On the eve of this year's "Double 11", Alibaba's Lynx Box brought a new TV box product - the Lynx Box M13. Compared to previous generations of products, the Lynx Box M13 inherits and continues the classic appearance of previous generations of products. The same appearance, not the same "core", Lynx Box M13 main control using a TV box next-generation 64-bit processor - Crystal morning Amlogic S905. In the following, the HDP evaluation room once again conducted a quantitative evaluation of the Lynx Box M13 according to the 2015 Hengping Standard:
Crystal morning S905
The Lynx Box M13 processor officially entered the 64-bit era due to the use of the Crystal Morning Amlogic S905 chip. CrystalCrystal AmlogicS905 is one of the industry's first multimedia processors to adopt a 64-bit architecture. The superior audio and video processing capabilities give users an immersive cinematic home entertainment experience. The S905 supports carrier-class security mechanisms and is the perfect choice for applications such as OTT, IPTV and DVB smart set-top boxes, TV sticks and smart homes.
Specific parameters:
Specific parameters:
1. 28nm process quad-core 64-bit ARM® CortexTM-A53, up to 2GHz; five-core ARM® MaliTM-450
2. Ultra HD 4K 60fps hardware decoding, support H.265 10 bit, H.264 and AVS+ formats, full HD 1080p 60fps hardware encoding, support for H.264
3. HDMI 2.0 and CVBS output, supports two channels of ITU 601/656 parallel port camera input, TS stream input interface
Ann Bunny running score
Video running points
The above is the security Bunny evaluation 5.7 version running on the Tmall M13, 27,884 results in the network set-top box quad-core CPU is among the best, security Bunny video evaluation 3.0 running points 901, also belongs to the top few achievements, H. Both 265 and 4K are worth mentioning.
Lynx Box M13 other parameters
In addition, other configurations of the Lynx Box M13 are more mainstream. Here is the teardown of Lynx Box M13:
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
As in previous disassembles, remove the black cat eyes, remove the screws, and open the red cover.
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
On the front of the motherboard, the back of the photo, have added a shield. There is no TF card slot, it may also be a factor considering the brush machine, and the genuine face of the rigorous destruction of the two antennas, a little regret.
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
The main control, Amlogic S905, 64-bit quad-core ARM CortexTM A53 architecture, TSMC 28nm process, GPU is Mail 450. The basic mainstream video format is no problem, the current is very hot 4K and H.265 are not alone, this new product should also be the biggest point of view of the M13.
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
The memory uses magnesium light, a single 512MB, model 5RN77, DDR3. Two make up 1GB.
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Flash memory is still Samsung's 8GB eMMC flash memory, model: KLM8G1WEMB-B031, writes 6MB/s, reads 100MB/S.
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
Lynx Box M13 disassemble
The Wi-Fi module, which is separately covered under the shield case, is model RTL8192EU and supports up to 300Mbps transfer rate. Although not using dual-band, but considering that 5g penetration is not yet 2.4g, the use of dual antenna is also considered practical.
LED lights
Interface section
other parts
Packing box
Lynx Box M13 Pack List
Accessories include infrared remote control, battery No. 7, power adapter, HDMI 2.0 cable and user manual. The power adapter cancels the previous design of separate plugs and transmission lines and replaces the line base. Infrared remote controller layout 12 keys, after frosting, feel good. One of the M-keys quickly calls out "My Card", browses notifications, and launches quick applications and settings.
Lynx Box M13 Positive
The Lynx Box M13 can be said to be a classic classic. In addition to the recent generations of products, the Lynx Box 2 has been changed to the appearance of a circular shuttle. Other generations have adopted this design: the body material of the polycarbonate has passed through it. Spray scrub treatment, feel comfortable. The top of the box is a red classic color, the front of the black is the head model of Tmall, the middle triangle is the power indicator, and the power is blue.
Lynx Box M13 Underside
There is a cushion on the bottom so that the anti-skid effect is guaranteed. In the middle is the model information for 3C authentication and TV box.
Lynx Box M13 Interface Surface
Lynx Box M13's body measurements 99.8x99.8x24.2mm, in a large number of network set-top boxes in the fuselage is still very small. Although the body is small, but there are a lot of the interface: AV output interface, system reset button, HDMI interface, network interface, USB2.0 interface and power jack.
Lynx Box M13 main interface UI
The Lynx Box M13 is a product of Alibaba. It is powered by the YunOS system under Alibaba. The system version is 3.0.2 and the licensee is Hua Digital Media. Lynx Box M13 has a new floating desktop, the navigation bar is lined with icons and text, and the bottom is a poster display of the new hot resource.
Lynx Box M13 Security Manager
The Lynx Box M13 comes with a security manager to enter the security manager to perform deep cleaning, memory management and application management of the Lynx Box M13 system.
Lynx Box M13 settings interface
The Lynx Box M13 UI is highly unified, with text prompts and logic at a glance. The user can perform related operations such as network, resolution, and interface adjustment in the settings according to his own needs.
Lynx Box M13
Lynx Box M13
The Lynx Box M13 is equipped with Alibaba's home entertainment service platform. It is known as a super film library built with over one hundred billion dollars. It has licensed content from six Hollywood studios including Sony Pictures and Paramount, including over a thousand global films, hundreds of exclusive content, and full-length movie coverage. And in the later period, Alibaba Cloud also added resources from Youku.
Mission Impossible 5 screenshot
Speed ​​and Passion 7 screenshots
The Ali cloud system that joins Youku Potato Video Resources has been slower to update than the previous resources. The situation with fewer positive films has changed a lot. The latest and hottest movies, such as Mission Impossible 5: The Mysterious Kingdom, can be included in a timely manner.
My card
There are many features of the Lynx Box M13. The first thing to say is the M button on the infrared remote controller that has just been mentioned above. The M button is used to enter the “My Card†interface with one click, which allows you to quickly manage system notification entries, external storage devices, and shortcut apps to improve operational efficiency.
TV Taobao
Ali cloud system, one of the indispensable content is TV Taobao, of course, the Lynx box M13 is also true. Due to the "Double 11" picking festival, TV Taobao has changed its theme to "Double 11", which means that TV Taobao will continue to update its content based on current trends and festivals. Although the operation is not as fast as the PC client and the mobile client, it is almost always on TV Taobao.
TBO Tmall Theater
TBO Tmall Cinema Charges
The TBO (Tmall Box Office) Tmall Theater is an online video service launched by Alibaba in June of this year and was officially launched in September. Its contents are all charge items. TBO is now in the promotion discount period. See the screenshot above for the specific charge situation.
File Manager
HDP Live
Ali cloud system can be controlled and controlled. For whether or not to install third-party software, please have a friend of Tmall's box try it out and test it. If it can be installed, the user only needs to copy the third-party application to be installed to the U disk, connect the USB interface of the Lynx box M13, enter the file management, and find the just-downloaded apk installation file.
Lynx Box M13 native playback capability
As mentioned in the opening part of the hardware, the Lynx Box M13 is equipped with the latest box chip S905. In our HDP evaluation room test process, the video does not support such formats as F4V and EVO. Other audio formats and pictures can be supported. See the above table.
Lynx Box M13 Review Summary:
Unconsciously, the Lynx Box has gone from the M10 to the M13. The Lynx Box M13 inherited the previous generations of designs in appearance, the classic red and black two-color molding, seamless connection; polycarbonate body material, matte processing, Feel comfortable. However, it is such a constant shape that the recognition of the same brand is low, and there are many netizens who react confusingly.
On the hardware configuration, 1GB of running memory plus 8GB of high-speed flash memory, storage combination is more general. The crystal morning Amlogic S905 quad-core 64-bit chip will officially bring the Lynx box series into the 64-bit era. The highly-configured chip also brings powerful decoding capabilities, and the 901's security Bunny video scores are among the best.
Using Aliyun YunOS 3.0.2 system, a new generation of floating desktop, easy to operate.
With regard to film and television resources, the Huada Media licensee has access to ensure the quality of resources. In addition, there are TBO Tmall Cinema and Youku Tuo’s content blessings, which have changed the way Alibaba Cloud’s system resources were updated slowly.