SCISHION V88 Rockchip RK3229 TV Box Sells for $19.99 (Promo)

Entry-level Android TV boxes are now already pretty cheap, and in the past we’ve seen deals in for around $25 and less, but with SCISHION V88, I think it’s the first time I see a new 4K Android TV box selling for less than $20 shipped.

Cheapest_4K_Android_TV_BoxSCISHION V88 specifications:

  • SoC – Rockchip RK3229 quad core ARM Cortex A7 processor @ 1.5 GHz with  ARM Mali-400MP2
  • System Memory – 1GB DDR3
  • Storage – 8GB eMMC flash + SD card slot up to 16GB
  • Video Output – HDMI 2.0 up to 4K2K @ 60 fps, and 3.5mm AV output (composite)
  • Audio Output – HDMI, AV, and coaxial S/PDIF
  • Connectivity – 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
  • USB – 4x USB 2.0 host ports
  • Power Supply – 5V/2A
  • Dimensions – 11.6 x 11.6 x 2.5 cm

The devices runs Android 5.1, and ships with a power adapter, a HDMI cable, an IR remote control, and a user’s manual. It also looks pretty similar to MX4 TV box minus Bluetooth support.

SCISHION_V88_TV_BoxBased on my experiences with MXQ 4K and Zidoo X1 II, devices based on Rockchip RK3229 are pretty good at playing 1080p and – to a lesser extent – H.264 and H.265 4K videos, but will feel sluggish for many other apps, although it’s quite possible the upgrade to Android 5.1 improved the situation (my two reviews are based on Android 4.4). For ARM Linux fan, this may not be the best hardware to play with Linux either, and you’d better stick with Amlogic S905 devices if you want to experiment.

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GLaz
8 years ago

This is definitely a fake. Such boxes doesn’t support 4K output over hdmi. And if so, there is no benefit in support of playback of 4K video files. So, I don’t know any reason to place “4K” label on the top of the box.

anthony
anthony
8 years ago

Hello, can I ask you what’s the situation about rockchip kernel source code? Is it public or not? 🙂 For this reason in old days I’ve opted for Amlogic solution instead of rockchip…
Thanks

anthony
anthony
8 years ago

Thank you! So i will stay with Amlogic for now:) thanks again

jim stephens
jim stephens
8 years ago

I got a bit from Gearbest about 4k boxes which show prices from $21US to $26 US for boxes. Interesting to set this off by going to Gearbest (I have an account with them).

I ordered one of the promo boxes as I need a box, will see how it works.

TC
TC
8 years ago

this is the chip capable for 10bit h264 anime?

barky
barky
8 years ago

I do not trust GearBest. I’ve purchased from them six times before and had several problems each time regarding the actual shipping of the items. They lie without reservation, and I think that is the way they thing business is done. Out of those six orders, I have only received ONE that didn’t have some sort of shipping hassle involved, even when I pay for expedited. Great website, terrible company. Also, how many times have they run promos, then sent an email 3 days later declaring “sorry, we are out of stock”? Bogus company. If it looks too good to… Read more »

Kiko
Kiko
8 years ago

Anyone know if possible to running ubuntu or debian in this box ? I found in another store $19.99 too https://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Android_Media_Players/Android_TV_Box/V88-Android-TV-Box/
But I just want to running some cheaper linux server if are possible to install debian/ubuntu server.

Kiko
Kiko
8 years ago


So do you have any other box suggestion fully compatible with debian/ubuntu server ? Because I have an old Mele A2000 and want a little upgrade. thanks

kelvin skale
kelvin skale
8 years ago

Can this TV box be used to my PC monitor to make complete TV set? where also I can buy decoder to be able to see TV channels

Theguyuk
Theguyuk
8 years ago

There is a s905x version for £ 17.06 GBP

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_434477.html?wid=21

semperfi
semperfi
8 years ago

Who makes this box??? I see it on the internet made by Scishion and Mifanstech. Who is the real and who is the copy ??? And why does Sunvell also make the T95 ??? What’s real ???

semperfi
semperfi
8 years ago


Thanks for the fast response. Awesome. Hey, so I’m trying to do cheap kodi boxes for friends and family. I’m looking at getting the PRO version of this one but I’m worried about people saying it’s poor on “wifi”, doesn’t do “dolby” and only does “720”. What box gets me “cheap”, “dolby”, “wifi”, “1080” ?

theguyuk
theguyuk
8 years ago

@semperfi

A MXQ NEXBOX s805 soc, if you can find one or OTT M8 s802 soc . Both only Android 4.4 but stable Kodi from my experience.

semperfi
semperfi
8 years ago

@theguyuk
Thanks for the input theguyuk !

Madhukar burute
Madhukar burute
8 years ago

1000 box need

JMA
JMA
8 years ago

I bought 3 boxes from Gearbest and initially they all worked fine but after a few months 2 of them cannot connect to internet either by wifi or ethernet cable, anyone had same issue and how to fix it? and how to update the firmware?

Thanks

theguyuk
theguyuk
7 years ago

Claimed on 4 day sale at gearbest http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_401687.html

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