"Glory box evaluation" ultra-low-cost 4k artifact

Huawei Glory has released several mobile phones on the first anniversary of its birthday. It was followed by an ultra-low-priced box that may have been intensified. It may not be particularly in the glory of the entire conference, but it was introduced after the introduction. When the price was announced after the function, it attracted long-lasting surprises. Less than 300 yuan, you can have a first-line brand of 4K Android smart set-top boxes. In a box of harsh policies, many people even think that "The box is dead," but the glory box focuses on the "core" and "genuine" concept of the conference, perhaps this will usher in a reshuffle in the HD box community.



Huawei Glory Box adopts the latest generation of HiVPX4 decoder chip, equipped with its own master control, uses 2x decoding pipeline unit, and a higher multiplexing decoding module to increase the pixel processing capacity from 1 pixel/clock cycle. Up to 2 pixels per clock cycle, passing over 200,000 codestream verifications from professional testing organizations such as Allegro, guaranteeing support for full stream format; and passing "bit conformance" tests of all standard test sequences to ensure decoding The output of the device is exactly the same as the theoretical result, and even subtle errors that are hardly noticeable to the human eye are not permitted.

It should be noted here that the Allegro test bitstream is the industry's most rigorous test bitstream and can pass completely through its tested decoders. The Glory Box Decoder has passed all Allegro stream tests, which is enough to see its strong R&D capabilities.

In addition, one of the core selling points of the Glory Box is the dual-antenna dual-income twin technology. I believe that many people have used some domestic low-cost boxes (such as some of the low-end models of the Southern Digital System). When manufacturers boast various decoding of various online sources, the network and speed that are not isolated are challenging. One of the most painful things we watched online was that the wonderful shots were filled with cold water. Glory Box enhances signal-through-wall capability while achieving a 2X increase in data throughput performance to meet the challenges of high-definition and 4K era high-rate signal wireless transmission; dual-antenna complementary designs also specifically consider single-antennas in certain applications. The problem of poor position signals can achieve good reception performance in all directions without dead ends.

The parameters are attributed to parameters. Then, whether the above-mentioned magical parameters are really as magical as described, and it must be determined through personal test experience.

Overall appearance and interface





Looking at the opening box of the glory box, the light blue glory family color matching, as well as exquisite packaging and detailed graphic instructions, can all experience a meticulous attitude of a large-scale factory.





There are a few things that glory box is worth: I think it is worth buying:

1, Hass 4 core CPU + 4 core GPU, enough to smoothly decode a variety of high bit rate HD film source;

2, support 4K, that is, can output up to 38,402,160 resolution video, while supporting H.265 technology, decoding capability is good;

3, built-in full-featured dual WiFi antenna, with RJ45 wired network port, speed protection;

4, measurements only 85mm85mm 15.5mm, will not take up too much living room or bedroom space, do not have to worry about furniture furnishings problems;

5. With Huawei's core technology, we know that Huawei's strengths are network communications and chip video decoding, and its glory box will theoretically be supported by Huawei's various advanced technologies.



The glory box is only less than the size of the palm of your hand. It is almost the same size as the Huawei secret box , but it is heavier than the Huawei secret box. It is heavy in the hand. Randomized HDMI cable is a standard long cable. Compared to the L-shaped short HDMI cable of Huawei's secret box, the Glory Box needs infrared remote control, so it is not easy to hide behind the flat-screen TV, so the weight of the camera is increased. Can be easily placed flat, not because the weight is too light to be suspended by the toughness of HDMI cable, so the design still has some reasons.



The frosted remote control of the Glory Box is ergonomically designed to provide a more comfortable grip and a muted button design with relatively clear feedback. Random delivery of two 7-cell batteries is more durable and cheaper than button batteries. And the thicker battery compartment has a positive effect on the grip of the palm.





Glory box has only one USB port in the whole body, but it also offers a TF card slot on the side. The rare thing is that the body has RJ-45 cable interface, one of the AV composite video output interface SPDIF output interface (two in one), can be convenient Take care of the old TV without HDMI interface, more humane.

The killer box of the glory box is the built-in professional set-top box chip, which uses Hass self-study Hi3798M quad-core chip, built-in HiVPX4 professional decoder, to know that the vast majority of chips in the domestic set-top box are derived from Hass, so for the glory The performance of the box is also good compatibility and can be assured.



However, compared to the MicroUSB-5V standard power supply of Huawei's secret box, the glory box must be supplied with a randomly-supplied adapter, which is not very convenient at this point.



There are two rows of mats on both sides of the back of the host, one is more wear-resistant, the second is to increase friction, can stabilize the body.

The first boot friendly prompt





I think that Glory Box fully takes into account the use of small white home users. In particular, after the first boot, the system does not directly enter the main menu. Instead, it displays the wireless/cable network in a prompt manner to facilitate subsequent network operations. In general, home/white users do not find the tedious way of “setting up” “network” and “networking” in the main interface.



Due to update bugs and optimizer considerations, OTA push updates will be received.

Design details of the parameter settings



Or first look at the layout of the settings interface. In order to fully take into account the ease of operation of flat-panel TVs and remote control users, the setup menu is displayed with a large block diagram. The common settings are all in a sub-menu, which is convenient and efficient.



Speed ​​test function




Screen brightness display adjustment function

Surprisingly, there is actually screen brightness adjustment, which is not available in the boxes I used to use.



Audio output mode



Very practical feature, TV screen ratio. Especially for the old-fashioned 4:3 television, it is believed that most of the second- and third-tier cities or rural families still have the largest proportion.



The video quality adjustment, which involves the decoding ability of the master chip and the video training ability, is much larger than most of the commercially available master phones and flat panel masters and Android systems. The integrated "encoding noise cancellation", "sharpening enhancement" and "edge interpolation" functions can correct and compensate for the loss of image quality due to compression and transmission, significantly improving picture sharpness and edge detail rendering, even for low bitstream programs. Can also display more clearly in HD and 4K TVs.

Other setting options:





Local video playback capability

For local video playback, it is mainly fancy supported video formats and decoding of high bit rate resources. But for the pure 4k playback I did not go to the film source to test, the main reason is not practical, especially the source of the film source is very small, but the 1080p Full HD high bit rate video is more practical and easy to get. So I inserted and tested two mkv-format 1080p Full HD video transformers 4 and tomorrow's edge with USB stick. Each movie is about 11G in size. The actual effect is very satisfactory. The glory box is loaded on two videos. And feel free to drag on the progress bar is a swift feeling, the video quality is also quite satisfactory.

Then I played 720p high bit rate rmvb format video and mp4 format, and it was very smooth.









Online video resource testing

Good online playability is mainly reflected in these aspects: the richness of online resources, the oldness of online resources (updates are timely), and the genuineness of online resources (various reasons, you know, can not tell you that day because The reasons for the policy can't be seen anymore), the video quality of online resources, and the loading speed (which is also related to the video source and network signal reception capabilities).

As mentioned earlier, the glory box built-in 300M omnidirectional dual-antenna dual-double receiving, WiFi sensitivity is very good, the actual test environment is the router in the living room, I tested in the living room and bedroom, the same speed to the force.

Another great advantage is that the Glory Box System integrates the Yangguang Galaxy broadcast control platform, including the powerful content of Iqiyi Internet Video Company, over 2 million hours of source library, daily update of over 1000 programs, and at the same time, the amount of users Customized high-quality video area: 4K area, Dolby area, 3D area, HD area, etc., so the quality of video resources can be guaranteed.

Here we need to introduce Galaxy Internet TV (GITV) Co., Ltd., an Internet TV operating company co-sponsored by the Central People's Broadcasting Station, Jiangsu Radio and TV Station, Iqiyi, and Dr. Peng's Telecommunication Media Group. One of the licensees of "Internet TV Integrated Broadcasting and Control Business" has a strong technology research and development capability, and video content can meet the full range of consumer demand. The cooperation between Huawei and Galaxy TV (GITV) indicates that the two companies will use their advantages to jointly promote the sound development of the industry. Therefore, with this photo of the nationally recognized genuine resources, at least we can ensure that the Glory Box can enjoy the security of watching movies.





The actual experience is also very satisfactory. At present, each of David's TV dramas and online hits can be found in Glory Box's online video resources. Online search is also supported.









Looking at a hit series, the update speed is not much different from that on TV. The advantage is that you don’t have to look at annoying ads, the picture quality is clearer than the set-top box (you need to speed up at home), you can drag the progress point Which to look at.

Among them, I don't have to look at advertisements. This is the happiest thing for me. Nowadays, video websites think of money as crazy. If you look at a video for an hour and a half, the result of advertising will be 5 minutes. It can be completely described as “funny”.

But one thing is regrettable, that is, since the radio and television enacted various bans, live TV can not see, but this is not a problem for a variety of DIY people, the three words: "You will."

Another advantage of the glory box, home network slow? It doesn't matter if you use the "cache" function to download more than a dozen episodes of your serials before going to bed at night. You can enjoy a smooth look the next day!



HD and 4K online resource playback experience

The glory box is technically supported for the quality and sound quality experience. Integrated coded noise cancellation, sharpening enhancement, edge interpolation, and over-score technology are available to correct and compensate for image quality loss. Even low-stream programs can be used in HD and 4K. The TV shows more clearly. At the same time dynamic contrast technology, true color reproduction, more transparent images, brighter colors. The H.265 decoding capability is integrated, which can save 50% of bandwidth resources and make it possible to watch 4K network video under normal bandwidth. Because the H.265 decoding capability of the box is 3 times that of H.264, many boxes on the market cannot decode the H.265 because the computing power of the decoding chip is not enough. The Glory Box supports the H.265 hard solution and supports the 4K perfectly. Decoding and output, this is quite good.







Rich online resources, as well as smooth playback experience, even if limited by the speed of the Internet, can also be put into the cache before downloading and watching.





My broadband is exclusive to 50M individuals. When I look at the 4k online resources, there will still be a slight pause. It seems that the 4k source is too high for bandwidth and speed. Fortunately, the glory box has cache function. The first use of the cache to load for a while will be able to look smoothly, but because the current home TV and cable are not universal HDMI2.0 interface, so the maximum can only be 30Hz, in order to completely universal 4k, have to be issued together with the terminal Power only.

Online resource search



Testing the online resource search function is very simple for the common video that can be seen. I tried some of the US drama resources that were recently banned. Unfortunately, it was basically impossible to see without approval, but I believe it is difficult. Can not master experts.





Other rich online video resource experience




The aunts who love the square dance are happy. The glory box is very resourceful.

Caring for Children, Parental Control Function Testing





The parental control function is indeed a more practical function. For families with children who love watching cartoons, the cartoons on TV are not the same as those we saw when we were young, but in the glory box. The cartoon resource is still very rich and comprehensive, and parental control can effectively control the children's watching TV time.

to sum up

Supporting 4K, but still the first-line brand, but less than 300 yuan, as the glory of the family Huawei's first set-top box products, glory box cost-effective. As a high-definition box market, this is indeed a blockbuster attack, especially massive and second-on video resources, as well as a wealth of high-definition and 4k video resources, I believe this will be a hot product.





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