04 June 2025
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Comparative Analysis: New TV Box Releases (June 2025)

Shenzhen, China, 4 June 2025 ---- Magicsee is excited to announce that four brand new TV boxes will be unlocked in late June, they are D7, ZU5, ZU6, and Z8mini. Based on Magicsee’s previous popular machines, such as Z8 and P7, each of those machines shows progress in distinct areas, providing customers a wider range of choices.s

While delivering comparable enhancements to the viewing experience and home entertainment, the four upcoming TV boxes achieve heightened stability through more robust component implementations.

D7 – Reliable and Balanced

The D7 is a solid performer for everyday streaming. Powered by a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-G31 GPU, it supports 4K HDR video output and runs on Android 10. With dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2, it provides smooth wireless performance. It supports all major video/audio formats, voice control, multi-screen casting (Miracast, DLNA, AirPlay), and popular apps like YouTube and Netflix. It’s a great all-around choice for standard users.

ZU5 – Similar to D7 with Flexible Storage Options

ZU5 shares almost identical hardware and features with D7. It comes with the same CPU, GPU, Android 10 OS, and dual-band Wi-Fi + BT5.2. The main difference lies in slightly varied storage options and a more consumer-focused Android TV app suite. If you're comparing ZU5 with D7, they’re nearly the same — pick based on your preferred UI or brand.

ZU6 – Advanced and Future-Ready

ZU6 takes performance a step further with 8K video decoding at 22fps, thanks to the Allwinner H618 chip and Android 12 OS. It keeps the same amount of RAM (2GB) but boosts internal storage to 16GB. You also get dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, multi-format media decoding (including H.265 Main10), and support for Google Play, YouTube 4K, Netflix (TV version), and more. If you’re looking to invest in a box that’s future-proof and supports ultra-high resolution, ZU6 is the smart pick.

Z8mini – Compact and Modern with Android 14

Z8mini is a smaller, efficient Android TV box running the latest Android 14. While it lacks 8K support, it still delivers 4K video at 60fps via HD 1.4, with support for modern codecs like H.265, H.264, VP9, and even HDR. With 2GB RAM and up to 16GB flash, it’s compact but capable. Apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube are supported, and it offers DLNA, AirPlay, and local playback. A great option if you want the newest Android interface in a lightweight device.

Conclusion: Which One to Choose?

  • • D7 – Best for users who want stability, reliability, and value.
  • • ZU5 – Like D7, but with slightly different app experience and storage flexibility.
  • • ZU6 – Best for tech enthusiasts or users with 8K displays who want future-ready performance.
  • • Z 8mini – Great for users who prefer the newest Android system in a compact design.

About H265

H.265 (HEVC) compresses video files 50% smaller than H.264 while keeping the same quality. It’s essential for 4K/8K video, saving bandwidth on streaming (like Netflix) and storage space on devices. Modern phones, cameras, and services use it, but older devices may not support playback smoothly.

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