Minix NEO X5

247 reviews

Mar, 2015

Positive
Usability (37)
Price (23)
Design (15)
Size (7)

Negative
Reliability (41)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 247 reviews of Minix NEO X5. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The price and usability also get good reviews. There are some critical views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Minix NEO X5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Minix NEO X5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Minix NEO X5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: MiniX Neo X5 mini RK3066 Android 4.1 TV Box, HD Network Media Player/Streamer, Quad-Core Cortex A9 Smart Internet TV Set Box, Built in Wifi Support HD • Minix NEO X5mini Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 Dual Core Media Hub/TV Box/Mini PC • MINIX NEO X5 Android 4.1 Dual-Core Bluetooth TV Player w Wi-Fi 1GB RAM 16GB ROM - EU Plug

Mar, 2015

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Amazon.com review summary for Minix NEO X5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Minix NEO X5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The price also gets good opinions. There are some mixed comments about the size, while some have doubts about the reliability.

usability, price, design

reliability

70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: MINIX NEO X5 RK3066 Dual Core Cortex A9 TV Box 1GB RAM 16GB ROM with Wi-Fi SD MMC Slot XBMC 3G Dongle RJ45 Slot • MINIX NEO X5 mini HD TV media streaming player

Mar, 2015

Expert review by: Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

MiniX Neo X5-116A

The MiniX Neo X5-116A exists in the middle realm somewhere between a media hub and an Android desktop mini PC. If all you're going to do is use the Neo X5 as a media player you'll do adequately, but trying to do anything more with the device will...

Inexpensive for an unlocked Android device. Fully open, stock Android. Compact with plenty of ports. Has built-in storage

You need a touch screen. Clunky with air mouse remote. Really made for tinkerers and Android fans who are tinkerers. Interface is in 1,280 by 800 resolution, even on a 1080p screen

The MiniX Neo X5-116A ($124 list) exists in the middle realm somewhere between a media hub and a desktop-class mini PC. The Neo X5 runs Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), so it is compatible with a large library of Android apps made for tablets and...

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Russ C. (newegg.com)

Updated Review

Playback of 1080p transport streams from a HD Homerun Prime still struggle, but 720p channels work fine. If you want flawless 1080p support for TS files, then get the quad core version, which is a tad overpriced given that a root is out for the Fire TV.

New version of the firmware (March 2014?) provides lots of updates, but not to the Android OS. Improves memory performance enough that when using the Minix XBMC, plays 1080p just fine, zero problems. Even fixed problems in configuring XBMC via the...

Latest firmware has the DNS set at 75.75.75.75, which sorta works, but prevents you from registering via Google Play for apps. Changing the settings to static, with a DNS of 8.8.8.8 (backup 8.8.4.4) fixes this

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Minix NEO-X5-116A V2

Flashing the ROM - Google "minix x5 download" to find the firmware download site. There are some decent instructions on youtube, but remember to install the rockchip driver from the firmware download first. Playing Flash Web Video - Install the...

No problems with the hardware, drivers, or installing apps from the play store. It works fairly well as a cheap desktop, after installing some apps and some tweaking. Performance is similar to dual core A9 tablets and phones

Hardware / Minix ; System does not auto-update the OS. Most users will want to upgrade to Andoid 4.2.2 and flashing the ROM requires using a Windows PC ; Cannot flash the unit from Windows 8.1, had to use and old XP laptop ; A little under powered...

Oct, 2013

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