Nearly perfect HD player: Egret A5 evaluation! And compared with the sea Meidi Q5 four generations
When I wrote this title, I was wondering if this review would lead people to misunderstand the gunfire. Can I really not get the benefit of the manufacturer? This A5 was bought from the official website. Do you want to change headings? Will anyone see this headline directly forgoing to read the full text?
I think that company executives in the Yigra Group have late nights responding positively to the concerns of the users. I decided not to change my title. If you are in this group, you should know that I am probably the one who complains most about A5. This is probably because of the deep love and responsibility. I am too eager to have a product that meets my needs. Egreat is the most likely manufacturer to realize this desire!
This box is only sold on the official website. The following is the official website to buy the link
A5 professional 4K Blu-ray navigation hard disk player direct link 
The picture above shows the purchase history of the official website A5 of Gyorgy, the actual starting price is slightly more expensive than the Hami Q5 four generations of the same chip, but there are more 1. ASS special effects subtitle support, 2. Full Blu-ray original navigation function, 3, Bluetooth function , 4, poster wall 2.0
If you have read the evaluation report of the previous Haimedi Q5 four-generation and Tate box, you know that special effects subtitles and Bluetooth are the features that Q5 lacks and I urgently need. As for the complete Blu-ray original navigation and poster wall 2.0 functions, It is dispensable to me.
If you haven't read the previous article, please read:
Missing Bluetooth and Special Effects Subtitles: HIMEDIA Q5 Four-Generation HD TV Box, TOGIC Tektronix WE30 TV Box Review
Bluetooth and special effects subtitles missing: HIMEDIA QIAO Q5 four generations of high-definition TV boxes, TOGIC Tage WE30 TV box evaluation reason to buy QIAO Q5 four generations, Tage WE30 are Android TV boxes, hereafter referred to as Q5 and WE30 TV boxes have Many choices are made by traditional home appliance manufacturers such as Skyworth Hisense. Traditional box manufacturers such as Haimeidi, Timmin, Kaibor and others. Internet companies such as millet boxes, Tate box, Tmall box, Huawei box, glory box and so on. There are several solutions for manufacturers. This article does not start with details. Just say the reasons I chose and the tigers in the market say | Like21 Comments77 Favorites82View details 
The picture above shows one of the many issues I have reflected in the official Gregrey group.
Sorry for the long-awaited friend who looks forward to this review. This article is more than a month away from the previous evaluation of the Sea Medio Q5. During this period, I conducted detailed exploration and use of the same field with Hoi Meidi Q5. In contrast, experienced three firmware upgrades, and encountered the problem of automatic shutdown and then contacted the manufacturer to find a solution. The old firmware was strongly brushed. Until the current version, the latest official firmware (firmware version 1206) was used. The bug has also been resolved. There is also an update to the world's first cracked version of the 4K UHD Blu-ray disc "Smurf 2" support, so we have kept waiting, thank you for waiting, more evaluation can follow my microblogging : Tiger said - and public number: Tiger said
Appearance Gallery
I do not open the box, directly on the main body and the comparison chart, the silver in the above figure is the sea Meidi Q5 four generations (hereinafter referred to as Q5), the black below is the Egret A5 (hereinafter referred to as A5). All HD players, both with HiSilicon Hi3798CV200 chip, hardware performance do not have to worry about, simply compare the next two volumes, interface layout, workmanship, etc., both are square, all metal body, excellent workmanship, There are obvious differences from ordinary OTT TV boxes, and all are boxes that focus on local HD playback.
A5 is bigger than Q5, but slightly lighter than Q5, and the interface layout is similar. The front panel has a physical power button (all can be turned off) and LED display, A5 screen display than Q5's A lot more, the content that can be displayed can be displayed at the time of playing, or the playing time, or the remaining playing time and no display, which is more convenient. As the first picture shows, the logo on the top of the A5 machine will be bright. For a very significant grade, it seems to be more powerful, but it cannot be turned off. If it is placed improperly, it may cause some light pollution when watching the film at night. Guess cannot be turned off in options by firmware upgrade.
The left side is a blue USB3.0 interface and a USB2.0 pull port, as well as a MICRO SD interface, the back of the antenna are also non-detachable, A5 antenna is thicker than the Q5, due to non-removable, in The narrow space TV cabinet will affect the use of interfaces such as the rear power cord.
Since my movies in NAS and mobile hard disk are mostly Blu-ray original and REMUX and re-encoded high-definition 1080p-based (Simply put, the single-movie volume is between 10 G-50 G, individual 4K videos may be 60-80 G) In order to guarantee the transmission speed, this block will not be a short board, so I use the 6 type cable to connect the box. Basically, WIFI is not used. Therefore, the antenna is very much like to be removed, but it cannot.
The rear is also very similar, 12V power interface is used to power the box and drag the hard drive, Gigabit wired LAN port, HDMI2.0 interface, AV interface, and a hidden RST button
The right side of the fuselage forgot to take a picture, two are the same, are a USB2.0 interface and a SATA interface for connecting bare disk (avoid a hard disk box) Q5 SATA interface has a can be taken down Dustproof rubber cover, A5 is not, but I only used this thing once, usually through the USB interface is mainly connected to the 8T mobile hard disk and a few 4T, 3T mobile hard disk.
The picture shows the state of A5 and Q5 connected to the TV with two HDMI cables at the same time. The silver is Q5, and the black is A5. It is temporarily used for the comparison test. The following is the Seagate 8T mobile hard disk in A5. It is used to exclude the NAS from network transmission. There is a difference, I compare the test is played on the mobile hard disk in the video
If you want to know more detailed comparison of the two machine parameters, I can put a comparison chart
The parameter is one side, the body is experiencing, I focus on the difference in the actual use experience
Two boxes with similar positioning functions, why did I get two, and when you look down, you know
experience feelings
This is the first interface of Q5. Because it is in cooperation with Mango TV, the top of the screen is the mango TV that comes with it. It can't be moved and can't be uninstalled. I never use this thing. The screen has a row of Youku, Tate Video, HDP. , TV cats, etc. are the effect of replacing the system's own APP after installation, one-touch direct is the system's own, you can enter the number keys on the remote control correspond to an APP, directly press the corresponding number keys after power on Will open the corresponding APP, this is very convenient, especially suitable for the elderly and children at home.
The bottom function contains the most popular media center for HD enthusiasts. All local videos such as NAS are played here.
After entering the media center, you can see the mobile hard disk, U disk, internal storage, network resources, etc., NAS need to manually search add
This is the homepage interface after A5 is powered on. The bottom row is the system's own APP and user installation APP. The user-installed APP icon will be modified into a flat style consistent with the system style. This is very hard. Usually it is hidden, you need to press the down arrow key of the remote control to display it.
Yes, the first side of the license plate that was not cooperated was strong enough to occupy it. It was particularly refreshing, clean and pure. It was a box that featured local HD playback.
About this homepage interface I didn't like some netizens at first. The reason was that there were five circles on the main screen and three of them were really needed. The most commonly used "video," "all files," "settings," music and picture entries are basically unused, but they cannot be replaced with other APPs installed by users. This problem is known after the exchange with the manufacturers, will not make a change, this is the product positioning determines its shape, I understand.
For the entry of the setup function, I suggest learning the practice of Tatebox: In the first state, press the up arrow key of the remote control directly to enter the setting, after all, this function is still very common.
The bottom of this row can not be moved, deleted, replaced, and after many reflections from the manufacturer, the latest firmware can now be completely uninstalled and replaced with a user-installed APP. I am delighted to see and like this. of! These minor changes have greatly improved the user experience. It is relatively easy for the elderly and children to look for online live broadcasts or movies and TV shows and cartoons.
If the follow-up can join a Q5-like one-touch direct APP function, then it is perfect
After entering from the homepage's video portal, you can directly access the connected mobile hard disk or NAS. The A5's main poster wall 2.0 function is really cool and very practical. The first connected device will be connected to download poster wall data. Will be downloaded to the connected hard disk and NAS root directory to generate an undeletable ".vidon" folder. For beginners and small white users, it's almost like entering the online APP library. The high-definition posters and introductions of the videos, Douban scores can be seen, and they can be classified by BD or other types, and even search is very powerful.
However, for me, for the movie file name I downloaded in the picture, you have clearly specified the type, title, track, subtitles, and even the file size. So I chose the file priority method in the settings so that after entering the video portal, I will enter the folder instead of the poster wall interface.
If you choose the poster wall priority, this interface is what comes in. The poster wall function, I don't use it, but others will use it so I gave praise, and I have set the file priority method, but. It will still generate the non-deletable poster wall folder on my hard drive after each connection. Automatically download the poster. One of the hard disks in this folder has nearly 3 G. If it can be completely set Closing the poster wall function gives a choice to the unneeded user. Well, I know someone wants to say I'm obsessive-compulsive.
It also puts the same system movie you have stored in different folders in the same series. This poster wall function is really good
After entering, you can choose to play the feature, or play by navigation
A5 is to support full Blu-ray navigation, Q5 is a simple Blu-ray navigation, which is a big selling point, especially when playing meat saucer, if you directly play the positive film, simply can not see the full film
A5 supports full Blu-ray original navigation
But sometimes the video in the mobile hard disk that is linked through the USB 3.0 interface will need constant buffering, buffering, and so on. It will not be able to watch normally. After restarting the machine, it can be solved. It is really a buffer for the fans. I hope the manufacturer can find it. Reasons to solve in subsequent firmware
I don't need the poster wall function. I really hope that I can completely turn off the function of the poster wall. The above question of "honey cream buffer", personal guesses may be related to the automatic downloading of poster wall data. This poster wall function is really good. I really can't use it 
This extraordinary Spider-Man 3's 3D original, I chose to play the feature film directly at the beginning, watching the film ended automatically at 1:41. 
Later tried to use navigation to play normally to see the full film, the film's original disk should be SONY's meat saucer plate, is the feature film is divided into multiple segments in the original disk.
The following is the subtitle display time
My most commonly used special effects subtitles support, refers to plug-ins ATS special effects subtitles, because I see more of the 1080p WEB-DL US drama, external ATS special effects subtitles great demand, the computer's PotPlayer can be perfectly supported, but the box The player is basically not supported. Although the third party's KODI is supported, it is not very well supported and inconvenient to use. Therefore, the biggest drawback of Q5 is that it does not support special effects subtitles and Bluetooth. The previous Q5 and Tate WE30's comparative evaluation title is: "does not support special effects subtitles: Haimeidi Q5 four generations and Taijie WE30 TV box evaluation" Haimei Di Forum says there are dozens of posts are required to support special effects subtitles, visible users of this demand.
Supporting special effects subtitles is the biggest reason why I chose A5.
There are several special effects subtitles, plug-in SUP format Q5 does not support, even the display can not be displayed, the most commonly used ASS format, Q5 will be converted to SRT format display, not only ugly, but also garbled, the top of the screen and the center of attention Don't think about it.
ATS special effects subtitles embedded in MKV format video files, Q5 is also converted to SRT format display, embedded in the MP4 format video file ASS special effects subtitles, due to the characteristics of the MP4 format itself, Q5 can be displayed normally, but The size of the video in this format is between 2 and 6 G. The bit rate of the source itself is compressed and the clarity is not guaranteed. It is not the preferred video format for HD enthusiasts.
At the time, when comparing the two machines, a lot of videos were sent to Egret Group to reflect the problem of A5 playing cards and the loading time was long. This kind of picture is difficult to show, and the video was sent to the group. Did not save, so only find some less pictures
Pictured above is A5 player Batman with embedded ASS special effect Chinese and English subtitles. The correct font is Chinese character, A5 is the perfect display, and it is tortured by Q5 for half a year.
Pictured above is Q5 player Batman with embedded ATS special effects Chinese and English subtitles. The correct font is Chinese character, Q5 has converted it to a black body with a pure white system.
Annotated ASS special effects subtitles to help understand videos 
"Jailbreak" restart article, WEB-DL.1080p + external English and Chinese subtitles, which is the format I see most of the US drama
As for the gaze effect subtitles displayed on the screen as shown above, Q5 cannot be displayed at all. A5 is a perfect display, only some fonts will be replaced with the system's native Ping font. If you want to display the correct fonts perfectly, you can install the required fonts into A5, but with more fonts installed, the machine will become Very card is card.
Pictured above is "Crazy Animal City" re-encoded 1080p video + plug-in ATS effects subtitles, you can see in addition to the bottom of the screen on the black side of the bilingual subtitles, the screen in the middle of the bank name will have the same color Chinese subtitles, this is the ASS The charm of special effects subtitles, A5 can be perfectly achieved, Q5, it is already unable to Tucao, in the special effects subtitles support this one, A5 has the advantage of rolling grade
Not very common plug-in SUP subtitles, a subtitle to 230M, measured Q5 does not support
A5 can be installed fonts, as shown above, the U disk you want to install the font with remote control selected copy, and then paste into the system storage "TVfonts" folder, you can use Notepad to open the downloaded ASS subtitles, You can see the font used in this subtitle. Download this font. But after installing a dozen fonts, when I open the video file (with external subtitles), the loading time is awkward (normally 10-30 seconds), and it is 10-30 minutes. The system is already In case of a crash, the installation and fonts have to be deleted and tested one by one, and only the most commonly used "Yahei" and CMCT subtitles, the most commonly used Chinese characters, can be used normally.
summary:
1, A5 can be installed fonts, but the installation of more machine cards to you can not use, but also accompanied by automatic shutdown during playback, even if a font is not installed, but also to support the basic ASS effects subtitles, it is recommended to install only 1 - 5 most commonly used fonts.
2. In the case that the user does not install fonts, A5 will still have a loading time of 10-30 seconds when the video with external subtitles is opened, and Q5 is the seconds-on-second broadcast, 0 delay, this point A5 is really good improved.
3. Whether it is an external subtitle or a video with an enclosed subtitle, when switching between subtitles and audio tracks, the A5 has a delay, and the screen is stuck for a few seconds, after which there will be a few dialogues without subtitles before the subtitles can be switched. Displayed on the screen, and can not see which subtitle track, Q5 is completely 0 delay, seconds switch seconds display.
4, hundreds of SRT subtitles A5 completely unable to display, Q5 can display normally
When opening a video with an external subtitle, the loading time is very long, long, long ---------------------------------- ---------------------
Loading time is approximately 10-30 seconds without any fonts installed
Remote control: My home's remote control is sealed plastic bag, take pictures can not see clearly, borrow a group of friends to take pictures
On the left side of the picture is the new IG82 "Infrared and 2.4G" remote controller, with a background light. The official website has a limited supply. I do not know if it has been sold yet. It should be a test product. The price is not cheap, because it is not let go. To sell, the price will not be uttered.
In the middle is the A5 standard infrared remote control, on the right is A10's remote control with backlight
Haimeidi Q5's standard is also an infrared remote control, modeling and similar to the middle of the figure, no picture without truth, I still on the map it
Plastic can not see clearly, focus on reading, first say standard infrared remote control
1, A5 and Q5 are standard infrared remote control, need to align the infrared receiver of the front panel of the box, but the actual Q5 does not need to be very accurate, higher sensitivity than the A5, key feel, workmanship than the A5's Well, the A5's remote control should be a model.
2, have a TV learning key, after learning the TV remote control can be put away. All have numeric keypad and separate subtitle and track switching keys. Q5 is directly marked in Chinese. A5 is marked with English SUB and AUDIO.
3, the user experience is very important, A5 in the switch subtitles and audio tracks, there is a delay, and accompanied by a few seconds stuck screen, there will be a few conversations without subtitles, and then will switch the subtitles displayed on the screen, and Can not see which subtitle track, Q5 is completely 0 delay, seconds switch seconds display, press the subtitles button to switch a subtitle, while the top of the screen will show the current is the SRT or ASS subtitles, the same track. A5 is pressed and then select the desired subtitles, you can also click on it for 3-5 seconds will automatically switch to the new election, but the experience is poor, very poor, very poor! Multiple subtitles, such as two ASS subtitles (Simplified Chinese & simplified Chinese) two SRT subtitles, this time Q5 is the second cut seconds and know whether it is ASS or SRT, A5 can only wait for a long time out of the selected themselves to judge Subtitles, too anti-human
The figure above is the Q5 subtitle button, 0 delay switching a subtitle, while the top of the screen will show whether the current is SRT or ASS subtitles, the same track
The figure above is Q5 press the track button, 0 delay switching a track, while the top of the screen will display the current is SRT or ASS subtitles, subtitles
The A5 has delays in switching between subtitles and audio tracks, and the screen is stuck for a few seconds. After that, there will be several dialogues without subtitles. Then the switched subtitles will be displayed on the screen, and the subtitles will not be visible. Audio track. A5 press to select the required subtitles, you can also click it wait 3-5 seconds will automatically switch to the newly selected, multiple subtitles, such as two ASS subtitles (Jian Ying & Jane in the) two SRT Subtitles, at this time Q5 is seconds cut seconds and know whether it is ASS or SRT, can only be displayed as "Chinese, Chinese, Chinese, English" whether it is ASS Jane English or ASS Jane or SRT Jane, A5 can only wait a long time selected After coming out, I’ll judge which subtitles I’m using, and it’s too anti-human.
Or after switching over, when playing normally, press the pause button again to see the details at the top of the screen
Press the remote controller several times to bring up the movie details.
PS: This video A5 and Q5 can't play. It's a slideshow when playing. See the above picture for details. 4K, 120FPS
The picture above is the EG82 "infrared and 2.4G" remote controller, which was mentioned earlier. The firmware in the later stage will support the voiceless control of the egg. I combined the pictures, and the front, the back, the side and the box are all explained. .
With regard to the 2.4G wireless remote control, the user's voice is high, and the user experience is greatly enhanced. This is exactly the biggest advantage of the box to replace the HTPC. You do not need to hold the wireless keyboard and mouse to run back and forth. The whole family is easy to use!
Logitech's complex programmable remote control, selling hundreds of people still buy, visible user demand
The ÄK82 remote control of the Yageree test water is an integrated infrared and 2.4G, which is a very good solution to the problem that 2.4G cannot be turned off. Most wireless remote controllers such as Taijie, Xiaomi, Tmall Box, Huawei, etc. Can only stand by can not shut down.
The wireless remote control is more convenient than the infrared, and watching complex background video (such as the subtitles of “Board of Cards†sometimes from time to time with political background knowledge) needs continuous suspension. The backlight can also be seen by turning off the lamp at night, and the back of the battery compartment is convenient for holding, but when the “up†key is pressed in the direction, the battery cover is particularly easy to buckle. Add a learning button to switch the power of the TV, how wonderful!
Cracking requires increased learning keys and enhanced battery compartment tightness
By the way, the remote control is equipped with a USB receiver that needs to be plugged into the A5's USB port.
Special power consumption, normal use of the two months of the No. 7 gift given by the original factory is no electricity, it affects user experience, I give an example, previously used Shuangfeiyan wireless mouse, the battery can only use 15 days, and Logitech M310 A battery can be used for 15 months, the gap is huge!
to sum up
Summary: WE30 for 1 cents and 1 cents, Q5 for 3 cents and 2 cents, and 5 cents for 5 cents and 3 cents meet the law of diminishing marginal utility.
The previous box can not play smooth re-encoded 1080p video, with the WE30
WE30 can't play Blu-ray disc smoothly with Q5
Q5 does not support special effects subtitles and Bluetooth, with A5
Every upgrade is accompanied by a loss of money and time. If you could let me see the review you are seeing now, how many detours you would take, so if you read this article and think it would be helpful for you, try it! Although I don’t even know what’s the use of the reward feature here
A5's biggest advantage is support for special effects subtitles and Blu-ray navigation, the previous article said, add that: can communicate directly with the manufacturers R & D personnel, a weekly version of the firmware, a monthly stable firmware, in other words A5 without changing the premise of the hardware Constant optimization and perfection possibilities.
The above figure shows that the Tiger Index also gives a 9.6-point super-high score. However, the biggest drawback is that the loading time is long. I hope to improve it.
1. Add Learning Keys to Infrared & 2.4G One Wireless Remote Controller, Optimize Power Consumption Problems and Increase the Compactness of Battery Back Cover
2. Strongly optimize the problem of long loading time or even stuck, while strengthening system stability. (Q5 playback switching zero delay with same chip configuration)
3. Solve the problem that SRT subtitles such as American dramas under ZIMUZU do not display, and ASS subtitles with file names can be displayed normally (it is impossible to have problems with SRT subtitle encoding because Q5 can display normally)
4, the bottom of the main interface "my application" hopes to move to the right, now only fixed in the first position
5, online subtitle download function, it seems that the future firmware will support, I do not need this feature, are under the movie at the same time like a good bilingual ASS special effects subtitles, but online match if you can achieve the accuracy of shooter video and audio It's a good thing!
The time relationship is written here first. For example, it can't be used when the PT machine is used. It doesn't work for the time being. It doesn't seem to work yet. The operation is very complicated. The firmware may be optimized later, and there are still many remaining problems. I hope The article can be modified in the future. If it can't be modified as before, it can also be communicated through my Weibo and public numbers. Tiger said
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