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product_id: 659082167
title: "U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11 (Non-Android TV), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified"
brand: "minix"
price: "₩554906"
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Minix"
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# 8GB RAM + 128GB eMMC Wi-Fi 6 & Gigabit Ethernet 8K UHD playback U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11 (Non-Android TV), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified

**Brand:** minix
**Price:** ₩554906
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your streaming game — because 8K isn’t just a resolution, it’s a lifestyle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11 (Non-Android TV), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified by minix
- **How much does it cost?** ₩554906 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/659082167-u8k-ultra-8k-android-media-player-with-ai-picture-quality)

## Best For

- minix enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minix brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Next-gen Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet deliver ultra-low latency streaming and stable connections even in busy networks.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** 8GB RAM combined with a lightning-fast Amlogic S928X-K processor ensures smooth multitasking and flawless playback.
- • **Future-Proof 8K Ultra HD:** Stream and enjoy crystal-clear 8K content with HDMI 2.1a support for the ultimate home cinema upgrade.
- • **AI-Powered Picture Perfection:** Experience real-time AI upscaling and picture quality enhancement that transforms every frame into a visual masterpiece.
- • **Cinema-Grade Dolby Vision & Atmos:** Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and rich, multidimensional sound certified by Dolby for a premium entertainment experience.

## Overview

The MINIX U8K-Ultra is a cutting-edge 8K Android media player powered by the Amlogic S928X-K processor and Android AOSP 11. Featuring 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC storage, it supports seamless 8K UHD playback with AI-driven picture quality and resolution upscaling. Certified for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, it delivers cinema-grade audio-visual experiences. Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet, it ensures ultra-fast, low-latency streaming, making it the ultimate choice for professional-grade home entertainment.

## Description

Buy MINIX U8K-Ultra 8K Android Media Player with AI Picture Quality Enhancer & AI Resolution Upscaling 8GB RAM 128GB eMMC, Powered by AOSP 11 (Non-Android TV), Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Certified: Streaming Media Players - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Best android box out there - Now this is a great product. Everything just works. Playback on both kodi and iptv smooth. Get this box and stop messing around with cheap crap.
Review: Excellent Android TV Box - There are a number of excellent written and video reviews of this product, so I won't reiterate their content. I now own 2 of these from desertcart, having used the first for 6 months and been very pleased with it. It takes some work to optimize the performance of the Minix - check out the U8K-Ultra forums. Also, if you use Kodi, check out the Android Kodi wiki. I use the Minix primarily as a canned media player with Kodi, and Kodi's setup is a little tricky to get it right, especially if you have thousands of files. Also, if you have stuttering issues, try tweaking the Kodi caching under the Settings/Services menu and the buffer settings under the Settings/System menu. If you want access to ALL of kodi's settings, make sure you enable the EXPERT option on the left sidebar. One recommendation; while the remote is OK, I much prefer the Logitech K400 Plus Android keyboard as a input device. Also, the Minix is compatible with large hard drives - my 16TB USB connected drives work fine. Sometimes either the touchpad or the keyboard navigation keys quit working. Restarting the Minix solves the problem. Lastly, it would be nice if the Minix was compatible with USB external optical dives. This feature would allow it to completely replace DVD and blu-ray players.

## Features

- Android AOSP 11 & Amlogic S928X-K: MINIX U8K-ULTRA Smart Media Player powered by the Amlogic S928X-K big.LITTLE ARM Cortex A76 + Quad-Core Cortex A55 Processor (64-bit), ARM G57 MC2.Android AOSP 11, upgradeable via OTA
- 8K ULTRA HD Video Playback: Experience the future of visual clarity with seamless 4K/8K UHD video playback. Enjoy a vast array of video formats, including AV1, VP9, H.265-10, AVS3, and AVS2, for unparalleled visual immersion.8K playback requires: HDMI 2.1a cable + 8K-compatible display
- Seamless BD Playback with Menu Navigation: The U8K - ULTRA elevates home entertainment with its outstanding BD-Rip playback. It supports high - quality BD video and offers intuitive menu navigation. You can effortlessly browse BD menus, pick favorite scenes, access special features, and enjoy a cinema - like experience at home. It's ideal for movie fans who want to relive films in all their splendor
- Enhance your visuals with AI-powered technology. The AI-SR upscaler boosts 1080p to 2X, 720p to 3X, and 480p to 4X detail. Combined with AI-PQ, it analyzes scenes in real-time, optimizing picture quality for an immersive viewing experience. Enable both AI-PQ/AI-SQ in [Settings →Network&Internet→Device Preferences→MINIX Settings → AI-PQ] for optimal quality
- Dual-Band 2x2 MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet: Experience the future of wireless networking with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6. Enjoy low-latency streaming and downloads, ideal for 4K/8K streaming and online gaming, even in crowded networks

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DDCKX9F7 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,302 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #216 in Streaming Media Players |
| Brand Name | MINIX |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (202) |
| Date First Available | September 11, 2024 |
| Item Weight | 8.9 ounces |
| Item model number | U8K-ULTRA |
| Product Dimensions | 5.04 x 5.04 x 1.1 inches |
| Special Features | Browser |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MINIX
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Connector Type:** HDMI
- **Controller Type:** Remote Control, Voice Control
- **Form Factor:** TV Box
- **Model Name:** U8K-ULTRA
- **Resolution:** 8k
- **Special Feature:** Browser
- **Supported Internet Services:** Browser, Don't support HD Nexflix;, Hulu, Prime Video, Smarttube

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best android box out there
*by E***O on February 24, 2026*

Now this is a great product. Everything just works. Playback on both kodi and iptv smooth. Get this box and stop messing around with cheap crap.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Android TV Box
*by J***H on August 24, 2025*

There are a number of excellent written and video reviews of this product, so I won't reiterate their content. I now own 2 of these from Amazon, having used the first for 6 months and been very pleased with it. It takes some work to optimize the performance of the Minix - check out the U8K-Ultra forums. Also, if you use Kodi, check out the Android Kodi wiki. I use the Minix primarily as a canned media player with Kodi, and Kodi's setup is a little tricky to get it right, especially if you have thousands of files. Also, if you have stuttering issues, try tweaking the Kodi caching under the Settings/Services menu and the buffer settings under the Settings/System menu. If you want access to ALL of kodi's settings, make sure you enable the EXPERT option on the left sidebar. One recommendation; while the remote is OK, I much prefer the Logitech K400 Plus Android keyboard as a input device. Also, the Minix is compatible with large hard drives - my 16TB USB connected drives work fine. Sometimes either the touchpad or the keyboard navigation keys quit working. Restarting the Minix solves the problem. Lastly, it would be nice if the Minix was compatible with USB external optical dives. This feature would allow it to completely replace DVD and blu-ray players.

### ⭐ not for retro gaming and Android steambox, capable but incompatible with intended use at purchase
*by A***F on March 10, 2026*

Beware. If you're getting the system because you believe it will run PS2 emulators and original Xbox under Winlator, or even gamehub for running your Steam games under Android, think again. I tried countless different builds of PS2 emulators, I installed retroarch to try and do PlayStation 1 emulation, and I attempted to gamehub. The device Lacks certain essential Android elements for gaming and it refused to even let me install PS2 emulators, and The game hub program was unavailable from the Google Play store, and even if I installed the BIOS under retroarch I couldn't get PS1 emulation to reliably work at all it would just crash out back into retroarch. While the system is technically capable of all sorts of emulation it looks like practically it's pretty much a useless box unless you want streaming services, though it has sufficiently powerful hardware to run basic emulation up to PS2 Dreamcast and maybe original Xbox. Also AI told me it came with two AAA batteries for the remote but that was not true not saying it's the fault of the manufacturer but it would be nice to include the basics to get things working. The interface is a bit convoluted and I wasn't able to get Flauncher support for it either so you're pretty much stuck with the crappy Metro theme. It also appears that the controller is unable to allow you to click on Android pop ups at certain points in time requiring you to switch back to the infrared button mode instead of the air mouse and selector Central button. It looks really nice on paper and as a reasonable price if it would actually operate as technically possible however this is mostly a useless piece of hardware and because you can't root it and because it has a locked bootloader it's pretty much purposeless for anybody who's trying to make an htpc setup for their TV. There is one nice thing about it which is that the easy SMX d10 controller I bought for playing games navigate the Metro interface, but it appears that it may not be properly mapped in Android either because it doesn't have any interface support other than basic d-pad and button selections. It has less features than my Android smartphone, because it's unable to run essential emulator programs. It ended up being easier to screen share my Android tablet to the Google TV I'm using in order to play PS2 games rather than hastoe with the impossibility of the system and the total lack of custom ROMs that might make it more usable and add support later on. In some ways when watching YouTube it was advertised to me as being an equivalent to the Nvidia shield but with more RAM, it's ultimately not even though I've never owned an Nvidia shield I know it's capable of doing all kinds of gaming that this one really cannot hold up to. I'm pretty much giving up on this unit at this point and if it had actually been usable the way I was intending for retro gaming I would have given a five-star review since the hardware is capable of what I was seeking to do it's just a software limitation it appears and also there are compatibility issues with the emulators from the get-go. Spend your money on something better if you're trying to get an Android htpc. And make sure to get a YouTube video of the emulator you're looking for running actually operating on the device, since most of the Minix videos were not feature filled but mainly just trying to advertise its basic capabilities which I would say is all it's capable of at this point. It might make a nice FTP server for your house though or samba if you want to file share and are looking for something to plug in an external solid state drive to and just have it stream your data or movies or music. If all you want is something to play back your 4K or 8K video files from a local storage device on your TV this is a great solution If you want a small all-in-one game system for your kids it's not going to cut the cake I didn't try any other emulators then PS2 and PS1 both using aether and nether SMX2 and the retroarch pcsx rearmed core with bios, and game hub which I also downloaded through APK pure and force installed and it still failed to operate. Not a power user system At this point it looks like you're better off getting a retroid pocket five and putting it in a dock and using that for a gaming system on your TV if you ultimately are looking for those aims. It'll offer everything this does and more, just a little bit less controller friendly interface. And there are tons of Android air mouse remote controls with keyboards on the back so you can use that with any system you don't need to have the Minix special remote

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*