On January 18, the Penguin Aurora Box 1s, a collaborative effort between Tencent Video and Skyworth Digital, was officially launched. This Internet set-top box features a cute and appealing design that immediately captured the attention of many users. Priced at 399 yuan, it falls into the mid-to-high-end category of TV boxes. As an upgraded version of the Skyworth Penguin Aurora Box, what improvements does it bring, and how is the user experience? Let’s take a look at our detailed review.
**Appearance Gallery**
The hardware ports are mainly located on the top of the device, including power, HDMI, USB, and AV interfaces. Since the 1S uses a flat design, there is no separate wired network port. The back of the box features a ring-shaped anti-slip pad, which provides excellent stability on surfaces.
**Performance Parameters**
During performance testing, the Penguin Aurora Box 1s scored 34,430 on the Security Bunny test, powered by an imported 64-bit A53 CPU and Mali-450 GPU. It supports smooth playback of 4K Blu-ray videos, 3D games, and offers enhanced image processing with support for 4K and HDR10.
Compared to other TV boxes, the 1S performs similarly to the 4th generation Lynx Box 3Pro and Haimeidi H7. However, it outperforms the Founder Box F5 by three times, making it a strong contender in the market.
**Data Transmission Test**
For users who enjoy watching local 4K content, USB port performance can sometimes affect playback smoothness. To test this, we played a 1.1GB 4K HDR video on multiple devices. The Penguin Aurora Box 1s completed the task in just 45 seconds, the fastest among all tested models. The Haimeidi H7 took 47 seconds, the Lynx Box 3Pro took 53 seconds, and the previous generation Penguin Aurora Box took over a minute.
This test confirmed that the 1S can smoothly play high-quality 4K videos without any lag or stuttering.
**Network Testing**
Although the Penguin Aurora Box 1s lacks a wired network port and only supports 2.4G WiFi, our real-world tests showed impressive results. It achieved a network speed of about 5MB/s on the 2.4G band, outperforming all other models. This ensures smooth streaming of online videos and live broadcasts.
**System UI and Video Experience**
Equipped with 2GB of RAM, the 1s offers a significant performance boost over its predecessor. It runs smoothly with no boot ads, matching the speed of the Haimeidi H7 4th generation.
The interface is designed with a waterfall-style layout, offering an intuitive and visually engaging experience. Users can easily navigate through 21 different categories, from movies and dramas to sports and entertainment, without the need to scroll endlessly.
The quick channel switching feature allows users to switch between channels directly from the list page, enhancing convenience and reducing steps.
**4K and HDR Performance**
In 4K video tests, the Penguin Aurora Box 1s delivered stunning detail, capturing every nuance of the scene. From architecture to moving vehicles, everything appeared sharp and clear.
It also handled 4K H.265 videos well, with only one movie experiencing minor lag. It supports HEVC decoding and 10-bit color, delivering rich color gradients and higher-definition visuals.
**Bit Rate Performance**
The 1s smoothly played videos across various bit rates. Higher bit rates mean better quality, as they represent more data per second, resulting in clearer and more accurate video reproduction.
**Final Thoughts**
After several days of testing, here's a summary of the Penguin Aurora Box 1s:
**Advantages:**
1. Unique "strange penguin" cartoon design adds a fun and modern touch.
2. Strong hardware configuration, especially for 4K and HDR playback.
3. User-friendly system interface with comprehensive content categorization.
4. AI voice assistant enhances the interactive experience.
**Areas for Improvement:**
1. No wired network port.
2. Only supports 2.4G WiFi, no dual-band support.
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