Pie tv based OS, this has 64 GB of internal flash storage and 4GB of ram. ... "
" ... I have the fire stick 4k and I enjoy this more by far. ... "
" ... This is one nice 4k android tv, this complements my qled tv. ... "
" ... It states it can do 4K but I can't comment on it's 4K ability as my TVs are all still only 1080p. ... "
" ... Love this box - has replaced cable/satellite tv for almost a year (in addition to a HD antenna), ... "
" ... Quality - Very good picture quality - tested a couple of 4K videos from youtube ... "
" ... The quality of the content is outstanding and I love that there's so much content packed in this time. ... "
" ... I obtained this unit for the sole purpose of running the Kodi 18.3 Leia Media Center on my delicious LG OLED flat screen TV. ... "
Lagging
14lag, slow, reboot, playback, often
+43%
-57%
" ... Stuck on bootlogo after restart. ... "
" ... I experience the same buffering issues with this box that I do on the first and second gen firesticks. ... "
" ... Iy can be a lottle glitchy as it reboots for no reason at all from time to time but not that often. ... "
" ... The device lags stutters and freezes often and other times just fails to respond. ... I have had to factory reset it multible times. ... "
" ... The real problem, is I'd have to reboot it every time I'd want to switch applications and it takes nearly a full minute to boot. ... "
" ... It keeps rebooting every few seconds and when it is not rebooting it randomly blacks out completely. ... "
" ... Have to reboot and shutdown the power so many times. ... "
Cables
13tv, one, got, cut, cables
+69%
-31%
" ... Cables are long enough to move them around. ... "
" ... It is almost as fast as cable. ... "
" ... Great product to replace local TV and basic cable. ... "
" ... This definitely makes it much more convenient to cut the cord and reduce your monthly bills. ... "
" ... No more cable plan and old tv turn into a smart one instantly! ... "
" ... In fact I'm really considering cancelling my cable services. ... "
" ... Needed a box for a guest room that doesn't have cable. ... "
" ... Got rid of cable many years ago, wish I bought this years ago. ... "
Price
12price, time, money, little, box
+83%
-17%
" ... - and price is too good. ... "
" ... This box works well for the price. ... "
" ... It is worth the price as it is solid and well made. ... "
" ... Great bang for the buck. ... "
" ... It also comes in at a great price point. ... "
" ... This device is a little on the spendy side, but certainly worth the cost as it give you so many options! ... "
" ... Best TV BOX for this price ... "
" ... Yet, for the price, I think these are perfectly acceptable tradeoffs. ... "
Network
122, network, connection, 5 ghz, takes
+83%
-17%
" ... - Dual WIFI or network ... "
" ... - Wifi 2.4 and 5Ghz also RJ45 ... "
" ... The form factor is small and takes up little room and I really appreaciate LAN and Wi-Fi connection options. ... "
" ... I primarily use it to stream (using its 5G wifi) and I haven't had any buffering issues so far. ... "
" ... - Support for both 2.4 GHz and the faster 5 Ghz WiFi standard ... - Accepts 100 Mbps wired network connection ... "
" ... has multiple network stations to choose from ... "
" ... - Dual WIFI compatiblity ... "
" ... Very solid wifi connection with both 2.4 and 5 Ghz channels, and I have not lost wifi at all on the 2nd story streaming video from downstairs. ... "
Picture Quality
11quality, good, pretty, much, clear
+100%
" ... The picture quality is much better than other android boxes I’ve bought in the past. ... "
" ... Picture quality is pretty good even the Big TV, if I connect my phone to TV not that good quality of pictures. ... "
" ... User interface is pretty simple to maneuver and the picture quality is crystal clear. ... "
" ... It was easy to hook up picture quality was great everything seemed to work good as long as you didnt want to hear the sound with your movie or television. ... "
" ... Quality - Very good picture quality - tested a couple of 4K videos from youtube ... "
Display Clarity
11display, front, stuck, shows, clock display
+36%
-64%
" ... The display on the unit says "boot" for about a minute or two with a blue light, then it clears, goes to a red light, and all that's ever on the screen is "Bqeel." ... "
" ... Adjusting the picture size to match the TV screen during setup was very difficult. ... I ended up losing the scroll bar on the right side of the screen. ... Since the company provides so little information I could not figure out how to go back and resize the screen. ... I could view the device's main menu screen, but when I clicked on something to view programs, there were none listed. ... "
" ... You either have to make the picture smaller than your screen or cut off the display. ... "
" ... It came on for 10mins and while trying to update, it stuck on a white screen and that was it. ... After unplugging and retrying, it’s stuck on the boot screen. ... "
" ... Stuck on product splash screen and wouldn't boot ... "
" ... On screen shows 12 hour format, but the front, still shows 24. ... "
" ... - Device display shows time (but cannot be turned off) ... - Device display that shows time cannot be turned off for those who have trouble sleeping with any light on in the room ... "
Size
11size, travel, take, space, pretty
+100%
" ... Coming to the unit, its pretty slick and small and would not take much space at all. ... "
" ... Very small device so the space was great. ... "
" ... Small, cute black box. ... "
" ... The size is so small and convenient, I can carry this wherever I go when I travel for work. ... "
" ... It's so small you can take it anywhere if you'll like as well. ... "
" ... So I opened this up and was impressed by the size and ease of handling. ... "
" ... Compact size amd impressive performance. ... "
" ... Very happy that I got this, and is my new go-to for when I travel. ... "
Video Playback
10videos, video, netflix, watched, tv
+90%
-10%
" ... I just watched the Movie in the theater now. ... I just hook it up to my Smart TV and find some movies & play. ... "
" ... I was really surprised to see it comes pre-loaded with Kodi, Netflix, Prime Video, ShowBox, and Mobdro! ... "
" ... Video also had no lag at all . ... "
" ... Excellent product, turn your tv into your phonr, excellent for streaming newtflix, youtube, prime video, espn+ and many others. ... "
" ... My YouTube premium membership worked smoothly and I watched videos for hours. ... "
" ... I can watch youtube, netflix, and other media streaming services. ... "
" ... I found that when streaming the videos would load a lot faster with less if any interruption. ... "
" ... Very cool device, able to turn my non smart TV into a smart TV and stream TV and TV movies. ... "
Controls
9buttons, remote, yes, select, pause
+67%
-33%
" ... It doesn't have to fly, but you can definitely tell there's a half beat between when you click a button and when something moves on the screen. ... "
" ... The mouse button responds well and is available instantly to use. ... "
" ... It has some contours so you can feel the buttons and they're raised and spaced well for my sausage fingers. ... "
" ... The performance is very snappy - no lags from when I push a button or select a feature to the time it does something. ... "
" ... If you found this review helpful, please hit the "Yes/Helpful" button below to encourage me to write more. ... "
" ... Yes, traditional buttons are still important in the smart tv era. ... "
Bluetooth
9bluetooth keyboard, use, works, screen, perfect
+100%
" ... I highly recomend obtaining a bluetooth mini keyboard or something similar to navigate through some of the setup features and data entry requirements of some of the apps. ... "
" ... Connected to Bluetooth keyboard for easy use. ... "
" ... I use the projector for the screen on my wall and have the bluetooth output using the audio going into my stereo system. ... "
" ... I was able to also hook my Bluetooth keyboard up to it without any problems also. ... "
" ... I already had one a bluetooth one that i bought for the firestick. ... "
" ... It has a very nice user interface and the Bluetooth works perfect. ... "
" ... It also has Bluetooth capabilities if that's more to your liking. ... "
" ... - Supported my Bluetooth keyboard ... "
Design
9design, well, good, cute, small
+100%
" ... The time on the front is a nice thing to have as well, it looks nice. ... "
" ... It is very "cute" though. ... "
" ... The design is good and looks luxury ... "
" ... Small, cute black box. ... "
" ... Purchased this one in addition to the other one because of its appealing and discrete design compared to the other. ... "
" ... To start with it’s got a great design. ... "
" ... Looks good in the room as well. ... "
" ... The form factor is great and it looks very slick. ... "
Capacity
8stay, one, takes, connection
+75%
-25%
" ... I bought this for a guest bedroom TV. ... "
" ... The form factor is small and takes up little room and I really appreaciate LAN and Wi-Fi connection options. ... "
" ... Using this one in our room (mom and dads room). ... "
" ... I hooked it up in our hotel room for our long stay at Rubik's Cube Nationals, and this works much better than hooking up some of my other stuff. ... "
" ... This one is going to the living room. ... "
" ... Bought this to finally have my very own TV box in my own room. ... "
Returns
7-100%
" ... I gave up trying. ... "
" ... Returning this box. ... "
" ... Should have returned it but will collect in my pile of junk. ... "
" ... We are not happy with quality so have to return it ... "
" ... Or don't buy it at all I'm sending mine back after 2 hours of use . ... "
" ... Ordered and configured the replacement. ... "
" ... I owned it for 20 mins, got pissed off, repackaged it and will be returning it tomorrow. ... "
Features
7box, tv, smart tv, smart
+100%
" ... I think it offers more than my Smart TV's and I haven't even delved into all of the features . ... "
" ... It can be programmed to turn on/off your TV, which is a nice feature. ... "
" ... It worked flawlessly right out of the box and came with awesome features, that is why I decided to purchase a second box. ... "
" ... We bought this to use at our lake house, where we have an older TV without the smart features that are standard in today's TVs. ... "
" ... Wasn't quite sure I needed all the features it boasted, but this box works wonders. ... "
" ... This thing has a lot of features. ... "
" ... Some features of this box are: ... "
Delivery
6package, first, working, impressed
+83%
-17%
" ... It delivered fast and the package was well protected. ... "
" ... so far this little box is working great. ... "
" ... It's a really nice box. ... "
" ... I LOVE MY FIRST BOX!! ... "
" ... Very impressed with this box. ... "
USB
6usb, usb ports, files, 2, via
+100%
" ... A good Android box for streaming online and your own media attached via USB. ... "
" ... It has 2 USB ports!! ... "
" ... - USB 3.0 (for an external SSD!!) ... "
" ... Save the USB 3.0 for thumb drives with video files. ... "
" ... It is 4k and has two USB ports. ... The USB allows you to easily play files whether they be videos or apks. ... "
" ... - USB 3.0 and 2.0 ... - Ability to use USB Hard Disk with 4TB limit ... "
Gaming
5gaming, ram, play, google play store, apps
+100%
" ... The games are a plus that I wasn't expecting. ... "
" ... This device cpu, ram and storage is perfect for gaming. ... With the google play store on it i downloaded a bunch of emulators on it. ... "
" ... I can also play some android games on it, which is pretty awesome! ... "
" ... Compared to the others, this thing is way ahead of the game ... "
Storage
5storage, microsd, usb, tf, memory
+80%
-20%
" ... There is 64gb of storage on this unit, plus you can add a microsd card AND a usb drive. ... "
" ... The browser wouldnt download files so cloud storage helped to get access to the applications I needed. ... "
" ... It also can handle almost any video or audio format you can throw at it and read thumb drives, hard drives or micro SD cards with content on them. ... "
" ... - Comes with a generous amount of memory and can be expanded with a microSD memory card (max 128 GB) and USB drive ... - Comes with a Kingston 16 GB microSD memory card pre-installed ... "
Storage
5storage, small, take, pretty, need
+100%
" ... Very small device so the space was great. ... "
" ... It is small, so I do not need extra space to keep it, I mean, I need less space than I used for my laptop. ... "
" ... It has plenty of storage space for downloading and saving things. ... "
" ... Coming to the unit, its pretty slick and small and would not take much space at all. ... "
Build Quality
5+40%
-60%
" ... Had for a few months, works great but one is already broke and is loose inside. ... "
" ... Just a very cheaply made item dont like it at all! ... "
" ... As the photo shows I have to keep a rubber band at the Ethernet connector to keep contact. ... "
Marketplace
3+67%
-33%
" ... Thank you Amazon I am cured from buying junk online. ... "
" ... I thank the seller for a good and fast handling. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3using, mini, keyboard
+33%
-67%
" ... The app is clearly written for a touch screen and even using a touchpad was nearly unusable. ... "
" ... The cursor is not any where you can see. ... "
ISP
3connection, wizard, network, easy to setup, connect
+100%
" ... - Accepts 100 Mbps wired network connection ... "
" ... Once connected to the internet your ready to go. ... "
" ... Easy to setup with the wizard and just connect to your internet. ... "
Comfort
3buttons, android
+100%
" ... But once positioned right it works much better. ... "
" ... I am primarily an android user so the interface does feel pretty comfortable to use. ... "
" ... It has some contours so you can feel the buttons and they're raised and spaced well for my sausage fingers. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 8.75 meters
Performance
Processor Type: Quad Core
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
Internal Storage: 4 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
Connectivity
USB: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1
4K
RESOLUTION
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY
4 GB
INTERNAL STORAGE